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County Attorney Threatens DSS Commissioner, Supervisor Chair Threatens DSS Staff By Lillian Browne DELHI - While Delaware County has remained mum on requests for information regarding the suspension of Department of Social Services Commissioner Dana Scuderi-Hunter on July 9, a letter penned by County Attorney Amy Merklen and signed by Merklen and Board of Supervisors Chairperson Tina Molé to Scuderi-Hunter on June 11 may have revealed the underlying cause for Scuderi-Hunter being placed on involuntary administrative leave with pay. The letter was circulated to members of the county’s social services, legislative and human resources committees. Merklen’s letter chides Scuderi-Hunter for having contact with children’s attorneys in legal proceedings in which Merklen’s department is involved. “On or about May 31, 2019, you advanced a position contrary to that of the County,” the letter states. In that case, the letter continues, Merklen advised ScuderiHunter to “step away from the juvenile delinquency proceedings as this was a petition brought by the Department of Probation from my office, as the statutory presentment agency.” According to the letter, an attorney opposing Merklen in the child’s case, called ScuderiHunter to testify regarding the child’s placement. In the letter, Merklen asserts that ScuderiHunter “further advanced your
Delaware County Attorney Amy Merklen position against the Department of Probation, and as such the County Attorney.” Though the testimony is not revealed in the letter, it is unclear whether Merklen is simultaneously representing the Department of Social Services, Probation and the County in the same case, which may all have opposing interests. Merklen further accuses Scuderi-Hunter, in the letter, of instructing DSS staff to call the child’s lawyer regarding an incident where the child in question had run away. Merklen additionally condemns Scuderi-Hunter for advocating for the child to be admitted to drug and alcohol treatment when the probation department was advocating that the child be held in youth detention. “My office made it abundantly clear to the court that the County’s position was of the Probation Department.” In a subsequent court appearance, Merklen states in her letter, Scuderi-Hunter advocated for the child to be released from See DSS Suspension page 3
17th Annual Delaware County 4-H Duck Race
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Madison Scofield, 7, of Walton, has a mid-stream strategy for collecting plastic ducks at the 17th annual Delaware County 4-H Duck Race held on July 20. By Lillian Browne
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WALTON - Delaware County 4-H members found an easy way to stay cool during the 17th annual Delaware County 4H Duck Race held on Saturday, July 20 in Walton’s Third Brook - by splashing in the water to collect plastic ducks. Winners of the event include: • $500 first place - Gia Cantwell of Delhi, who purchased a winning duck sold by Brianna May of Delhi, a member of Hollister Hill See Duck Race page 8
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Mirabella Buckland, 3, rides an airplane at the Deposit Lumberjack Festival on Saturday.
New And Veteran Dairy Farmers Participate In 89th Del. Co. Dairy Farm Tour By Rosie Cunningham STAMFORD - “We are going from a farm who has been in the business of hauling milk since March and the next stop will be a farm that has been in operation for about 200 years,” said Mariane Kiraly, educator at Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of the diversity of the 89th annual Delaware County Dairy Tour which took place on Tuesday, July 23. The drive-yourself event hosted by the CCE was, once again, well attended. Sunny Alp Farm on Wickham Road in Stamford owned by Rudy Landolt and Nina Hade, was the first stop of the tour. Hailing from Switzerland, Landolt worked in an ag-related industry in the U.S. and now milks organic, grass-fed cows and ships to Maple Hill. The farm was once owned by Warren Post and Mollie Brannen-Spangenberg. Recent changes on their farm include the purchase of two Harvestore silos, setting up the grazing system and adding a milking parlor. “We have been working on this for the last three years - it’s been a lot of work,” said Hade, pointing out the tie stalls in the open barn. “I don’t like cows tied up and we milk 32 cows cross breeds; Jerseys and some Holsteins.” Hade, a native of Sweden, dabbles with creating butter, ice cream and milk for personal consumption. Landolt grew up on a farm and Hade, an integrated nutrition and health coach, said she loves the farming lifestyle. “This was his dream,” said Hade of Landolt. “We found this place and just loved it - there is something special about this area.” Landolt, who milks at 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily, See Dairy Farm Tour page 6
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Rudy Landolt and Nina Hade, at Sunny Alp Farm on Wickham Road in Stamford.
Delhi Village Mayor, Trustees Clash Re: Funds Promised To the Town Pool By Rosie Cunningham DELHI - A disagreement between Delhi Village Mayor Richard Maxey and Deputy Mayor Chris Maney regarding the new pool in Delhi made for an interesting meeting Monday, July 22. After 16 years of planning and construction, residents in the town and village of Delhi officially have a new, public pool. The pool is open seven days a week from 12:30 to 8 p.m. and free swim lessons are available. Establishing a pool was a joint effort between the Pool Advisory Committee (PAC), made up of four members from the original pool committee, representatives from the town of Delhi, the village of Delhi and the town of Meredith.
The PAC answers to the town of Delhi and is responsible for overseeing all operations of the pool. Maney, who is on the joint services and recreation committee along with trustee Barbara Jones, said many individuals have expressed how they are happy to have a public pool in Delhi. “It has been well received,” he said. “But, let’s talk about the money situation.” Maney addressed Maxey about $100,000 that the village set aside in an account “years ago” to go towards establishing a pool in the town. Eight thousand of that $100,000 was used to survey the grounds of where the pool currently exists next to Delhi’s American Legion fields.
“There is $92,000 left over,” he said. “Let’s give it to them (the town).” Maxey said the village’s contribution to the pool was gifting them with more than three acres of property, a structure and a playground. “Bill and Pete Bracchy wanted to match a park grant,” said Maxey. “Myself, Bill Oles and the Delhi supervisor were pleased with it (the land) to go to the pool for the match.” Maxey said he doesn’t believe the village should give both the property and cash. “We thought the park and pool needed to go together and we could not parcel that off ,” said Maney. See Delhi Village page 4
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Saturday was a wonderful day in Walton with the success of the first Walton Art Walk. There were activities for children and adults, and it was a day filled with good food, great art and music and a lot of community spirit. I hope it will be a yearly event and it was an amazing first effort. The sixth annual Delaware County Senior Fun Day will be held Wednesday, Aug. 21 from 9:30-3 p.m. at Camp Shankitunk in Delhi. To schedule an appointment call 798-5723. There will also be bingo, line dancing, tai chi for arthritis, chair yoga and a corn toss. There will be music by Bob Mesmer and Country Express in the afternoon. Picnic food provided by Delaware Opportunities will include Wilson’s barbecued chicken, baked beans, desert and beverages. A $5 donation is suggested. The picnic is open to Delaware County seniors age 60 and older (and assistants if needed). Reservations are required to attend - call the Office of the Aging at 832-5750. The Delaware County Office of the Aging is also looking for nonemergency medical transportation volunteers - choose how much time and when you can help out. Applications and background checks required. You will be asked to provide door to door transport to and from medical appointments for seniors who need a ride. You will be reimbursed for mileage at $.505 cen-
ter per mile; call 832-5750. Benefit fundraiser for Bill Banks on Saturday, July 27 to help with his medical bills and recovery. There will be a poker run starting at 10:30, registration at 9 a.m., at the Del Co Fairgrounds inside Gate B. Cost is $20 for the driver and $15 for passengers. Stops in Andes, Delhi, Downsville and back to Walton. There will be a cornhole tournament at the fairgrounds with three cash prize winners. Chicken dinner from 1-5 p.m. and a Chinese auction. Chicken - adults $12, children 6 and under, $8. Window decals and tee shirts available the day of the event as well. Bill is back in rehab and in recovery but he needs our thoughts, prayers and donations for his road back to health. The 4-H livestock auction at the Del Co Fair is Saturday, Aug. 17 at 2 p.m. in the livestock ring. If you want to purchase some quality meat, check out this auction where the 4-H children sell the animals they have raised. The fair is also looking for more entrants to the 2019 hay bale decorating contest, which can be entered until Aug. 1. You can decorate from Aug. 9-11; judging will be Monday the 12th during the derby. First prize $100, second, $50 and third place, $30. Themes should be good, clean and wholesome fun. To enter the Delaware County Fair’s Got Talent contest, which
Meet Misty, The Bunny Scholar
Misty in her Ithaca College dorm room.
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By Alyshia Korba STAMFORD- Misty is a dorm celebrity and The Reporter’s pet of the week. This 17-month-old Harlequin rabbit mainly lives with her family in Stamford, but when fall comes, she travels to Ithaca College with her owner Cassidy Korba. Misty is full of personality - usually playful and social but she is not afraid to show annoyance with a thump of her foot and an angry glare. Keeping her in a good mood is not difficult, however, as all she needs to be happy are bananas and lots of attention. At home, Misty loves to play with her four cat friends who get confused to see a bunny as large as they are. Harlequin rabbits are known to be a large breed and, at over eight pounds, Misty is no exception. Misty is the star of her dorm building at college where she often attends floor meetings and dorm events, sometimes hosting her own events where people can meet her and give her treats. Because she is litter-trained, she is free to roam and can usually be found hopping around looking for somebody to pet her. When she is at college, she enjoys chewing students’ spare papers and being petted by her many visitors. Misty is very excited to return to Ithaca this fall to see her friends and welcome new friends to the dorm building.
is Tuesday, Aug. 13 at 1 p.m. in the free entertainment court on the fairgrounds, get the form at delawarecountyfair.org, fill it out and mail it to Beth O’Brien, PO Box 235, Walton, NY 13856. Amateurs are welcome, but slots are limited to 30 so register early. Cash prizes and trophies to the top three acts. To sponsor a trophy for the Delaware County Fair Demolition Derbies contact Stacy Mattson at 363-7842. Remember the kayak poker run to benefit Club Anarchy Youth Wrestling Saturday, July 27. Check in 9-10 a.m. at the Route 10 pull off toward Delhi; $25. Pick up 5 cards along the route, best three hands win. Chicken barbecue at Bear Spring Mountain campground included in the price of registration. To join the after party dinners will be available for purchase - kid’s dinners also; 607-434-4891 or email clubanarchy2018@gmail.com. Rebecca Banker presents dancing and movement for youngsters with props. Participants will learn beginning dance steps and put on a short performance for parents/caregivers
Saturday, July 27 at 11 a.m. at the Ogden Library; best suited for grades PK-1. The SAVE (Suicide Awareness Voices of Education) walk will be Saturday, Aug. 10, from 9 - noon at The Club Royal Pavilion; registration 8:30 to 10 a.m., walk the main streets of Walton carrying signs and pictures of loved ones lost to suicide. Items to raffle, 50/50, food, and time to remember. Weather permitting, there will be a balloon release. All are invited to support a cause that has touched our small community on so many levels. The Walton Lions will sponsor the annual car cruise Saturday, Aug. 10, and a marketplace event at the Vet’s Plaza from 3-8 p.m. Spaces are available for $10 a table - set up as early as 3 p.m. but no later than 5 and stay until after the cruise. Contact me, Patty Wood, if you are interested in setting up at the Plaza. Stick around, grab some dinner, stay for the car cruise which starts at 6 p.m. Cars will start at the fairgrounds, but meet by the sewer plant as folks will be setting up for the fair the next week. Use the gate across from the armory and turn left to
line up. Normal route - up Bear Spring Mountain again to the pulloff - before ending at Veteran’s Plaza for awards, a cruisein and music. Call me for more information or just show up in your classic car or daily driver. If you’re proud of it, cruise it! The 2019 Larry Sez golf tournament will be Saturday, Aug. 17 at Hardwood Hills Golf Course in memory of Larry Rigas. Items to raffle and captain and crew team format. To sponsor a hole - $50; $25 for a cart sponsor. Contact Allie Rigas via Facebook to donate or sign up. On Sunday, Aug. 25 there will be a benefit “Cakes for Jim” for Jim Truman as he recovers from a stroke and brain infection. Breakfast will be served from 8 a.m. until 12 noon. Come up for the beautiful scenery, great breakfast and to support a great family. Woody and I had a fun time at his class reunion Saturday. The Class of 74 is always full of fun people and times. And thanks to all who wished me a happy birthday, in person, with calls and texts and online. Made me feel loved and I had a great weekend.
Delhi Village Clerk Submits Resignation
Board Scrambles To Pay $300,000 Project Fees By Rosie Cunningham DELHI - The Delhi Village Clerk Michele Hoyt-Barnes resigned from her post on Friday, July 19, according to Delhi Village Mayor Richard Maxey, who said he received it officially on Monday. “She’s been out for a period of time and we were hoping to catch up on some paperwork when she came back,” he said. “We are lost - where do we go from here.” The mayor said her position will soon be posted and the reason for her resignation was not disclosed. Maxey said the Walton resident will be “hard to replace” and that she has been with the Delhi Village for 13 years. “She was like my right hand,” he said. “She handled nearly
all aspects of the grants and in particular, the Riverwalk Project grants - there are four.” The village is now scrambling to “catch up” with paperwork and are having difficulty working through the necessary steps for the grants. The lack of knowledge in regards to the grants and the paperwork lag has caused a “delay” in paying Delaware Bulldozing for the work they have done in aspects involving the Riverwalk Project and improvements in the Hoyt Park area. “Due to the absence of our clerk, Delaware Bulldozing has not been paid since May and is owed mored than $300,000 nothing has been applied to the grants,” said Maxey. He added during the Delhi Village Board meeting on Monday, that funds are expected from the
CWC (Catskill Watershed Coalition) and Delaware County Soil and Water, as well as the “department of state, who is responsible for most all of the basketball courts.” Maxey said he will be working with the Deputy Clerk Kim Cairns in regards to paying Delaware Bulldozing. “They are supposed to work in August and September - it is not fair for them to be out this long when usually, it is a 30 day turnaround.” The village is responsible to pay $35,212 for the paving of the village parking lot next to the newly renovated basketball court and “half of that payment will be submitted to CHIPS.” The village clerk’s office will be closed on Friday, Aug. 2, due to lack of coverage.
Breakfast Meeting Will Address Workforce Shortage, Build Catskill Businesses The Central Catskill Chamber of Commerce, Catskill Addiction Coalition (CAC, formerly the Eastern Delaware County Coalition on Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment) and Margaretville Hospital (a member of
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a.m. The meeting is designed to examine the model’s success in building a committed and stable workforce, discuss concerns business owners may have, and explore steps to bring the model to Eastern Delaware County and surrounding communities. The meeting will be held at the MTC Community Center, 61 Academy Street in Margaretville. It will include a viewing of the documentary, Slice of Hope, by area filmmaker Jessica Vecchione that presents the model as it was developed with Sal’s Pizzeria in Oneonta. Jennifer Grigoli, owner of Sal’s, and Dawn J. Lanouette, partner, Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP, are featured in the film and have been invited to answer questions. Other speakers include Julia Dostal, executive director of LEAF - Leatherstocking Education on Alcoholism/Addictions Foundation; Outreach Coordinator for Friends of Recovery of Delaware and Otsego Counties (FOR-DO) Benjamin Riker, and Executive Director for the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council of Delaware County (ADAC) Mary Rosenthal. There will be opportunities throughout the morning for participants to ask questions. The event is open to any business owner, government employers, and business leaders in Delaware, Ulster, Otsego and Green counties. Those wishing to attend are asked to RSVP as soon as possible at tiny.cc/bkzm9y.
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DSS Suspension... continued from front page youth detention despite Merklen’s opinion that the child should remain in youth detention. Merklen chastises ScuderiHunter in the letter telling her if she has a difference of opinion, that the “proper” way to address her view is to personally discuss them with herself or the probation director. Merklen states that her letter to Scuderi-Hunter is a counseling memo. However, Scuderi-Hunter reports first to her committee consisting of Hamden Supervisor Wayne Marshfield, Roxbury Supervisor Thomas Hynes, Sidney Supervisor Gene Pigford, Franklin Supervisor Jeff Taggart and Hancock Supervisor Jerry Vernold; and then ultimately to the Board of Supervisors - not to the county attorney. The role of the county attorney in Delaware County is to defend the county against civil suits, occasionally initiating such suits on behalf of the county, preparing or reviewing contracts entered into by the county and providing legal advice and counsel to the municipality. Scuderi-Hunter’s continued advocacy for the child in question pits the Commissioner of Social Services against the county and the probation department, Merklen states in the letter. “Your actions have created false assurances that the public would be safe from this juvenile who has repeatedly escaped custody and engaged in very dangerous conduct even life threatening conduct that places the public and himself (the child) at risk,” Merklen states in the letter. Merklen advises ScuderiHunter that she has consulted with another attorney and the other attorney agrees with Merklen’s assessment that ScuderiHunter’s advocacy for the child to receive drug and alcohol and/ or mental health treatment rather than be placed in youth detention, is inappropriate. Merklen
does not name the attorney she consulted with, nor who has paid for the attorney’s legal consultation and advice. “Your actions have also violated the county’s attorney client privilege,” Merklen asserts in her letter. However, she does not say which - the department of social services, the county or the probation department - she is representing. Any further interaction Scuderi-Hunter has with the child’s case, Merklen said, will be viewed as insubordination; and she further states “may very well result in significant disciplinary action.” The letter is signed by Amy Merklen as County Attorney and Tina Molé as Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. However, the use of the word “I” throughout the letter refers to Merklen and her direct knowledge of the legal proceedings of the child in question, and not to Molé. In response to the letter, Scuderi-Hunter penned a letter on June 20 to the social services committee deeming Merklen’s letter “blatantly insulting” with “unsubstantiated allegations and threats.” Scuderi-Hunter tells her committee that Merklen’s dual role as the county attorney and the attorney for the department of social services “has regretfully blurred her ability to engage in an objective and helpful assessment of the matter.” It is not uncommon for the opinions of the Department of Social Services to clash with those of the County Attorney, Scuderi-Hunter goes on to state. Merklen may be a representative of the county, Scuderi-Hunter says in her responding letter, but she does not have the legal authority to be the representative of the child in question, despite her assertions and threats. Social Services Law states that when a child is placed in the custody of the Commissioner, it is
the Commissioner, not the county attorney or probation director that has the statutory, moral and ethical responsibility to advocate for the best interests of the child. Further, Scuderi-Hunter states, the recommendation of the County Attorney for youth incarceration “flies in the face of” Raise the Age legislation enacted by New York earlier this year. “Had the county attorney appropriately fulfilled her contractual obligation as counsel for the Department of Social Services rather than exploit the mantle of her county attorney position, we would not be mired in this protracted dispute which she has most regretfully seemed to turn personal rather than remain professional,” Scuderi-Hunter said in her letter. Scuderi-Hunter further states that Merklen’s letter is an attempt to malign her reputation in the eyes of the Board of Supervisors. Scuderi-Hunter further recites cost savings made by her department since 2015 which include reducing the costs associated with foster care while the department’s fraud unit has referred more than $200,000 for fraud prosecution and has received more than $100,000 in repayments in 2018. Scuderi-Hunter then calls for collaboration between all county departments, remaining committed to improving the lives of Delaware County residents, the letter states. Following the release of the initial story regarding ScuderiHunter’s suspension on July 11, Delaware County issued a press release saying, “The comments of Supervisor Marshfield are not those of the Delaware County Board of Supervisors. Supervisor Marshfield was not authorized to make any comments with regard to this matter. The county’s only statement at this time is that this is a confidential, personnel matter. The actions of the County are not meant to express or imply any
Road Repairs, Water Upgrades Top Colchester Agenda By Vicky Klukkert The Colchester Town Board members discussed road projects and the Downsville Water District during its July 17 meeting. At the beginning of the meeting Colchester Supervisor Art Merrill read a letter from Delaware County Department of Public Works (DPW) Commissioner Susan McIntyre that the DPW will replace the bridge on Knox Avenue. Local residents bordering the bridge were notified by mail that a one-span bridge with a traffic signal will be built to use during the construction of the new bridge. Large vehicles and tractor trailers will be asked to take alternate routes. Once the designs are finalized, they will be placed on the DPW website for a two-week comment period. Bids for replacing the culvert over Tiffany Hollow Brook on Gregory Hollow will be opened today, July 24, at noon. Rather than wail for the next regularly scheduled meeting of the board on Aug. 7, it was decided to have a special meeting this afternoon, Wednesday, July 24 at 4 p.m. at the town hall in order to approve the bid. Highway Superintendent Kenneth Eck said there’s a problem with the town’s CAT loader. “The transmission went out on first gear.” The loader has run 2,500 hours since the last fix, which has been estimated to cost $17,000. Options were discussed as to whether to replace it or repair it. Eck will contact other CAT dealers for options. Campbell Mountain and Horse Brook roads which were damaged last August, are in need of more work, Eck said. To find out why the soil keeps giving way, board members agreed that the ground should be tested by Soil Nail Launching. The cost will be reimbursed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The Downsville Water District was also discussed during the meeting. The town board mem-
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bers hope a filtration plant can be built and that spring water can be its main water source for residents. The town received a grant totaling $318,000. The engineering study was $72,500, leaving approximately $246,000 for the project. Bids were received in March, the lowest of which was $390,000. Merrill said he had gone over the figures and if the town borrows $150,000 for 30 years, it would raise the budget $5,000 each year, which in turn would raise the rates of each water user approximately $25 per year. User rates have already been raised $20 per year in anticipation of the project. Currently a 25 horsepower pump is being used. If the town switches over to the spring, a 5 hp motor pump would be sufficient. “They’re expensive and the electricity that runs them is expensive,” said Merrill of the larger motor pump. “Once it’s done it may save the town money.” Board members who are Downsville residents were in favor of the loan. Merrill requested that board members ask other residents in the hamlet their opinions and report back at the next meeting. Merrill was also hopeful that a representative from Delaware Engineering would be at the next meeting. Town board member Mark Mattson asked if a grant from the Catskill Watershed Corporation for the upgrades
wrongdoing on the part of the employee.” Clerk to the Board of Supervisors Christa Schaefer sent an email to Department of Social Services administrators to disseminate to staff on July 12. “To All Delaware County Social Services Staff : This correspondence is being sent to clear up the inaccurate information that has been released by local newspapers and rumors among staff. Dana Scuderi-Hunter, Commissioner of Social Services is on an indefinite leave of absence. The actions of the County are not meant to express or imply any wrongdoing on the part of the employee. We ask that all gossiping about this subject stop immediately. If this does not stop employees could be subject to discipline. Thank you. Tina Molé Chairman, Board of Supervisors.” Scuderi-Hunter confirmed, on July 22, that she continues on paid leave and has not been notified of the reason she was placed on leave. In response to The Reporter’s questions about the outcome of the court case referred to in Merklen’s June 11 correspondence, Scuderi-Hunter said that she is ethically and legally prohibited from revealing the identity of the child. However, she said, “The child was evaluated by experts. The Family Court judge made a decision in the best interests of the child and society. I agree with the Family Court judge. I did not plot against the county. I truthfully answered questions asked
Delaware County Commissioner of Social Services Dana Scuderi-Hunter of me. The county attorney was upset that a competing view was presented in court and she attacked me. She has the impression that she represents a monolithic entity. She advocated for one part of county government, not all of them.” In our system of government, Scuderi-Hunter continued, the family court judge has to decide between competing views. “My complicated job as commissioner is to do my utmost to do what is best for everybody. I have a particular responsibility to take care of our most vulnerable. At no time did I act inappropriately and it is wrong to suggest otherwise,” Scuderi-Hunter continued. Scuderi-Hunter is anxious to return to her job. “I feel terrible that I am sitting home being paid. I would love to get back to work. I am very proud of my entire record on behalf of the taxpayers in Delaware County,” she said.
