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Paid Ambulance Service To Replace Volunteers in Walton?
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Craig Davis and Jessica Gilmore are among the Walton Ambulance Squad volunteers. By Lillian Browne WALTON - A lack of volunteers has Walton’s emergency medical service considering a transition to a paid staff model. Other Delaware County communities, such as Sidney and Hancock, have already made the transition, said Dave Simmons and Lewis Jones, at a meeting of the Walton Council on Aug. 5. The duo explained that the number of volunteers in both the fire department and the ambulance squad have steadily decreased as businesses have closed, people have moved out of the area or have taken employment with businesses which do not allow them to leave their jobs to respond to an emergency fire or ambulance call. “Times have changed,” Simmons told the council. Walton is not alone in the decrease in the number of volunteers, Simmons continued. Only 20 percent of ambulance services throughout the state are volunteer organizations, he said.
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There are a number of different models for establishing a paid service to ensure that a viable EMS squad services Walton, Simmons continued. One model includes the creation of an ambulance district and an increase in property taxes to cover the paid service. Under many of the available models, the municipality which holds the Certificate of Need - in this case the village of Walton - could bill the person who uses the ambulance service. A municipality also has the ability to designate an agency or person to do the billing for ambulance service, Simmons said. Having a fire department is considered an essential service, he further explained, but having EMS services, is not. For initial coverage, Simmons said, if Walton were to go to a paid model, minimal staffing of one driver and one emergency medical technician are suggested for 24 hours a day, seven days per week coverage.
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$400K+ Recovered from Del. Co. Welfare Fraud Cases Since ‘18 DELHI - Delaware County District Attorney John Hubbard announced on Aug. 1 the recovery of $137,521 in welfare benefits paid out to Sheryl Arduini, 49, of Delhi, who reimbursed Delaware County for public assistance benefits that she received but was not entitled to. Over a five-year period Arduini submitted written statements to the Delaware County Department of Social Services which failed to include her entire household income, and as a result received SNAP (Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program), Medicaid, daycare and HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program) that she was not entitled to. The latest recovery of taxpayer money, Hubbard continued, is from fraudulently obtained welfare benefits obtained in Delaware County. The district attorney’s office and the Department
Delaware County District Attorney John Hubbard of Social Services offices have worked together to secure convictions and disqualifications in 39 cases since Jan. 2018. In the past 18 months,
$441,380.21 in fraudulently obtained benefits have been recovered. Welfare fraud cases are complex, Hubbard said, and require a great deal of investigation to effectively prosecute. “I am thankful for the investigators who work on these cases and the support and the assistance of Commissioner Dana Scuderi-Hunter,” Hubbard said. The prosecution of fraud cases is important, he said, because not only do the defendants commit theft, they are diverting limited resources specifically intended for needy residents. His office will continue to work in partnership with the Department of Social Services, Hubbard said, to ensure the integrity of the programs. To report welfare fraud, call the welfare fraud hotline at 607-8325404.
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In-District Work Week Brings Congressman to Sidney By Lillian Browne SIDNEY - As part of an indistrict work week Congressman Antonio Delgado held his 21st town hall-style meeting at Gravity Ciders - the home of Awestruck Cider - in Sidney on Thursday, Aug. 1. Nearly 80 people were in attendance at the standing-room-only event held in a portion of the production room backdropped by an American flag affixed to massive holding tanks.
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He has found common ground with legislators in the House and Senate by focusing on issues rather than party lines, he said. He is committed, Delgado said, to helping small businesses navigate complex and sometimes overwhelming compliance regulations and has introduced a bill for a “one-stop shop” website that will make it easier for small business owners to access the information they need in a centralized location and allow them to do business more cost effectively. Delgado has held town hall-style meetings in each of the 11 counties, and 8,000 square miles he represents, since he took office. “The point is to be accountable. The point is to be transparent and listen to the folks I serve.” In that way, he continued, he can go back to Washington knowing how to best serve the needs of his constituency. The 19th Congressional District, he said, is the most rural Democrat-held district in the entire country. Accessibility is important See Delgado Visits Sidney page 4
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Senator Jen Metzger visited local town council members at The Lucky Dog Cafe in Hamden Saturday. By Rosie Cunningham HAMDEN - The Hamden Democratic Committee hosted the second annual Mid-County Meet and Greet which welcomed New York State Senator Jen Metzger (District 42) on Saturday at the Lucky Dog Cafe. Also in attendance were Walton Trustees Eric Ball and Nate Jamieson and Hamden Town Council candidate David Moxley. “The first time I came to Hamden was to visit the Lucky Dog,” said Senator Metzger. “We finished session in the end of June and I
am now doing a lot of things in the district. I am trying to spend as much time meeting with constituents getting their feedback and concerns. We are doing a health series - where we are doing cancer screenings and Lyme disease awareness.” A NYSEG Utility Rate Case which effects mostly Sullivan County - there will be big rate increases. I want them to adopt more clean energy polices. According to the chair of the Agricultural Committee the goal is to expand farm-to-school. “It’s a huge potential for our small dairy farmers,” she said. “New York schools could absorb all of the See Metzger Visits Lucky Dog page 5
Mountainside Farms In Roxbury Will Be Hauling 2019 Del. Co. Fair Milk
By Rosie Cunningham WALTON – Mountainside Farms Inc. out of Roxbury will be taking the milk from the Delaware County Fair this year. According to Delaware Valley Agricultural Society President Ed Rossley if the Roxbury business did not step up, the milk of area farmers’ prize dairy cows would have been dumped. “I am so happy about this development,” Rossley said. Finding a market has been
a problem in the past. In 2016 a contract trucking company stepped up and found a market for the milk. Midland Dairy has picked up the milk at the fair as well. Last year, 32,000 pounds of milk was produced at the fair. “We generally range from 30,000 to 35,000 pounds of milk each year,” said Rossley. Notably, there is a processing plant on the fairgrounds. “We got one from Don’s Dairy (Bloomville),” said Rossley. “We can’t yet process it until every-
thing goes through on the state level. But, we will have demonstrations during fair week.” He said if all goes well, they will be processing their own milk next fair season with the unit. “Ideally, we would love to have our milk pasteurized on-site for fairgoers to try,” he said. “But, we have to wait because of safety.” Rossley estimates that last year, there were about 400 cows and calves and approximately 130 dairy head was milked throughout the duration of the week.
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The fair is almost here! Next week already, the summer has sure gone fast. Cooler nights ahead and lots of new memories to make. See you there. Booster Club field hockey sign ups will be Thursday, Aug. 8 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Austin Lincoln pavilion; $25 for each child to play. Grades K-6 can play. All sign ups must be done in person as a waiver for your child has to be signed. The SAVE (Suicide Awareness Voices of Education) walk is Saturday, Aug. 10, from 9 - noon at The Club Royal Pavilion. Register from 8:30 to 10 a.m., then walk around the main streets of Walton carrying signs and pictures of loved ones lost to suicide. There are several raffle items, a 50/50, food, and time to remember your loved ones. Weather permitting there will be a balloon release write a note to send up on your balloon. All are invited to come and support the 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 $10 a table - set up early as 3 p.m. but no later than 5 and stay until after the cruise. Contact me if you are interested in setting up at the Plaza. After the marketplace, grab some dinner in town, and stay for the Car Cruise around town which starts at 6 p.m. Cars start at the fairgrounds, but meet near the sewer plant because of fair set up. Use the gate across from the armory and turn left to line up. We will do our normal route (including going up Bear Spring Mtn. again to the pull-off ) before ending at the Veteran’s Plaza for awards, a cruise-in 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! Walton FFA will host a bottle drive at the farmers market Friday, Aug. 10, at Vet’s Plaza cruise night - Aug. 10. The money raised will go for FFA projects for the
coming year. On Saturday, Aug. 10 the Wilson’s chicken barbecue at Walton Motors will benefit the DVH Volunteers. Proceeds will go toward projects for the hospital. Chicken should be ready about 10 - until sold out around 1. On Wednesday, Aug. 21, there will be a meeting of the volunteers at the West Street boardroom at 1 p.m. Bring an item for the Walton Food Bank to the meeting. On Thursday, Aug. 22 Hare and Feather will be in the lobby outside the gift shop with homemade goodies, jellies and cheeses from 8 a.m. - 3. The Art Show staff will accept art entries in the art building for this year’s fair on Saturday, Aug. 10 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the fairgrounds. Look online for the new rules and categories at www.delawarecountyfair.org Dept W. There will be no parking on the North Street side of the Ogden Library during most of August as the sidewalk is being replaced. Access the library from the Gardiner Place entrance. And as usual, there is a lot to do at the library this month. This Saturday, Aug. 10, Renee Hardenkamp from The Upland Center will be at the library for a community yoga class. Meet at the lower level at 11 a.m. On Wednesday, Aug. 21 there will be a bedtime yoga event for children and adults. Laurie will teach the 6 p.m. class - bring the whole family! I know I’m excited for this event! SUNY Oneonta retired music professor and Beatle historian Chuck Burnsworth will be at the library with his Beatles Show on Thursday, Aug. 29 at 6 p.m. See you there! And this week, stop at the library for the quarterly book sale. Items for sale will be on carts in the lower level and available for 25 each. Sale will take place Aug. 8-10. Fill a bag for reading this winter. Note: no donations are being accepted by the library at this time. Free summer soccer hosted by First United Methodist Church
on Monday, Aug. 12 through Friday, Aug. 16 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Students in grades K-8 will learn the fundamentals of the game. Participants will receive a soccer ball upon completion of the camp. Coaches will be Michael Lindsay and Joey Yambor, Supervised by Pastor Kent Terchunian (Class “B” coaching license). Advance registration required - email - fumcwalton@ gmail.com or by call 865-5765. There will be a benefit for the family of Kyle Seaman on Aug. 31, all day, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Trout Creek Fire Department. Money raised will go to Kyle’s family to help pay for his final expenses. There will be a cornhole tournament, raffle tables, music, barbecued chicken dinner and a motorcycle run - $25 to preregister. Meet up is at 9 a.m., kickstands up by 11. One chicken dinner is included per preregistration. To register contact Eric Whitney via Facebook. One may register on-site on the day of the event for $15, but chicken dinner is not included. Chicken dinners will be available for $10. The cornhole tournament is $10 per person to preregister. Prizes are to be determined. To register contact Jamie Mullineaux. Kyle gave back to the community as a firefighter and his family can use your help right now. They will appreciate it. The American Legion is 100 years old this year. To celebrate this milestone, the local Legions want to have as many vets as possible march in the Delaware County Heroes Parade at the fairgrounds on Saturday of fair week, Aug. 17. Just come to the fairgrounds by 11 a.m. - the parade steps off at noon. Remember all vets, firemen and women, policemen and women - are admit-
box. The school staff appreciates the drive and the folks at Wayne Bank for their support. They will be collecting items from Aug. 1 to Sept. 6. Thank you for your support. Saturday was sad in Walton as the community gathered to lay to rest three influential Waltonians. Dr. Frank Hall passed recently, just two months after his beloved wife, Joan. There was a joint memorial mass for them on Saturday at the Methodist Church where Joan was a tireless worker for the church in its many events. Dr. Hall was a valuable asset to Walton as the doctor at the Bassett clinic in later years and served Walton for a long time. At the same time at the United Presbyterian Church, a full house gathered to say goodbye to Margaret Bailey. Margaret was a successful businesswoman and an invaluable asset to the hospital, the Chamber of Commerce and her family and friends. She graciously allowed me to use her name as a reference and helped me join the Walton community. Many businesses on Delaware Street benefited from her wise counsel and help. For years, Margaret’s age was a closely guarded secret, but once she reached 90 she embraced it! She would have been 99 in December, and Walton is the better for the 98+ years she was here. She was a graceful, kind woman who welcomed my family here as part of her family when my mother went to work for her. She will be missed. I was also sorry to hear of the passing of Shirley DeSilva. She was another good friend of my mother’s, and because of that I was lucky to get to know her. She was a busy DVH Volunteer, and was their treasurer for a long time. She will also be missed.