Reminder: Walton Dogs Must Be Licensed Walton Town Clerk Ronda Williams reminds village and town residents that all dogs, four months of age or older, must be licensed and must have a valid rabies vaccination certificate. Failure to license dogs may result in a $25 unlicensed dog fine in accordance to Walton Town Law 2 of 2015. “It also shall be unlawful for any owner of a dog in the Town or Village of Walton to permit or allow such dog to run at large or be off the
owner’s property unless leashed.” Visit the town clerk’s office, 129 North Street, Walton, or call 607865-5766, for a dog license application or go to www.townofwalton. org. The Delaware County Public Health will hold a free rabies clinic at the Walton Town Highway Garage on Aug. 6 from 6-8 p.m. Note: Cats and dogs may receive their first rabies vaccine at three months of age.
was possible. Merrill said that he would look into it. In other business, Merrill announced that the Main Street Revitalization Committee met to put the final touches on the Downsville Park and Paddle Trail Development Project. The town received a consolidated funding grant award of $276,200 to update the park. An informational meeting about the project will be held Aug. 5 at 6 p.m. in Pepacton Park. All are invited. The town police received a grant from O’Connor Hospital to purchase three automated external defibrillator (AED) devices for the town hall and police cars. It was suggested that the town apply for two more, so that one could be available at the town highway garage in Downsville year-round and at the Cooks Falls highway garage in the winter. During the summer the AED device could kept at the town pool. The board accepted the resignation of town assessor Gerald Merrill as he will retire from the Downsville Central School District Aug. 1, and the New York State Retirement System has notified him that in order for him to include his retirement contributions from the town, he must resign. The board will reappoint him to his position during the Aug. 7 meeting.
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Delhi Village... continued from front page “I am telling you, discussion took place with Oles and Bracchy at that site,” said Maxey. “My conversation with the town and pool committee was to give them that in match.” Maney said it was a mute point because the land has nothing to do with the $100,000 he said was promised. “There is no documentation of the conversation you had,” he said. “We had money set aside in an account for the pool. The bill is due and now we are at the register. And, you don’t want to pay. There was not a discussion that land was to go in replacement of the $100,000 we had and have ready for them.” Trustee Jeremy Fitch said he has heard comments from village residents that to give the town the $92,000 would be like charging village residents twice. The conversation transitioned into who is responsible for the pool. “It wasn’t supposed to be a contribution to the town, it was supposed be a contribution to the pool,” said Maxey. “The pool has been forced to
change locations multiple times - they had to be associated with a non-profit organization,” said Maney. “We are not lead agents of the pool, the town is - they made the change,” said Maxey. “The pool committee made the determination and we have always been out of the loop until Chris (Maney) came on the committee (joint services, recreation committee). We were the lead agency when we set aside money in 2008.” “We actually weren’t,” Maney countered. “The village and planning board were involved in the design - it was taken away from us,” said Maxey. The mayor said the village “isn’t gonna be paying twice for the debt of the pool.” “If there is a shortfall, the village and town will be paying for a bond or a band,” he said, and made it clear he wanted to keep that $92,000 if a problem arises such as adjustments which will potentially need to be made to the entry road to the pool. “The pool is being paid for from contributions made - one
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being the village contribution,” said Maney. “I am not going to get into ‘what ifs.’” “I agree with Chris. We have a wonderful community asset children and adults are using it and the village has a responsibility,” said Jones. “This was a group effort, it was a shared services effort and I don’t just look at it as a town project - it’s a we project.” “Everyone wanted it and now people don’t want the cost,” said Maney. Trustee Robin Hultenius said transferring the money to the town for pool expense is “the right thing to do.” Maxey said he wants to draft a Memorandum of Understanding that if there are future expenses regarding the road and water lines, the village should not have to be responsible for paying if they transfer the $92,000. “There are no problems at this point,” said Maney. “The one thing has nothing to do with the other.” “It’s a town pool - do we give money outside of our jurisdiction? It’s not even our property,” said Maxey, who added that he is concerned about unforeseen expenses. “It wouldn’t be fair to taxpayers.” “Why wasn’t this discussed?” asked Maney. Trustee Hultenius made a motion to transfer the funds in a legal manner after speaking to the proper authorities and attorney. “I disagree with the motion, there are future expenses that future boards will have to bond the money on,” said Maxey. “We could say that about the Riverwalk Project,” said Maney. “Any free project today could cost us money tomorrow.” “Let’s give them money, but if improvements need to be made if the road needs to be raised and the water lines - the cost should be the town’s responsibility,” said Fitch. “I am willing to discuss that
separately in shared services - we can’t hold the $92,000 funds hostage,” said Maney. Jones, Maney and Hultenius voted to approve the monetary transfer. Maxey voted “no” and Fitch abstained from voting. In other business, Bill Brown of Delaware Engineering discussed the village water project and the highway garage, as well as the painting of the Sheldon Drive water tank and the Depot Street Water Treatment Plant. The water main in the Depot Street well house has developed a buildup on the interior of the well house which has restricted flow capacity. Line cleaning has been conducted over the last two weeks and a portion of the buildup has been removed, but some remains. Flow capacity has increased to allow for operation at normal levels. The buildup will be monitored and assessed on a long term basis. Further repairs and cleaning may be required. The facility was tested and approved to be put back in service by the New York State Department of Health. The board discussed code enforcement lawn violations particularly regarding county-owned property. Maxey said the county treasurer’s office “can’t come up with the money” to pay for maintaining those properties. “They refuse to pay,” he said. Maxey said the majority of the properties are vacant and unoc-
cupied. Maney discussed payroll and said on a side note, he believes there should be a policy and procedure that states that all overtime by village employees has to be pre-approved unless it’s an emergency. A motion was made and approved to have overtime procedures put on paper. Maxey said every year there is a ballot which is to be submitted for the village to choose who will be on the executive committee of the Coalition of Watershed Towns. “It’s my intention to vote for supervisors Pat Davis (Middletown), Waylon Gladstone (Andes) and Mark Tuthill (Delhi) to represent us in the watershed,” he said - the board agreed and approved the decision. Fitch, who heads the police committee said a quote was received to paint the village police station. Approval was given not to exceed $3,700 for work to be done. A Live Scan for fingerprinting will be purchased for approximately $30,000. “We set aside money for it,” said Fitch. The purchase is a collaboration with the SUNY Delhi Police. If the Live Scan is to be moved to the campus at a later date, SUNY Delhi will take on the cost. The next village board meeting will be on Aug. 19 at 6 p.m.
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By Rosie Cunningham DEPOSIT – Deposit hosted the 43rd annual Lumberjack Festival Saturday, July 20, which boasted carnival rides, fireworks, live music, games, pro lumberjack competitions, clams, beer, a street fair, raft race, tractor pulls, pony pulls, 5K race and more. According to Mike Zandt and Luke Tucker, two of the many organizers, it “went fantastic.” “The weather cooperated with us and the events were all a big hit. How was attendance and vendors?” said Tucker. “Considering we had extreme heat and humidity every day of the festival as well as thunderstorms the first night - we were all very happy with the turnout.” Tucker heads the event but board members and organizers are essential in the planning and implementation process. “All of us volunteer board and committee members are instructed to be there early and stay late. Everyone pitches in where needed, and our tasks are
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Deposit Lumberjack Festival Organizers Log Another Successful Event delegated to us by Luke, in which we then delegate to other volunteers,” stated Zandt last year. Tucker said highlights included the Jack and Jill challenge, game of logging (results not available at press time), fair food and the hop saw beer tent. “The game of logging and the street fair were the biggest highlights,” he added. “The clams and shrimp sales for Rotary and hop saw were two more hits.” The Deposit Lumberjack festival was started in 1976 by Mary Lou Faigle. It started as sidewalk sales on Front Street when it was the hub for the village. There were many businesses on Front Street and they all participated. It eventually grew and then the donation of the land by Frank Kamp Sr. to the fire department who created Firemen’s Park. It then became the permanent home of the Deposit Lumberjack Festival. “It had been steady for many years with the usual ups and downs that festivals encounter. Some banner years that were remembered took place in the 70s through 80s to the mid 90s
(everyone has a different favorite year),” Zandt stated. “After the 2006 flood it started a slight decline. It went down to a record low around four years ago so Luke Tucker jumped in to save it and recruited me to help guide him and his endeavor. It meant too much to us and many others to let it disappear. Luke formed a great team, and it now is the biggest and best festival in Deposit that many attendees say is the best they have ever seen and attended. We treat everyone with respect and kindness, and smooth out any kind of problems that arise.”
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Alexis Nugent, 8, is kissed by Willow, a Malchi puppy at a kissing booth for the dog at The Deposit Lumberjack Festival on Saturday.
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First female finisher April Rutledge is joined by her daughter Rylee Rutledge, 16 months, at the finish of the Deposit Lumberjack 5K on Saturday. Rutledge would run a 24:01.
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Rosemary Franklin, 4, enjoys watermelon at the Deposit Lumberjack festival on Saturday.
Rich DiSalvo checks his watch as he finishes first in the Deposit Lumberjack 5K on Saturday, running a 19:33.
Margaretville Approves $20,000 Mark Revitalization Grant Application By Jesse Hilson The Margaretville village board, at its July meeting, discussed pursuing grants for Main Street revitalization, designating “no parking” areas in the village, and heard concerns from a group about beautification. The village board passed a resolution giving its approval to the MARK Project Inc. to apply for $20,000 in financial assistance through the 2019 Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) under the New York Main Street Technical Assistance Program. According to its website, the MARK Project Inc. is a 501-c-3 not-for-profit, tax exempt rural development company that assists communities in building and renovation that serves the towns of Andes, Bovina, Middletown, Roxbury and Shandaken, as well as the villages of Fleischmanns and Margaretville. The resolution under discussion involves finding funding to assist owners of Main Street buildings. The application for such funding requires approval and endorsement from the governing body of the municipality. Mayor John Hubbell said he had been in contact with parties including the Delaware County Sheriff ’s Department about parking initiatives, and was told that the village had to post “no parking” areas, and call if violators were spotted, but law enforcement would not be able to respond right away. Hubbell said there would need to first be a public hearing about which areas should be designated as “no parking.” Trustee Iris Mead said that she thought that Swart Street was particularly bad and that she had seen vehicles parked on both sides of the street creating dangerous situations. Mead suggested a public hearing be held after asking people in the neighborhood for their opinions on the matter. The board will pursue that further.
A group of citizens led by Sue Ihlo came to talk about beautification issues. The group then committed to weeding in front of the village offices and mentioned that two trees close to the building should be trimmed. Other business included: • A generator will be installed at the United Methodist Church under the umbrella of the New York Rising Community Reconstruction (NYRCR) program but its location within the building needs to be reevaluated over concerns of equipment not fitting. Mayor Hubbell said that engineers will redesign the layout of the generator and the necessary boxes. • A culvert at the upper end of the village on Route 30 toward Roxbury needs attention from the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT). Hubbell responded that the DOT would handle the situation after the week of July Fourth, but they had not come back. • During renovation plans it was discovered through test borings that asbestos was present in the roof of the Gottfried Professional Building. Hubbell said that J&B Installations, Inc, would remove it. • The Margaretville Planning
Board reported that its recommendations on short term rentals, or the “Airbnb phenomenon,” have gone to the village attorney, and a public hearing would be needed. In May a variety of local law solutions for controlling short-term rentals had been presented to the village board. • A squawking bird owned by Margaretville residents has raised complaints. Trustee Iris Mead recommended that the animal control officer be sent to the location to talk to the owners. The next village board meeting is planned for 5 p.m. on Aug. 20.
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Tessa Bowker, 8, of Hancock, left, out-sprints Gabrielle Colella at the finish line of the Deposit Lumberjack 5K on Saturday. The pair finished 18th and 19th in the race.
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A view of the inside of the barn on Sunny Alp Farm. uses as much as possible from former structures, such as the old silos which he used to line the floors of the barn, laying them on top of sand for the livestock to eat from. He also uses pieces of silo on his farm tractor for weight. Gideon Frisbee of Delaware County Soil & Water Conservation District said he has been working hand-in-hand with
Landolt and has truly enjoyed it because of his knowledge, openness and passion for agriculture. “When Rudy moved here and became involved in the watershed, I was assigned to work with him as the whole-farm planner for this farm. I have since moved to a different position, but I spent a good couple of years working with him in the program. We
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Stella and Pixie enjoyed visitors on Tuesday.
Many area farmers and guests took the opportunity to tour Sunny Alp Farm. haven’t implemented anything new on the farm as far as best management practices or projects yet, but we have some on the horizon.” Frisbee added that it was “great” to see the former Post farm in operation again. “It’s been a fun challenge with the change of management to navigate our program,” he said and added, “Rudy is a dream to work with - he is very smart and in tune with our objectives from the nutrient management standpoint - he gets so much of it already. It makes our job easy at times.” The second stop of the tour was at Pineyvale Farm in Hobart, owned by Dave and Carolyn Post and Allen, Carolee, Lance and Daniel McClure. The farm has been in operation for 221 years. Delaware County Dairy Princess Theresa Cerosaletti and her court were on hand with milk and ice cream and updates on their promotion activities.
The final stop was SRJF Inc., owned by Frank and Marc Albano and Families, on state Highway 23 in Stamford. The Albanos have built a large addition and a milking parlor on their facility in order to expand
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and make milking 300 cows easier. Discussion during the tour involved how the cows transitioned from tie stalls to free-stall and how the new cow-monitoring equipment keeps the operators current with each animal.
Lilly enjoyed some attention on Tuesday.
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Walkable Art in Walton
2019 Walton Art Walk Boosts Local Business, Showcases Village & Artists By Lillian Browne WALTON - Walton’s business district was bustling on Saturday, July 20, with pedestrians accounting for half the traffic, to celebrate the West Branch Artists inaugural Walton Art Walk, a self-guided walking tour featuring original works of art on display and for sale throughout the village. Many storefront windows along Delaware Street, including Tony’s Shoe Store, Molto Espresso, Full Circle Antiques, Ann’s Beauty Salon, Eggleton & McKnee Insurance Agency and other businesses collaborated to showcase local artists while supporting the arts and giving a boost to the local economy.
Tony’s Shoe Store operator David Cucciarre said he was thrilled to participate in the art tour by featuring three current and one former Walton Central School art teachers’ work in his storefront window. “Anything that brings traffic to Walton is good for everybody,” Cucciarre said. The Cucciarre family has owned the shoe store for 100 years, he said, and his father was a huge fan of sidewalk sales that used to regularly occur on Delaware Street. The art walk is a great way to support other local businesses, Cucciarre continued, as well as supporting the arts - and he said; it was a show of support for his wife, Lori Cucciarre who was one
of the day’s many featured artists and an art teacher at Walton Central School. Lori Cucciarre was one of four art teachers whose work was on display at Tony’s - alongside works by event co-organizer Lara Fassler, Ryan Ashlaw and former art teacher Mary Jeanniton. The art teachers collectively decided to exhibit their outsidethe-classroom art in support of the event and each other. Cucciarre exhibited a graphite drawing of an everyday item - an ear of partially-husked corn - that captured her attention with its play of shadows. She recreated, interpreted, translated and memorialized how she viewed an object in a pencil drawing. In addition to drawing, Cucciarre is a silk-screener and makes functional works of art, like Christmas cards, and sends them to family and friends. Fellow WCS art teacher Fassler was instrumental in facilitating the event and was inspired by the idea of Walton rising above catastrophic flooding events to have her middle school students create the mosaics - a component of the ‘Walton Rising’ mural on the side of Full Circle Antiques & Collectibles at 164 Delaware Street.
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Ava Hoover, 7, of Walton, adds a horse to the mural outside Little Big Art Studio on Mead Street at the 2019 Walton Art Walk on July 20.
Being a witness to the flooding ignited her passion to make Walton beautiful again, Fassler said. The mosaics were initially planned to be positioned at the height of the flood line, Fassler said, but the idea evolved as others collaborated in the planning and the mosaics ‘became’ the West Branch of the Delaware River which flows through the center of Walton. Art students designed and glazed ceramic fish that are incorporated in the mosaic that highlights the mural. Fassler was able to obtain a grant from the Michelle MacNaught Fund to cover the cost of having a mosaic professional, Emily Jablon, teach her students mosaic-making. Eleven mosaics will be installed as part of the mural. Other Walton residents who are also artists, like Teri Stratford, participated in the art walk by making her art - leaf-inspired prints, note cards and computer mouse pads - available for sale at local businesses. Stratford, a self-dubbed naturalist who is musically motivated, describes herself as “terminally creative.” A full-time artist, retired from a 35-year career as a photo editor, Stratford reported that interest in the event was tremendous, evidenced by the amount of foot traffic that made its way to her display at Molto Espresso. Molto Espresso owner Jenny Barlett said she was happy to participate in the event that brought “new interest and new life” into
the village. “We are more than people expect us to be. It’s great to be able to show off our town,” Barlett said. Shawn Prior exhibiting his mostly oil-on-canvas paintings at ne ne de leon gallery at 146 Delaware Street, formerly Webb’s Clothing store, took careful count of the number of curiosity seekers and art lovers that visited his exhibit. He works in a variety of mediums but is topically consistent, inspired by history and motivated to paint historical references. His art experience comes from being a set painter and he is hopeful, he said, that he can encourage others to view art as currency. An interactive exhibit is an outdoor art installation at the Ogden Free Library titled ‘Walton Gold’, by artist Molly Stevens. Stevens encourages people to visit her exhibit and to “take a piece of gold,” from it. Walton Gold will be on display through the third week of August. Feather & Stone Restaurant provided free water stations throughout the village for the comfort of event attendees and participants. The Walton Art Walk was funded in part with grants from the Delaware County Occupancy Tax Tourism grant, the NYSCA DEC Grant, the Michelle MacNaught Foundation, and multiple cash donors. For more information about the West Branch Artists and participating in future Walton Art Walk projects visit westbranchartists.org.
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Walton artist Amy Oles, a member of the West Branch Artists, favors alcohol ink as a medium. On display at the ParLillian Browne/The Reporter lour at the Walton Theatre are Oles’ two Jordan Johnston creates her version of the pieces: ‘Dragonfly’ and ‘Mys“Tree of Life” at the Walton Art Walk on July 20. terious.’
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Shawn Prior before his oil on canvas, “The Last Supper” on display at the former Webb’s Clothing building on Delaware Street in Walton.
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‘Nature inspired’ is how Walton artist Teri Stratford defines her work, which was on display and for sale in Molto Espresso during the 2019 Walton Art Walk. Lillian Browne/The Reporter
Deborah Fisher and Paul Kean, the duo comprising Fisher & Kean and the Sunshine Bus provided musical entertainment for the Walton Art Walk at Veterans’ Plaza, and later performed at Feather & Stone. The duo is pictured here with Walton Chamber President Tara Vitti.
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Jenny Bartlett, owner of Molto Espresso, 147 Delaware Street in Walton, said she was excited to part of the effort to show off Walton at the Walton Art Walk on July 20.
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There was art on display throughout the village of Walton as part of the inaugural Walton Art Walk held on July 20, like the exhibit at the former Webb’s Clothing building, 146 Delaware Street.
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Emily MacDonald of Art by Emily Mac displayed her handmade jewelry for sale as one of the many vendors at Veterans Plaza at the Walton Art Walk on July 20. MacDonald is an entrepreneur who has an Etsy store where she sells her creations.
Lori Cucciarre is one of four Walton Central School current or former art teachers who had work on display at Tony’s Shoe Store at 163 Delaware Street in Walton during the inaugural Walton Art Walk on July 20. Here, Cucciarre displays her pencil drawing titled “Corn.”
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Christian Vitek participates in the com‘Walton Gold,’ created by Molly Stevens of Walton, is an munity chalk art exhibition on Gardiner outdoor art installation outside the Ogden Free Library Place in Walton where he created a on Gardiner Place on display until the third week of Au- pride flag as an expression of “living everyday with pride.” gust 2019. Lillian Browne/The Reporter
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Duck Race... continued from front page Hoppers 4-H Club. • $250 second place - Brianna May of Delhi, of Hollister Hill Hoppers 4-H Club who purchased a duck. • $150 third place - Scott May of Delhi, who purchased a winning duck from Brianna May of Delhi, a member of Hollister Hill Hoppers 4-H Club. • $100 fourth place - Ron Spranger of Schenevus, who purchased his a winning duck from Kayla Campbell of Kids & Kritters 4-H Club. • $50 fifth place - Penny Tweedie of Walton, who purchased a
winning duck from Lillian and Madelyn Eklund of Future’s Finest 4-H Club. The winning sellers are: • $100 first place - Brianna May of Hollister Hill Hoppers 4-H Club who sold 279 ducks. • $75 second place - Rachel Cobane of Little Clovers 4-H Club who sold 197 ducks. • $50 third place - Lucina Bishop of Country Bumpkins 4-H Club who sold 73 ducks. • $25 fourth place Elaina Miskell of Future’s Finest 4-H Club was sold 45 ducks.
July 24, 2019
4-H Equestrians Vie For State Fair Qualification
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Brianna May, 13, of Delhi, a member of Hollister Hill Hoppers 4-H Club, assists in collecting ducks from Third Brook in Walton.
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Judging and Coaching. Horse show judge Joe Hafele from Walton worked with exhibitors and their horses. Mounted at left is Mikaylee Woodin from Sidney Center on her 4-year-old Quarter Horse, Alocka Krymsun and at right, with her buckskin pony Hope, is Neleh Brown from Bovina. By Patty Lollot
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Alexa Scofield, 8, of Walton, a member of Eye of the Clover 4-H Club, discovers an easy way to collect ducks from Third Brook at the 17th Annual Delaware County 4-H Duck Race.
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Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County’s Resource Educator Emily Roach carries the winning ducks from Third Brook to be recorded.
DEP Retrieves Micro-Tunnel Boring Machine From Schoharie Reservoir
WALTON - Braving the heat on Sunday, July 21, Delaware County 4-H equestrians with their families arrived at the county’s fairgrounds to compete in the qualifying 4-H horse show that will send those qualifiers to the New York State Fair competition in Syracuse between Aug. 21 and Sept. 2. Jackie Losie, a 4-H Advisory Committee member, explained that in addition to placings at the show, other criteria for qualifying include member interest and a review by the advisory committee, comprised of all volunteers. Committee members include Joyce Curtin, Bill Sherman, Dawn Brown and Karleen DuMond, with the guidance of John Hannum. In helping to ready riders for competition, Losie noted, “In June we held a two-day clinic with Michael Dunn at the fair-
grounds. He covered all seats and helped the kids prepare for the show.” Judging at Sunday’s show was in the hands of Joe Hafele, whose expertise includes a lifetime of showing and training in the disciplines of hunt seat, stock seat, saddle seat and driving. With the green light from the show committee, Hafele had the time to help coach the exhibitors to improve future performance. One parent in the bleachers said, “It’s really nice to have the judge be able to work with the kids and help them. It was not an intimidating experience.” Tierney Dykstra of Sidney Center was looking forward to showing her two minis, Bella, a palomino and Apache, a pinto. According to her mother, Dawn, “Tierney spends a great deal of time with her minis. Bonding with them is so important.” Qualifying exhibitors will be announced at a future date.
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Well Appointed Hunt Seat Horse and Rider. Mikaylee Woodin shows how a well turned-out hunt seat horse and rider should look at the 4-H horse show on Sunday.