SUNY Delhi Students Encouraged To Volunteer With Local Fire Departments By Rosie Cunningham DELHI - The shortage of responders and volunteer fire department members is critical. There has been a push, particularly in college towns, to get students involved in serving the communities and becoming part of agencies. State University of New York (SUNY) at Delhi has worked hand-in-hand with the Delhi Fire Department over the years and according to Delhi Fire Department Lieutenant Ben Cairns, he
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ted free on Saturday to enjoy the fair. Active duty military are admitted free all week. Any group is welcome to march in the parade - which is Saturday this year - a change from the last few years. Contact Dallis Wright to bring your group, and lineup is 11 a.m. There are 115+ bicycles to be won on Wednesday, Children’s Day at the fair. Powder puff derby at 10 a.m., free rides for an hour at 11, and bike giveaway. Also, free hands-on art projects in the Art Show building all week in “The Nook.” The fair is about family, fun and food - enjoy it all. The 2019 Larry Sez captain and crew team format golf tournament Saturday, Aug. 17 at Hardwood Hills Golf Course in memory of Larry Rigas. If you want to sponsor a hole - $50, $25 for a cart sponsor. There will be raffle items as well. Contact Allie Rigas via Facebook to donate or sign up a team. On Sunday, Aug. 25 at White Birch Airport toward Hancock, there will be a benefit “Cakes for Jim” pancake breakfast to benefit Jim Truman as he recovers from a stroke and brain infection. Breakfast will be served from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Come for the beautiful scenery, see the planes, get a great breakfast and support a great family. Thank you to those who called about not having the place in last week’s paper. With all the people I heard from it should be a successful fundraiser for them! Wayne Bank is conducting a school supply drive for the Walton Central School District. The bank will collect school supplies in a box in the lobby of the Walton branch. Supplies will be used to help students who struggle to get supplies, or as a treat to get something special if it’s in the
hopes more students will lend a hand to combat the crisis caused by the inadequate number of volunteers. “Each year, when college students come back, we have a booth and a fire truck up on campus during move-in weekend,” said Cairns. “College kid from all around are encourage to help the firefighters and EMTs with mutual aid. Anyone who is a fire department member back home can be of great help.” The lieutenant said over the years, the numbers of students
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who participate fluctuates. “We’ve had two to three each year and as many as eight,” he said. “We love when the students help - it is great. Obviously, we set a rule that anything school related comes first, but if a kid has down time, we could utilize them for drills or mutual aid regularly.” Cairns said it’s important to be a part of the community fire department and there is great pride and “gratification” which comes along with it. He added that it is no secret that Delaware County is “struggling to fill shoes” in the volunteer capacity, particularly during the day. “Just one can make a difference,” said Cairns, who also assists the Bovina Fire Department when he can. Some colleges are taking part in a program that the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York, (FASNY) offers in determination to alleviate the “crisis.” FASNY has proposed to offer up to 100 percent tuition reimbursement at a New York community college by maintaining good grades and fulfilling service requirements in a volunteer fire company for up to 80 college credits–ultimately, an associate’s degree. The aim, the FASNY website says, is to recruit and retain men and women to fulfill the need for volunteers. As a bonus, the program also covers online courses taken through Empire State College, which expands students’ options because, in conjunction with Open SUNY, students can earn a college degree on their own schedule. According to Dawn Sohns, vice president of communications and marketing at SUNY Delhi, the campus is not a part of the FASNY program.
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Walton EMS... DEC Hosts Hearing Regarding continued from front page Lumberjack Trail On City-Owned Land By Allison Collins
Roughly 80 people attended a New York State Department of Environmental Conservation public hearing at Sidney High School on Wednesday, July 31 to discuss a proposal to allocate 19,186 acres of state land for use by all-terrain vehicles. DEC officials presented the agency’s draft Treaty Line Unit Management Plan (UMP) before opening the floor to commentary on the private “Lumberjack Trail Adventure Area” proposal, authored by Windsor-based wealth management adviser Stephen Feehan. The would-be trail includes state forests in portions of Broome, Chenango and Delaware counties, including ArcticChina, Barbour Brook, Beals Pond, Columbia Lake, Kerryville, Melondy Hill, Michigan Hill, Pine Hill and Steam Mill. DEC senior forester Jason Schoellig noted that a similar usage proposal was made previously, but withdrawn “because of public opposition and funding, staffing and environmental concerns.” “The original plan was completed in 2001 and this is an update of that to show what management actions were completed and what was done or not done,” Schoellig said. “We’re pointing out the forest management schedule for the next 20 years, but we’ll only implement for the next 10 years before another update, and the community is highly interested in it (now) because of the private proposal.” Schoellig said funding for such a trail system would likely need to be appropriated. “We would have to take it from other areas - road maintenance, forest access, trail maintenance and other facility moneys,” he said. The July 31 public hearing, he noted, is the only one the agency has planned. Public comment is welcome through Nov. 1. Schoellig said ATV use on state land “is not generally” typical. “We limit ATV use to trails for persons with disabilities and those are designated only for that use,” he explained, noting that such usage requires a permit and physician-issued documentation. The proposal was met with mixed reviews, with those opposed citing wildlife, land use, invasive species, water safety, noise and tax or fiscal concerns. Those in favor extolled the plan’s potential for economic stimulation and the health benefits of ATV recreation. Roughly 30 individuals spoke during the hearing. “Certainly, there’s a lot of support from the ATV community,” Schoellig said, “and a lot of opposition from the environmental
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Nathan Funk, senior DEC forester, left, presents the agency’s draft Treaty Line Unit Management Plan on July 31 in Sidney. community to not have it.” Feehan, who began conceptualizing the proposal two years ago, said his aim is “to design a very small section (of state land) as a place for residents of New York state and visitors from all over the East Coast to legally ride dirt bikes.” “I see the value for families and what (riding) does to bring them together,” he said. Feehan, who listed retention of young people and boosting tourism as secondary goals of the proposal, said he is especially keen to combat the state’s opioid epidemic. “This provides an alternative to addiction - that’s my No. 1 reason for it,” he said. In a written statement, Feehan noted on-record support from Broome County officials, the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce and the towns and villages of Afton, Bainbridge, Deposit and the town of Sanford. Robert Martinez, a deputy commissioner with the New York City Police Department and upstate weekender, called the proposal “a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.” “There’s a lot of economic opportunity for bringing people up to area hotels and campsites,” he said. “With the opioid epidemic and kids getting hooked on drugs... to have an opportunity to go out and ride off-road motorcycles and get those health and mental benefits - that’s priceless.” Martinez said that noise “can be controlled” by rules and regulations. “I think we can share the land,” he said, “without destroying it.” Rose Hotchkiss, originally from Masonville, said the proposal stands “in direct conflict with the Treaty Line Unit Management Plan as well as the New
York State Constitution.” “New York state set aside these lands as a promise to the current and future generations,” she said. “That’s a promise that should be kept.” “The Lumberjack Trail Adventure Area will bring destruction to our pristine airways and waterways and disruption to local residents who value peace and quiet,” Hotchkiss continued. “It would disrupt wildlife... and it would have a negative impact for fishermen and -women and hunters.” Longtime Deposit farmer Larry Schaefer said the proposal is “the worst idea ever put forth for state lands.” He noted that his 2,000 acres of family farmland are within the proposal’s 19,186. “This shouldn’t even be discussed, but entitled people can’t leave the peace and quiet of our lands alone,” he said. “We’re not against ATVs or dirt bikes, but we feel it’s a bad idea in the wrong place. We can’t just go willy-nilly through state land; (that land) depends on responsible care and protection of natural resources for future generations.” Following the Nov. 1 commentary cutoff, Schoellig said, DEC officials will review all submissions and “come up with a response.” A decision, he said, will likely be made by the end of the year. For more information or to view the draft UMP, visit dec. ny.gov/lands/94978.html. To submit a comment electronically, email R7.UMP@dec. ny.gov with “Treaty Line Unit” in the subject line. Alternatively, mail comments to Jason Schoellig at NYS DEC, 2715 state Route 80, Sherburne, NY, 13460 or Nathan Funk at NYS DEC, 65561 state Route 10, Stamford, NY, 12167.
Volunteers can still be used for transports and other types of calls, he explained. There is no requirement or projected timeline for a paid service, Supervisor Joe Cetta said, but a discussion should be started to address the inability to get a volunteer crew together in a timely manner, or sometimes at all. “It’s not a matter of ‘if’,” EMS and volunteer firefighter Jones said of the need to move toward a paid service. “It’s a matter of when. We simply don’t have volunteers anymore.” In other business: • Penny Haddad was introduced as the town’s new parttime, appointed assessor. She will work 20 hours per week. • Town Clerk Ronda Williams announced that the county will be ready to accept partial real property tax payments from Walton beginning Jan. 1, 2020. • Permission to hold a fireworks display, near More Park, on Saturday, Aug. 17 requested by the Delaware Valley Agricultural Society was approved. The fireworks display coincides with the last night of the Delaware County Fair. • Cetta praised the efforts and guidance of Greg and Pam Graupman with regard to their tireless efforts to improve Walton, acknowledging the completion of the barn quilts installed
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on the side of the Breakey’s Liquor Store building, located on Bridge Street. • Cetta reported that NYSEG is proposing a rate increase of 13.5 percent and New York’s public utility commission is holding public hearings and taking comments from the public in consideration of the request. The comment period is open until Aug. 26. Comments can be emailed to secretary@dps.ny.gov or left on the commissions website dps. nys.ny.gov. Comments can also be mailed to Kathleen Burgess, Department of Public Service, Three Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12223-1350. For those wishing to leave a voice recording, comments can be made via telephone to 1.800.335.2120. • Cetta reported that the Delaware County Capital Projects Committee met and the design for the mental health clinic, slated to be built on Delaware Street in Walton is nearly complete. Drafts of the proposed design are available for inspection at the Walton village and town clerks’ offices during normal business hours. It is expected, Cetta said, that the construction project will be bid out this fall and construction will start spring 2020, with a 2021 completion date expected. The next meeting of the Walton Town Council will be held on Sept. 16 at 6 p.m.
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A new outdoor art exhibit consisting of barn quilts created by Walton’s Wild N Wooly 4-H Club has been installed on the side of Breakey’s Liquor Store on Bridge Street.
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Delgado Visits Sidney... continued from front page to him, Delgado said, and he has opened five offices throughout the district, including one at the county office building in Delhi. Detailing his achievements, he said, he has formed four advisory councils comprised of local bipartisan representatives. Those advisory committees include small business, agricultural, health and veterans. He’s visited at least 20 farms since taking office, he said; and has hosted a number of small business roundtables. He is particularly concerned about farmers that are being affected by federal tariff policies. He has introduced a bill to allow farmers, the self-employed and sole proprietors to deduct
health insurance premiums on parity with corporations, as a business expense. Bipartisanship is also important, he said, and he has supported a veterans bill which would incentivize employers to hire not just veterans but their spouses. He is working now, he said, to have prescription medications that treat addiction, such as buprenorphine, which are taxed and capped or limited, to be treated in the same way that narcotics and opioids are dispensed - less rigidly. “Big Pharma” has far more control in the healthcare industry than it should, he said. He has recently visited the country’s southern border, he
said, and found the conditions there to be profoundly disturbing. “There is no doubt that we have a crisis right now,” Delgado said. In 2014, just one percent of single men traveled with a child seeking asylum in the United States. That number has now climbed to 50 percent. Border security is important, Degaldo continued, “But we need to live up to our values.” What he witnessed at the border was inhumane, he said. Young people are put in facilities for days on end due to a tremendous backlog in the system. The current administration is making it difficult for those seeking asylum, he said. To compound the issue, he said, the
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Representative Antonio Delgado representing New York’s 19th Congressional District held a town hallstyle meeting at Awestruck Cider in Sidney on Aug. 1.
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Following a brief detailing of in-session accomplishments Congressman Delgado took questions from attendees ranging from health care to legislative vote policy. “nastiness” we are hearing from our leaders is uncalled for. “We don’t have to demonize each other,” he said. Though most attendees for the event were there to show their support for Delgado, some were there seeking assistance with a variety of issues. Elected officials, including Sidney’s Deputy Mayor Vic Tartaglia who, along with grant writer John Redente, were in attendance seeking Delgado’s assistance in moving the FEMA buyout program along for the sale of 134 homes in the village’s “green plain.” The properties were damaged in 2006 and 2012 flooding events and the relocation process has been tediously slow. “Maybe the Congressman can help us along,” Tartaglia said. Walton Trustee Eric Ball was also in attendance, thrilled that a federal representative was visiting a Delaware County small business to assess how his office might represent their interests. In his own community, Ball said, the wastewater treatment plant is of concern, aware of Delgado’s membership in the House’s Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Ball was hopeful that Delgado would hold
a similar town hall-style meeting in Walton and tour the businesses there. Awestruck Cider owners Patti Wilcox and Casey Vitti gave Delgado a tour of their facility while walking him through their advancement as a company. Awestruck started out with two employees and has grown to employee 12 people and an additional 12 independent contractors. Wilcox demonstrated the fermentation process, which, she said, Delgado already seemed to be well-versed in. The couple showed the Congressman how their cider is made using apples sourced from New York. Awestruck recently expanded its packaging and production line. They have developed a new canning line, upgraded their filtration unit and tanks to be able to more quickly produce their products. The tour did not include a taste-testing, Wilcox said while laughing, though their flagship product - Hibiscus Ginger Cider - continues to be their most widely-available product. With the recent upgrades, Wilcox said, more varieties will be offered in cans.
Curtis Lumber Adds Store, Gives New Life To Sidney Site By Alison Collins A well-established lumber and hardware business is coming to Sidney. Curtis Lumber Company, formed in 1890, announced on Aug. 1 that it will add stores in Sidney and Richmondville, to its 21 preexisting sites. The Sidney store will occupy the former Bellevue Builders Supply location at
101 Main Street in the village. Director of Organizational Development Kylie Holland said plans for the Sidney store came together recently, though the company was keen to expand “somewhere along the I-88 corridor.” “We just entered into a purchase agreement early last week,” Holland said on Aug. 5. “There’s still a long way to go in terms of
getting into the community and introducing ourselves.” We had this opportunity pop up unexpectedly,” she continued, “and it just seemed like a good idea and a good risk and it satisfied that I-88 corridor aspect.” Working with builders and homeowners along the Interstate 88 corridor, we recognized the need for additional locations to serve them,” Jay Curtis, Curtis Lumber CEO and president, said in a written statement. The Richmondville and Sidney sites, Holland noted, were owned by the same individual and, upon exploring purchase of the former, Curtis Lumber became aware of the property available in Sidney. A Sidney store, Holland said, balances the company’s other Delaware County location and will likely yield customers from “Oneonta to Binghamton.” “We’ve got the connectivity with our Delhi site and this is a great continuation of that,” she said. Holland said the store will
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Curtis Lumber Company will renovate the former Bellevue Builders site at 101 Main Street in Sidney before opening in 2020. open in 2020, following interior updates to the building. “A lot of that will be determined once we get in there,” she said. “From our understanding, it’s been vacant for three to four years.” Village officials said the downtown property purchase has them hopeful. “It’s perfect,” Sidney Mayor Andy Matviak said. “That will be a great addition to the village and we certainly welcome them.” “It’s great to have them,” Sidney Grant Administrator John Redente echoed. “Several people looked at (the site) and we were happy when we found out it was Curtis; they’re a well-known lumber yard and this is just another thing that shows us people are coming back to Sidney and that they want to live here. Our economy in the village is improving.” Holland said the Sidney store will employ “probably about seven, once staffing plans are in place.” Curtis Lumber Company employs roughly 600. Hiring details, Holland said, will be available at curtislumbercareers.com as an opening date nears. Village officials said they expect such hires to have a ripple effect. “It’s not about employment so much as the fact that (the store) will bring more people into downtown Sidney,” Redente said. “That’s the important thing.” “It helps a lot,” Matviak said, “because of the amount of customers it will bring to downtown and we were lacking a building
material-type business in Sidney. It’s a win-win situation.” Though Matviak said a new, large-scale lumber and hardware store could impact smaller, similar operations such as Sidney’s Main Street Paint & Hardware, he considers the entities complementary. “I think both can coexist together, because they did when Bellevue (Builders) was there,” he said. Holland said, as a familyowned company, Curtis Lumber weighs the potential for such conflicts. “I’m sure there will be some level of overlap,” she said, “but we’re pretty conscientious about going into these communities and we don’t want to desecrate what’s already there. We want to help the communities, the local businesses and the people who live there.” Holland said she feels confident that a Curtis Lumber in Sidney can stand out among larger home-improvement and lumber centers. “In our current market, we compete with the big box stores,” she said, “but things like our level of service, personalization and the fact that we can cater to the professional customers and homeowners makes us pretty unique.” According to a press statement, Curtis Lumber Company serves central, eastern and northern New York and Vermont as well as parts of Pennsylvania and Canada. For more information, visit curtislumber.com.
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Weather Words With Frank Ward
Metzger Visits Lucky Dog... milk of small dairy and farm to institutions - like prisons, nursing homes. It’s important from a nutritional perspective and it helps support our farmers. We want to improve efficiencies through aggregate products in small farms - such as distribution. We are fortunate to have a lot of diverse, family farms in New York. It’s important to find and support a strong market. Metzger took a stroll up to Crawford Field which had been transformed from a diary farm
to a ball field so that baseball lovers and local residents could play ball in honor of the Hamden Nine. “I was a softball player,” Metzger said to the crowd, who invited her to play. The senator said her district is comprised dominantly of small towns and she said that, in large part, is why she likes to be visible in small communities. “The residents are who I am responsible for,” she said. “I am their voice in the senate.”
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Good day, Well safe to say it was a warm, humid week, all in the 80s, 86 degrees was the high on Monday, 80 was the low on Thursday. It was also a week of foggy mornings and some places had serious thunderstorms but not here in Walton. The bad one here was Monday around 5 p.m. 65/100ths here and lots of wind but there’s been thunder all around. So far, August here has been dry, only 5/100ths and that was Saturday night. The outlook for the coming week is unsettled, 40-60 percent chance of precipitation with the best chances Tuesday night and all day Wednesday. We could use the rain. Cold front Friday and low 70s and clear this weekend. The statistics for July, a little cold and a little dry. The first two weeks were quite a bit below normal that overshadowed the excessive warmth the last two weeks. Normal average is 68.1 degrees, we had 67 degrees. ~Frank
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Leadership Delaware Info Sessions To Be Held Throughout Delaware County Applicants are sought for the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce 2019 Leadership Delaware class. The program aims to provide a sustainable source of diverse leaders who are prepared and committed to being catalysts of positive change for the quality of life in Delaware County and the Catskill Mountain region. The program has expanded to include more practical leadership skills and community development techniques. These changes will strengthen the program, create more meaningful connections, provoke more thoughtful discussions, and better prepare graduates to assume leadership roles within their communities.
Information sessions have also been scheduled to allow prospective applicants to meet with program leaders and alumni. Dates, times and locations for sessions are at Margaretville Telephone Company, 61 Academy Street, Margaretville, on Tuesday, Aug. 20 at 3 p.m.; at Liberty Rock Books, 678 Main Street, Hobart, Wednesday, Aug. 21 at 3 p.m.; at Sidney Federal Credit Union, 42 Union Street, Sidney, Thursday, Aug. 22 at 3 p.m., and Community Bank, 124 Delaware Street, Walton on Friday, Aug. 23 at 3 p.m. For more information contact the Chamber at 607-746-2281 or email info@delawarecounty.org.
WALTON - Highlighting investment in Walton, Delaware County Industrial Development (IDA) Director Bruce Dolph detailed a list of businesses and projects the IDA has assisted in Walton since 2009, at a Walton Trustee meeting held on Aug. 5. Since 2009, Dolph reported, the IDA has provided Walton businesses with nearly $630,000 in loans and grants and approximately $130,000 in rural revitalization projects, which has helped the local economy grow and has created 52 jobs. Among the businesses assisted are: Brandow’s Feed & Seed, Danny’s Restaurant, Gramma D’s, the Big M, A Time to Heal Massage, Empowered by You Fitness, Delaware Phoenix Distillery, Catskill Dance Moves, The Penguin, Feather & Stone, Gravity Ciders, West Branch Collision & Classics, Ren-Rest Lumber & Supply, Molto Espresso, and others. It’s important for the Walton community and elected officials to know that the IDA is committed to helping every community in Delaware County grow, expand and thrive, Dolph said; which is part of the IDA’s mission. In other business before the
village: • At the request of Cedarwood Engineering Services, operators of the wastewater treatment plant, trustees approved a payment of $2,851 to Tom Ellis Heating and Air Conditioning for the installation of the electronic ignitions on the sludge building boilers. Eighty percent of the costs will be paid by New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYC) and 20 percent will be paid by the village. Payment of $3,429 to Taggart Electric to replace the existing conduit and boxes in the dechlorination room was also approved to be 100 percent reimbursed by NYC. • Delaware Engineering is preparing an application to be submitted to the Catskill Watershed Coalition (CWC) to fund the expansion of the Third Brook culvert on Delaware Street to a bridge. • Department of Public Works Superintendent Butch Smith reported that portions of Mead and
Howell Streets as well as Miller and Kelly Avenues were repaved in June. • In June the code enforcement officer issued four building permits, completed 16 field inspections, conducted seven certificate of occupancy searches and issued one flood plain development permit. Fees collected in June totaled $452.50. • Walton Police responded to 474 calls in June which included: 14 assists to other agencies, 11 assists to fire and EMS crews, 92 property checks, 12 reports of suspicious activity, four transports, six arrests for unlawful possession of marijuana, five domestic violence complaints, three erratic operator complaints, four trespass complaints and many others. Three juveniles were arrested in June; 77 traffic summonses were issued, 34 felony, 13 misdemeanor and 10 violation arrests were made. Police drove the department’s two cruisers 3,107 miles in June.
DCDC Barbecue Sept. 18 CCE Meeting Notice In Hamden The Delaware County Democratic Committee (DCDC) will welcome Congressman Antonio Delgado, State Senator Jen Metzger and many local candidates to its annual Fred Cubera community barbecue on Sunday, Sept. 8 from 2-5 p.m. at the Hamden Town Pavilion on Route 10. Open to the public, the event will feature barbecued chicken cooked by the Schermerhorn family, homemade sides and
desserts, music, and a playground for the kids. Tickets are $15, children under 12, free. Students can purchase two tickets for the price of one. Non-perishable food items will be collected for Delaware County food pantries. Tickets can be purchased at the DCDC booth at the Delaware County Fair Aug. 12-17, from town Democratic committee members, or at www.dcnydems. org.
The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County Board of Directors will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 19, at the Cornell Cooperative Extension office to conduct business. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by calling Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County at 607-865-6531 by Aug. 14 to ensure sufficient time to make arrangements. Requests received after this date will be met when possible.