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Retrieval of tunneling machine marks another milestone for $400 million infrastructure program at Schoharie Reservoir. The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) retrieved a micro-tunnel boring machine from the waters of Schoharie Reservoir on July 10, marking another milestone for the $400 million program to upgrade infrastructure and improve operational flexibility at the northernmost reservoir in the City’s water supply system. The micro-tunnel boring machine (MTBM) was carefully lifted on Wednesday from approximately 135 feet below the surface of the water. In January the machine finished excavating 2,118 linear feet of tunnels that will be used to release water downstream of the reservoir into Schoharie Creek. The 9.5-foot-diameter tunneling machine began its work in 2017. The tunnel was excavated in two segments, both starting at a 185-foot-deep shaft located alongside state Route 990V. The first leg of the tunnel stretched 1,188 feet from the shaft to the eastern bank of Schoharie Creek. The second leg measured 930 feet from the shaft to the bottom
of Schoharie Reservoir, where the MTBM excavated through the reservoir bottom on Jan. 19. After the winter ice melted, engineers set up a system of barges and lifts to remove the MTBM from the water. The entire tunneling effort was one of the largest excavations ever by an MTBM that included a deep-water retrieval of the machine. MTBMs are unmanned machines that are operated by remote control from the surface. Operators tracked the progress and performance of the machine by watching it on monitors inside a control room. Workers only entered the machine if it needed maintenance, or if cutters on the head of the machine needed to be replaced. Significant work remains on the $142 million project to build a release works at Schoharie Reservoir. Now that the release tunnel is excavated, workers will focus on lining the tunnel and installing its intake structure. Work is also continuing on the eastern shore of the Schoharie Creek,
where crews are building a valve chamber that will control the flow of water from the reservoir into the creek. The new release works will give DEP the ability to release water downstream of the reservoir into Schoharie Creek to facilitate dam maintenance, respond to potential emergencies, mitigate flood risk for downstream communities, and enhance downstream habitat for fish and wildlife. The release works are part of a $400 million program to upgrade all the water supply infrastructure at Schoharie Reservoir. The program began with the full-scale rehabilitation of Gilboa Dam, which was completed in 2014. It also includes significant repairs and upgrades at the Shandaken Tunnel Intake Chamber, which conveys drinking water from the reservoir into an 18-mile tunnel on its way to Ashokan Reservoir in Ulster County. More information about those projects and the entire Schoharie Reservoir infrastructure program can be found at www1.nyc.gov/site/dep/news.
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Check Out The Braids. They may be tiny, but they do require lots of work and TLC. Tierney Dykstra from Sidney Center came prepared to show her two minis, Bella, the palomino at left and Apache, the pinto.
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Keeping Things Going Smoothly. Working at the secretary’s desk at the 4-H qualifying horse show on Sunday were, from left to right, Dawn Brown, announcer Jackie Losie, and Molly Sherman with Bill Sherman in the background.
July 24, 2019
Delhi Supports Bramley Mountain Fire Tower Reconstruction
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By Lillian Browne DELHI - After months of discussion, Delhi Town Council members unanimously voted to support the reconstruction of the Bramley Mountain Fire Tower at a meeting on July 9. That support comes in the form of a commitment to: participate with the Catskill Mountain Club (CMC) hiking club to negotiate with New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), which owns the property the tower is planned to be sited on, an easement or access to the tower site; the facilitation of a $1, 99-year lease agreement with tower owner Thomas Clark; and to provide liability and property insurance for the tower at a yetto-be-agreed-upon amount. The deconstructed tower will be transported to its former site atop the mountain through efforts by CMC, after access to the site is granted by DEP. A time line for the reconstruction project is unclear as CMC representatives must work with DEP and state officials to obtain a permanent access agreement to the site; to remove any development restrictions on the property; enter into a contract with a fire tower reconstruction firm to rebuild the tower on-site; as well as raise money to safely erect the tower, establish a permanent reserve account for the maintenance of the tower and the tower’s removal if it becomes unsafe or irreparable; establish a schedule and recruit volunteers for supervised weekend hours at the site. Much of what is needed for the project is already complete, Barb
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A fire tower, similar to the one seen here on Mt. Uthsayantha in Stamford, is proposed to be reconstructed on Bramley Mountain in Delhi. Jones - a supporter of the project - said, at the meeting. More than 1,400 trail visitors have already signed in at the trail head since its official opening in 2017, she continued, and the number of visitors can expect to grow exponentially once the tower is reconstructed. The tower will enhance the community, Jones said. Town attorney Dave Merzig advised council members that as long as the town does nothing until the provisions of the resolution are in place, that there would be no liability to the town. CMC spokesperson Ann Roberti stated that work on the reconstruction will not begin until all funds needed for the project have been secured. “If we can’t raise the money nothing will happen,” Roberti said. A component of the resolution is the establishment of a not-forprofit association by CMC for fund raising, construction and maintenance costs of the tower.
South Kortright Central School Honor Rolls Announced The administration at South Kortright Central School has announced its fourth marking period 2018-2019 honor roll. Grade 12 Superintendent’s List – Sophia Biagini, Isabella DuBois, Jordan Finch, Gabriel Goulet, Morgan Hungerford, Anna Reinshagen and Ethan Schmid. High Honor Roll – Xander Andrades, Alexis Campbell, Jaidahn Cane, Chezney Chichester, Joanna Grommeck, Emma Jensen, Cassidy McGregor and MacKenzie Swantak. Honor Roll – Destiny Dorosky, Nickolas Oakley and Corey Protsko. Grade 11 Superintendent’s List – Faith Dianich, Kyle Funk, Cody Mattice, Logan McCracken, Lauren Whritner and Kassidy Wright. High Honor Roll – Hunter Bevins, Emily Burns, Chris Champlin, Dominiquie Decker, Emily Feltman, Desirae Jutrzenka, Logan Kaufman, Daemon Reed,
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Downsville CS Quarter 3 Honor Rolls Announced The administration at Downsville Central School has announced its third quarter honor roll students for the 2018-2019 school year. Students that achieve Honor Level 5 have averages of 95 percent or above, no grade lower than 85 percent and no failing grade. Honor Level 4 students attain average of 90-94 percent, no grades lower than 80 percent and no failing grades. Honor Level 3 students average 85 percent or above, no grade lower than 75 percent, no failing grades. Honor Level 5 Grade 11: Jadyn Colao; Grade 9: Kayla G. Houck; Grade 8: Stephanie Foote; Grade 7: Elaina Bull; Grade 6: Travis O. Houck; Grade 5: Tehya Colao; Grade 4: Kendall Acevedo, Raymon Bull, Julia Dufton, Avery Howard. Honor Level 4 Grade 12: Nathan Barnes,
Mackenzie Burnham, Alexis Fox. Grade 11: Amy Gluchoski, Eric Heimbuecher, Margaret Towsley, Kailee Young. Grade 9: Matthew Maely; Grade 7: Madison Garcia, Emily Klemish. Grade 6: Dorothy Bull, Zakary Keesler, Jesse Chase Mabery. Grade 5: Mikayla Cazzolla, Riley Furman, Aarav Patel, Allison Ruoff. Grade 4: Hanna Bell, Carson Elmore, Ryan Fritz, Braelyn Gilles, Michael Mills, Cory Reed, Lyliana Rowlands, Layla Winner. Honor Level 3 Grade 12: Emily Brown, Joshua Davis, Alice Gummoe, Alexa
Vazquez-Pastrana. Grade 11: Louis Banker, Dustin Fenescey, Jessica Gustafsson. Grade 10: Lacy Odell. Grade 9: Nathaniel Burnham, Indianna Fox, Klay Hammond. Grade 8: Gavin Brunner, Tristen McClenon. Grade 7: Riley Brown, Charles Clark III. Grade 6: Hailey Card, Breauna Gilmore, Alton Hale, Hayden Klemish. Grade 5: Skyler Barnes, Walter Bivens, Hailey Emerich, Gabriella Fitch-Marino, Benjamin Guglielmo, Alexis Hale, Jada Hayden, Brody Klemish, Zoie Norton, Everet West.
College News Purchase College announced 1,300 students were named to the dean’s list for the spring semester. Students who have earned this academic honor have maintained a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher and taken a minimum of 12 credits. For BA and BS programs a semester GPA of 3.50 is required. Included on the dean’s list: Stephanie Betsy Poborsky, an art history major from Hancock, and Winifred Richards Consigny, a literature, creative writing major from Bovina Center.
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Skinny Cow Returns to Music at the Franklin Farmers’ Market Franklin Farmers’ Market presents Music At the Market, free live musical performances by local artists Sundays throughout its market season. On July 28, Music At the Market welcomes Skinny Cow, a songwriting workshop directed by Bill Steely, a Franklin musician. Fifteen musicians - from as far away as Scotland and Seattle - and two instructors will spend three days writing and rehearsing before coming to the market. Ten of the participants are returnees from last season. This year the keynote speakers will emphasize folk music, but not all will perform in the folk genre. Franklin Farmers’ Market is hosted by Franklin Local and sponsored by the Greater Franklin Chamber of Commerce. The market is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the lawn of historic Chapel Hall in the village of Franklin with music performances from 11 to 1. Vendors will sell organic bread, baked goods, beef, cheese, eggs, flowers, honey, maple candies and syrup, jams and preserves, salsa, relishes, soaps, market posters and postcards. For more information call Lynne Kemen at 917-209-3822. A schedule of artists can be found at: franklinlocal.org/franklin-farmersmarket-13th-season/
Curt Sather To Perform Organ Recital And Evensong At Saint James Church Master organist Curt Sather will perform a recital of classical and contemporary organ music at St. James Church Lake Delaware on Saturday, July 27 at 6 p.m. Sather will stay in the seat for an Evensong service at 7, and will feature soprano Johana Arnold. Sather’s program will include a diverse array of composers and time periods, such as J.S. Bach, Ned Rorem, and Louis Vierne. The suggested donation of $10 will be shared. St. James Lake Delaware is at 55 Lake Delaware Drive, Delhi, state Route 28 between Delhi and Andes. Contact 607-8324401 or saintjames@delhitel. net for further information, or visit www.saintjamesld.org. This event is part of the cel-
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ebration of the church’s patronal saint’s feast day, and will include the Lake Delaware Boys’ Camp Choir at the 10 a.m. Sunday service on July 28. All are welcome.
Sidney Library Schedule Of Events Trivia Night for Adults: Test your knowledge in a variety of subjects; prizes for the winner of each round. Tuesday, July 23, 6-7 p.m. The Sidney Community Band
Budine Reunion
107th Budine Family Reunion, Sunday, July 28, 12:303:30 p.m. at Yendes Pavilion, Walton. Bring one main dish and one dessert to share. Watermelon and beverages provided. Remind family members to attend! It will be a great event this year! See you all there - rain or shine! Theme: Disco Party! Call Julie North with questions: 609-781-8264.
will perform a variety of marches, polkas, swing tunes, and patriotic pieces; Wednesday, July 24, 6:30-7:30 p.m. One-on-One Tech Help: Get answers to smartphone, tablet,
Odell Reunion
The 34th Annual Odell Reunion will be July 27 at Corbett Community Field, Corbett, from 2-? Please bring a dish to pass, your own table service, beverage and item for the auction. We’re still looking for pictures from past reunions. If you have some please print them out and bring them with you.
or computer questions. Those attending are also welcome to use the PCC computers for internet practice or genealogy research. No registration is required. Monday, July 29, 4-6 p.m. Summer Movie Series: Star Wars IV: A New Hope... in the Smart Community Room, starring Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford. Run time is 2 hours and 5 minutes and rated PG. Wednesday, July 31, 6 p.m. Genealogy Hounds: Come to the library to look up family records at Ancestry.com. Thursday, Aug. 1, 9:30-11 a.m. Online Security and Privacy: Learn the basics of computer security and safety. Topics will include authorization and pass-
word protection, general security, and privacy from internet tracking. Monday, Aug. 5, 4-5 p.m. The “O’Dewey Jazz Duo” - a jazz duet composed of Molly O’Hara on tenor saxophone and JP Dewey on piano - will play jazz standards. Tuesday, Aug. 6, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Summer Movie Series: Jaws. The 1975 summer blockbuster starring Roy Scheider and Richard Dreyfuss, rated PG. Approximate running time 2 hours. Wednesday, Aug. 7, 6-8 p.m. Women’s Self-Defense Workshop: Learn and apply selfdefense techniques that can be helpful in case of a sudden attack. Participants must be 13
years or older. Space is limited sign up by phone at 607-563-1200 or at the library; co-sponsored by Higher Ground Martial Arts. Saturday, Aug. 10, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
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Andes Bicentennial Celebration Starts July 27 The Andes’ Bicentennial Celebration will kick-off at the Andes Hotel Summer Shack July 27. Enjoy snacks and hors d’oeuvres by local farmers and artisans and dance to the sound of Round House Rockers; fireworks at dusk. Only $10 per person - free if you present a receipt of $25 or more from any business in Andes dated July 27 to the event. On Saturday, Aug. 3, there will be a barn dance at Dirty Girl Farm; on Sunday, Aug. 4 at 2 p.m. attend the “Rest In Peace” tour of Andes cemeteries. Andes Community Day is Saturday, Aug. 10 with a huge parade, vendors and activities throughout the hamlet. Andes will be filled with local music, food, fun and games to celebrate summertime traditions in the Catskills. The parade with children,
bands, floats, fire departments and other delights will begin once the Trailways bus travels through the center of town around 11 a.m. Kids will await the watermelon eating contest; there will be live music and dancing on the lawn of the Andes Central School, and folks will enjoy browsing lawn sales and vendor tables and enjoy the eateries. Tours of the newly restored train station will be offered, there will be a Calico Indian contest, farm tours and a day paddle on the Pepacton Reservoir. More activities are being added so check andesnewyork.com as the event gets closer. On Sunday, Aug. 11, enjoy a hearty pancake breakfast at firehouse, attend the time capsule burial and more music and fireworks near the Andes Hotel.
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Hanford Mills Museum Seeks Exhibitors For Antique Engine Jamboree
Hanford Mills Museum in East Meredith seeks exhibitors for the 36th annual Dan Rion Memorial Antique Engine Jamboree and Powerfest on Saturday, Sept. 7. Exhibits include motors, tractors, farm machines, model engines, vehicles, motorcycles and more. Exhibitors include members of the Franklin Doodlebug Club, the Southern Tier Antique Gas and Steam Engine Association, the Hudson Mohawk Chapter of the Pioneer Gas Engine Association, the Antique Outboard Motor Club, and the Mohican Car Club. Popular features include a 1926 Ahrens Fox Pumper Firetruck, the 1957 Nash Metropolitan Hook and Ladder Fire Truck Ride from the Catskill Game Farm, and a great variety of engines. Exhibitors who register by August 1 will receive a gift certificate to the Hanford Mills Museum Shop, and be entered to win a wine rack made on the Mill’s historic water-powered machines. Exhibitors can sign up on the Hanford Mills website, hanford-
mills.org, or call 607-278-5744. The Antique Engine Jamboree, which runs from 10-4, also features steam-power and waterpower demonstrations in the historic Mill, bluegrass music, barbecue, and kids’ activities. Hanford Mills Museum operates an authentic water- and steam-powered historic site. The mission of Hanford Mills Museum is to inspire audiences of all ages to explore connections among energy, technology, natural resources and entrepreneurship in rural communities, with a focus on sustainable choices. Hanford Mills, which is listed on the National and New York State Registers of Historic Places, is open Wednesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Children 12 and under and Museum members receive free admission. Admission is $9 for adults and teens, $7 for seniors and AAA members, and $4.50 for retired military. Hanford Mills participates in the National Endowment for the Arts Blue Star Museum Initiative, so all active
duty Military and their families receive free admission. Hanford Mills Museum is located at 51 County Highway 12 in East Meredith, at the intersection of Delaware County Routes 10 and 12, 10 miles from Oneonta, and 15 miles from Delhi.
Matt Andersen will take the stage at the Roxbury Arts Center on Thursday, Aug. 1 at 7:30 p.m. Enjoy this concert at no cost as the Roxbury Arts Group celebrates its 40th Anniversary with the “Season of Free.” Reservations are required and can be made online at roxburyartsgroup.org.
The Monthly Make With Patrice Lorenz: Weaving The Roxbury Arts Group will host artist Patrice Lorenz in “Weaving” - the second workshop of the “Monthly Make with Patrice Lorenz” series. Each workshop takes on a different artistic medium and is geared toward all skill levels. Monthly Make: Weaving will take place Saturday, July 27 from 10 a.m. – noon at the Roxbury Arts Center, 5025 Vega Mountain Road, Roxbury. Participants do not need prior experience to enjoy this hands-on class. The registration fee of $25 for adults and $10 for
children under 12 includes all materials needed to complete several projects. Registration is required - visit roxburyartsgroup. org or call 607-326-7908. Upcoming “Monthly Make with Patrice Lorenz” workshops include pop-up books on Aug. 17; stamping Sept. 28; and masks on Oct. 19.
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MUSIC AT THE MARKET! Sundays 11 AM - 1 PM Memorial Day weekend through Columbus Day weekend at the Franklin Farmers’ Market Chapel Hall, Franklin NY Schedule of upcoming performances:
Colleen Kattau Rickety Fence Jason Starr Catskill Mt. Consort Hyzer Hillbillies The Old Masters John O’Connor Local Seisiun Jason Starr Charles Eubanks Charles Eubanks
August 4 August 11 August 18 August 25 September 1 September 8 September 15 September 22 September 29 October 6 October 13
This program is supported by the A. Lindsay & Olive B. O’Connor Foundation, the Delaware County Department of Economic Development, and the Decentralization Program, a regrant program of New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature, administered in Delaware County by the Roxbury Arts Group.
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Blenheim Takes A Drive To The Past By Alyshia Korba
BLENHEIM- Delaware County car enthusiasts drove up in style at the Blenheim-Gilboa Power Authority antique car show on July 21. Despite the hot weather, the event had 150 exhibitors from all across the Northeast show up and show off their vehicles. There were 24 classes of vehicles being judged from restored vintage cars to custom cars. Out of the 24 classes, 10 awards went to Delaware County cars. One Delaware County exhibitor, Tony Olmo of Davenport, has been involved with vintage cars for 52 years. Olmo is the owner and founder of Tony’s Body Shop in Davenport and frequently works on the rare vehicles at his shop. At the show in Blenheim, he brought his custom 1994 Chevrolet which he started work-
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The Blenheim-Gilboa Power Authority hosts its 49th annual AACA antique car show. ing on 18 years ago. In the back- tine” to the Muthigs and Olmo, cial place in Ron Davis’s life. Daseat he keeps a photo album with referring to the 1983 movie of the vis, the show organizer, is a board pictures documenting the prog- same name, because of all of the member of the Bull Run Antique ress of many of the cars he has re- injuries sustained by the Muthigs Automobile Club of America stored. One of these cars, owned and Olmo while working on the (AACA) and a Vietnam veteran. by Ken and Donna Muthig of car. The Muthigs bought the car Davis said that to him, these cars Hobart, was shown alongside in October, 2017 and have been represent the friends he lost in the Vietnam War because they Olmo’s vehicle at the Blenheim working on it ever since. While everyone at the event were introduced around that show. This 1969 Chevy Nova was finished only two days before the showed a passion for these ve- same time. “These people put their heart show and is known as “Chris- hicles, antique cars hold a spe-
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and soul into saving these cars and I try to promote that opportunity because I can’t save the people that died,” Davis said. He believes that this car show is special to the community of antique car owners because it is a form of tribute to veterans. “I think there’s an awful lot of quality because there’s an awful lot of heart and soul and caring,” Davis said. “Many of these guys are fellow veterans and if I can show a little thank you to them it brings me a lot of satisfaction.” The show, which was founded in 1971, had fewer exhibitors than usual, likely due to the heat, Davis said. The show has had 300 vehicles on display in past years. The money raised at the show will be donated by the AACA to the Schoharie Valley Animal Shelter, Cobleskill Elks, Leatherstocking Honor Flight, and Marathon For A Better Life.
Delaware County Businesses Honored
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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce 2019 Business Awards winners. By Lillian Browne DELHI - Despite a last minute change of venue due to an impending rain event, the 2019 Delaware County Chamber of Commerce’s Business Awards ceremony, held on Wednesday, July 17, drew nearly 100 people to celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit of Delaware County. The event, an outdoor garden party at Birdsong Farm in Hamden, was rescheduled two days before the event to the Stonewall at the Meredith. The award winners were presented with assembly citations from Assemblyman Brian Miller, representing New York’s 101st Assembly District, which includes a portion of Delaware County, New York Senate certificates of achievement and recognition from Senator Jen Metzger representing New York’s 42nd Senate District, represented by staff member Leif Johanson, and certificates of recognition from New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, presented at the event by staff member Matthew Martini.
Local businesses were recognized for their achievements in making a significant, positive impact in Delaware County and its economy. The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce advocates for business-friendly policy at the local, state and federal levels and as a result of those efforts was able to obtain a grant from Miller’s office to offset expenses associated with a state-mandated sexual harassment prevention training program for any Delaware County employee, regardless of Chamber membership. Miller is a staunch supporter of existing business through policy and programming, as opposed to the state’s current policy of “economic hunting,” he said. “We must invest in these small businesses that have invested in New York,” Miller said. “The grass isn’t always greener on the other side, it is green where you water it.” Small businesses are what drives the economy in upstate New York, he said. He is currently focused on “middle-skill” jobs. There are “help-wanted” signs everywhere, he said. That means
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Eric and Amy Robert of Schoolhouse Construction Services LLC were presented with one of three New Business of the Year awards and presented with an assembly citation by Assemblyman Brian Miller, left, at the 2019 Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Business Awards ceremony held on July 17.
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Table to Farm owners Kevin Podwin and Lindsay Barton received one of the two Tourism Awards on July 17. They are pictured with Assemblyman Brian Miller.
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Bold Gold Media Group, represented by Paul Ciliberto, Erin Mason, Dawn Ciorciari and Vince Benedetto, received one of three New Business of the Year Awards. They are pictured here with Assemblyman Brian Miller.
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Stagecoach Run Art Festival, represented by Phil Warish, right, received one of the two Tourism Awards on July 17. the economy is strong, he continued, but it also means those positions are not being filled. To address those shortcoming he is working with educational institutions and small businesses, to develop the workforce. Award recipients included: • Delhi Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, as the 2019 Business of the Year which celebrated its grand opening in 2018 and provides short-term rehabilitation, comprehensive care plans and post-acute care. In addition to providing nursing care services for up to 180 patients, Delhi Rehabilitation & Nursing Center has also created upward of 100 new jobs, which has resulted in a boost to Delaware County’s economy. The facility creates custom care plans for residents to improve strength, mobility and independence with a goal of helping residents recover from surgery, serious injury or illness and regain the necessary skills to
Barbara Hanselman of Del-Rose Farm in South Kortright was presented with the Business Advocate of the Year Award. Hanselman is pictured with Assemblyman Brian Miller, who presented her with an assembly citation of recognition and achievement.
return home. • Stagecoach Run Art Festival, headquartered in Treadwell and Franklin, and Table to Farm Tours of Roxbury, received the 2019 Tourism Award. Stagecoach Run celebrated its 24th year earlier this month with its customary free, self-guided art tour showcasing the area’s expanse of makers and creators drawing in hundreds of spectators, visitors and collectors over a weekend. Table to Farm Tours is an agritourism venture that connects farmers to consumers. The unique tours allow visitors and residents alike to browse, buy, eat, shop and learn at each stop along the way, making the tours profitable for local farmers and producers. These businesses have attracted tourists from across the state and the tri-state region to Delaware County and those tourists have infused energy and money into the local economy. • Bold Gold Media Group,
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Chamber Director Todd Pascarella, right, presents Kurt Apthorpe, on behalf of Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, with the New Business of the Year Award.
Binnekill Tavern and Schoolhouse Constructions Services LLC received the 2019 New Business of the Year awards. Bold Gold Media Group expanded its reach into Delaware County in late 2018 when it acquired FM 104.5 radio frequency, which brings Thunder Country into the Hancock–Deposit corridor. Binnekill Tavern in Margaretville is a cornerstone of the village’s downtown business district. The tavern is built over the binnekill and offers a variety of delectable “Mountain Comfort Food.” Schoolhouse Construction Services, located in Delhi’s business incubator, is a professional construction and project management firm which oversees in excess of $200 million in capital construction and has grown to employ more than 20 professionals. Local clients include Delaware County Electric Cooperative, Andes, Margaretville, Sidney, Charlotte Valley, South Kortright and the Gilboa-Conesville Central School districts. • Barb Hanselman of South Kortright received the 2019 Business Advocate of the Year award for her tireless political lobbying efforts at the local, state and federal levels for Delaware County agriculture. This year’s award winners showcase Delaware County’s entrepreneurial spirit which make Delaware County a great place to live, work and play, said chamber president Ray Pucci. For more information about the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce visit delawarecounty. org.
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Oneida Man Dies In MV Crash On Gunhouse Hill Road In Harpersfield
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Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond won the second place trophy at the “Sheriff’s Showdown” on July 20.
Sheriff Craig DuMond Participates In First ‘Sheriff’s Showdown’ Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond won the second place trophy and bragging rights on July 20 at the “Sheriffs’ Showdown” at the Hemlock “Little World’s” Fair in Hemlock. Of special note, was the appearance of John Walsh from TV’s “America’s Most Wanted” who participated as a judge for the event. The contest raised several thousand dollars for the New York State Sheriff’s Association Summer Camp while also testing sheriffs from several counties in a mounted patrol-style competition. The sheriffs rode horses through an obstacle course that required horse and rider to successfully complete a series of tasks. The competitors were timed and were penalized 10
seconds for failing to complete an obstacle. Plans are being discussed for another “Sheriffs’ Showdown” next year, with the location and challenge to be determined. Speaking on the event, Sheriff DuMond stated “I am honored to be a part of this great event that supports our NYS Sheriff’s summer camp for disadvantaged children. The summer camp is the one and only opportunity for some of our children to attend camp and be exposed to positive relationships with law enforcement. I am especially grateful to our Deputies and Corrections Employee Unions who sponsored a total of $1,000 toward the cause!”
HARPERSFIELD - On Tuesday morning a one-car motor vehicle accident on Gunhouse Hill Road in the town of Harpersfield resulted in the death of an Oneida man. At approximately 7:25 a.m. members of the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office, New York State Police and Hobart Fire Department and Emergency Squad responded to a 911 report of an overturned car discovered in a body of water. According to a press release from the Delaware County Sheriff’s Department, upon their arrival at the scene, fire department personnel, with the assistance of a local resident, immediately righted the vehicle and extricated the driver who was later identified as 56-year-old Dominick P. Leone of Oneida. An investigation by Sheriff’s Deputies and Investigators revealed that Leone was driving in a southerly direction on Gun House Hill Road at approximate-
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The Stamford and Hobart Fire Departments responded to the scene of the accident. The road was closed down for a period of time. ly 7 a.m. when he lost control of his vehicle which left the roadway, struck a culvert headwall and earthen embankment before coming to rest on its roof in a stream. Delaware County Deputy Medical Examiner James Cooros responded to the scene and pronounced Leone deceased. An
autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death. The cause of the accident remains under investigation, but at this time, investigators do not believe drugs or alcohol contributed to the cause of this accident. Sheriff’s Deputies were also assisted at the scene by Stamford Fire Police.
New Top Cop in Sidney Chief Oliver Appointed July 15
By Lillian Browne SIDNEY - Acting as Sidney Police Chief since April 21, as a result of the retirement of former Sidney Police Chief Jan Gorshack, Eric Oliver was officially appointed to the post by Sidney trustees on July 15. Oliver began his policing career with the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office in 2003 in corrections before moving to the department’s patrol unit in 2004. Oliver took an officer’s position with the Sidney Police Department in 2008 and was promoted to sergeant in 2014. A lifelong resident of Sidney and a graduate of the local school system, Oliver is committed to
providing Sidney residents with a safe place to live, he said, while treating everyone with respect no matter the situation. The Sidney Police Department, Oliver said, has always been focused on community outreach and that will continue under his leadership. As an example of the department’s community outreach, engagement and interaction, Sidney Police will participate in the annual ‘Cops on Top’ fundraising event on Aug. 2 from 6 - 11 a.m. at the Sidney Dunkin’ Donuts at the intersection of routes 7 and 8. Funds raised will be donated to the Special Olympics. The Sidney Police Department is currently seeking to fill a fulltime officer vacancy.
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Sidney Police Chief Eric Oliver.
For more information contact Sidney Police at 21 Liberty Street, Sidney or call 607-561-2301.
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The Delaware County Sheriff stands next to John Walsh from TV’s “America’s Most Wanted” who participated as a judge for the event.
DEPOSIT - Dennis Edwards, 58, of Deposit, was arrested by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Police (DEC) on July 9 after officers responded to an anonymous
Police Blotter Incidents published in the Police Blotter come directly from reports provided by local law enforcement agencies. These reports are a record of the actions taken on a given day by these agencies. Nothing in the published blotter should be construed as a finding of guilt.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Office • Robert J. Decker, 40, Sidney,
was arrested on July 17 on a Sidney Town Court warrant for failure to appear to answer charges of second-degree harassment and second-degree menacing. He was sent to the Delaware County Jail on $1,000 bail. • Robert Rose, 44, Grand Gorge, was arrested on July 17 and charged with second-degree harassment following a domestic incident. Rose was sent to the Delaware County Jail on $1,500 bail or $3,000 bond. • Ryan C. Barringer, 38, and Lora E. Casimano, 52, both of Walton were arrested on criminal summonses issued by Walton Town Court charging them with second-degree harassment following a July 7 incident.
Delhi Police Department
• Marykay Stiber, 48, no address available, was arrested on July 17 on a Delhi Town Court warrant for failure to appear. She was released on her own recognizance. • Stefan J. Janiszewski, 35, Delhi, was arrested on July 19 and charged with driving while intoxicated, aggravated driving while intoxicated, illegal u-turn, failure to keep right, uninspected motor vehicle, refusal to take a breath test and drinking alcohol in a motor vehicle. He was issued
traffic summonses returnable in Delhi Town Court.
Sidney Police Department
• Amber L. Loiselle, 30, Leominster, Mass., was arrested on July 15 and charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, criminal possession of a hypodermic instrument and unlawful possession of marijuana. • Daniel L. Harp, 55, Sidney, was arrested on July 15 and charged with second-degree harassment and fourth-degree criminal mischief. • Robert J. Decker, 40, Sidney, was arrested on July 17 on a Delaware County warrant. • Marc S. Grogan, 50, Sidney, was arrested on July 18 and charged with disorderly conduct. • Cory K. Crandall, 36, Mt. Upton, was arrested on July 19 and charged with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. • Maureen Leblanc, 49, Sidney, was arrested on July 21 and charged with second-degree harassment.
Colchester Police Department
• Kelli Farrell, 36, Walton, was ticketed on July 3 for head light out, uninspected motor vehicle and displaying a forged inspection sticker following a traffic stop on July 3. • Zachary Gannett, 19, Downs-
ville, was ticketed on July 5 for uninspected motor vehicle and displaying a forged motor vehicle sticker. • Wesley Eignor Jr., 22, Stamford, was ticketed by Walton Police, and assisted by Colchester Police, with speeding, unlicensed operator and leaving the scene of a property damage accident. He was sent to the Delaware County Jail on a parole violation. • Charles McDermott, 62, Cooks Falls, was arrested on July 12 and charged with first-degree criminal contempt accused of violating an order of protection. He was sent to the Delaware County Jail on $10,000 bail. • David Marshfield, 35, Guilford, was arrested on July 13 and charged with unlicensed operator, second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and operating a vehicle without a court ordered ignition interlock device. • Regina Marshfield, 33, Guilford, was ticketed on July 13 for unlawful possession of marijuana following a traffic stop.
New York State Police
• Thomas E. Waters, 32, Bainbridge, was issued an appearance ticket on July 16 by Sidney State Police and charged with second-degree menacing. • Edwin Ortiz, 62, Livingston Manor, was arrested on July 22 by Liberty State Police and charged with first-degree criminal sexual act.
Facebook complaint of a timber rattlesnake that had been killed near Crystal Lake in Deposit. According to a press release issued by DEC, Edwards reported that he had run over the
snake with his truck, skinned it and had planned to eat it. DEC Police seized the snake and the skin and Edwards was ticketed for illegal possession of a timber rattlesnake.
Liv. Manor Woman Arrested In Welfare Fraud Case
Jennifer L. Bellows, 32, Livingston Manor, was arrested on June 24 by the Sullivan County Welfare Fraud Task Force and charged with first-degree filing a false instrument and theft of services, accused of stealing $508.42 in publicly funded Medicaid transportation, used for non-medical purposes. She was issued an appearance ticket to answer the charges in Liberty Town Court.
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County Fair Season Is In Full Swing Walton - Again A Destination
Warm congratulations to our West Branch Artists in the first annual “Walton Art Walk” this past weekend! Their energies and vision in organizing this exceptional cultural event in our community should be commended by all. The number of exhibits were expansive and many quite thought provoking as perhaps intended to be. The enthusiastic support of our local businesses, engaged so by the WBA in developing and promoting positive relationships, are a textbook example for success in any public endeavor. It is well to mention that the advertising for this show was superb. The many cogent signs placed along our roadsides, the posters affixed on the windows of
storefronts (they were eye grabbing), as well as the brochures which were both informative and creative - were omnipresent and obviously had much to do with attracting the many patrons who traveled here from far and wide to enjoy the “Walk.” Along with the efforts of the West Branch Artists in generating public interest to visit and engage with our community, and with those of our Chambers of Commerce and the great 4-H Kids who created that beautiful mural on Delaware Street (solely funded by donations from our local folks and businesses), we may be on the horizon of a bright new future in making Walton and Delaware County a vibrant place of destination once again. BOB LENNEK WALTON
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By Senator James L. Seward Summer is in full swing and one of the best ways to spend a day or night in upstate New York is enjoying some time at the local county fair. Young or old, there is nothing better than the enchanting sights along the midway, the lighthearted sound of children laughing with excitement, or the enticing aroma of sausage sandwiches and fried dough. Although there is some dispute, many historians claim the first county fair in the United States actually took place right here in New York in Watertown nearly 200 years ago. During the early 1800s fairs were purely an agricultural affair, an opportunity for farmers to learn about the latest planting techniques, new equipment and other farming innovations. It did not take long however for fairs to become a highly anticipated summertime event for all. Today, county fairs remain a great proving ground for the latest gadgets and innovative new products. More importantly though, it is an opportunity for farmers to showcase their wares. From livestock to fruits and vegetables to a variety of other homegrown products, the county fair is the place to see and sample the best our region
has to offer. Residents also have an opportunity to compete for a coveted blue ribbon in any number of categories. Local fair boards work hard to maintain and improve our local fairgrounds and the state has stepped up to help. This year’s state budget, for a fourth consecutive year, included $5 million to help with upgrades at local fairgrounds. I have consistently fought for this funding because our county fairs mean a great deal to our communities and the local economy. A number of the fairgrounds in my senate district have won grants for key improvement projects. We are fortunate to have some splendid local fairs scheduled to take place in the coming weeks. These are annual traditions that families have enjoyed for generations as both presenters and fairgoers. The upcoming schedule includes: The Otsego County Fair in Morris, July 30 – Aug. 4; The Ulster County Fair in New Paltz, July 30 – Aug. 4; The Chenango County Fair in Norwich, Aug. 6 – 11; The Schoharie County Sunshine Fair in Cobleskill, Aug. 6 – 11: The Delaware County Fair in Walton, Aug. 12 – 17; The Herkimer County Fair in
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Frankfort, Aug. 13 – 18; The Tompkins County Fair in Trumansburg, Aug. 20 – 25. Already this summer, I was able to join in the Cortland County Junior Fair where the spotlight was on our young people. The fair highlighted the best and the brightest from our area’s youth populations. Future leaders in industry, business and of course, farming all took part. New York is also home to the longest running state fair. According to the Encyclopedia of New York State, the New York State Agricultural Society held the first state fair in Syracuse in 1841. Between 10,000 and 15,000 people turned out for the three-day event that featured animal exhibits, a plowing contest and samples of manufactured goods for the farm and home. The New York State Fair runs from Aug. 21 – Sept. 2 and features the state’s best agriculture, commerce, education, art and music. Many local farmers head to Syracuse each year to compete with others from across the state in a variety of categories. As many families look for ways to save a few dollars, there is no better value than your local county fair. In the age of the “staycation,” fairs are offering visitors even more great activities. Most offer a low, and sometimes free, admission price coupled with affordable food and entertainment. Reduced admission, pay-one-price rides and other promotions are always available as well. Fairs are also a wonderful educational tool. Children can learn history, science and so much more in one of the grandest classrooms available. I invite you to explore one of our local county fairs – you won’t be disappointed. www.seward.nysenate.gov ; www.facebook.com/senatorjimseward.
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Leggers Take Part In Hot, Fifth Annual Catskill Scenic Trail Marathon and Relay By Rosie Cunningham BLOOMVILLE - It was a hot one on Saturday during the fifth annual Catskill Scenic Trail Marathon and Relay. More than 60 runners began the race in Bloomville and leggers trekked rail trails and finished at Veteran’s Park in Stamford off of Railroad Avenue. Organizer of the race and the SUNY Delhi Men’s Cross Country Coach Robb Munro said the numbers were down this year due to the heat and humidity.
However, he said he was pleased it was not quite as hot as expected. “Thanks to all that braved the heat and humidity,” he said. “Your toughness and positivity are incredible - see you next year.” Munro also thanked the volunteers that “made the event possible:” Lynn Oles, Adam Lang, Julia Lynn Fetzer, Elliott Eccleston, Heather Cannon-Clark, Steve Oles, Don Dales, Pat Heath, Don Thomases, John Kosier, Mike Petritoni, the fire departments in
Bloomville, South Kortright and Stamford, the South Kortright transportation department, Lasting Impressions, Lamport Farms, Josh Oosterheert and the medal delivery crew this year. The top 20 results are, as follows: 1. Ethan Puc - 1:19:19.2 2. Blake Dignes - 1:19:57.4 3. John Dragon - 1:23:38.4 4. Abshir Yerow 1:25:58.6 5. Ted Oster 1:25:58.9 6. Rob Doyle - 1:28:04.3
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Christy O’Donnell happily receives water at a water station.
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Kevin Bartow and his clan take part in the Catskill Scenic Trail Marathon Saturday.
Hitchcock Wins Her Second Delaware County Women’s Golf Tournament By Rosie Cunningham DELHI — Nicole Hitchcock won her second Delaware County Women’s Amateur Golf Tournament on Saturday with a score of 86 at the Delhi College Golf Course. In 2016, Hitchcock earned the title with an 84 finish. Andrea Dibble placed second in the Championship Flight with a score of 88 this past weekend. The Franklin resident, who has played in the tournament for 13 years, said it was, “a good day.” Hitchcock has been playing golf since she was about 7 years old. She said that the game is very much a family affair. “My father taught me the game and I have so many friends and
family members who play as well. I even got my husband to start,” said the Stamford native. The 35-year-old said in a past interview that one of the greatest assets about the women’s golf tournament is the Delhi College Golf Course location. Other Flights’ Top Three A Flight: 1, Elaine O’Mara-Hulbert 86; 2, Christine Dunphy 92; 3, Sharon Miles 94. B Flight: 1, Lucy Jessen 97; 2, Sandy Wagner 98; 3, Penny Mac Intyre 99. C Flight: 1, Bea Morra-Hull 100; 2, Mary Sherwood 101. D Flight: 1, Joan Townsend 100; 2, Sandra Kutkiewicz 102; 3, Phyllis Bailey 106. E Flight: 1, Lisa Horohoe 103; 2, Cheryl Boyd 115.
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The plaque Nicole Hitchcock earned after winning the Delaware County Women’s Amateur Golf Tournament.
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SKCS Golf Open Raises Money For Youth Team Lord Takes The Win
By Rosie Cunningham STAMFORD – There were 15 four-person teams who participated in the South Kortright Central School Golf Open on Saturday, July 20. Following the tournament, an SKCS alumni dinner was held at the club.
According to pro shop manager Sean Land, the “day was great, everyone had a good time and the weather was hot, but there was no rain.” “It went well,” added organizer Bob VanValkenburgh of the day. “We made a nice amount of money for kids’ programs at SK. Many people contributed to the day.”
Stan Williamson was closet to the pin on hole 14, Richie Beers had the longest drive on hole 15 (green tees), Kevin Meade had the longest drive on hole 15 (white tees), and for the women, Barb Rockefeller had the longest drive on hole 6. The entry fee which will go to the SKCS Youth Association included: Green fees and cart,
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The South Kortright Central School Golf Open was followed by an alumni dinner.
hot dogs and hamburgers at the clubhouse and a mug. Prizes were presented to the top two teams. Results are, as follows: Team Lord - 29-29-57 Team Lamport - 29-29-58 Team R. Meade - 30-30-60 Team Madore - 31-30-61 Team Van - 30-33 - 63 Team Hoffman - 33-30-63
Team Marschilok - 32-31-63 Team Soule - 32-31- 63 Team Curns - 33-32-65 Team Scherer - 33-35-68 Team Perry - 33-36-69 Team Coager - 35-34-69 Team Rocky -35-36-71 Team Laing - 36-36-72 Team Fancher - 36-36-72
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From left: Kevin Meade and Wayne Lord pictured after the win. Teammates Fred and Shawn Loveless were absent.
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Rosie’s Rounds By Rosie Cunningham
I’ve been bummed watching Stamford Summer League ball at Churchill gym. The program is a great one and is run by veteran Jim Adair of Windham. When I was in high school summer league ball was not an event to be missed - we loved it and looked forward to it. It also kept us on our high topped toes and kept us in shape in the off season. The numbers are alarmingly low and I don’t know why and the program could soon be one of the past if something doesn’t change. I hope schools, coaches and parents are encouraging local athletes to play because it is important for not only the kids, but it allows teams to come together when school is not in session. It was sweltering on Saturday for the Catskill Scenic Trail Race which ran from Bloom-
ville to Stamford. The numbers were low, but the energy was still great and Robb Munro of SUNY Delhi and those who contribute do a great job. This Saturday, the Best Dam 5K Color Run/Walk/6K Paddle and 11K Paddle/Run Race will kick off in Downsville and festivities will begin at 8:30 a.m. The 4th Annual Delaware Academy Football Alumni Open will take place at the Delhi College Golf Course on Aug. 25 at 10 a.m. The registration is $100 per player with a name in the program and $80 without a name in the program. To sign up, e-mail Cecil Davis at cdavis@thebramleyagency. com or Shawn Neumann at sneumann@delhischools.org. To submit athletic story suggestions e-mail me at r.cunningham@the-reporter. net.
Leggers... continued from page 13 7. Harry Harwood - 1:30.04.8 8. Tom Slicer - 1:31:37.8 9. Scott Hornung - 1:31:58.8 10. Ty Saleman - 1:32:29.4 11. Wayne Allen II - 1:32:34. 3 12. Hans Hilson-Schneider 1:37:28.6 13. Emilie Mertz - 1:43:30.2 (first place female) 14. Steve Hornung - 1:45:46.1 15. Eleanor Lees - 1:46:14.6 (first place mixed relay) 16. Lydia Dillon - 1:46:23.9 17. Julianne Viscardo 1:47:56.6 18. Erik Gain - 1:48:39.8 19. Steve Bywater - 1:48:42.0 20. Peter Pochily - 1:50:37.9
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Brett Laible takes water from three little helpers during the trail run at about the eight mile mark.
PONY League All Star Game To Be Held In Cooperstown COOPERSTOWN - The annual Otsenango PONY League All Star game will be held Thursday, July 25 at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown at 5 p.m. The players will report to the Cooperstown High School field by 4 p.m. to get organized and warm up, before heading to Doubleday to start the game as close to 5 p.m. as possible. Coaches for the All Star Game will be Coach Sergi and Coach Rapp from Greene and Coach Bates from Norwich. 2019 Otsenango PONY League All Stars: Coached by Jeff Sergi Coach Ron Rapp Greene: Tyler Brown, Grayson Flanagan, Trenton Rapp and Hogan Ludolph. Bainbridge-Guilford: Garrett Ives. Cherry Valley: Owen Johnson
and Luke Dubben. Oneonta: Kaden Halstead, Cam Horth and Louis Bonnici. Milford/Richfield: Austin Bowman. Franklin: Matt Serrao and Bryce Davis. South Kortright: Evan Staroba and Logan Firment. Coach Greg Bates Norwich: Logan Ford, Mike Hagen, Torin Lawerence and Trey Bates. Cooperstown: Alex Hage. Sherburne: Ron DeMello Jr. Sidney: Garrett Beckwith. Edmeston: Ronnie Hickling, Greg DeVries. Mt. Markham: Kevin Gates, Wyatt Young. Worcester: Michael Martin. Delhi: Kyle Pagillo. Schenevus: Ethan Lapre Unatego: Tyler Birdsall and Mike Wheeler
The Catskill Mountain Cougars won the Elite 8 ENYTB Baseball Tournament over the weekend. More than 20 teams participated in the tournament and area players included Edmeston’s Josh Martin who picked up the victory from the mound. Martin also tallied a double and a triple.
Cameron Osborn of Unadilla Valley Central School contributed a pair of hits and Luke Dubben of Cherry Valley Springfield added a pair of hits as well. South Kortright’s Logan Kaufman scored two runs in the win.
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Rainey Cerqua , Amanda Sumner, Kelsey Esselman and Susan Hoskins ran the relay portion of the Catskill Scenic Trail Half-Marathon and Relay Saturday.
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Bailey O’Donnell of Roxbury, legs it out during the trail run.
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Stamford Summer League Ball: Participation Is At All Time Low
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STAMFORD – Stamford’s summer league basketball is in full swing - however, the participation for the program is at an all time low with only 11 teams according to coordinator Jim Adair. “There are only 11 teams,” said Adair, who is also a coach at Windham-Ashland-Jewett. Each week, area high school students take to the court at Churchill Gym to stay in tiptop shape for the winter basketball season. However, the numbers are so low, sometimes players have to be utilized from other schools if they happen to be there and available. The program was once coveted and the gymnasium overflowed with spectators and players couldn’t wait to get their hands on a basketball. Adair simply shook his head when asked why the numbers were so low.
“A number of things,” he said. “But, I just don’t know. This year, there are six boys’ teams involved (Stamford, SK, Gilboa, Jefferson, Roxbury and Delhi) and seven girls’ teams (Stamford, SK, Gilboa, Jefferson, Roxbury, Davenport and Cairo Durham),” he said. “We go Monday through Thursday, four nights per week, for six weeks and play two to three games per night.” According to him, the league started in the late 1980s by Harry Nissen, longtime SKCS girls’ basketball coach, on the outdoor courts in the park. After issues with weather and a set time – all games had to be done before the court lights went off – the games were moved to the gym. Over the years, teams from Delhi, Milford, Schenevus and Cairo Durham participate in addition to Delaware League teams. Local graduates assist Adair in
officiating games. When it comes to the program, Adair said it’s all about the kids. “It is a great program,” he said. “It gives our local student athletes a chance to work on their games, both individually and as a team, in the summer months in a structured environment. We emphasize participation and good sportsmanship throughout the summer, not wins and losses. The goal is individual and team improvement, as well as having fun and providing a safe place for our student athletes to gather and enjoy basketball.” Adair added that the summer league would not be possible without the support of the Robinson Broadhurst Foundation in Stamford, Karl W. Reynard Insurance in Stamford and of course, the Stamford Central School Board of Education and administration for the use of Churchill Gym annually.