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Delaware County Economic Development Creates Jobs, Supports Economy Has Provided 26 Businesses With $1.58 Million Of Financial Assistance
By Rosie Cunningham DELHI - “Economic development and the IDA (Industrial Development Agency) were crucial in our starting the business,” said co-owner of Awestruck Cider Patty Wilcox. Gravity Ciders, the producer of Awestruck Cider, received a loan to help maintain its fast growth, from the Delaware County Department of Economic Development (DCED). The funds will go to upgrade its production and packaging equipment. Gravity Ciders is the Sidney-based parent company of hard cider-maker Awestruck Cider, which has experienced steady growth since opening in 2014. The project will assist Gravity Ciders in meeting its goal of tripling its production from 1,500 gallons to 4,000 gallons per week, as well as developing its co-packing services for other beverage makers in the area. Delaware County Department of Economic Development announced that for the first half of 2019, the agency has provided 26 businesses with $1.58 million of financial assistance. These funds were utilized to stimulate $5.48 million of new private sector investment and will result in the creation of 96 full-time jobs within the county. “They came up with a combination loan and grant to expand our ability to produce and with the increase of our equipment our capacity can also increase,” said Wilcox. She added that with the assistance of economic development, the business has created four new jobs and production time has doubled. “We were able to develop a new canning line and upgrade our filtration unit,” said Wilcox. “It would take us two to three days to produce 2,000 gallons and with the upgrade, it takes two hours.” Wilcox said the Sidney business initially started in Walton and as the company grew, a new space was necessary. “We moved into an 8,000 square foot space through the IDA’s rent program and we have since grown into it.” Awestruck Cider currently has 12 employees and 12 independent contractors. Awestruck will soon release new flavors and currently, the final details are being sorted out.
Patty Wilcox and Casey Vitti (left) at Awestruck Cider in Sidney. “We commend economic development and believe they are an absolute champion for our business,” said Wilcox. “They care about business in Delaware County.” Wilcox said although the growth of Awestruck was “goal,” she is humbled that the vision is being realized. “We also appreciate the community support,” she said. “The Walton Big M was one of the first accounts we had and now, they are our biggest in the whole state - it means a lot.” “Our ultimate goal here is to create new job opportunities for people in Delaware County, while supporting the establishment and expansion of private business,” said Mike Triolo, chairman of the county’s Economic Development Committee. “We believe we have positively affected new business investment so far this year.” Delaware County Department of Economic Development provides direct and conduit financial assistance to support projects being undertaken by local businesses and municipalities to support and expand the local economy. Funding which includes tourism grants, low interest loans, community development grants, and agri-business loans. Delaware County continues to make a concerted effort to focus on the agricultural and natural-resource based industries in 2019. Tina Molé, chairman of Delaware County Board
of Supervisors, said, “The agricultural industry is a cornerstone of Delaware County’s economy. We want to support and nurture the current and future role of agriculture in our area.” Financial support, in the form of loans or grants, was provided to the following agricultural related businesses in 2019: Gravity Ciders, Catskill Food Company, Scotch Valley Ranch Hemp, Kimchee Harvest, Two Stones Farm, Chef Deanna, Skytop Springs Fish, Rock Valley Spirits, First Light Farm & Creamery and Unalam. Low-interest loan recipient Scotch Valley Ranch Hemp, the Hobart-based ranch, was approved to grow industrial hemp in March and received a $100,000 loan for up-front cost from DCED’s revolving loan fund. Most of the DCED grant and loan programs are funded through state and federal sources, except the tourism grants. This program is funded by Delaware County’s occupancy tax, which was introduced three years ago. Since then, DCED has awarded funds in three annual rounds. This year, DCED awarded a total of $104,831 to about 60 recipients for projects including tourism promotion, community celebrations, arts and culture and capital improvements. Along with financial assistance, DCED has also sought to acquire underutilized or vacant property around the county, then leasing and selling them for
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redevelopment. This year, DCED agreed on a lease-to-buy contract with Shepherd Repair for a portion of a Delhi property on
the corner of Meredith Street and Main Street, where R.H. Lewis and Son once operated. Some Delhi residents are happy about the development, including Delhi Village Mayor Richard Maxey. “I think we all look forward to seeing a functioning business on that corner,” said Maxey. “It visually enhances the corner from what it used to be and it is just one case of Delhi’s development and continuation of our community development efforts.” DCED also plans to develop the rest of the property, which is something Thomson envisions as a new primary focus of the IDA. “If you are coming into Delhi from Rt 28, that property is the first thing you see,” Thomson said, “and right now, it is not very impressive. We hope to create a warmer welcome for visitors and local residents, while also enabling a local business to expand and create new jobs.” Thomson said. The remaining portion of this property will be available redevelopment proposals through an RFP process in the near future.
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Celebrating The Life Of Davionne Price
The Lord’s Prayer By William Wright I have always been an avid reader. I once read a book written by the singer and songwriter Willie Nelson, and Willie was talking about the Lord’s Prayer, how he recorded it once. He said “that it was beautiful, and he wished he wrote it because he could have made a lot a money with it.” The Lord’s Prayer is recited worldwide thousands of times a day. Many, many recite it and never think about what it truly says. All too many say and never really pray the prayer. It is truly a beautiful and meaningful and very spirit-lifting prayer to the God of the universe. As Christians we should just slow down and savor its contents and truly mean and believe what we are praying. The prayer starts with: Our Father which art in Heaven What a very personal way to start a prayer. As it states in Romans 8:15, You have received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba! Father!” The term Abba in Greek is a term of endearment close to daddy. We really can be closer to the God of the universe. Hallowed be thy name! As we pray this line, we are reminding ourselves that God is separate from us, completely pure and faultless. Here we become aware of our own frailty as we adore and worship the living God. We realize his awesome capabilities and our complete dependence on him. Thy kingdom come Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. We pray that God’s will is done. Everywhere and always. We realize in our love for him we must submit our everyday life to him. His will...
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Give us this day our daily Bread... ...must become ours. We need God in all areas of our life (physical, spiritual and mental), and this is a daily need. We need to come back to God regularly, each day - indeed, many times each day and many ways, for we can quickly become independent and self-seeking. Jesus reiterates this daily dependency when he exhorts us to not “worry.” As it says in Math 6:34: So never worry about tomorrow, because tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” And forgive us our trespasses We all need forgiveness. There are many sins in our everyday life. Sins of omission as well as commission. We ask for his forgiveness continually. The bible says if we repent and ask his forgiveness then he is faithful and just to forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. He is a merciful God and loves us very much. His love extends beyond all measure. As we forgive those who trespass against us. This is the hard one. As it states in Matthew 6; “Because if you forgive people their offenses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15. But if you do not forgive people their offenses, your Father will not forgive your offenses.” It is pretty clear here. If God is to be merciful than we are to be merciful. We may have to ask for his help, but we must be a forgiving person as Jesus was. He forgave them of his own murder on the cross when He said “Father forgive them for, they know not what they do.” Lead us not into temptation This is one some modern people have problems with. It is not sinful to be tempted but we pray we might not be overwhelmed by it. Even Jesus was tempted but he used the word of God to fight it off. We must use the whole armor of God to fight off temptation. But deliver us from evil This is a final request of from protection against the forces of evil and there are real forces of evil including the devil. We need God’s protection all the time from these forces. 1 Peter 5:8 - Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory. Forever and ever. Amen. This is a wonderful doxology at the end of this most famous prayer. What better way to end a visitation with God? Than to ultimately proclaim him as the living God of the entire universe now and forever! I have only given you a short description of one of the most powerful prayers given to us by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I pray that you will give it more time, thought and reading. Let God write it upon your heart, and may you keep him in your heart always. Amen
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Chad Rockefeller, right, a former Delaware Academy and Hartwick College football teammate of Davionne Price, speaks at a memorial service over a jersey for his fallen friend at the center of Hartwick’s Wright Stadium on Saturday. Price passed away unexpectedly on July 28.
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Former Harwick College teammates and coaches of Davionne Price proceed into the school’s Wright Stadium for a memorial service on Saturday.
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Andes - Dancing In Ballantine Park
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Organizers have announced the sixth annual Andes Dancing In the Park dance event will be Saturday, Aug. 10 at 12:30 p.m. in Ballantine Park in the center of Andes. Titled “Dance Landscapes,” the dance performance coincides with Andes Community Day, as in prior years, and this year celebrates the Andes Bicentennial. The dance is scheduled to follow the parade at approximately 12:30 p.m. Ballantine Park is on County Rte. 1 across the street from the Andes Post Office. Victoria Lundell, Bloomville, David Capps, Andes, and Gloria McLean, Andes, have designed
choreography in relation to a sculpture created by artist Michael Milton of Bloomville). An installation of vertical cords, Milton’s sculpture provides a set for the dancers, and highlights the dance’s thematic juxtaposition of human intervention in the natural landscape. The performers include the three choreographers and dancers Columbine Macher, Aiden Feldman, Jennifer Kellow, Lorenzo Jaldin III, Stephanie Anderson, and Izzie Anne Marie Delgado. Music will be provided by Marshall Coid and Michael Suchorsky, both of Andes. “Dance Landscapes” will take place in the deep end of Ballan-
Magic & Music On The Hancock Town Square! Enjoy an afternoon and evening of magic and music — and help support the Hancock Town Square, 20 East Main Street, Hancock, Friday, Aug. 9. The French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts will present a magic show from 4:30 to 7 p.m., followed by DJ Nick Petriella and special guest Leal Gotthardt playing music favorites from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Twisted Sisterz will be onsite from 4:30 to 7:30 offering homemade comfort food. Proceeds and contributions will go to the maintenance of the Hancock Town Square. Come out, enjoy a great time of music and magic, and support our the Town Square.
tine Park. As part of their intention to honor the Andes Bicentennial the audience is asked to enter the park and walk approximately 200 steps into the deeper end of the Park to mark the 200th year of Andes to find the sculpture, the dancers and musicians.
Drawing Workshop At CRC The Catskill Recreation Center is excited to announce a onetime drawing class for youth ages 10– 18 on Friday, Aug. 16 From 5:30 – 7:30. The fee is $15 which covers the fee for instruction and the materials needed for drawing. Those interested must pre-register by Wednesday, Aug. 14. Artist Terry Tapp is an accomplished painter, writer comic book artist and tatoo artist who lives in the Catskills and New York City.
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Dave Ruch will perform at Hanford Mills Museum on Aug. 10.
Family Concert at Hanford Mills Museum At Free Family Saturday August 10
Along with the buzz of sawmill blade and the rumbling of waterpowered machines, Hanford Mills Museum will be filled with the sounds of a banjo, jaw harp, guitar, spoons, and more as Dave Ruch performs a special family concert on Saturday, Aug. 10 at 1 p.m. The concert is part of a Free Family Saturday program, Music in the Mill, which runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mill tours will highlight the sounds and rhythms you hear in the Mill, including the waterwheel, belts and pulleys, and water-powered machines. Kids can make music with instruments like egg shakers, wood blocks, and tambourines. A selection of traditional games will be available to play. And, on Aug. 10, up to two
Roxbury Arts Group Announces
Human Variations
The Roxbury Arts Group announces the opening of Human Variations, a summer exhibit that celebrates humanity through a portraiture, in the Walt Meade Gallery at the Roxbury Arts Center, 5025 Vega Mountain Road, Saturday, Aug. 10 from 4 – 6 p.m. Curated from an open call, works included in this exhibit range from traditional paintings to works that engage technology. The opening reception and visits to the Walt Meade Gallery are free and open to all. Artists whose work is included in the upcoming Human Variations exhibit include Betty Aber-
lin, Margaret Bazura, Steve Burnett, Vicki Davis, Elaine Grandy, Rhonda Harrow Engel, Tom McGill, Carla Puorro, Allen Rubin, Marilyn Silver, Candy Spilner, Sharon Suess and Dillion Utter. Artists will be present at the opening reception on Saturday, Aug. 10 at 4 p.m. at the Roxbury Arts Center. Gallery hours are Tuesday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. and by appointment, through Sept. 14. For more information about this and all Roxbury Arts Group event, visit roxburyartsgroup.org or call 607326-7908.
adults get in free when accompanied by a child under 18. A professional musician and educator based in Buffalo, Dave Ruch gives hundreds of concerts and workshops each year. Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy by the Mill Pond. The Learning Lab at Hanford Mills is stocked with blocks, gears, circuits and books for kids to enjoy. Free Family Saturdays are funded in part through a grant from Stewart’s Holiday Match. Children 12 and under always receive free admission to Hanford Mills, including festivals, like the Antique Engine Jamboree on Sept. 7, and the Woodsmen’s Festival on Oct. 5. For more information, call Hanford Mills at 607-278-5744 or see hanfordmills.org. Hanford Mills Museum operates an authentic water- and steam-powered historic site, which includes a sawmill, gristmill and woodworking shop. 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. The museum is listed on the National and New York State Registers of Historic Places. Hanford Mills is at 51 County Highway 12, East Meredith, at the intersection of Delaware County Routes 10 & 12, 10 miles from Oneonta, and 15 miles from Delhi. For more information, visit www.hanfordmills.org or call 607-278-5744.