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Walton Graduate Janine Velardi Honored On Empire 8 President’s List
ELMIRA - The Empire 8 Conference honored 77 Elmira College student-athletes, including Janine Velardi (Women’s Cross Country) of Walton, on its President’s List, which recognizes student-athletes who earned a grade-point average of 3.75 or higher during the spring term. In addition, a total of 11 EC teams were named to the E8 All-Academic Team for possessing a GPA of 3.20 and higher. “Our student-athletes continue to achieve at very high levels in the classroom. I am so proud of their accomplishments,” said E8 Commissioner Chuck Mitrano. “The commitment to aca-
demic excellence from our member institutions is unmatched and these numbers prove it.” Recipients of the President’s List distinction must be enrolled full-time at their respective institution and carry a minimum GPA of 3.75 while participating in a conference-sponsored sport and displaying positive conduct on-and-off campus. As the Empire 8 states, “Its commitment to serve the educational needs of its student-athletes is the hallmark of the Empire 8.” In total, 750 student-athletes from across the Empire 8 Conference earned a spot on the President’s List, while a total of 116
teams were named to the E8 AllAcademic Team. Of the nine institutions in the E8, seven placed 10 or more teams on the E8 All-Academic Team. Among EC’s 11 All-Academic Team recipients, women’s volleyball and field hockey shared the honor of having the highest GPA among the Soaring Eagles, as both finished the spring term with a 3.59. Women’s basketball and women’s tennis were not far behind with GPAs of 3.54 and 3.52, respectively. Also qualifying for the award were men’s ice hockey, men’s tennis, women’s cross country, women’s lacrosse, softball, women’s soc-
cer and women’s ice hockey. Additionally, each Empire 8-affiliated institution sported a healthy 3.00 GPA and six of the nine finished the spring term with a 3.20 GPA or better. As a department, Elmira finished with an impressive 3.21 GPA. Founded in 1855, Elmira College is a private, residential, liberal arts college offering 30-plus majors, an honors program, 17 academic societies, and 20 Division III varsity teams. Located in the Southern Finger Lakes Region of New York, Elmira’s undergraduate and graduate student population hails from more than 20 states and nine countries. Elmira
is a Phi Beta Kappa College and has been ranked a top college, nationally, for student internships. The College is also home to the Center for Mark Twain Studies, one of four historically significant Twain heritage sites in the U.S., which attracts Twain scholars and educators from around the world for research on the famous literary icon. Proud of its history and tradition, the college is committed to the ideals of community service, and intellectual and individual growth.
Six Officially Inducted Into The National Baseball Hall of Fame COOPERSTOWN - A six-member Class of 2019 were inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame during a ceremony on July 22. Mariano Rivera, Edgar Martinez, Mike Mussina, Lee Smith, Harold Baines and the late Roy Halladay were saluted this afternoon in Cooperstown, with their bronze plaques which were unveiled. The event took place on the grounds of the Clark Sports Center on lower Susquehanna Avenue in Cooperstown, just one mile south of the Hall of Fame. This year’s crowd was estimat-
ed to be 55,000 and last year’s estimated crowd of 53,000 was the second largest ever. A record 59 Hall of Famers -- including Rivera, Martinez, Mussina, Smith and Baines – attended this year’s festivities, according to the Hall. They rode through the streets of Cooperstown during the annual Parade of Legends and were be seated at the dais on Sunday. Halladay, who was killed in a private plane crash in November 2017, was represented by his widow, Brandy. While Rivera (Yankees), Martinez (Mariners), Baines (White
Sox) and Smith (Cubs) went with obvious choices for the logo on the caps on their plaques, Mussina and the Halladay family opted not to have a team logo presented. Rivera, Halladay, Martinez and Mussina were elected by members of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America in January. For entry into the Hall of Fame, a player must appear on 75 percent of ballots cast. Rivera became the first player in 83 years of BBWAA voting to be elected unanimously, appearing on all 425 submitted ballots. Halladay (85.4%) was also elected on his first ballot,
while Mussina (76.7%) made it in on his sixth try and Martinez (85.4%) on his 10th and final try. Baines and Smith were selected by the Today’s Game Era Committee in December. To gain entry, they had to appear on at least 75 percent of ballots cast by the 16-member group (so at least 12). Smith appeared on all 16 ballots, while Baines was on 12. Longtime sportswriter Jayson Stark, currently of The Athletic, was the recipient of the J.G. Taylor Spink Award for meritorious contributions to baseball writing. The late Al Helfer, who called the play-by-play of seven World
Series, 10 All-Star Games and regular season broadcasts for the Yankees, A’s and Brooklyn Dodgers, was honored posthumously with the Ford C. Frick Award for broadcast excellence. Four-time World Series champ Bernie Williams, a Yankees teammate of Rivera and Mussina, performed “The Star-Spangled Banner” and “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” on his guitar at the induction ceremony. The Hall of Fame now has 329 members, including 232 players.
Alomar, Ripken Elected To Board of Directors For The National Hall of Fame And Museum
COOPERSTOWN – Roberto Alomar and Cal Ripken Jr. have been elected to the Board of Directors for the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, Hall of Fame Chairman of the Board Jane Forbes Clark announced recently. The total number of directors for the nonprofit educational institution is now 17, with Bill Gladstone and Tom Seaver being appointed as Honorary Board Members. “The Board is delighted to welcome Hall of Famers Roberto Alomar and Cal Ripken Jr.,” Clark said. “They have each served as outstanding ambassadors for the Hall of Fame since their elections in 2011 and 2007, respectively, and their vision will continue to guide the Hall of Fame’s continuing mission of preserving history, honoring excellence, and connecting generations.” Alomar played 17 seasons in the big leagues for the Padres, Blue Jays, Orioles, Indians, Mets, White Sox and Diamondbacks. A 12-time All-Star, Alomar won 10 Gold Glove Awards at second base and powered the Blue Jays to World Series championships in 1992 and 1993. Ripken, a two-time American League Most Valuable Player and the 1982 AL Rookie of the Year, was named to the All-Star Game in 19 of his 21 MLB seasons – all with the Baltimore Orioles. Ripken, who led the Orioles to the 1983 World Series title, holds the big league record with 2,632 consecutive games played. In addition to Board Chairman Jane Forbes Clark, whose grandfather, Stephen C. Clark, founded the Hall of Fame, the Hall of Fame’s Board of Directors
also includes: Vice Chairman Joe Morgan, Treasurer Kevin Moore, Paul Beeston, Bill DeWitt, David Glass, Rob Manfred, Arte Moreno, Phil Niekro, Jerry Reinsdorf, Brooks Robinson, Harvey Schil-
ler, Ozzie Smith, Ed Stack and Thomas Tull. Complete bios on board members can be found at baseballhall.org/board-of-directors. The National Baseball Hall of
Fame and Museum is an independent, nonprofit educational institution, dedicated to fostering an appreciation of the historical development of baseball and its impact on our culture by
collecting, preserving, exhibiting and interpreting its collections for a global audience, as well as honoring those who have made outstanding contributions to our National Pastime.
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Makenzie Stiles (center) of Deposit Central School had a mini-reunion with fellow and former, champion state winning pitchers. Kjersti Pratt hurled the Lumberjacks to a championship in 1989 while 1990 - Chrissy (Axtell) Hall followed suit with a championship win in 1990. Stiles has claimed four titles in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2019.
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Doris J. Wright
Doris J. Wright, a teletype operator for AT&T and resident of the area, passed away on Tuesday July 17, 2019, at the New Paltz Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. She was 89. The daughter of the late John J. Chambers and Effie Waas Chambers, she was born on Feb. 22, 1930, in Freeport. Survivors include her sons, George L. Wright III and his partner, Anne Marie Sheehan of DeLancey; Thomas L. Wright and his wife Sarmite of North Carolina; daughter Joy Hadam and her husband Ken of Shawangunk; a brother, Bob Chambers of Florida, and sister Effie Chambers of Long Island. Doris is further survived by 12 grandchildren, 18 greatgrandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased her husband George L. Wright, sister Barbara DeFrancis, and brother Jack Chambers. Visitation was held on Tuesday, July 23, from at the William M. Gagan Funeral Home Inc., 1525 Burlingham Road, Pine Bush. Funeral services are today, Wednesday July 24, at 12 p.m., at the United Methodist Church, 328 Lower Main Street, Andes. Burial will take place in Paige Cemetery in Downsville. To leave an online condolence visit www.wmgaganfuneralhome. com. Arrangements are entrusted to the William M. Gagan Funeral Home Inc.
Dr. Frank Hall Jr.
Dr. Frank Martin Hall Jr., MD, passed away on July 17, 2019, after a long battle with cancer. Frank was born in Jamestown, the son of Frank and Elizabeth (Appleyard) Hall. He grew up in Fredonia, where he excelled in sports, particularly football and baseball. He attended Washington and Jefferson College in suburban Pittsburgh, where he played safety for the varsity football team and graduated with a degree in biology. After graduation, he attended the University of Buffalo Medical School and then completed his residency at Rochester General Hospital in Rochester. As a lieutenant in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War, he was stationed in Dallas, Texas, where he served as a doctor and received the Joint Service Commendation Medal from the Department of Defense. Frank married his high school sweetheart Joan Francis in June 1967. After moving between Buffalo, Rochester, and Dallas, Texas, they settled their family in Walton. In Walton, Frank joined the medical practice of Dr. Mike Huyck, later known as the Walton Medical Group on North Street, that was later associated with Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown. After his retirement from the practice, he served as a consulting doctor at SUNY Delhi. Frank lived most of his life in
Walton, and he grew to love the area. He was active in the United Methodist Church of Walton, serving on several committees as well as a church trustee and treasurer. He enjoyed behind-the-scenes efforts such as building the living nativity structure, shoveling the walk on snowy mornings, and serving hot dogs to children during the church-sponsored summer lunch program. He also volunteered time, along with his wife Joan, at the United Methodist Church Kingswood Campsite in Hancock. Frank’s love of sports, particularly football, was a driving passion for him, and he could be seen at almost every home Walton football game pacing the length of the field. He also counted vintage cars as a hobby, and restoring his antique cars was a beloved pastime. Going to antique car shows, restoring old car parts and antique furniture, and home painting and repairs took up much of his retirement time. However, his most precious time was spent with his family and five granddaughters, who enjoyed combing the beaches of Lake Erie and swimming with their Papa. Frank was predeceased by his wife 52 years, Joan, and is survived by his children Elizabeth Merwin (Shawn) of Fredonia, Christine Rogerson (Christopher) of Richmond, Va., and Mark Hall (Aimee) of Richmond, Va., as well as his granddaughters Aurora, Sadie, Karsten, Sielya, and Cameron. He is also survived by two sisters: Elizabeth Newman of Pennsylvania and Martha Mason of Ohio. A service for friends and family, honoring the memory of both Frank and Joan, will be held at the Walton First United Methodist Church on Aug. 3 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at alz.org in the names of Frank and Joan Hall. Arrangements are under the direction of Courtney Funeral Home, Walton. Condolences to the family may be made at www.courtneyfh.com.
Robert H. Vreeland
Robert H. Vreeland, 78, of Sidney Center, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Albany Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Feb. 15, 1941 in Wanaque, N.J. He is survived by his wife Charlotte Vreeland, his children and their families - Robert, Kathy, Chris and Amanda, Sherrie, Sam, Ashley, Alyssa and Allison, Tim, Laura, Alayna and Timmy; also by two brothers and families - Thomas and Jackie and Ken and Ann, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was an avid hunter who loved spending time in the woods with family and friends. He was a loving, supportive husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He will be missed. Services were held on Sunday, July 21, at C.H. Landers Funeral Home, Sidney.
Terence L. Rogers
Terence L. Rogers, Walton, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019. A memorial service for Terry will be held on Tuesday, July 30, at 11 a.m. at Courtney Funeral Home, Walton. Condolences to his family may be made online at www.courtneyfh.com.
Ernest Bartz
Ernest “Ernie” Bartz passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich. Ernie was born Nov. 29, 1928, in the town of Sidney to Jacob and Marjorie (Brown) Bartz. He graduated from Sidney Central School with the Class of 1945. Ernie married Virginia “Ginny” Ashton on May 13, 1950, in Sidney Center. They ran a dairy farm together in Sidney Center for over thirty years. After retiring from farming, Ernie sold real estate for another 30 years. He remained an active part of his community, volunteering for the Office of the Aging and other organizations. Ernie was a long-time member of the Sidney Center United Methodist Church until it burned in October of 2009. Most recently he was a founding member of the Sidney Center Friends and Family Church. Ernie was a member of the Delaware County Electric Coop Board of Directors for 37 years serving as secretary, vice president and president of the board. He was also a tax assessor for the town of Masonville for several years. Ernie had a great love of music. He sang with the Vermont-based Yankee Male Chorus for twenty-five years, the Barnstormers, Delaware County Men’s Choir, Midstatesmen Barbershop and various church cantatas. In addition to music, Ernie and Ginny enjoyed square and ballroom dancing. Ernie and Ginny were longtime members of the Leatherstocking J’s camping club. Recently he was a member of the Tri-County Squares. Ernie is survived by his children, Dan (Laura) and Tim (Michelle). He is also survived by grandchildren Ryan (Sarah) Bartz, Nathan (Heather) Bartz, Justin Bartz, Jacob (Breanna) Bartz, Emily (Joshua) Hutchinson and Naomi (Jared) Sittig and his great-grandsons Hudson Bartz, Asher Bartz and Simeon Bartz. He is also survived by “sister” Lucy (Robert) Ingalls, brother-in-law Dusty (Tina) Ashton, sisters-in-law Maxine Bartz and Betsy Bartz. Also surviving are several cousins, nieces, nephews and friend, Paula. Ernie was predeceased by his wife Ginny of 62 years, son Stephen Bartz, brothers James Bartz and Harold Bartz, sisters-in-law Hazel (Herbert) Hoy and Betty (Stewart) Wilcox. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, July 28, from 1-3 p.m. at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St. Sidney. A funeral service will be held at the Sidney United Methodist Church, 12 Liberty Street, Sidney, on Monday, July 29 at 11 a.m. with graveside services in Highland Cemetery, Sidney Center, beginning at 2. Donations in his memory may be made to the Sidney Center Friends and Family Church, the Delaware Valley Humane Society or an Emergency Squad of your choice. Share condolences and memories with the family at www.landersfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, Sidney.
Andrea Retz Paternoster
Andrea Retz Paternoster, 69, of Walton passed away peacefully on Monday, July 22, 2019, at Delhi Rehabilitation & Nursing Center following a brief illness. Born May 5, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Rebecca Retz Paternoster. Andrea had a passion for journalism, wanting to tell people’s stories and share her knowledge and information about various topics.
She worked for The Reporter for some time and was the owner and operator of the Delaware Register & Review for several years. Andrea also worked for the National Bank of Delaware County as a banker for several years as well. Besides journalism, Andrea enjoyed shopping, visiting various local antique shops but most of all she had a passion for animals. Survivors include her brother John Paternoster (Pamela) of Raton, N.M. and close family friend Jim Tomao (Darlene) of Walton. She is predeceased by her brother Mark Paternoster. In keeping with Andrea’s wishes there will be no calling hours. A graveside service to celebrate Andrea’s life will be held on Monday, July 29, at 11 a.m. at Walton Cemetery, 55 Fancher Avenue, Walton. Memorial donations in Andrea’s memory may be made to the Heart of the Catskills Humane Society, 46610 NY-10, Delhi, NY 13753. Arrangements have been entrusted to Courtney Funeral Home, Walton. To leave a message of hope and sympathy for Andrea’s family, visit www.courtneyfh.com.
David Moore
David E. Moore, 62, of Delhi, born July 14, 1957 to Richard and Francis (Councilman) Moore, beloved brother, husband, dad and granddad, passed away early Sunday morning, July 21, 2019, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Friends and relatives are invited to call on the family from 2-5 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, at the MacArthur Funeral Home, 134 Main Street, Delhi, where a celebration of David’s life will follow at 5. Visit www.macarthurfh.com to share a condolence with his family.
Martha Houck
Martha L. Houck, 68, of Treadwell, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Bassett Medical Center following a long battle with cancer. She was born on Dec. 10, 1950, the daughter of the late Charles W. Merrill and Frances M. (Buel) Merrill. She was a graduate of Delaware Academy and also attended SUNY Delhi. Martha worked for a O’Connor Hospital, Johnston and Rhodes Bluestone and retired from NYC DEP where she was a principal administrative assistant for over 28 years. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, crocheting and traveling, especially to Nova Scotia. Martha loved spending time with her standard poodles, Grimm, Doc, Hank and many others over the years. Martha’s greatest joy was her family, her children and grandchildren were her greatest priority, and she often could be found on the sidelines cheering on both her children and grandchildren at their many games and matches. She is survived by her best friend and companion, David Cantwell of Walton; her mother, Frances Merrill; daughters Jamie Mabery (Walter Meier) and Crystal (Jamie) Houck, both of Downsville; grandchildren Colin and Owen Ambrose, Chase Mabery, Kayla and Travis Houck; brothers Lloyd (Roseanne) Merrill Sr. of Delhi and Leon Jay (Marianne) Merrill of Hamden; aunt Helen Davis of Elmira; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends and relatives are invited to call on the family from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24, at the MacArthur Funeral Home, 134 Main Street, Delhi. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday at the Treadwell United Methodist Church, 68 Church Street, Treadwell. Burial will follow at Cro-
ton Union Cemetery, Treadwell. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Martha may be made to the Treadwell United Methodist Church or to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; www. stjude.org. Visit www.macarthrufh.com to share a condolence with the Houck family.
Linda D. Graham
As the daughter of dairy farmers, Linda Drew Graham learned to value nature and the gifts it provided to those who sought them. A lifelong gardener, fisherman, and hunter, she passed her ability to make use of the earth’s abundance to her children. Linda, 62, of Olivebridge, died from cancer Sunday, July 14, 2019, at her home near the beautiful hills and green pastures where she grew up. Born on June 2, 1957 in Margaretville, Linda was the fifth of Howard and Marjorie Drew’s five children. She attended grade school and high school in Andes and married Nelson (Rusty) Graham in Margaretville on Sept. 13, 1975. After Rusty and Linda’s two sons, Aaron and Bryan, were born, family became Linda’s main focus. She loved being a mother. An incredible cook and baker, Linda proudly grew food in her garden, using her imagination to create family meals with her harvest. Linda’s first full time job other than raising her family was with a close family friend, Tom Stratton, building his custom house. She started as a laborer, and after two years, knew how to build a house. She also worked at Woodstock Chimes for several years. In 2004, Linda began work as a corrections officer for the Ulster County Sheriff ’s Department in Kingston. She welcomed the opportunity to help others, working as a guard at the jail and helping transport inmates, later becoming corrections assistant. She was beloved and respected by both colleagues and inmates, treating all people she encountered with equal kindness. She worked until very recently. When she became grandmother, aka Oma, to Emmett, Annika and Zoey, Linda hosted tea parties in the living room, and shared puzzles, Play-Doh, and cuddles on the couch with them. Hunting for toy treasures at yard sales became one of her favorite pastimes. Compassionate and thoughtful, Linda preferred to help others rather than have anyone worry about her. Linda and Rusty cherished spending time with family, and treasured their trips to coastal Maine, where they savored the lobster rolls and lighthouses. She is survived by her husband, Nelson Graham, of Olivebridge; her sons, Aaron Graham of Olivebridge, Bryan (Dahlia) Graham of Kingston; her siblings, John (Sharon) Drew of Andes, Don (Peg) Drew of Troy, Jim (Leslie) Drew of New Hampshire, and Jane Drew of Andes; her grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Her parents and parents-in-law preceded Linda in death. Arrangements are entrusted to Keyser Funeral & Cremation Service, 326 Albany Avenue, Kingston, where family and friends visited Friday, July 19. For those who wish, contributions in Linda’s memory may be made to Breast Cancer Research Foundation at bcrf.org. A tribute for Linda can be found at www.KeyserFuneralService. com, where memories and expressions of sympathy for her family may be left.
July 24, 2019
The Reporter
When the Bovina Center hamlet experienced a damaging flood in August 1953, Walter ‘Watt’ Coulter recalled that it was the worst flooding since that of 1894. So what was the 1894 flood like? The flood of 1894 happened on Sunday, June 24, causing about $7,000 in damage in Bovina (about $190,000 in today’s money) - $3,000 in damage to bridges and roadways and $3,000 to $4,000 in damages inflicted on local farmers and businesses.
It started in the afternoon with a brief but intense downpour in the upper part of Bovina (some people thought it was two storms that merged). The downpour overfilled the streams in the upper part of the town, causing them to rapidly overflow their banks and send a large load of debris down the Little Delaware. Included in the debris were sections of several bridges going down Bovina road to the Butt End and beyond. A new arch bridge at the Butt End, which had
only been built about two years before, was partially damaged. The Johnson Brother’s Woolen Mill saw extensive damage to the dam containing their mill pond. The shingle mill at the rear of the building was carried away completely. The loss at the Johnson Brother’s alone was around $1000. The torrent of water continued into Bovina Center, damaging the bridge at Thomas Hilson’s and taking away the milk house of William Liddle on its way (these are farms located on what is now county Route 6, about a mile from the hamlet). Another Hilson, Alexander, lost the bridge at his property in the hamlet. It was feared that Dennis’s mill, located across from about where Bramley Mountain Road comes out onto county Route 6 in Bovina Center, would fall victim to the floodwaters. By the time
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Kids programs emphasizing space - July 30 at 10 a.m. -Science Teller. Aliens Escape From Earth. Every Thursday at 10 a.m. to Aug. 8 there will be space themed crafts at the library. Treadwell Community Club annual ice cream social Aug. 24 at the Davidson-Barlow Pavilion on the Kellogg Fields. The entertainment will be the Sweet Adelines. The Treadwell United Methodist Church is planning a Vacation Bible School event August 1-2 for children PreK-5th grade. Kellogg Franklin Trust will meet Wednesday, July 31 at 6:30 at the Kellogg Educational and Community Center. If anyone is interested in reserving the Davidson-Barlow Pavilion
at the Kellogg Athletic Fields and Playground for events, contact Dave Tuthill. If you find issues that need to be attended to, contact Dave Tuthill, as well. Treadwell Fire Department were called out to a fire on County Highway 14 last week. Bill and Missy Vaughn had lived there previously. It was also the Haney farm. Stagecoach Run Art Festival that was held in early July brought over 400 people to view art from over 30 artists in various genres. The next meeting for Tomes and Scones bookclub of the Franklin Free Library is on Saturday, Aug. 17, at 10 a.m. We will be reading: Everyone Brave is Forgiven by Chris Cleave. Ariah Mitchell has been spend-
Correction: The Senior Council Fun Day at the 4-H Camp is Wednesday, Aug. 21, and not the 28th as stated last week. So because of the earlier date for the Fun Day, Hamden Senior Citizens will meet for their August meeting with a dish to pass on Wednesday, Aug. 28, the usual fourth Wednesday of the month. New items to the Hamden Schoolhouse this week are some iron wedges and a post maul as well as the high school diploma of Wilma Nichols and a few other items. Wilma lived with her sister Bernice and father and uncle in the Wilcox house for many years prior to 1964.
A vintage baseball game will be played on Saturday, Aug. 10 at noon at the Crawford field. The love for baseball in Hamden is alive and well with the annual Crawford Family Baseball Game on Saturday, Aug. 3 and then the Vintage Game the next Saturday. If you see Jack Pardee you can ask him more about it, but more details will be in this column next week. Players and spectators will enjoy America’s favorite pastime - baseball. Hamden’s first organized team complete with a notice of a game in the newspaper was in 1825 with teams playing since then. Church services for the Hamden, DeLancey and West Delhi Churches for Sunday, July 28, will be held in the Hamden Church at 11 a.m. There will be a Covenant Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, July 31, at 7 p.m. in the Hamden Church.
Vacation Bible School Aug. 5 through 9 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the Hamden Church. This year’s theme is ROAR! Life is wild, God is Good. Any help appreciated whether for a day or for the week. Contact Lois Klukkert to see what you can do to help. The annual church picnic will be Sunday, Aug. 25 at 11 a.m. in the town hall pavilion. Members from DeLancey are asked to bring drinks and help provide paper goods, members from Hamden are asked to bring salads and members from West Delhi are asked to bring desserts. Rev Connie will be leading the “Prayer on the Square” at the gazebo at the Court House Square in Delhi on Sunday, July 28, at 6 p.m. This is an ecumenical prayer time and everyone is invited.
Whew - it has been hot, but in 1935 - The Dust Bowl heat wave reached its peak, with temperatures of 109°F in Chicago, Ill. and 104°F in Milwaukee, Wis. So we can sing “Summertime Blues” or join me if you call it the Dog Days of Summer in “Who Let The Dogs Out?” Colchester Senior Meals is available to seniors Tuesdays at noon in the Downsville Fire Hall. Remember to make reservations Friday for Tuesday’s meal, as the food is prepared based on the reservation count. Call Janet at 607-363-9705 to reserve your meal. The price is $3 per person. Home delivery can be provided under special circumstances for disabled shut-ins. Best Dam 5K Run/Walk & 6K Paddle coming up Saturday, July 27. Join the healthy fun. If you plan to walk or run with your fur friend register them “day-of ” for $5; you must sign a separate waiver. New shirts and other items available for sale on the website. This organization has been so supportive of our community. The proceeds from past races have financed the town
skating rink and the fitness trail equipment. Volunteers are welcome to assist with water and color stations along the route. Check out www.bestdam5k.com. The James S. Moore American Legion Post #167 will celebrate 100 years of service to the community Saturday, July 27 at 1 p.m. Congratulations to the post reaching its 100 member goal. Guest speakers will be Delaware County Commander Barry Ellis, Past Department Commander - Gary Schacher, Chief of Staff for Senator Jen Metzger - Leslie Berliant, Assemblyman Clifford Crouch and Congressman Antonio Delgado. Sunday, July 28 is Parents’ Day, established in 1994 by President Clinton. It has not yet grown in the same popularity as Mother’s Day or Father’s Day, it is however a day to celebrate all those who have risen to the calling. Join me in honoring those “Parents.” Mark your calendars for the Colchester Senior Citizens annual basket raffle Aug. 2, 5 p.m. in the Downsville Fire Hall. Contact Sis Murphy for additional information or to donate a basket. Music in the Park, Sunday, Aug. 4 from 4 to 7 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs and your dancing shoes for the Free concert. There is no rain
date for this event. Hope to see you there. Cooks Falls/Horton Fire Department will host a pancake breakfast on Aug. 4 serving from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Plain or blueberry pancakes, home fries, eggs, sausage and toast. Free will offering. Don’t forget to get your ticket for the sportsman’s raffle at the breakfast. Public meeting notice: The Main Street Revitalization Committee will hold a public meeting on Monday, Aug. 5 regarding the Downsville Paddle Trail Development Project. The meeting will be held at Pepacton Park (old highway garage) at 6 p.m. All are welcome. The annual Fuller Fest is scheduled for Aug. 10 starting at 2 p.m. - an annual gathering of good friends and neighbors enjoying good food and music on the mountain. Bring a dish to pass and your own libations. The Murphy reunion is scheduled for Aug. 24 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Downsville Fireman’s Field. Happy Birthday July 25-Sterling Murphy; July 27–Linda Olenhouse Darling; July 29–Carla Peck Wahl, Lisa Craft, Betty Watson, Jeremy Nimmo and Kody MacDonald; July 31 Sherry Odell Burek.
Bovina’s 1894 Flood
By Debbie Tuthill 607-829-8531 dtuthill@stny.rr.com
Condolences to the Francisco family at the passing of Beulah Francisco. Condolences to the Lynch family at the passing of Dorothy Lynch. The community will miss her vivacious spirit and warm personality. Condolences to the Weerheim family who lost Warren Weerheim. His memorial service was held on July 13 at the Treadwell United Methodist Church with the highlight his grandchildren’s tributes. Warren and Jeannie lived on Case Hill Road. Franklin Free Library Summer
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the waters got to the mill, however, there was enough driftwood to form a breastwork and thus the mill was saved. Scott’s bridge at the lower end of the hamlet withstood the torrent but the water was running very high. The flats beyond the bridge did see considerable damage. As the Andes Recorder reported, “The flood as seen by those who could see it coming appeared like a huge wall of water eight or ten feet high.” The Delaware Gazette (Delhi) noted that “there was little or no rain at Lake Delaware but the flood that came down easily swept away the iron bridge at ‘the Hook’…” It was determined afterwards to replace that bridge with an iron one. Along with the property damage, several farmers lost some of their livestock. The Gazette reported that “hog pens must have been carried
away along the line, for several hogs were drowned and came floating down the stream. One yearling (calf) was also drowned and came floating with the rest.” The floodwaters damaged meadow grass that was about ready to be mowed. This flood went beyond Bovina. The Delaware Republican reported that “lower parts of homes and gardens (in Andes) were flooded, and like damage done at various points over to and along the East Branch. In fact, this was the most severe and damaging storm in this section in the year of rain and floods.” It was a storm that was remembered many years later in Bovina. Ray LaFever, Town Historian, Town of Bovina, Delaware County, New York bovinanyhistory.blogspot.com; Bovina’s Bicentennial Celebration Aug. 1 and 2, 2020.
ing time in Maine hiking the 100 Mile Wilderness. Anxious to hear a few stories about her adventure. Summer is for camping. Although we live in a beautiful area in Delaware County, it is good to get away and camp. Camping or being
in nature is good for our mental health. Try it. We have been “camping” out at Delta Lake Bible Conference Center outside of Rome for a few weeks and it has been great. Funny thing is that this area looks just like our area. Go figure.
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July 24, 2019
The Reporter
W. A. Olmstead, who is by a group of the gypsy 50,000 feet. Gannon claimed that Vincent N. Elwood of Hancock 100 Years Ago, SATURDAY, JULY 26, 1919 employed by the Neal floral “beauties” clamoring to tell his when the lumber was measured it is attorney for the town of
THE WEEK IN WALTON What We Are Talking About at the County Hub
GYPSIES TRAVEL IN AUTOS Prof. Cupp’s Brother Buried in France — Milk Price, $3.15 — Car Took to Brook — Notes.
company, was driving his Saxon automobile along the road leading past the engine house of the greenhouse to East Street Sunday morning when the wheels got in the rut. In getting out of the rut Mr. Olmstead put on more power and the car swung around and shot down the bank into West brook. The machine had to be run down the brook below the East street bridge before it could be gotten up the bank. The car was not much damaged and Mr. Olmstead was uninjured.
Copies of the syllabus of the 1919 fish and game laws have George N. Cupp, instructor been received by John S. Eells, of agriculture in the Walton town clerk, and may be secured High School, has just received on application. a letter from Congressman Hill enclosing a cablegram from Mrs. M. M. Ewell of Belmar, General Pershing stating that N. J., has sold her house at 77 his brother, Oscar P. Cupp, Co. East street, near Cobb’s store, to K, 6th Inf., Fifth Division of C. Lyle Brigham. The sale was the A, E, F., previously reported made through the agency of H. wounded on October 14th, is buried in American Cemetery M. Robinson. 280, Commune Romagne, Sous Mont Faucon, Department The premium book of the Meuse, France. Mr. Cupp has had Walton fair will be ready for no word from his brother since distribution next week. Those October 10th, and for nine months who wish copies should write to he and his relatives have been in H. M. Robinson, secretary of the suspense as to the uncertain fate fair association. of their brother and son. A Ford touring car driven by I. J. DeMott, the blacksmith, and an automobile from New York collided Saturday night at the corner of Mead and Townsend streets. Neither machine was much damaged. The base price for three per cent milk in August will be $3.13 per hundred pounds at the 200 mile zone with the usual differentials for freight and butterfat. The August price is twelve cents a hundred more than was paid producers for July milk. As Walton is in the 180 mile freight zone the base rate here is two cents above that in the 200 mile zone or $3.15 per hundred for three per cent milk. The Walton baseball team is making a fine record and deserves better financial support than it has been receiving. The Walton nine defeated Hancock last Thursday on the fair grounds by a score of 12 to 5. Saturday the team played at Franklin, and although a pitcher from Oneonta was brought to face them they easily won, 14 to 6. In Mead and Kinch the Walton team has a strong battery, which is receiving excellent support in the field.
During the month of June $4,937 of War Savings and Thrift Stamps were sold in Delaware county. The total sales since January 1st are $44,537.50. The ten towns which lead in the per capita sales are as follows: Stamford, $5,943; Tompkins, $4,304; Delhi, $6,281; Sidney, $6,596; Walton, $5,505; Franklin, $2,261;Roxbury,$2,052;Hamden, $1,151; Kortright, $1,055; Hancock, $2,936. War Savings Stamps offer the best medium for saving to the person who is able to set aside a small amount each week. During the month of July the War Savings Stamps are sold for $4.18 and they are redeemable January 1, 1924, at the face value of $5. If held to maturity the owner of a stamp receives four per cent interest on his money, compounded quarterly. The stamps may be cashed at any post office or bank, but in that case the interest amounts to only three per cent. A band of gypsies traveling in three automobiles passed through Walton Friday noon. While on the state road between Beerston and Walton the band met C. W. Beers of East Brook road, the state highway patrolman, and immediately he was surrounded
fortune. Wealth and fortune were foretold for the patrolman by one of the dusky beauties but after the band had gone and Beers had time to examine his immediate financial circumstances he found that a ten dollar bill, which a few minutes before had adorned his pocketbook, had now vanished. He at once started for the village and on the way met J. S. Tuttle, town superintendent of highways. to whom he confided his troubles. Tuttle added the job of special policeman to his other duties and established a new speed record to Walton in his car. He overtook the band as they were leaving the village and by argument and threat persuaded them to turn back. The services of Justice R. L. Shaw were called upon and an informal hearing was held in front of the First National Bank building. Meanwhile Beers had arrived on the scene and identified one of the women as the fortune teller. On the threat that the woman would be arrested and locked up, the money was repaid to Mr. Beers and the gypsies went on their way.
fell short about 18,000 feet and the Toy Co. claimed a reduction from the price equal to the value of the lumber. Mr. Spring contended that there was no warranty; that he had at Mr. Gannon’s suggestion made his price on the lumber in bulk and each party made his own estimate for the purpose of arriving at the price. That the price agreed upon for the entire lot was $2,200, it being a compromise, Mr. Spring having asked $2,500 for the lumber. S. H. Fancher is attorney for Spring and Peake & Peake for the Walton toy company.
TWO WALTON LAWSUITS
A settlement of all the Hancock equalization cases was arrived at in Walton Tuesday, the date set for the first hearing in the appeal of the town of Hancock from the 1918 equalization of assessments. The settlement brings to a close litigation which has extended over a period of four years and has cost the county some $50,000 and the town of Hancock $25,000 additional. Concessions were made by both parties in an effort to reach a permanent agreement. The terms of the settlement are substantially as follows: The judgment secured by the town of Hancock in the first equalization case shall stand. In this case the stipulation made by the attorneys then acting for the board of supervisors in regard to the value of the railroad property in the town of Hancock has been generally conceded as fatal to the county’s case. In that year the equalized assessed valuation of property in the town of Hancock was increased $600,000, resulting in an increase of about $4,500 on the state and county taxes paid by that town. The equalization of the towns of Franklin, Meredith, Delhi, Bovina, Andes and Roxbury was lowered an equivalent amount and the state tax commission awarded the town of Hancock judgment for $4,500 and $3,000 costs, with interest from November, 1916, against these six towns. The town of Hancock is to pay to the county the $3,000 judgment recovered by the county in the 1916 case, with interest. The 1917 and 1918 appeals are discontinued without costs to either party. A Hancock man is to be appointed on the county equalization committee by the town of Hancock. The state tax commission are to render to the equalization commissioners a statement of the full value of each class of property in each town of the county, which they may use as a guide in fixing future equalizations. It is also agreed that the state tax commission shall assist and counsel with the equalization commissioners in fixing the equalization. Vincent N. Elwood of Hancock is the new member of the equalization committee. He takes the place of John S. Holley of Walton, who has resigned, Settlement of the cases was advised by Judge Walter H. Knapp, chairman of the state tax commission, who with Louis D. Rockefeller, a deputy commissioner, were in Walton for the hearing Tuesday. The county was represented by O’Connor & O’Connor of Hobart, who have acted as counsel during the pendency of the 1916, 1917 and 1918 appeals.
Referee Conlon Hears McClelland Estate Matter and Spring Case. E. E. Conlon of Downsville, as referee, heard the testimony last week in two Walton law cases. Thursday and Friday testimony was taken in the action brought by S. L. McClelland and Joseph C. McClelland, as administrator of the estate of Mrs. Hannah McClelland, against George E. Wright of Jamaica, Long Island. The action was brought to recover for the balance due on an agreement made between Wright and Mrs. McClelland a few years prior to her death, by which she transferred to Wright a $3,000 paid up policy of insurance on the life of a man named John Kimber. The agreement was that Wright should pay Mrs. McClelland $2,200 for the policy and when Mr. Kimber died he was to pay an additional $400. Kimber was then nearly 90 years of age. Mr. Wright paid on the contract about $600 and shortly before Mrs. McClelland’s death Kimber died and Wright drew the $3,000 on the policy. The action was brought by the administrators of Mrs. McClelland’s estate to recover the balance due on the agreement between Wright and Mrs. McClelland for the purchase price of the policy. Wright claimed that he had an offset for boarding Mrs. McClelland, who lived in their family for several years, and computed the amount at which the board should be charged at $9.50 per week, claiming that Mrs. McClelland had never paid anything for her board. The plaintiffs contended that Wright had in fact obtained from Mrs. McClelland large sums of money at various times. A. G. Patterson is attorney for the administrators and Mr. Wright is represented by Samuel H. Fancher. The other matter, which was tried last Wednesday and Thursday before Mr. Conlon, was the action brought by P. E. Spring & Son against the Walton toy company. It seems that when Mr. Spring discontinued his piano back factory in Walton he had a large stock of lumber in and about his mill. Some of it had been cut up and was of various lengths and dimensions. After some negotiation and inspection by both Mr. Gannon and Mr. Spring, an agreement was reached whereby the lumber was to be sold in bulk for $2,200. It was taken over by the Walton toy company and later a controversy arose over the price, Mr. Gannon claiming that he had taken Mr. Spring’s estimate for the lumber in the dry kiln and that Spring represented that that lumber and certain other lumber, so located as not to be easy of inspection, amounted to about
HANCOCK TAX CASES SETTLED ON TUESDAY Agreement Reached and All Actions Are Discontinued
HAS COST NEARLY $75,000 Judgments Will be paid in 1915 and 1916 Matters and Hancock Reserves Representation.
Hancock with A. G. Patterson of Walton and L. G. Carpenter of Hancock as counsel. Supervisors H. L. Eckert of Bloomville, F. D. Mackey of Meredith and A. B. Shaw of Hamden and Supervisor W. I. Randall of Hancock were in Walton Tuesday when the adjustment was made.
ROAD COSTS DOUBLE ESTIMATES OF 1916 Supervisors Appropriate $27,428 to Cover County’s Share
CONCRETE ROADS AT $42,000 Estimate on Macadam Road at Franklin About $29,000 Per Mile —Villages Vote on Widening Road. The board of supervisors met in special session in Delhi Monday evening and appropriated the sum of $27,428.80, the amount asked by the state department of highways as the county’s share of the additional money estimated necessary to complete the Colchester-Delancey, Delancey-Delhi and Franklin-Unadilla, Part 1, county highways. The state pays 86 per cent of the cost of construction and the county the remaining 14 per cent. The amount estimated necessary to complete the Colchester-Delancey road in the town of Hamden is $21,000. Of this amount the state pays $18,077.20 and the supervisors appropriated $2,942.80 Tuesday night as the county’s share. The original estimate of the cost of the Franklin-Unadilla highway, 3.39 miles in length, was $50,800. The county in 1916 appropriated $6,412 as its share and the village of Franklin voted to issue $5,000 of bonds to widen the highway six feet through the village. The new estimate, without change of type or design of highway, calls for an additional $56,700 to cover the increased cost of labor and material. The state’s share is $44,462, the village must pay $5,000 more if the highway is widened and the county’s share is $7,238. The latter amount was appropriated by the supervisors at the special session Tuesday. The estimate places the cost of this road, without widening, at about $ 29,000 per mile. The plans of the Delancey-Delhi highway call for a change of type from macadam to concrete. The estimated cost in 1916 was $79,000 and the amount appropriated at that: time by the state was $50,654; by the supervisors for the county, $8,246; and by the village to widen the road from 14 to 20 and 40 feet in the village, $ 20,100. The new estimate on a concrete road nearly triples the cost over the estimated cost of a macadam road in 1916. The highway department’s plans call for an additional $152,000, divided as follows: State, $103,952; county. $17,248; Delhi village, $29,000. This road is 4.31 miles in length, making the average cost, excluding the extra width of 2.03 miles in Delhi village, over $42,000 per mile. The section of the Delancey-Delhi road between the Frasers crossing and the Clark crossing just below Delhi is omitted from the contract on account of the grade crossings. The village of Franklin has already appropriated $5,000 for widening the state highway through that village. A special election will be held Monday, July 28, from 1 until 5 p.m., to vote on the question of appropriating the additional $5,000 required if the highway is widened as planned. The taxpayers of the village of Delhi will vote on Tuesday, July 29, from 6 to 10 p.m., on the proposition to borrow $29,000 on bonds, in addition to the $20,000 appropriated for that purpose, to widen the state road through that village. The plans of the road have been changed to provide for a cement concrete pavement widening from the regulation width of 16 feet to 20
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and 40 feet in the Village of Delhi. At the special sessions of the board of supervisors Tuesday all the members were present except Supervisor Henderson of Masonville and Supervisor Johnson of Bovina. The board approved the stipulation settling the Hancock equalization cases. The resignation of John S. Holley of Walton, as a member of the equalization committee, was accepted and Vincent N. Elwood of Hancock was appointed in Mr. Holley’s place. A resolution was passed authorizing the county treasurer to pay Roy Guard of Norwich the sum of $300 in settlement of his claim against the county for services in connection with the tuberculosis hospital. A few changes were made in the membership of committees to secure rights of way and the settlement of four claims for rights of way for the Franklin road were authorized as follows: E. L. Jackson and Beakes Dairy Co., $50 each; A. E. Hunt and James Ward, $1 each.
CORBETT BOY DROWNS IN CAMPBELL BROOK Stream Swollen to Torrent by Heavy Rains
BODY FOUND NEAR RIVER Little Italian Lad Fell Into Brook While Playing on Foot Bridge Near His Home. (From our Corbett cor.) Edward, the four-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Girconda of Corbett, was drowned Tuesday afternoon, July 22, when he fell into Campbell Brook, which had been raised to a torrent by the rain storms. George Mann, the young son of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Mann, was going back on the hill to pick berries. He states that he saw the Girconda boy on a foot bridge spanning the brook but a short distance above the house. The Mann boy saw the little Italian child fall from the bridge into the brook. He ran down the hill, which is some distance away, picked up the other child, which had been playing with its brother, and carried it to the house. Young Mann told Mrs. Girconda that her son had fallen into the brook but she was unable to understand him, and the Mann boy then ran to the acid factory, giving the alarm as he went, and told the father of the accident. In a few minutes a searching party had lined the banks of the stream which ordinarily is only a few inches deep but had been swollen by the heavy rains to a raging and muddy torrent. The body was found by Ed. Roberts about 3:45 o’clock, lodged against an old wagon wheel within a few feet of the river. The accident occurred about 3 o’clock. The body was found about three-quarters of a mile from the place where the child fell into the stream. Dr. John T. Bowen of Clearwater, Florida, who is visiting at J. L. Stuart’s, was called and did everything possible to restore consciousness, but life was extinct. The body was taken to Downsville Wednesday for burial. Dr. C. R. Woods of Delhi, the coroner, was called and held an inquest Wednesday morning.
THE CHAUTAUQUA PROGRAM Contract Signed for Return of Redpath System for Another Year. Redpath Chautauqua programs are always of the best and the one presented to the public this year has proved no exception to the rule. “Pinafore,” the popular Gilbert and Sullivan light opera, with J. K. Murray and other equally popular light opera stars, has doubtless been the most popular number
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of the week. Never in the history of the Walton Chautauqua has such a crowd attended an entertainment as that which filled the big tent Tuesday evening. Nearly two hundred persons were unable to secure seats and were obliged to stand. The cast was excellent throughout and the solo numbers especially good. Another number with a popular appeal was the comedy, “It Pays to Advertise,” on Thursday evening with W. J. Keighley, Jean Brae and eight others. The rich humor and clever situations of the play kept the audience in continuous laughter. The Chautauqua opened Saturday afternoon with the lecture by Dr. A. Eugene Bartlett, known as the joy maker. The Williams Jubilee Singers, an organization of eight colored folks, gave a pleasing entertainment in the evening consisting largely of the old time melodies. Union church services were held in the Chautauqua tent Sunday evening. The evening was set aside for the Truman C. Tobey Post No. 32, American Legion, the members of which attended the service in a body. Rev. C. S. Wyckoff, pastor of the Congregational church, was the speaker of the evening. To many it seems but a few months ago when Miss Elsie Baker, the noted American contralto, made her first appearance in Walton with the Redpath. Chautauqua. As a matter of fact it is now three years. Combined with a voice of exceptional quality Miss Baker has a winning personality, a combination which called forth encore after encore. “The Frontiers of Freedom,” the subject of the address Monday evening by Captain Paul Perigord, will be sustained only by justice and love said the speaker in a plea for a closer relation between American and his own beloved France. This was one of the best lectures of the week. Dr. S. Parkes Cadman is always assured of a warm welcome in Walton. In his address Wednesday afternoon on the subject, “A Recreated World” he eloquently followed the theme that education and religion are needed to recreate a new and better world order. Princess Watahwaso, the Penobscot Indian maiden, was a true entertainer. Her songs and dances were pleasing, her talk was impressive and highly instructive. She displays a talent and genius that transforms our ideas concerning the American Indian and she skillfully leaves with us incentives to seek the highest ideals of civilization. The other numbers on the program have been uniformly good. Today, Friday, the Redpath Chautauqua in Walton closes with an address in the afternoon, “The Winning Man,” by H. L. Rogleman. The stores will be closed during this address. In the evening Montraville Wood, scientist and inventor, will give a wonderful scientific demonstration. Superintendent James A. Clark, Jr., of White Plains, by his uniform courtesy and thoughtfulness has won the appreciation of Walton people. Mr. Clark is head of the mathematics department of the high school at White Plains, the home of the Redpath system. The members of the tent crew are: James McClune, usher; Charles Potter, cashier; James Beard, gateman; Jack Randall, reserved seat agent; Pierce Lohman, property man. All are college students. Miss Elsie Baker entertained Mr. Clark, the members of outfit No. 2, and the other entertainers of the day at watermelon feast following the evening’s program Monday. Mr. Clark goes from here to Fulton on Saturday and Miss Gladys Ferriss, children’s supervisor, leaves for Dolgeville Friday. The Redpath Chautauqua has become a community affair and its return has been assured by the signature of a sufficient number of guarantors to the contract. No pledge cards will be distributed this year.