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Delhi Selected for U.S. Navy Band Tour
The Haits Celebrate 90th Family Reunion
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The Hait family - which hails from Bloomville, Jefferson, East Meredith, Stamford and Hobart (to name a few), have gotten together for the last 90 years to celebrate family. This year, the family celebrated the occasion at the Hobart Community Hall on Sunday, Aug. 4.
The United States Navy Band America’s Navy is coming to Delhi, one of eight cities in four states to host a performance by the United States Navy Band during its 2019 tour - one of the signature outreach programs of the U.S. Navy. The United States Navy Band Country Current performance is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 21, at 7 p.m. at Delaware Academy High School in Delhi. The Navy’s premiere country-bluegrass ensemble, Country Current is renowned for its versatility and phenomenal musicianship, performing a blend of modern country music and cutting-edge bluegrass. Reaching out to communities both locally and nationally, the band regularly
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perform for veterans, elementary schools, and in support of our active-duty Sailors. One of the U.S. Navy Band’s primary responsibilities involves touring the country. All of the band’s primary performing units embark each year on concert tours throughout specified regions of the country, allowing the band to reach out to audiences in areas of the country that do not have opportunities to see the Navy’s premier musical ensembles regularly. The concerts are family-friendly events, meant to be entertaining to veterans, families, individuals and those interested in joining the Navy. All Navy Band performances are free and open to the public.
Roxbury Arts Group Announces
Essential Thursdays: Strings By Way Of Juilliard
The Roxbury Arts Group’s 40th anniversary ‘Season of Free’ continues Thursday, Aug. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Old School Baptist Church when a trio of Juilliard students - Noah Koh, Rae Gallimore & Byungchan Lee - share their talents in an evening of classical viola, violin and cello. Before the performance the Ate.O.Ate Food Truck will be on site serving dinner for guests to enjoy streamside under the tent starting at 6. Free tickets can be reserved at roxburyartsgroup. org; dinner is priced separately.
Call 607-326-7908 or visit the Roxbury Arts Group website for more information.
Historical Society of the Town of Middletown Announces August Events Melodrama Brings Campy Fun To Historical Society
The Historical Society of the Town of Middletown (HSM) will host some mid-summer silliness on Wednesday, August 14 at 7 p.m. when “It Happened in Middletown” will be performed by a troupe of local thespians directed by Marge Miller. The playlet will be staged at the HSM hall, 778 Cemetery Road, Margaretville. Admission by donation. The cast of the melodrama, set in the 1890s, includes Burr Hubbell as Rev. Trueheart Bubble, Katie Rosa and Erin Cure as orphaned sisters Aster and Petunia Fairbaby, Grant Cure as Chesterton Goodblood (known as “Chest” due to his muscularity), and Jim Yaekel as odiferous villain Fred “Fartin” McMartin, tavern owner and well-known distributor of distilled spirits. This is the second drama by Marvella Mueller, whose script was discovered in a vault in the HSM’s archives. Aggie Laub will return as the town floozy, Lips LaRouge, a woman of questionable virtue and murky past. Kent Brown will provide incidental music. Audience boos,
hisses and cheers are expected, all in good fun! Running time is approximately 20 minutes. Other upcoming programs: “Ghosts on the Land: How Hardscrabble Farmers Changed History” is a two-part program by writer/researcher Jennifer Kabat presented Saturday, Aug. 17. Explore remnants of an early homestead (meet at 5:30 p.m. at 1314 Bull Run Road, Margaretville; jenkabat@gmail.com) followed at 7 by illustrated talk at Historical Society of Middletown, 778 Cemetery Road, Margaretville, on the Anti-Rent War and connections to 19th-century social upheaval worldwide. Admission by donation; Mtownhistory.org “The Grange Revisited,” a talk by Amy Taylor Friday, Aug. 23, from 5-7 p.m. on the advocacy and support organization to which every farm family once belonged. Former Grangers are
warmly invited to share their memories, followed by a simple supper of soup and homemade bread. Admission by donation. Historical Society of Middletown, 778 Cemetery Road, Margaretville; mtownhistory.org Rock N Roll Cruise-In! Vintage cars, vendors and food, Saturday, Aug. 30 from 5-8 p.m. Rock out with The Fishercats in tribute to the 50th anniversary of Woodstock! Free screening of ‘Demon on Wheels,’ starring Mike Ondish and his restored ’68 Mustang, 7 p.m., upstairs at The Commons. ‘60s costume contest; Main Street, Margaretville. Co-sponsored by Business Association of Margaretville and Historical Society of Middletown; Mtownhistory.org Visit mtownhistory.org to become a member of HSM and donate to the campaign for a Middletown History Center.
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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
• John K. Mahler, 31, Walton, was arrested on July 30 and charged with second-degree obstructing government administration and second-degree harassment via intimidation, accused of intentionally interfering with an investigation into a report of a tree on utility wires in the village of Walton. He was released on his own recognizance. • Gary S. Hood, 87, Delhi, was issued an appearance ticket on Aug. 3 charging him with public lewdness, accused of exposing his genitals at the Andes Town Pool. He is scheduled to answer the charge in Andes Town Court. • Zachary Talbot, 21, Davenport Center, was arrested on Aug. 3 and charged with second-degree aggravated harassment, accused of making a threat of physical harm toward another person via electronic means. He was released on his own recognizance to answer the charge in Kortright Town Court. • Jason Scholze, 26, Stamford, was arrested on Aug. 3 and charged with second-degree harassment following a domestic incident, where police allege that Scholze threatened the physical safety of another person. He is scheduled to answer the charge in Harpersfield Town Court. • Tyler M. Swart, 33, Stamford, was arrested on July 31 and charged with fourth-degree grand larceny, accused of stealing a purse; and tampering with evidence and petit larceny. He was sent to the Delaware County Jail with no bail scheduled to answer the charges in Stamford Town Court. • Steven Witte, 49, Arkville, was issued appearance tickets on July 30 and charged with speed not reasonable, failure to comply with police personnel, reckless driving, failure to keep right, moving from lane unsafely and leaving scene of property damage accident.
Delhi Police Department
• Kelly L. Daly, 55, Delhi, was issued traffic summonses on July 23 and charged with driving while intoxicated and failure to keep right, released on his own recognizance to answer the charges in Delhi Town Court. • Frederick M. Becker and Heather D. Becker, both 35, of Sidney Center, were arrested on July 30 and charged with third-degree welfare fraud. They were released on their own recognizance to answer the charges in Delhi
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Town Court. The charges were filed by fraud investigators at the Delaware County Department of Social Services. • Steven J. Witte, 49, Arkville, was arrested on July 30 and charged with driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, seconddegree attempted assault and third-degree unlawful fleeing a police officer. Witte is accused of striking a police officer with his vehicle while fleeing the scene of a motor vehicle accident at the McDonald’s drive through on Main Street. He was sent to the Delaware County Jail on $100,000 bail or $200,000 bond. The officer struck by the fleeing vehicle was not injured.
Sidney Police Department
• Kris Appeldorn, 23, Sidney, was arrested on July 31 and charged with third-degree assault and disorderly conduct. • Jon Speller, 29, Pittsfield, was arrested on Aug. 1 on Sidney Village Court warrant. • Phillip M. Hingos, 22, Bainbridge, was arrested on Aug. 1 and charged with third-degree assault and disorderly conduct. • Brian C. Osborne, 48, Oneida, was arrested on Aug. 2 and charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and controlled substance not in original container. • Jordan C. Manikas, 23, Sidney, was arrested on Aug. 3 and charged with unlawful possession of marijuana and third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. • Carmine W. Dipippo, 38, Sidney, was arrested on Aug. 3 and charged with second-degree harassment. • Jessica L. Thurston, 30, Liverpool, was arrested on Aug. 4 and charged with driving while intoxicated.
New York State Police
• Joseph T. Worzel, 26, Deposit, was arrested by Deposit State Police on Aug. 1 and charged with second-degree harassment. • Clarence E. Decker, 56, Deposit, was arrested on Aug. 1 by Deposit State Police and charged with driving while intoxicated and criminal mischief. • Hector L. Padilla, 50, Davenport, was arrested by Margaretville State Police on Aug. 3 and charged with leaving the scene of property damage accident on state Highway 23 in Kortright. • Tina M. Fiske, 37, Livingston Manor, was issued an appearance ticket charging her with criminal mischief by Liberty State Police on July 31.
• Frank A. Darmody, 39, was arrested by Stamford State Police on Aug. 2 and charged with criminal obstruction of breathing, second-degree unlawful imprisonment, fourth-degree criminal mischief, and first-degree criminal contempt. • William P. Mott, 28, Livingston Manor, was ticketed by Liberty State Police on Aug. 4 for unlawful possession of marijuana.
Walton Police Department
• Cain A. Perez, 31, and Evelyn Y. Foronda, 41, both of Riverhead, were arrested on July 28 and charged with thirddegree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Perez was additionally charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and sent to the Delaware County Jail on $1,000 bail or $2,000 bond. Foronda was released on her own recognizance to answer the charges in Walton Village Court. • Frederik Hoeghchrestensen, 29, of New York, was issued appearance tickets on July 29 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and driving without a license. He is scheduled to answer the charges at a later date in Walton Village Court. • Fateem A. Smith, 25, Oneonta, was issued an appearance ticket on July 30 and charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. • Khalil I. Wilson, 23, Roosevelt, was arrested on July 30 and charged with two counts of seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and one count of fifth-degree criminal possession of marijuana. • Tracy J. Wood, 55, Walton, was arrested on Aug. 1 and charged with petit larceny following a complaint by a local business. • Amber S. Santiago, 19, Newburgh, was arrested on Aug. 3 and charged with unlawful possession of marijuana following a traffic stop. • Dollisa M. Jennings, 25, Kearny, N.J., was arrested on Aug. 3 and charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of marijuana following a traffic stop. She is scheduled to answer the charge in Walton Village Court. • Lukas A. Caston, 25, Liberty, was arrested on Aug. 4 and charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and is scheduled to answer the charge in Walton Village Court.
Fleischmann’s Man Charged with Cruelty to Animals William Hrazanek, 73, Fleischmanns, was arrested by the Greene County Sheriff’s Office on July 24 and charged with cruelty to animals after a search resulted in the police seizing a horse that police say was severely malnour-
ished and was being kept in poor living conditions. The horse was seized from a town of Halcott property. Hrazanek was released on his own recognizance to answer the charges at a later date.
Walton Woman Sentenced To Probation On Fentanyl Charge By Lillian Browne DELHI - A Walton woman was sentenced to probation on Monday, Aug. 5 following a guilty plea to a reduced drug possession charge. Melissa J. Brannock, 60, was originally charged with third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance, accused of selling fentanyl in the village of Walton in Oct. 2016. After serving an interim year of probation, following a 2017 guilty plea to fifth-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance, Brannock withdrew her guilty plea as part of a negotiated deal and pled guilty to seventhdegree criminal possession of a controlled substance and was sentenced to probation. In other cases before the court: • Steven C. Roe, 44, Gilboa, pled guilty to one count of third-
degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, admitting that he sold cocaine in the town of Davenport on Nov. 14, 2018. He was released on his own recognizance, awaiting sentencing scheduled for Oct. 15. • Clifton A. McBean, 58, Ithaca, was sentenced to 2 - 6 years in prison, fined $1,000 and ordered to install an ignition interlock device on any vehicle he operates for three years, following a July 15 guilty plea to first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and driving while intoxicated. As part of the negotiated plea and sentence agreement, charges of seconddegree criminal impersonation, consumption of alcohol in a motor vehicle, unlicensed operator, speeding and operating a vehicle without an ordered ignition interlock device, were dismissed at sentencing.
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Facts About Asthma He’s Back!
Approximately five years ago I completed a five year-long criminal justice investigation of Delaware County due to what I have observed as bizarre County conduct by some of the elected officials who were in charge. This appeared to me, after 65 years in the criminal justice system, an operation that needs correction. During the lengthy investigation I have spent my own money and time, hundreds of hours of research, documentation, witnesses, physical documents and approximately 25 FOIAs (Freedom Of Information Applications) from the County. Either with false information or denied but did establish leads and the pattern of misconduct conducted by a few elected officials. Witness IDs were protected, due to fear of retaliation such as job loss, charter destruction and possible false arrest with laxity of the district attorney’s office. I reached out to some of my friends in law enforcement and some New York City contacts outside of law enforcement for opinion operation. Studying all my avenues, I put an intelligence plan together using the atom as my plan of operation. The atom contains two main power sources, the proton and the neutron in the center, the proton was the DA and the neutron was the commissioner of social service, all others circle around the atom are electrons which conduct the atom. This plan of operations was submitted to various law enforcement units for intelligence for future use. My request for information via FOIL, Freedom Of Information Law, was filled in some cases with lies, other cases could not respond. This was done by people who ran Delaware County and I received a lot of resistance. Using my background as a retired detective, who worked sensitive cases, a retired U.S. Army Officer, with 26 and a half years assigned as a federal CID (Criminal Investigations Division) agent, U.S. intelligence officer, licensed private investigator of the states of New York and New Jersey serving in three prosecutors’ offices, two states and having contacts on both sides of the fence, this was an active but easy job because I was dealing with some amateur politicians. We have made great improvements in the five-year investigation such as a new District Attorney, John Hubbard, an honest, fair man, in my opinion slightly timid, in time will be an excellent DA. His past experience in the DA’s office and his previous boss’s activities will help him make fair, legal and nonpolitical decisions. A new Sheriff, Craig DuMond, who has brought new ideas on curbing drug operations, streamlined the Sheriff ’s Office getting rid of the social service investigators who were conducting themselves as deputy sheriffs not following Sheriff Mills’ guidelines. One of the social service investigators filed charges against Sheriff DuMond, later dismissed by the District Attorney’s Office, strictly a retribution tactic. We got a new Family Court Judge, Gary Rosa, also with exceptional credentials replacing Judge Becker finally. We got a new Social Service Commissioner, Ms. Dana ScuderiHunter replaced William Moon, who took over a warped, controlled organization which gave favors, hundreds of dollars in overtime per week for his lapdogs, who used retaliation, threats and possible jail to
prove their points. The alleged internal dispute with Commissioner Scuderi-Hunter and some of the members of the old squad, is being handled by Ms. Hunter’s personal attorney and I have no knowledge or experience in this field, but justice will be done. I was notified of Commissioner Dana Scuderi-Hunter’s problems while I was in New York City and expected this to happen sooner, sometime due to Commissioner Scuderi-Hunter correcting actions such as: A. Stopping certain lapdogs from receiving $335 overtime each week. B. Convincing her employees to feel safe and not being abused by the lapdogs. C. New ideas how to stop waste and abuse, saving the county and taxpayers over $12 million to date. Commissioner Dana ScuderiHunter’s appointment has cost the Darkside tons of money stopping kickbacks, graft, stopping corruption practices and now she must go. The old Dark Gang that escaped with their gains, by retiring, relocations, job change is now surfacing behind the new gang who are making allegations of administration violations against the Commissioner, but do not realize that they are opening old wounds into their own past activities and may now face charges. Again, I must admit I do not have any knowledge or experience in the administrative problems alleged, but I do know Commissioner Scuderi-Hunter has a top attorney handling this matter. In this case, I believe that this is payback, retaliation against Scuderi-Hunter, Social Service Commissioner, because she was instrumental for reduction of hundreds of dollars overtime per week to several handpicked lapdogs of the former Commissioner to do his personal secret work. Getting rid of the honest, active Social Service Commissioner will only open the door for a mass corruption operation again. I can only advise all the parties working to remove the honorable Social Service Commissioner Scuderi-Hunter to walk light and not wake the sleeping bear - if so, lawyer up, second time around is dangerous, you may not escape again. GERARD A. ARUTA SR. STAMFORD
Just His Opinion?
Well, well, well. Yet another tractor trailer accident on County Highway 26. When will this road, which was probably never built for these types of vehicles, become off limits YEAR ROUND for 18 wheelers? The only reason most of these trucks are on this road is because their GPS sends them on this “shortcut” from Downsville to Hamden. I would respectfully request that the County DPW post it as Off Limits. The steep grade and tight turns while descending are no place for fully loaded 18 wheelers! Make them go the extra distance to Walton via 206 and then they can take State Hwy 10. A 20 minute diversion is less costly than dealing with a multi-hour accident and clean up. Just my opinion. RICHARD KELLY WALTON
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By Senator James L. Seward While we still have plenty of summer left, back to school season is not far off and many children will be ramping up their level of physical activity. Some may be returning to sports or joining an athletic team for the first time while others may be looking forward to physical education class or simply rejoining their friends on the school playground. No matter how intense the participation, as youngsters get back into the swing of things, it is important to watch for signs for the chronic condition of asthma. Asthma is a serious, sometimes life-threatening respiratory disease that affects the quality of life for millions of Americans. Nationally, nearly one in 13 school-age children suffer from asthma, characterized by an inflammation of the lungs that restricts airways, causing shortness of breath, wheezing, and coughing. Other signs of asthma include rapid or noisy breathing, frequent bronchitis or pneumonia, and recurrent nighttime or early morning coughing. Sometimes the only clue is that a child cannot keep up with friends during physical exertion. Asthma can be brought on by allergies, exercise, cold temperatures, infections or stress. Asthma is not curable, but it can be managed through medical treatment and by avoiding harmful environmental factors that may trigger an attack. It is very important to minimize the inflammation of asthma since chronic inflammation weakens the lungs and can make them prone to chronic lung disease. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) also recommends five important steps that can be taken to help avoid asthma attacks: Take it outside. One of the
most common asthma triggers in the home is second hand smoke. Until they can quit, people should smoke outside, not in their homes or cars; Play it Safe. Ozone and particle pollution can cause asthma attacks. People should watch for the Air Quality Index (AQI) during their local weather report. When AQI reports unhealthy levels, they should limit outdoor activities; Dust mites are also triggers for asthma. For mite control, people should cover mattresses and pillows with allergen proof covers. They should wash sheets and blankets once a week in hot water; Stake your claim. Household pets can trigger asthma. People should keep pets out of the bedroom and off furniture; Break the mold. Mold is another asthma trigger. The key to controlling mold is controlling moisture. People should wash and dry hard surfaces to prevent and remove mold, and should replace moldy ceiling tiles and carpet. Although it may prove difficult throughout the sticky months of summer, humidity levels in your house should be kept below 40 percent because the dampness increases the risks of asthma. Asthma sufferers should avoid camping and hiking during times of high pollen counts and refrain from strenuous activ-
ity when ozone levels are at their highest. If mold allergies trigger asthma attacks, then one should steer clear of barns, hay, raking leaves and mowing grass. Certain drugs, such as aspirin and products containing aspirin, can cause life-threatening asthma attacks in susceptible individuals. Doctors recommend the use of acetaminophen as an alternative to aspirin and aspirin-related products. In New York, efforts are being made to better understand and track asthma. Under the asthma reporting law, hospitals are required to report the incidence of asthma among emergency room patients. Researchers hope this will help them get a better idea of when and where asthma attacks occur, with the goal of linking the disease to other environmental factors. Ultimately, the law will help find ways to improve treatment and create better prevention strategies. As with any medical condition, it is vital that you work with your doctor to create an asthma action plan. Whether for a child or adult, this is an important step. The plan should include things like asthma triggers, instructions for asthma medicines, what to do in case of an attack and emergency telephone numbers. For additional information, visit the New York State Department of Health website at www.health.ny.gov/ diseases/asthma/.
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Ball Players Reunite At Crawford Field In Hamden Home Of The Game Of Baseball
By Rosie Cunningham HAMDEN – Baseball and a whole lot of fun and camaraderie was the name of the game in Hamden on Saturday, Aug. 3. To further commemorate the town’s baseball history, former teammates that have played ball on Crawford Field gathered there again for a reunion. This event was organized by the Hamden Flag Committee, who acquired seasonal flags to highlight Hamden and the tradition of baseball – set up on Route 10. The Hamden Flag Committee is comprised of Alice Blackman, Tracy Layaou, Geanie Lockard, Mary Ann Merill, Foster and Ginny Wilcox. The committee brainstormed ways to fund 10 flags commemorating the named, nine man 1825 baseball team. According to Mac Crawford whose family owns the field which baseball players reunite to each year, he and many others have been coming back annually for decades. “We play 10 on each team because we can’t cover as much of the outfields as we did when we were younger,” he laughed. “We’ve been playing this old timers game for at least 20 years. This field was part of the farm when I was growing up and it has always been a ball field.” Robert Marvin, who lives in Saratoga Springs, but who used to work in Walton, said he looks forward to it each year as does another participant, Jack Pardee.
“I am Mac’s cousin and I used to live and work on the farm here in Hamden,” said Marvin, who pointed to his fellow ball players. “I love coming up, seeing these guys and drinking beer.” The town of Hamden, settled in 1825 established a baseball team that same year. On July 13 of 1825, a notice or “challenge” was printed in the Daily Gazette. “The undersigned‚ all residents of the new town of Hamden‚ with the exception of Asa Howland‚ who has recently removed to Delhi‚ challenge an equal number of persons of any town in the County of Delaware‚ to meet them at any time at the house of Edward B. Chace‚ in said town‚ to play the game of Bass-Ball‚ for the sum of one dollar each per game,” it read. “This shows we beat Cooperstown as the home of baseball by nearly 15 years,” said Hamden historian Loretta Foster. “And today, we are still playing ball.” In 2015, Hamden resident Alice Blackman wrote to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown and sent them copies of the documents she had. She did hear back from them; they sent a time line that stated “the first scheme for playing baseball was devised by Abner Doubleday at Cooperstown, N.Y. in 1839.” However, the Hall of Fame representative also sent Blackman an article published in two newspapers raising questions about Doubleday and Cooperstown’s role in baseball. The original ar-
ticle is from a June 1991 issue of the New Jersey Star Ledger entitled “Doubleday legend challenged again.” It was later picked up by the Associated Press and published under the title “Is Cooperstown a stolen home?” Tom Heitz, the historian at the Baseball Hall of Fame at that time, referenced the 1825 notice
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The 1896 Hamden baseball team poses in this photo and the squad took the field on Crawford property.