EAST BRANCH AUTO KAYSER CO. WANTS ACCIDENTS BUILDING Schaaf Car Overturned and Broughton Machine Runs Into Wall.
Proposed to Form Local Corporation to Erect Structure.
(From our East Branch cor.) On Friday evening about 6 o’clock while Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Schaaf and daughter, Lillian, and Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Cassidy and daughter, Janet, were returning from the circus at Liberty in Mr. Schaaf’s car, near Elk Creek the front wheel of their car was struck by the car of Peter Lindsay of Fishs Eddy when he drove past them and their car turned turtle. All the occupants were pinned under the car but as the top was up none of them were seriously injured but the car was completely wrecked. The Lindsay car did not stop, it is stated. Thomas Johnston of Horton brought them home and the car was brought to Meyer Bros. garage for repairs. The same evening at about 11 o’clock, after the evening show, while Mr. and Mrs. George Broughton and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Yager and daughter, Elaine, were returning home in Mr. Broughton’s car the fog and the rain on the windshield obscured the road so that just out of Parksville they ran up a concrete wall, quite badly wrecking the car. Mrs. Yager and Elaine were thrown out and the rest quite badly shaken up, but aside from a few bruises all escaped uninjured. Fortunately they were ahead of Arthur Gordon and when he came along Mr. Yager came home with him and got his car and with Ralph Sperbeck returned for the others. On their way there near Hazel he burned the bearing from one of the front wheels of his car and was obliged to stop at Livingston Manor and have the damage repaired so it was six o’clock Saturday morning when they got home. Mr. Broughton returned to Livingston Manor and had the car towed to a garage where he left it to be repaired.
W. C. Calhoon, general manager of Julius Kayser & Company, was in Walton again Thursday afternoon and conferred with business men relative to the erection of a new plant for the company in Walton. It is proposed to form a local holding company which will erect the building. The Kayser company will shares 25 to 40 per cent of the expense and will take a long term lease at a rental sufficient to pay the interest and retire all the bonds in twenty years. At the end of that period the title to the property would pass to the Kayser company. The plant would care for fifty weaving machines and give employment to 150 to 200 men. Julius Kayser & Company have rented from George M. Parker the second floor and part of the first floor of the Walton garage and are fitting the same up for the installation of machinery. Mr. Parker is erecting a building, 20 by 70 feet in dimensions on the lot in the rear of the old Coleman lumber yard. This building will be used for storage purposes. Justice A. L. Kellogg of Oneonta on Saturday rendered a decision continuing the injunction, restraining officials of the labor unions from interfering with the operations or the operators of the company’s mill at Sidney.
STRICKEN IN THE HAY FIELD Platt S. Morley, Sidney Center Auctioneer, Died Suddenly Thursday. (From our Sidney Center cor.) Platt S. Morley of Sidney Center, a well-known Delaware county man, died very suddenly of heart failure, on Thursday, July 17. Mr. Morley was in his usual degree of health and was helping Amasa Pomeroy in haying. On Thursday morning he drove with the milk to the creamery and while there he was taken with a poor spell, but he quickly recovered and was able to drive home. He did not attempt to work until afternoon, when he went out to rake the hay. He had driven only a short distance when he got down from the rake, took a few steps and fell over unconscious. The men in the field immediately rushed to his aid but he was dead. His death was due to heart failure. Mr. Morley was born in Otego on April 24, 1848. His family soon moved to this place, where he has since lived. As an auctioneer Mr. Morley was well known throughout this section of the country and his services were in great demand. The past few years he has served as committeeman for the democrat party. He was a man of genial nature, witty and clever in his remarks. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Lucinda Tanner of Greenwich, Ohio. The funeral was held on Sunday from the home of Amasa Pomeroy and from the Union church in East Sidney, Rev. W. C. Dodge of Unadilla officiating, assisted by Rev. A. H. Landmesser. Burial was in the family plot in East Sidney.
WILL EMPLOY VISITING NURSE County Tuberculosis Hospital Formed in Walton Wednesday. At a well attended meeting in the Chautauqua tent on Wednesday afternoon there was organized a county tuberculosis committee to carry on a campaign in the prevention and control of that disease. The committee was organized directly as the result of the series of clinics held in the county during June under the auspices of the state department of health and the tuberculosis committee of the state charities aid association. Frank Kiernan, of the latter association, who has been in charge of the organization of the committee, opened the meeting with an explanation of the anti-tuberculosis campaign in nation and state. He stated that the results of the recent clinics and the nearness of the opening of the county hospital made timely the organization of a volunteer group of citizens, physicians and laymen, to supplement the work of the county officials. “A nurse,” said Mr. Kiernan, “is the need of the hour in Delaware county and one should and will be speedily provided.” Miss Frances H. Meyer, R. N., of the state tuberculosis committee, outlined the duties of a county visiting tuberculosis nurse. She emphasized the importance of such a nurse working in close co-operation with the health officers and other physicians. A constitution for the new committee was adopted, directors and officers were elected and a budget for the balance of the present year was adopted. The funds for the work are provided by the state charities aid associations tuberculosis committee. For 1921 and subsequent years the funds will come from the annual sale of the Red Cross Christmas seals. The officers elected at the meeting are: President, A. G. Patterson of Walton; vice presidents, Dr. J. H. Goodrich of Delhi, Dr. R. H. Loomis of Sidney, Dr. E. Alexander Hand of Walton; secretary, Miss Laura Eggleston of Walton; treasurer, H. S. Graham of Delhi. The directors chosen include the officers and Mrs. B.
M. Kilpatrick of Delhi, Mrs. George T. Johnston of Walton, Rev. G. M. McKnight of Walton, A. F. Curtis of Delhi, C. P. Wells of Walton, Frank G. Lyon of Walton, Dr. Marshall MCNaught of Hamden and Dr. C. Sumner Gould of Walton. A committee consisting of the president, A. G. Patterson, Dr. E. A. Hand, Dr. J. H. Goodrich and Rev. G. M. McKnight was appointed to take steps to secure a nurse in cooperation with the state committee.
DELHI’S CONCRETE HIGHWAY Failure to Approve Bond Issue May Result in Elimination of Section. (Communicated.) Delaware county has not only enjoyed fame as high class in the line of milk production, but as a county where the business street of its county seat is known far and wide. Main street, Delhi, has frequently been spoken of in superlative terms in a descending scale and tourists have called it the worst piece of road they had found anywhere. The taxpayers here have just met up with a new angle of the vexing question. They have paid to the treasury through a bond issue $20,000, expecting a full width macadam street. War conditions prevented construction and it costs much more money today. But the state, as other states are doing, now insists that the construction on all main roads, such as the one from Stamford to Deposit, must be of concrete. This adds another $29,000 to the village end of the proposition and people are thinking hard on the subject and will turn these thoughts into votes Tuesday at a special election. Concrete is cheaper than either waterbound macadam or bituminous macadam for a period of 25 years, on account of the upkeep cost. At a meeting Tuesday evening addressed by Division Engineer Smith, Delhi was informed that if the taxpayers reject the concrete proposition now, no doubt the improvement of the village street would be eliminated from the contract to be let for the Delancey-Delhi road. That is an emergency which startles even those who do not favor the expense of concrete. It is just an alternative of continued mud, or the acceptance of the plan of Commissioner Green, which has been endorsed by the board of supervisors.
MASONVILLE CHURCHES UNITE. (From our Masonville cor.) A meeting of the members of the First Presbyterian Church of Masonville was held at the church on Monday, July 21, at 10 a. m., when it was decided that they unite with the Baptist society in union services for one year. Each church will pay one-half of the minister’s salary and the running expenses of the church. Services are to be held three months in one church and then three months in the other, beginning in the Presbyterian church.
SOCIALIST COUNTY CONVENTION. On Saturday, July 26, at 7 p.m., the Socialists of Delaware county will hold their annual convention in the court room of Walton Hall. Walter Cook of Albany, state secretary, will address a public meeting at 8 o’clock to which all interested are invited, especially the ladies. The subject will be “Socialism and the Issues of the Campaign.” Admission free.
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LEGAL 2 Hour Radius LLC, Art. of Org. filed with SSNY on 3/15/19. Off. loc.: Delaware Co. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served & shall mail proc.: 779 Delaware Lake Rd., Long Eddy, NY 12760. Purp.: any lawful purp. Catskill Botanicals LLC, Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06/07/19. The office of the LLC is located in Delaware County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served and the post office address within this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against it served upon him or her is: 53 Main Street, Delhi, New York 13753. The purpose of the company is any lawful business. 36630 State Hwy, LLC. Filed 10/9/18. Office: Delaware Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 48 St. Marks Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217. Purpose: General. Henderson Hollow Farm LLC, Art. of Org. filed with SSNY on 11/20/18. Off. loc.: Delaware Co. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served & shall mail proc.: 310 Henderson Hollow Rd., Roscoe, NY 12776. Purp.: any lawful purp. LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of Catskill Mountain Wood LLC (“LLC”), a limited liability company. Articles of Organization filed with NYS Sec’y of State on 6/20/19. Offices located Delaware County. Sec’y of State designated as agent upon whom process against LLC may be served. Sec’y of State shall mail a copy of such process to 800 North Montgomery Hollow Rd., Roxbury, NY 12474. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act or activity. Notice of Form. of Cozy Mountain Rentals LLC filed with SSNY on 6/20/19. Office location: Delaware. SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to 4898 Vega Mountain Road, Roxbury, NY 12474. Purpose:Any lawful act or activity. Notice of Qualification of Mallinckrodt Manufacturing LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 6/7/19. Office location: Delaware County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 9/22/15. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it
We accept may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 28 Liberty St, NY, NY 10005. DE address of LLC: 1209 Orange St, Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. of Formation filed with DE Secy of State, 401 Federal St. Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901. The name and address of the Reg. Agent is CT Corporation System, 28 Liberty St, NY, NY 10005. Purpose: any lawful activity. Notice of Formation of BARN ON 23 LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/24/2019. Office Location: Delaware County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 24156 State Highway 23, Harpersfield, NY 13786. The registered agent of the limited liability company whom process against it may be served is Spiegel & Utrera, P.A., P.C., 1 Maiden Lane, 5th FL, NY, NY 10038. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. DJTC Creative Ventures LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 6/6/2019. Cty: Delaware. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to Debra J. Thompkins-Cornett, 78 Campmeeting St., Sidney, NY 13838.General Purpose. 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 August 7, 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 The Catskill Watershed Corporation (CWC) is seek-
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ing a qualified contractor for removal of a fuel oil underground storage tank at a residence in the Town of Hunter, Greene County to be purchased pursuant to a town approved flood buyout. Bids must be received at CWC by 4pm, August 1, 2019. For bid documents please contact John Mathiesen or Timothy Cox at 845-586-1400. EOE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF DELAWARE INDEX NO. 2017-184 Plaintiff designates DELAWARE as the place of trial situs of the real property SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Mortgaged Premises: 287 HANSEN ROAD ONEONTA, NY 13820 District: Section: 21 Block: 1 Lot: 47 NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY, Plaintiff, vs. CHARLES MACKEN AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF MARIE MACKEN; MICHAEL MACKEN AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF MARIE MACKEN, if living, and if she/he 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 unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the 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; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF MARIE MACKEN, 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 unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the 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
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whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, To the above-named Defendants YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff’s Attorney within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York) in the event the United States of America is made a party defendant, the time to answer for the said United States of America shall not expire until (60) days after service of the Summons; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $300,240.00 and interest, recorded on January 11, 2008, at Liber 1510 Page 156, of the Public Records of DELAWARE County, New York, covering premises known as 287 HANSEN ROAD ONEONTA, NY 13820. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. DELAWARE County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the
mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. RAS BORISKIN, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff BY: MATHEW ROTHSTEIN, ESQ. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675 Meredith Inn LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 4/4/2019. Cty: Delaware. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 546 Ehlermann Rd., Delhi, NY 13753.General Purpose. NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF DELAWARE PennyMac Corp., Plaintiff AGAINST Ricardo E. Guerrero, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated 5-92019 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Delaware County Office Building, 111 Main Street, Delhi, NY on 8-5-2019 at 10:00AM, premises known as 3059 Swart Hollow Road, Oneonta, NY 13820. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Davenport, County of Delaware and State of New York, SECTION: 31, BLOCK: 2, LOT: 2.1 & 2.2. Approximate amount of judgment $713,164.60 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #318/2018. Henry Liu, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-067387-F01 64062 CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION Name: DEERLICK BROOK, LLC Articles of Organization have been filed in the State of Arizona on: February 14, 2019 Arizona Corporation Commission File No.: 1951066 Application for Authority was filed by the New York Department of State on: June 19, 2019 NYDOS ID: 5573562 The foreign limited liability company was in existence in its jurisdiction of its formation at the time of filing the Application for Authority. The address of the principal business location and the office within its jurisdiction is: 42253 N Saguaro Forest Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85262 The county within the State
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of New York in which the foreign limited liability company is to be located: Delaware County The New York Secretary of State is designated as agent of the foreign limited liability company upon whom process may be served. The address without the State of New York to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process served against him or her is: 42253 N Saguaro Forest Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85262 The name and address of the authorized officer in the jurisdiction of its formation where a copy of its Articles of Organization are filed are: JUDITH S. COX, 42253 N Saguaro Forest Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85262 The character or purpose of the business of the foreign limited liability company: Real estate management and development CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION Name: MINOR ROAD, LLC Articles of Organization have been filed in the State of Arizona on: February 14, 2019 Arizona Corporation Commission File No.: 1951067 Application for Authority was filed by the New York Department of State on: June 19, 2019 NYDOS ID: 5573570 The foreign limited liability company was in existence in its jurisdiction of its formation at the time of filing the Application for Authority. The address of the principal business location and the office within its jurisdiction is: 42253 N Saguaro Forest Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85262 The county within the State of New York in which the foreign limited liability company is to be located: Delaware County The New York Secretary of State is designated as agent of the foreign limited liability company upon whom process may be served. The address without the State of New York to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process served against him or her is: 42253 N Saguaro Forest Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85262 The name and address of the authorized officer in the jurisdiction of its formation where a copy of its Articles
of Organization are filed are: JUDITH S. COX, 42253 N Saguaro Forest Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85262 The character or purpose of the business of the foreign limited liability company: Real estate management and development SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF DELAWARE INDEX NO. EF2018-668 Plaintiff designates DELAWARE as the place of trial situs of the real property SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Mortgaged Premises: 5594 COUNTY HIGHWAY 12 EAST MEREDITH, NY 13757 District: Section: 37 Block: 1 Lot: 27.130 LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC, Plaintiff, vs. BEVERLY MAYNARD A/K/A BEVERLY B. MAYNARD F/K/A BEVERLY BRALY; UNKNOWN SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE BARBARA E. MAYNARD FAMILY TRUST DATED APRIL 3, 2002; UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE BARBARA E. MAYNARD FAMILY TRUST DATED APRIL 3, 2002 if living, and if she/ he 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 unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the 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; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND
FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA – INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants. To the above-named Defendants YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff’s Attorney within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York) in the event the United States of America is made a party defendant, the time to answer for the said United States of America shall not expire until (60) days after service of the Summons; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $240,000.00 and interest, recorded on January 20, 2016, at Liber 2010 Page 325, of the Public Records of DELAWARE County, New York, covering premises known as 5594 COUNTY HIGHWAY 12 EAST MEREDITH, NY 13757. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. DELAWARE County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy
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of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. RAS BORISKIN, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff BY: MATT ROTHSTEIN, ESQ. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF DELAWARE Index No. 2017-192 RJI No. 2017-0193 REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE THE DELAWARE NATIONAL BANK OF DELHI, Plaintiff, - against GEOFFREY WYSONG aka GEOFFREY T. WYSONG, SHERRIL BERRYWYSONG, CHEYENNE LANE, BEN LANE, AMY SOKIL, Defendants. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to a judgment of fore¬closure and sale in the above-captioned action, dated February 28, 2019, and entered in the office of the Clerk of the County of Delaware on April 4, 2019, and pursuant to an Oder Appointing Substitute Referee dated May 9, 2019 and entered in the office of the Clerk of the County of Delaware on May 21, 2019, I, Xibai Gao, Esq., the under¬signed Referee named in said judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on August 15, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the Delaware County Office Building located at 111 Main Street, Delhi, New York, the premises described in said judgment and set forth below. The premises shall be sold
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Lush country setting, chirping birds, towering trees & a beautiful pond. Nature’s beauty manifests itself on this 40ac parcel. Sitting privately is a 3-bdrm, 2-bth home w/many amenities. Spacious rms, wet bar, main bdrm w/lrg bth, firepl & central air. #122501
ASKING: $179,000
subject to any state of facts an accurate survey would show; and to covenants, restrictions, reservations, easements and agreements of record, if any, and any violations thereof; and to building restrictions and zoning ordi¬nances of the town or municipality in which said mortgaged premises are situate, if any, and any violations thereof; and to conditional bills of sale, security agreements and financing statements filed in connection with said mortgaged premises, if any, but only to the extent that any of the foregoing are not barred or foreclosed by this action; and to existing tenancies, if any, except such tenants who are parties Defendant to this action; and to assessments, water charges and sewer rents, if any, affecting the premises, to the extent permitted by law. The premises also shall be sold subject to the rights, if any, of the United States of America pursuant to Title 28, Section 2410 of the United States Code. The purchaser shall be required to pay all ap¬plicable local and State transfer taxes, deed stamps or other taxes or recording fees due in connection with the transfer of the mort¬gaged premises. Current real estate property taxes shall be adjusted as of the date of closing. Dated: July 11, 2019 Xibai Gao, Referee Location of property: 55 Franklin Street Town and Village of Delhi Delaware County, State of New York Tax Map Nos. 171.6-1-2 and 171.6-2-3 Coughlin & Gerhart, L.L.P. Attorneys for Plaintiff P. O. Box 2039 Binghamton, NY 13902 Tel. 607-723-9511 THIS ACTION IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Delaware County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a Speed Trailer. Listed below are the specs of what our office is looking for. Please provide a quote to Jessica Miller at Jessica.miller@ co.delaware.ny.us. All bids need to be submitted by July 26, 2019. Any questions please contact Jessica at the above email or at 607-832-5594. ALPR Speed Trailer Bid
Specs Trailer Equipment -Dual ALPR cameras installed -Minimum of 30” x 36” speed limit/Variable -Message Sign with interchangeable digits for 5-65 mph display that can fold down, to include locking hitch pin for display and stowing -Single person trailer setup ability -Removable tongue for 2” ball, lockable -4 Retractable crank type jacks, fully adjustable at each corner -Recessed tail lights and DOT approved lighting and 30” Safety chains with hooks -DOT Approved red/white reflective tape -License plate holder with light -12 VDC system, Standard 4 pin wiring plug -Minimum 235Ah battery(ies) -Time delay fuse on battery supply -Minimum of 65W solar assist with 10A solar controller to prevent overcharging -Solar panels charge while sign stowed or deployed -10 Amp 120VAC automatic charger with externally accessible AC connection -Switch to control power to sign -Low Voltage Disconnect solar controller to turn off sign if power falls below 11.5VDC Management -All data stored by vendor -Unlimited data retention -Unlimited users -Readymade reports -Mobile app (preferred) -Data transmitted to designated users -Battery life alerts -Compatible with AT&T or Verizon SUPREME COURT – COUNTY OF DELAWARE LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff against ROBERT C. MCDOWELL, DANIELLE MCDOWELL, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on July 6, 2018. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Delaware County Office Building, 111 Main Street, Delhi, N.Y. on the 19th day of August, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. premises described as follows: All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and
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ASKING: $110,000
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This 5-bdrm, 1.5-bth village home on .25 ac is located in a nice residential area out of the flood zone. Downstairs has a foyer, LR, kit, dining area & 1/2 bth. A pretty wd staircase leads upstairs to 5 bdrms & full bth. There is also a lrg walkup attic, frt covered porch, covered back deck, 1-car att gar & separate barn outback. With some TLC, this home with its spacious lawn & pleasant surroundings is a great place to kick back after a busy day! #121703
ASKING: $69,500
being in the Village and Town of Hancock, County of Delaware and State of New York. Said premises known as 215 Vestal Avenue, Hancock, N.Y. 13783. (Section: 429.13, Block: 2, Lot: 46). Approximate amount of lien $163,906.48 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 118-17. Gary J. Grayson, Esq., Referee. McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, LLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 145 Huguenot Street Suite 210 New Rochelle, New York 10801 (914) 636-8900 Catskill Mountain Yoga Festival LLC, Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06/07/19. The office of the LLC is located in Delaware County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served and the post office address within this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against it served upon him or her is: 710 Hollister Hill Road, Delhi, New York 13753. The purpose of the company is any lawful business. DOCUMENT 00 11 16 INVITATION TO BID Project: FEMA RESIDENTIAL ELEVATIONS SIDNEY, NEW YORK 26 Winegard Street 89 River Street Owner: Delaware County Planning 1 Page Avenue, Post Office Box 367 Delhi, New York 13753 Architect/Engineer: Keystone Associates Architects, Engineers and Surveyors, LLC 58 Exchange Street Binghamton, New York 13901 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section 103 of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York, that the County of Delaware will accept separate sealed bids to be received by the Planning Department, 1 Page Avenue, Delhi New York until 12:00 PM on August 2, 2019 for both the residence at 89 River Street and the residence at 26 Winegard Street and they will be publicly opened and read aloud at 1:00 PM. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes to the address above and shall bear on the face thereof the name and address of the bidder and shall be marked: FEMA RESIDENTIAL ELEVATIONS SIDNEY, NEW YORK 89 River Street FEMA RESIDENTIAL ELEVATIONS SIDNEY, NEW YORK 26 Winegard Street By submission of this bid, each bidder and each person signing on behalf of any bidder certifies, and in the case of a joint bid each party thereto certifies as to its own organization, under penalty of perjury, that the bidder has and has implemented a written policy addressing sexual harassment prevention in the workplace and provides annual sexual harassment prevention training to all of its employees. Such policy shall, at a minimum, meet the requirements of section two hundred one-g of the labor law. A maximum of one set for
each Prime Contractor and one set for each Subcontractor may be obtained from Dataflow, Inc., 19 S. Washington Street, Binghamton, New York upon payment of fifty dollars ($50.00) per set (check only payable to Delaware County). Any Bidder requiring the plans to be sent via mail shall be responsible to provide a separate check of twenty-five ($25.00) to cover the non-refundable cost of postage and handling (payable to Dataflow, Inc.). Any Bidder, submitting a Sealed Bid, upon returning the Drawings and Specifications to Dataflow, Inc. within 10 days and in good condition, will be refunded the $50.00 deposit. Any Non-Bidder will not be refunded such deposit. Bidding and Contract Documents may be examined at: Architect’s Office: Keystone Associates Architects, Engineers and Surveyors, LLC 58 Exchange Street Binghamton, New York 13901 (607) 722-1100 Owner’s Office: Delaware County Planning 1 Page Avenue, Post Office Box 367 Delhi, New York 13753 A certified check or bank draft, payable to the order of Delaware County or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the Bidder and an acceptable surety, in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total Bid shall be submitted with each Bid. Each Successful Bidder shall be required to furnish and pay for satisfactory Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bond. The Delaware County Planning Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to re-advertise for bids at its discretion. In the case where two or more responsible bidders submit identical bids as to price, the Delaware County Planning Board may award the contract to either of such bidders. Bids may be held by the Owner for a period not to exceed forty-five (45) days from the date of the Bid Opening for the purpose of reviewing the Bids and investigating qualifications of Bidders prior to awarding the Contract. The Delaware County Department of Planning and Watershed Affairs, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 US. C.§§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award. Dated: July 17, 2019 Shelly Johnson-Bennett Director Delaware County Planning NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at a meeting held on the July 9, 2019 that the Town Board of the Town of Tompkins, Delaware County, New York, duly adopted a resolution entitled “RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CERTAIN LANDS OWNED BY THE TOWN OF TOMPKINS.” An abstract of which follows, which resolution was adopted subject to permissive referendum pursuant to Section 64(2) and Article 7 of the Town law of the State of New York. Abstract: The purpose and effect of said Resolution (1) determine that all or portions of the following parcel of land now owned by the Town of Tompkins, are no longer required for use by the Town: Tax Map Number 227.1-1-31( the parcel to be sold shall be referred to as “ Subject Parcel”). Located in front of the property located at 8132 State Highway 206, Trout Creek, NY (Also known as the “Big White Barn”). The Town has complied with all applicable requirements, and made all required determinations, under pursuant to Town Law,
New York state Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) (6 NYCRR617), and all other applicable laws, but not limited to, the adoption of a SEQRA Findings statement. Said resolution shall not take effect until thirty (30) days after the date of its adoption, nor until approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the qualified electors of the Town voting on such proposition, if within thirty (30) days after the adoption of this Resolution, there be filed in the Town Clerks of the Town a petitions signed, and acknowledged or proved, or authenticated by electors of the Town qualified to vote upon a proposition to raise and expend money, in number equal to at least five per centum of the total vote cast for governor in the Town at the last general election held for the election of the State officers, protesting against said Resolution and requesting that it be submitted by the qualified electors of the Town, for their approval or disapproval. A copy of the resolution is available for public inspection at the Town Clerk’s office, located at the Town Hall, 148 Bridge Street, Trout Creek, NY 13847 Date: July 9, 2019 Town of Tompkins Town Board SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF DELAWARE WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (FORMERLY KNOWN AS NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION) AS TRUSTEE FOR OPTION ONE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 1999-A, ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 1999-A, V. WILLIAM HRAZANEK; ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated May 9, 2019, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Delaware, wherein WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (FORMERLY KNOWN AS NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION) AS TRUSTEE FOR OPTION ONE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 1999-A, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 1999-A is the Plaintiff and WILLIAM HRAZANEK; ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the DELAWARE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 111 MAIN STREET, DELHI, NY 13753, on August 26, 2019 at 1:30PM, premises known as 154 SWITZERLAND AVE, FLEISCHMANNS, NY 12430: Section 287.14, Block 3, Lot 10.2: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE LYING AND BEING IN THE VILLAGE OF FLEISCHMANNS, TOWN OF MIDDLETOWN, COUNTY OF DELAWARE AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 615/2014. Gary J. Grayson, Esq. - Referee. RAS Boriskin, LLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County is seeking bids for a security system for its Walton location, including alarm, video, and door access control. For details contact Dale Dewing at 607-865-7090 by July 31, 2019. Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. Mikian LLC, Art. of Org. filed with SSNY on 4/01/19. Off. loc.: Delaware Co. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served & shall mail proc.: 21 E. Winant Ave. Ridgefield Park NJ 07660.