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The participants of the 2019 baseball game “reunion” at Crawford Field in Hamden on Saturday. from the Delhi Gazette, and said “It is a significant find, without any question, for early baseball.” There is an existing roster from the original 1825 baseball team – a rarity in those days. Eli Bagley, Edward B. Chace, Harry P. Chace, Ira Peak, Walter C. Peak, H.B. Goodrich, R.F. Thurber, Asa C. Howland and M.L. Bostwick rounded out the Hamden squad. The players met at Edward
B. Chace’s tavern and the original games were played on the Crawford family property, where games are still being played today. Malcomb Crawford, a descendant of Hirem (H.B.) Goodrich, heard of the 1825 challenge and decided to hold a commemorative “bass ball” game on the Crawford property. He challenged “locals” and other interested people to a game of base-
ball. For more than 20 years, the game has been played every August. Many town teams have played on the Crawford Field including a female team named the Hamden Heifers. There are many newspaper write ups, pictures, trophies, plaques and documentation remembering the American past time in the quaint town.
Vintage Ball Game to Benefit Hamden Museum On Saturday, Aug. 10, two of Delaware County’s pre-eminent 19th-century baseball clubs – the Bovina Dairymen and the Mountain Athletic Club of Fleischmanns – will hold a vintage ball game to benefit the Hamden Schoolhouse Museum, now in its
second full season of operation on East River Road in the town of Hamden. “The museum receives all of its operating support and local artifacts from donations,” said Loretta Foster. Foster is the Hamden Historian who operates the
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Bovina Dairymen and Mountain Athletic Club pose for a photo following the annual game at Bovina Day, July 20.
museum with help from her husband Marty and others. The game will be held at the historic Crawford Field off Launt Hollow Road, coming one week after the annual Crawford Family reunion game. Bovina and the M.A.C. will play according to the rules of 1896 – the year a photo of the town team was taken at the field. The original photo is displayed at the museum along with other local baseball and softball team artifacts from the days of the Hamden Pole Cats, the Hamden Heifers and others. The first recorded game of “BASS-BALL” (from spelling in a July 12, 1825 printing in the Delhi Gazette) was held 14 years before the game was claimed to have been invented by Abner Doubleday in Cooperstown in 1839 (see April 3, 2018 article in The Reporter). “Our ball clubs are excited to show their support for Hamden and its place in baseball history,” states Collin Miller, a resident
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Hamden Schoolhouse Museum on East River Road in the town of Hamden. of South Kortright and captain of the M.A.C. “The museum is a great historical community asset and fits nicely with our mission to promote the County’s rich baseball tradition.” In addition to the game, the museum will hold a bake sale and silent auction featuring gift certificates from area businesses including the Old Schoolhouse
Franklin’s Evan Sitts Competes Water Aerobics At In Junior PGA Championship SUNY Delhi Just Misses The Cut Will Begin Sept. 3 By Rosie Cunningham
DELHI - Water Aerobics at SUNY Delhi will begin Sept. 3 and will run through Sept. 26. The classes will take place at the SUNY Delhi Pool (Kunsela Hall) and will be on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Register with the SUNY Delhi Office of Outreach and Workforce Development at 607-7464545.
FRANKLIN - Standout Franklin golfer Evan Sitts competed in the Junior PGA Championship and just barely missed the cut in the competition which ended on Wednesday, July 31. According to the 2019 Oneonta High School graduate, he came up three strokes short and finished four-over-par (144 over two rounds) at Keney Park Golf Course in Hartford, Conn. “It feels great to play again,” said Sitts. “I had a good time - I shot 72-
72 in two rounds.” In 2017, Sitts missed the cut by 15 strokes (77-86) when he last competed at the Junior PGA Championship. “I am happy with the improvement,” he said. Sitts will compete in the New York State Men’s Amateur, which kicks off on Aug. 6 at Crag Burn Golf Club in East Aurora. Sitts said he will take to the links at York College of Pennsylvania in the fall. Photo By Joe Harmer
Evan Sitts taking a swing at the golf ball.
Inn, Hamden Filling Station, Sub Hubb, Quarter Moon Café and others. All the proceeds will go to benefit the museum. Prior to the ball game, the museum will hold special hours from 10 a.m. to noon and is located at 5994 East River Road in Hamden. First pitch will take place at high noon and admission is free.
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Del. County Chamber Businesses Take To The Delhi College Course By Lillian Brown DELHI - A Captain & Crew foursome from Community Bank was crowned the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce 2019 Business Links Golf Tournament champion on Tuesday, July 30. Team members completed the 72-par course at The College Golf Course at Delhi with a score of 59 to beat out second-place team Saputo Dairy Foods of Delhi who finished with a score of 60
and third place team Hynes Funeral Home of Roxbury - which also finished with a score of 60, that was broken by tie-breaker rules. Mike Hynes, playing for Hynes Funeral Home, won the “Straightest Drive” contest on hole 6, and the “Closest to the Pin” contest on hole 14 was won by Janet Pucci playing for a combined team of Delhi Rehabilitation & Nursing Center and the village of Sidney; and Don Trelease playing for Delhi Tele-
phone Company. The growing (friendly) competition and networking, that takes place at the annual tournament is a testament to the value businesses derive from their membership, Chamber President Ray Pucci said. The event continues to grow each year, Pucci said, and the perfect weather and course conditions made for a great day of play, followed by a sit down dinner menu specially created by College Association at Delhi, Inc.
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The Community Bank team consisting of Tim Cutting, Jaime Cole, Chris Hamilton and Doug Wells, was the first-place finishing team in the 2019 Business Links Golf Tournament, held on July 30 at The College Golf Course at SUNY Delhi.
Mom McGrail Walk/Run Racers Take Stamford By Storm By Rosie Cunningham STAMFORD — The ninth annual Mom McGrail Memorial Scholarship 5K Run/Walk took place Saturday, Aug. 3. More than 150 participated in the race which started and ended at Stamford Central School and once again, the event was a success. The goal of the race was to raise money for a scholarship in Kathleen McGrail’s name, to share and make memories and to increase awareness of ovarian cancer. Mom McGrail died on April 20, 2011, after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. The foun-
dation has been created in her memory to promote the love and community spirit that was Mom McGrail. Proceeds from the foundation will be redistributed in area communities in the form of academic scholarships and donations for ovarian cancer research. The founding principals of the foundation is to treat others as you wish to be treated, help those less fortunate than yourself, believe in the best in everyone and always promote moral and ethical values. The McGrail race is the second part to a three-leg racing series: The first phase was the Run Wild in the Catskills trail race and
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The Hynes Funeral Home team, consisting of Tim Hynes, Mike Hynes, Mike Hinkley and Dave Hull finished in third place a the 2019 Business Links Golf Tournament.
the last leg is the Worcester Sports Booster Club Pay It Forward event on Aug. 17. According to an organizer of the day – Sean Land, the fourth annual run/walk will begin at 4 p.m. and packet pick up is between 2 and 3 p.m. Following the race,
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The Saputo Dairy Foods team consisting of Jeremy Roach, Joe Miller, John Cianciullo and Zach Newkerk finished in second place in the 2019 Business Link Golf Tournament .
there will be a rotary block party and there will be entertainment for the entire family at the finish line. Cost of registration is $20 for an adult, $15 for a student and $12 for individuals who have participated in the “Run Wild” race and the McGrail race.
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Heather Clark of Stamford enjoys the run which is hosted by longtime friends.
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Carol Vlahakis participates in the Mom McGrail race on Aug. 3. Rosie Cunningham/The Reporter
Robb Munro legs it out while pushing a stroller. Rosie Cunningham/The Reporter
Mother and son Maureen and Sean O’Connor enjoy the race on Saturday.
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Jess Terk, of Jefferson, runs with her pal Jamison Hanway of Stamford.
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River Raffle Paddle on the East Branch DOWNSVILLE - On Sunday, July 21, members of the Delaware Valley Ridge Riders Snowmobile Club (DVRR) sponsored and participated in a river clean-up paddle trip on the East Branch of the Delaware River beginning at the historic covered bridge in Downsville and finishing at Harmonie Farm. Nearly 70 people of all ages participated in the “Raffle on the River.” Winners of the cash prize were Brodie and Tyler Bennett who collected the most trash from the river banks. Carson Elmore was award-
ed a cash prize for “Best of Show,” for collecting the largest piece of litter from the riverbank - a bent up boat, which he hauled from the stream in his boat. The day-long event concluded with a barbecue, swimming, cornhole games and a campfire. Sponsors for what is hoped to be an annual event include: M&S Construction, the Catskill Country Market, the Downsville Diner, The Old Schoolhouse Inn and Restaurant, The Rockland House, and Community Bank. For more information about
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Contract Will Continue Work To Protect Water Quality And Working Lands Through 2025
Off-The-Grid Catskill Camping By Alyshia Korba DeLANCEY - A new campground in DeLancey is combining off-the-grid style with modern amenities to give people a true Catskill experience yearround. Dirt Road Camp, coowned by Laura LaSpaluto and Brad Lockwood, currently has eight campsites on their 45 acres of campground with more sites to come. The ruggedness of the sites ranges from cabins to a simple stone overhang called “The Wolves’ Den.” Along with the one to three acres of solitude that comes with each campsite, the Dirt Road Camp experience includes solar-heated showers, private outhouses, a reliable cell phone signal, and local food and drinks. Campers can rent multiple sites as a group or even rent out the whole mountain for large groups. LaSpaluto and Lockwood began developing the grounds in February and opened it up for their first guests in July. The
campground has had a successful first summer so far with many visitors returning to the grounds for another stay. LaSpaluto and Lockwood decided to start their own campground after noticing a lack of traditional camping experiences available in the area. “We wanted to create a campground that we’d want to frequent,” LaSpaluto said. Lockwood explained their decision to start their own camp, saying, “A lot of campsites, they’re packing people in and you will be camping 10 feet from somebody, usually in an RV. We just want to give people a really rare experience. We don’t want to pack people in just for the sake of revenue. For us, it’s the experience and people keep coming back and that just says that people really need this.” LaSpaluto and Lockwood chose Delaware County for their campground because there are not many camping opportunities in the area. “Delaware County is a well-
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kept secret. Low taxes, amazing landscapes, really supportive neighbors and businesses, the location is perfect,” said LaSpaluta, who discovered the area while living in Schoharie County. “We just liked the beauty and quiet solitude of it. Once you’re there on the mountain, it’s just complete silence, just birds and animals.” Along with camping, Dirt Road Camp is partnering with Northcamp to hold survival skills training courses in topics such as first-aid and edible plant identification. Lockwood said that he hopes to help campers feel more prepared to camp in the Catskills with these courses so that they can fully enjoy their stay. From Sept. 6 to 9, the camp is holding a Native American Wellness Retreat with Seneca natives where campers can experience the Seneca lifestyle. “They’re bringing 10 traditional dancers, and singers. So every morning we’re going to wake to the dawn song and have traditional dance and then break out and do meditation and medicine walks, and eat some delicious corn and pig,” Lockwood said. “This is rare for them to reach out to non-natives. I think there’s a thing sweeping America where we’re so insulated in our little groups, that reaching out to people who are different from us, is a big stretch, so they are coming here to open their arms to nonnatives.” Only 25 spots will be available in this wellness retreat because the organizers want to keep the group small so that everybody can get to know each other and fully receive the benefits of the retreat. More information on this retreat and the campgrounds can be found at DirtRoadCamp.com.