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Purp.: any lawful purp. Aflalo LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 7/3/2019. Cty: Delaware. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to Altschul & Altschul, 18 East 12th Street, #1A, New York, NY 10003-4458. General Purpose. Legal Notice Town of Delhi Aquatic Center (The Delhi Pool) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN; there will be a Pool Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting at 6:00pm to be held at the Town of Delhi, 5 Elm Street, Delhi, New York on Tuesday, July 30, 2019. By Order of The Delhi PAC Committee Elsa Schmitz Town Clerk, Town of Delhi
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held before the Hamden Town Planning Board for the Town of Hamden at the Hamden Town Hall on July 30, 2019 at 7:30 regarding the Minor Sub Division of the Oxen Farm, LLC, the former Tyler Farm. Michael Cipperly Planning Board Secretary July 18, 2019 Village of Franklin Employment Opprotunity Public Works/Water Superintendent–A full-time position requiring annual reappointment. Start date: Position currently available. Duties: Responsible for hands-on planning, operation and maintenance of Village water system, streets, buildings, and sidewalks, including ordering materials and equipment within
Worship services for the DeLancey, Hamden and West Delhi churches during the month of July will be held in Hamden church at 11 a.m. with Rev. Stone. There will be a Covenant Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, July 31 at 7 p.m. in Hamden. Vacation Bible School is coming up the week of Aug. 5-9 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in Hamden. Help is welcome to share the lessons of ROAR! Supplies and refreshments will be needed. I welcome news from folks. Readers tell me they like to read my column but I need your help. Give me a call - 607-746 6860 - or email: lshepard@delhitel.net. Get well wishes to MaryAnn Merrill and Wes Warren. On Sunday, Florence Grill and her daughter Pam Metlicke went to Albany to attend their granddaughter/niece Sarah Grill’s bridal shower. Sarah is the daughter of John and Kathi Grill of Watervliet. Many family members and friends were in attendance. Sarah received many wonderful gifts to help set up house. While the women were at the shower Wayne and Franklin Metlicke spent the afternoon with Uncle Chris Grill having fun - they went to the New York State Museum in Albany. Franklin liked the exhibits especially a juvenile
Grantor JULY 15, 2019 Housing Trust Fund Corp. Housing Trust Fund Corp. Smith, Richard Knights, Sara US Bank Trust NA (Tr/by Atty) LSF9 Master Part. Trust (by Tr/by Atty) Hudson Homes Management LLC (Atty) Clancy, John & Carol Kincaid-Levy, Andrea Quadri, Abdulhadi A. JULY 16, 2019 Robinson, Gregg Lamport, John S. Swart, Randall J. & Lynda J. Allen, Lorrie K.S. JULY 17, 2019 Tolle, Brian G. (Tr & Ind) Clyne, Brian J. (Tr & Ind) Brian G. Tolle Rev. Trust (by Tr) Brian J. Clyne Rev. Trust (by Tr) Bianchi, Stephen R. & Marguerite S. Loker, Darryl & Janice W. Gill, Susan L. Kelly, Kevin D. Dendrinos, Robert & Georgia Schuessler, Andrew Dwyer, Brian C. Burnwood Enterprises Inc. JULY 18, 2019 Keyser, Lawrence R. & Cynthia G. Johnson, Darwin Marcus Perrone, Joseph Jr. & Vincent (by Atty) Perrone, Thomas (by Atty) Bertsch, Lori (Atty)
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budgetary guidelines. Requirements: Skills in mechanical equipment operations and repair, carpentry, plumbing and electrical installations. Obtain and/or maintain current Municipal Water Operations License. Existence of current license a plus. Be on call 24/7 for emergencies. Preferred qualifications: Experience in multi-task management and operations. Application deadline: Postmarked by August 2, 2019. To apply: Send letter of interest and qualifications to: Board of Trustees, Village of Franklin, PO Box 866, Franklin, NY 13775. Village of Franklin is an EEO/AA/ADA employer. Tropical Dreams, LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 5/25/2018. Cty: Delaware. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may
humpback whale skull. He enjoyed several rides on the carousel. Wayne Shepard has a interesting story to tell. A month ago or so he heard a noise coming from a flowering plant by his clothesline pole. When he went to look there was a mallard Duck sitting on a nest of eggs. He was careful not to disturb her but kept watching the nesting duck. Then, on Sunday night a week ago, he heard a noise coming from the nest after dark. Next morning when he looked he found the nest empty. The baby ducklings had hatched and the mother had taken them off during the night, most likely off to the river. He enjoyed his little visitors and the amazing ways of wildlife. Town of Hamden Senior Citizens will have their monthly dinner and meeting on Wednesday, July 24 at noon at the town hall. Bring your dish to pass and table service. Rosemarie Tiesler will play her accordion and lead a sing-a-long. Coming up: free rabies clinic Aug. 6, at the Walton Hwy. Garage from 6-8 p.m. August is coming up fast and it will be time for the annual Del. Co. Senior Fun Day - Aug. 21, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 4-H Camp Shankitunk. There will be many exhibits, games, music by Country Express, and a barbecued chicken dinner with a contribution of $5 requested. Reservations are required by Aug. 12 - call Office of the Aging at 607-832-5750. The Kirk’s Thrift Shop at the Delhi First Presbyterian Church
be served & shall mail process to 13563 State Highway 28, Delhi, NY 13753. General Purpose. TOWN OF MEREDITH SPECIAL COMMUNITY WORKSHOP MEETING FOLLOWED BY REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, August 13th, starting at 6:00 PM, there will be a special Community Workshop meeting with Regular Meeting to Immediately Follow at the Meredith Town Hall. A Community Workshop The purpose of this meeting is to discuss a proposed draft Site Plan Review ordinance. Meeting will be at Meredith Town Hall 4247 Turnpike Road Meredith Square Town of Meredith.
on Clinton Street will have a summer sale of 50 percent off children’s clothing during July. Saturday, July 27, 1-4 p.m. at the Cannon House, the Delhi Historical Society will have an open house with music and refreshments to officially celebrate Delaware Academy’s 200th anniversary. The collection of Delaware Academy memorabilia will be on display. Delhi Farmers’ Market on the village square through the summer on Wednesdays. It’s a good place to buy fresh veggies and other local products. Delhi’s Fair on the Square one more Friday night - July 26 with entertainment, music, vendors and food. Come to enjoy a night under the stars and meet your friends for a visit. Delaware Co. Community Band will play and other talented groups will join the musical fun. There’s a new sign on the corner of Hwy. 10 and Co. Rte. 2 showing the DeLancey Church. Some history of the little church: Aug. 18-20, 1929, an anniversary celebration of the founding of the church was held. At various gatherings, greetings were brought from Presbytery and neighboring churches. The influence of the church has spread through six young men who have entered the ministry from the congregation: Rev. Donald McLachlan, his brother Rev. Alex McLachlan, Rev. John Ballantine, Rev. Maurice Seaman, Rev. Gerald Wheat and his brother Rev. George Wheat. Rev. John Ballantine served in India until his death. His four daughters
carried on mission work in Asia. Janet Ballantine White and Margaret Ballantine Alter are still serving in Pakistan and Miss Mary Ballantine in Japan. Miss Agnes Ballantine has retired and now lives in Ohio. Dr. Margaret Ellen White the third generation of this dedicated family is a medical missionary in Pakistan. Miss Blanche Chambers served as a teacher at Presly Memorial Institute in Assult, Egypt until illness in the family forced her to return home. Her intense interest and efforts for the cause of missions left a deep imprint upon the congregation. Grandma’s recipe this week: Chocolate Goodie. 1 cup flour, 1 stick oleo, 1/2 cup chopped walnuts - mix the flour, oleo and nuts together and press into a 13x9 pan. Bake 15 minutes at 350. Cool. 2 cups cool whip, 1 cup confectioner’s sugar, 1 8oz pkg cream cheese, 2 small pkgs. chocolate pudding, 3 cups milk. Mix the confectioner’s sugar and cream cheese together. Fold in 1 cup cool whip and spread over the cooled crust. Cook pudding as directed on pkg but use only 3 cups milk. Let cool, then spread on the cream cheese mixture. Spread 1 cup cool whip on top. Refrigerate overnight. My thoughts of the week: Going through the little village of Andes a couple weeks ago I noticed the flags they had hanging on the poles throughout the village. Each flag was dedicated to one of their veterans. There was a picture of the veteran, their name and the date of service. To me it was a great way to
honor service folks. If your going through Andes take a look at them - you might see some names that you know - I know I did. Lynn Kinch’s joke of the week: When God gave out brains, I thought he said trains and I missed mine. When God gave out looks, I thought he said books and I didn’t want any. When God gave out noses, I thought he said roses and I asked for a big red one. When God gave out legs, I thought he said kegs and I asked for two fat ones. When God gave out ears, I thought he said beers, and I ordered two long ones. When God gave out chins, I thought he said gins, and I ordered a double. When God gave out heads, I thought he said beds, and I ordered a soft one. Gee, am I a mess! Senior Moments: I’m extremely proud to say I’m 88 and still driving. Now if someone would remind me where the brake is, I’ll be able to park before I turn 89. A cute saying: Life is what we make of it, always has been, always will be. Helpful Hint: When you’re out on these hot days and want to take along a cold soda or bottle of water, wrap the cold cans or bottles in bubble wrap to keep them refreshingly cold. Do the same for packages of frozen or chilled picnic foods. Even ice cream will stay firm longer if you wrap it before you leave the house.
Real estate tRansactions Location
Grantee
Transfer Tax
Sidney Sidney Hancock
Pamco Inc. Pamco Inc. Cornish, David
22.00 22.00 38.00
Colchester
DeGraff, David J.
84.00
Colchester
408.00
Franklin Sidney
Taylor, Michael R. Cosentino, Katrina Danielsen, Jeanne M. Guard, Farhan
Colchester Stamford Walton
Horton, Kerry Josephine Tircolm LLC Peterson, Robert N.L.
138.00 600.00 432.00
Middletown
Tika Art House LLC
1500.00
Middletown
700.00
Roxbury Roxbury Masonville Hancock
Ruggles, Andrew Gordon Eckels, Elizabeth Ellen Bird Andros, Sara Loungo, Vito J. Sanchez-Villaman, Aquiles Tineo, Yokasta Dendrinos, Georgia O’Hara, Kory P. Maggio, Stephen & Michelle W. Bentham, Paul
Harpersfield Davenport Colchester
Sparkes, Joshua C. & Brianna M. Forty Acres and a Crew LLC Teixeira, Arlindo & Elizabeth M.
640.00 0.00 220.00
Sidney Sidney Delhi
880.00 822.00
360.00 354.00 70.00 0.00 52.00 720.00 0.00
Grantor Nationstar Mortgage LLC (dba) Champion Mortgage Company Cordes, Richard E. (Ind/Co Exr/Admin) Cordes-Hanson, Holly A. (Ind/Co Exr) Cordes, Richard B. (Co Exrs Of) Cordes, Bernardine C. (Admin Of/aka) Cordes, Bernardina C. (Admin Of) Maletic, Debborah (Tr & Exx) Emil Setmayer Rev. Trust (by Tr) Setmayer, Emil (Exx of) JULY 19, 2019 Pickett, Robert Warner, Brandee White, Stephen J. (Ind & Tr) White Family Trust (by Tr) Bentham, Paul Saffioti, Anthony G. FDI Postal Properties II Inc. Chomicki, Richard A. Mohar, Brian & Diane Parren, Leonard M. & Patricia J. Saad, Wadea Mascaro, Richard
Colchester
FDI Postal Properties II Inc. Bargetz, Thomas (Ind & Atty) Haemmerle, Philipp (by Atty) Shields, Beverly J. (Admin) Reed, Eleanore M. (Admin Of) Kassabian, Robert D. & Vanessa C. Camarata, Justin F. & Frances D. (Trs) Justin F. Camarata Living Trust (by Trs)
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Location Davenport
Grantee Young, Matthew Craig
Transfer Tax 344.00
Masonville
NY Camilles LLC
432.00
Davenport
Rubenstrunk, Kevin
192.00
Kortright
Warner, Brandee
0.00
Andes
Conklin, Diane E.
0.00
Hancock Roxbury Hancock Harpersfield Middletown Sidney Sidney
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Davenport Andes
O’Brien, John J. & Audrey L. Saffioti, Anthony G. & Lisa A. APIF-New York LLC Dalton, Donna B&D Mountains LLC Brown, Christopher G. Saad, David & Daniel & Andrew Class, Cindy Russo, Rocco A. Jr. & Linda (Trs) Russo Family Living Trust (by Trs) APIF-New York LLC Rafanelli, Alessandro
Delhi
Wakin, David & Dezeree
204.00
Delhi Delhi
Bartoshesky, Rebecca Santos, Dana
1260.00 700.00
108.00 644.00 180.00
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The College Golf Course by July 23. Register at The College Golf Course Pro Shop. On Thursday, July 25, at the Cannon Free Library, children from pre-K through elementary-age can share their art skills on a group project to construct a (non-blasting off) rocket ship out of various materials. This event will take place from 10:30 until 11:30 a.m. when a free children’s lunch will be served. For more information, call the Cannon Free Library at 607-7462662, check libraries.4cls.org/delhi, or find us on Facebook. The final Fair on the Square will be on Friday, July 26, at the Courthouse Square on Main Street from 5 until 9 p.m. The Rotary Club will be there for games for children from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. They can bring an item for the food bank to get a free game. The Pinewood Derby will be from 6 until 7 p.m. and the soap box derby will be from 7:30 until 8:30 p.m. You won’t want to Miss Spongebob cruise down the road trying to defend his title. If you want participate, show up with a soapbox derby car. It needs to have four wheels and a brake. You also need a helmet and a lot of guts to drive down that Court Street hill. The American Legion will perform the Presentation of Colors at 5:45 p.m., followed by the Delaware County Community Band from 6 until 7 p.m. and The Stoutmen will perform Irish Folk music in the gazebo from 7 until 9 p.m. There will be a food distribution event on Friday, July 26 at 10:30 a.m. at Delaware Opportunities Inc. in Hamden until all food is distributed. The distribution will take place in the parking lot behind Delaware Opportunities headquarters, 35430 state Highway 10, Hamden. The food available won’t be known until the day of distribution. Proof of income is not required however,
information on the number of children and adults in each household receiving donated food will be requested. Households must appear in person to receive food. No notes will be accepted. This distribution is limited to Delaware County residents. Participants should bring boxes and/or bags, rolling coolers, etc., to carry food to their vehicles. People should dress for the weather as there is no indoor space for those waiting for food. For more information contact Nutrition Advocate Tammy Clark at 607-746-1670 or Food Bank Coordinator Kelly Short, at 607-746-1685. The Delhi Police Department is offering a basic firearms training for women on Saturday, July 27 at 1 p.m. at the Delhi Village Hall, 9 Court Street. The course will focus on safety and the fundamentals of using a handgun. It will include a lecture at the village hall, and livefire exercises under the supervision of the firearms instructors. Students with a valid pistol permit may bring their own handgun and ammunition. Those without this will be provided a training pistol to use for practice. All registrants must bring eye and ear protection. For more information contact Captain James Small at delhipd519@ delhitel.net. Registration is required and the class is limited to twelve participants. Delaware Academy’s 200th anniversary celebration hosted by the Delhi Historical Society will be held Saturday, July 27, from 1 until 4 p.m. at the Cannon House, 47 Main Street. Delhi Historical Society will have an open house with music and refreshments to celebrate Delaware Academy’s 200th anniversary. An Enchanted Evening at the Gideon Frisbee House will be held Saturday, July 27, from 6 until 9 p.m. at the Delaware County Historical Association, 46549 State
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Highway 10. An evening of socializing will feature an extensive dishto-pass buffet from 6-7:30 p.m. and a dessert buffet from 7:30-9 p.m. Current members can attend for free. Non-members are asked to become members in order to attend. To RSVP by Thursday, July 25 call DCHA at 607-746-3849 or email dcha@delhi.net. Master organist Curt Sather will perform a recital of organ music Saturday, July 27 at 6 p.m. at Saint James Church, Lake Delaware. The program will include J.S. Bach, Ned Rorem, and Louis Vierne. Suggested donation is $10. The Lake Delaware Boys Camp Choir will sing at the 10 a.m. service on Sunday, July 28 at Saint James Church, Lake Delaware, which will honor Saint James the Apostle with readings, music, and Holy Communion. All are welcome. Lake Delaware Boys Camp (LDBC) encourages boys to become spiritually aware through singing and attending chapel services in the tradition of the Episcopal Church. The camp has been part of the local community since 1909 and has a historical relationship with Saint James Church. The entire LDBC program teaches showing respect for everyone. On Sunday, July 28, there will be Prayer on the Square at 6 p.m. for peace, unity, and wellbeing throughout our country. This event is sponsored by the Delhi Clergy Association. The Delhi Village Quilters meet at the Delhi Rehabilitation Center every second and fourth Friday. Join them Friday, July 26 at 10 a.m. - any kind of quilting or craft interests you. Bingo is held every Wednesday at the Legion. Come out and play and win some cash, eat some good food and relax. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and Bingo starts at 7:30 p.m.
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I had a call from Ann McCall last week who gave me more information on the people that brought the first Fair on the Square to Delhi. Ann, the last surviving member of the group, worked with Elenore Valente, Rodney Decker, Pete Mokay, Dr. Flint, and Jim Johnson to bring the first fair to Delhi. This group met above Delhi Paint and Paper to bring back to life the fair that first took place where the old drivethrough bank was located - now the site of Delaware County Public Health. Does anyone remember what year that was? It’s not too late to register for Delhi Youth Football. Delhi has joined a new league this year, so there are some changes to the program. There will be flag football for players aged 4, 5 and 6. Children age 7, 8 and 9 will play in the junior division and children age 10, 11 and 12 will play in the senior division. Cost is $25 which is due at sign up. Practice starts Monday, Aug. 12 from 5:15 until 7 p.m. at the Delhi American Legion field next to the pavilion. Practices Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday in August. Games will be Saturdays and Sundays starting the weekend after Labor Day. If you have questions or cannot make the sign-up call Chris Maney at 607-746-2964 after 5 p.m. Questions, contact Chris Maney. Last week’s trivia question: In what year did Delaware Academy become part of the public education system of New York? The Academy became part of the public education system of New York in 1910. The school was officially given the name “Union Free School,” but it continued to be recognized by Delhi residents as “Delaware
Academy.” This week’s trivia question: What was Delhi’s population after the 2010 census? Community volunteers of the week are Amy and Charlie Beveridge who work tirelessly to maintain the Delhi Trail, which is a lot of hard work, but if you are Amy and Charlie, you love it. Make sure you check out their work on the Delhi Trails that start either behind the Immanuel Lutheran Church on Route 28 or at Sheldon Park next to the high school. To learn more about the trail, visit catskillmountainclub.org/events/delhi-trailsmt-crawford. Summertime savings at The Kirk through the end of July - children’s clothing is 50 percent off. Let them play as hard as they want - The Kirk is your backup source for replacement clothing when rips and tears occur, or if they just have a growth spurt. The Kirk is open Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 4 Clinton Street. Registration is open for the fourth annual Eighmey Open Saturday, July 27 at 1 p.m. at The College Golf Course at Delhi. It will be a fun-filled day to support the Junior Golf Program that has positively impacted hundreds of young people over the last 15 years. I’ve heard that 80 to 90 children are participating in this year’s program. Funds will help maintain the golf equipment, teaching tools and supplies necessary to administer the clinics. The tournament will be a four-person captain & crew. You can sign up as a team or individual. Cost is $30 juniors, $40 for members, and $50 for non-members. There will be fun hole contests and team prizes awarded and a raffle drawing & 50/50. For a guaranteed spot in the tournament, the registration fee must be made to
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