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DEP And WAC Announce $92 Million Contract To Continue Water Quality Protection On Watershed Farms And Forests
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The Watershed Agricultural Council (WAC) and the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced Monday, Aug. 6, a $92 million contract that will continue to protect water quality and promote working landscapes in the watershed through 2025. The DEP funding will allow WAC to continue and expand its agriculture, forestry and economic viability programs in the watershed. The contract is the largest since WAC was established in 1993. After extensive negotiation between DEP and WAC, the new contract will allow programs throughout the watershed to continue and expand. The contract includes additional funding to accelerate implementation of best management practices on farms, thereby reducing a backlog of covered barnyards, manure storage, and other practices that are waiting to be installed. Other programs include the expansion of the Nutrient Management Credit Program, now available to all eligible farms in the West-of-Hudson Watershed. That program provides a financial incentive for farmers who follow a prescribed plan for the spreading of manure and/or fertilizer on their fields throughout the year to minimize nutrient-laden runoff into nearby streams. The Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) will be joined with the Catskill Streams Buffer Initiative (CSBI) in a pilot program to preserve buffer lands along streams, creeks and rivers. In addition, the Precision Feed Management Program will continue to include a maximum of 60 farms. A total of $845,000 was also set aside for business planning, farm transition planning and micro grants for West-of-Hudson farm and forest producers through 2025. These programs are designed to encourage activities that enhance the economic viability of farm and forest businesses through marketing, training, events, staffing and more. They will also support the development of professional business and/ or farm transition plans for farm or forestry businesses to better position them for improved economic profitability and sustainability.
Other economic viability programming includes the continued funding of the Pure Catskills campaign, which encourages consumers to buy local products, and WAC’s annual publication of the Guide to Pure Catskills Products. The forestry program will continue funding water quality best management practices on logging jobs, as well as forest stewardship practices such as timber stand improvement and wildlife enhancements on privately owned forestland in the watershed. Since it was established in 1993, the Watershed Agricultural Council has completed 450 whole farms plans on agricultural lands in the City’s West-of-Hudson and Eastof-Hudson watersheds, and it has installed more than 7,800 best management practices to improve the operation of farms and the quality of runoff coming from them. WAC has also preserved more than 30,000 acres of farm and forest lands through conservation easements. WAC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to support the economic viability of agriculture and forestry through the protection of water quality and the promotion of land conservation in the New York City Watershed region. It is funded by the New York City Department of Environmental Protection, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service, and other federal, foundation and private sources. For more information, visit nycwatershed.org. DEP manages New York City’s water supply, providing more than 1 billion gallons of high-quality water each day to more than 9.6 million New Yorkers. This includes more than 70 upstate communities and institutions in Ulster, Orange, Putnam and Westchester counties who consume an average of 110 million total gallons of drinking water daily from New York City’s water supply system. This water comes from the Catskill, Delaware, and Croton watersheds that extend more than 125 miles from the City, and the system comprises 19 reservoirs, three con-
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Virginia J. Amato
Virginia J. Amato of Chenango Forks, formerly of Downsville, currently residing in Saratoga Springs, passed away on Friday, Aug. 2, 2019, at Saratoga Hospital after a brief, fiercely fought battle with cancer. The daughter of Malcolm and Joyce (McDonald) Terry, she was born on June 13, 1948 in Walton. Virginia, otherwise known as Ginny, grew up in Downsville graduating in 1966 and later moving to Chenango Forks. After owning her own hair salon, Ginny entered the field of education. Ginny first worked as a cosmetology teacher at DCMO BOCES then advanced her career as Coordinator of TechPrep/ Career Pathways at BT-BOCES, retiring in 2012. Ginny and her husband Richard “Rick” Bennett retired to the RV lifestyle in 2017, spending winters at their favorite havens in Port St. Lucie and Key West, Fla., and summers in Saratoga Springs. Ginny’s favorite pastimes were spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren; gardening - including her koi fish pond; time at the beach, house hunting and golfing. Ginny is a long time member of the James S. Moore, Unit 167 American Legion Auxiliary, New York State Teachers’ Union and a former member of St. Mary’s Church, Downsville. Ginny enjoyed her golf league and friends at Ely Park in Binghamton. Ginny is survived by her loving husband Rick Bennett of Binghamton/Saratoga Springs, mother Joyce McDonald of Hamden, and children Lesa Amato Farrell and husband Chris of Greenfield, Tony Amato of Downsville and Travis Amato and wife Linnea of Castle Creek; five grandchildren, Logen, Keegen, Adysen, and Colten Far-
rell, and James Amato; her loving sisters Teresa and husband Lynn Skinner of Hamden and Betsy and husband Glenn Mattice of Hamden; nephew Brad Skinner (Jenna), and nieces Lara Skinner (Josh Kellerman) and Nicole Gardner (Jimmy) and several great-nieces and great-nephews. She is also survived by her Aunt Bess Perez of Florida, Uncle Ed Terry, cousins Charlene (Wayne) Griffin and Carol Perez of Florida and numerous cousins. Ginny was predeceased by her father Malcolm D. Terry and her son Justin T. Amato. Visitation will be Friday, Aug. 9 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Harris Funeral Home, Railroad Avenue, Roscoe. Funeral services will be Saturday, Aug. 10, at 10 a.m. at the Colchester Community United Methodist Church, Main Street, Downsville. Lunch to follow at the Downsville Fire Station, Main Street, Downsville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Ginny’s name can be made to the James S. Moore, Unit 167 American Legion Auxiliary, PO Box 104 Downsville NY, 13755 or the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation at cholangiocarcinoma.org. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Harris Funeral Home Railroad Avenue, Roscoe; 607-498-4929, 845-439-5200; www.Harris-FH.com.
John Berdoff
Hamden Senior Citizens met for their monthly luncheon Wednesday, July 24 at the Hamden Town Hall. A cake was presented to Carol Irwin with a gift. Carol is moving to Florida and she already has a church, apartment, and activities ready for her when she gets there as well as family and friends to welcome her. The Hamden Seniors will miss Carol as she has been president and representative to the Delaware County Senior Council. Carol has an extra bedroom so friends can come and visit. Rosemarie Tiesler entertained the group on her accordion, beginning with “God Bless America.” The seniors sang along, with President Jamie O’Donnell leading - the group singing could be heard out on Rt 10. The next meeting is Wednesday, Aug 28, at noon. All are welcome. At that time, attendees can sign up for an Arkville Railroad trip on Saturday, Sept 14. The Mountain Athletic Club Vintage Base Ball club will host a 19th Century Baseball Benefit Game between the Bovina Dairymen and the Mountain Athletic Club of Fleischmanns at the historic Crawford baseball field on Launt Hollow at noon on Saturday, Aug 10. The nine inning game will follow the authentic 1895 rules of base ball. Silent auction, bake sale, and 50/50
raffle proceeds will go to the Hamden Schoolhouse Museum. Among the refreshments for sale will be Cracker Jacks and baked goods. Admission is free, donations appreciated. Parking on Launt Hollow is limited so consider car-pooling. Some seating is available, but you might want to bring a lawn chair. Note: the Hamden Schoolhouse Museum will be open that day from 10 a.m. to noon so people can see the Hamden Baseball memorabilia that has been given to the museum to show the interest Hamden has had in playing baseball since the first organized team in 1825. Hamden Game Day is on Monday, Aug 19, at 10 a.m. at the Hamden Town Hall. All are welcome to come and join a game or two along with lively conversation and delicious snacks. Lois McDonald enjoyed the company of her sister Edith and her daughter Yolonda from North Carolina last week. They attended the Bryden reunion on Saturday and enjoyed eating out and shopping. The annual church picnic will be held Sunday, August 25, at 11 a.m. at the Hamden Town Hall Pavilion. Hamden members are asked to bring salads, West Delhi is asked to bring desserts and DeLancey is asked to bring beverages and help with paper goods. The flower barrels along Route 10 are looking especially nice this year. Thank you to Wayne Marshfield and a couple homeowners who are keeping them watered.
William H. Beers Jr.
William Hughs
William “Bill” Hughs went to be with Jesus on Aug. 5, 2019. He was 74, born on Nov. 3, 1944. He graduated from Delaware Valley Central School in Callicoon. For his school years he combined studies with the noble occupation of farming. He loved his animals and took pride in taking care of many pieces of farm equipment. Summer was a favorite season as he took care of the fields and grew prize-winning food for his herd. It was always a joy to watch him driving the big tractor or locating a mechanical problem and finding the solution. His mother Genevieve often came from next door to watch him fix “stuff.” She in turn taught her daughter-in-law, Linda, how to be a cheerleader and encourager. Bill often found time to help out a neighbor in need. Friends and neighbors help each other in the Goulds community. Goulds is located on Delaware County Highway 28 for those who wonder “where in the world.” In 1974 Bill married Linda Westfall Clark. At that time Bill gained an instant family of teenagers: Brian, Dawn and Deb Clark. Brian and his wife, Betsy, continue the tradition of farming at the home farm. Dawn predeceased him in 2017. Deb is married to “Skip” Bugge and is employed at Delaware County Social Services. Grandchildren are very special: Evan Clark, Wade Clark, Nicole Anderson and Kaci Anderson and one great-grandchild, Elena Anderson.
Margaret A. VanBuren
John Berdoff, 53, of Endicott, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at Wilson Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Johnny was born on July 10, 1966, to Lawrence and Virginia Berdoff in Brooklyn. Johnny is survived by his loving family, his companion Teresa, and many friends. The family would like to thank the staff and management of ABSOLUT Nursing Home for the excellent care and compassion that they gave him for the last two years. Arrangements have been entrusted to Courtney Funeral Home, Walton. To leave a message of hope and comfort for John’s family, visit www.courtneyfh.com.
William “Bill” H. Beers Jr. of Roscoe, a retired truck driver for Verona Oil Company and a longtime area resident, passed away Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019 , at his home. He was 84. The son of the late William H. Sr. and Geraldine Drumm Beers, he was born June 21, 1935 in Youngs Station. One of nine children, he grew up on a farm, worked in construction, drove tractor trailers, was a builder and co-owner of Cottage Lot Nursery. He was married to Darlene Nead Beers; was the proud father of three sons, Michael (Lyn) Beers, Kevin
(Laurin) Beers and Kyle Beers; the loving grandfather of five, Karrie Knicely, Jonathon Beers, Erin (Brett) Walsh, Justin (Tanya) Beers and Brandin (Amy) Beers; and the delighted great-grandfather of Tre, James, Phoebe, Dalton, Jewel, Parker, McKenna, Caleb, Melanie, Elija, Liam, Noah, Kaylee, Julia, and Tyler; he is also survived by two sisters, Ruth Tennant and Terry Lambrecht. He was predeceased by his brothers Andrew, Clinton, Richard, and Earl, and sisters Laverna Foree and Phyllis Schriver. Celebration of life services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions in Bill’s name may be made to Roscoe Cares, in care of Debbie Hendrickson, 148 Rockland Road, Roscoe, NY 12776 or Ride to Survive, PO Box 282, Youngsville, NY 12791. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Harris Funeral Home Railroad Avenue, Roscoe, NY; 607498-4929 / 845-439-5200 or www. Harris-FH.com.
Walton- Margaret A. VanBuren, 86, of Walton, passed away peacefully on Monday, Aug. 5, 2019, with her loving family at her side . Born on May 27, 1933 in Franklin, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Marguerite Thomas Whitbeck. Margaret was a graduate from Franklin High School. She married her beloved husband Cornelis VanBuren on Dec. 24, 1956, a marriage that lasted 58 years until his death on March 20, 2014. Margaret and her husband owned and operated a diary farm. She is lovingly remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother. Margaret enjoyed taking care of her grandchildren, gardening, canning and the daily life activities of the farm. Margaret is survived by her three sons, Larry VanBuren of Walton, Jakob J. VanBuren of Walton and Alan W. (Alycia) VanBuren of Sidney Center; six grandchildren, Donald (Casandra) VanBuren, Mariah VanBuren, Julia VanBuren, Elijah VanBuren, Lee (Jess) DiLorenzo and Ethan DiLorenzo; six great-,grandchildren Raelynn, Alisson, Megan, Dalton, Delaney and Aurora, and siblings Laverna Maus of Roscoe, Eunice Whitbeck of Walton, Eileen VanLoan of Tennessee, and Clifford Whitbeck of Franklin. Besides her husband and parents, she is predeceased by two brothers, Clifton Whitbeck and Carlton Whitbeck. Calling hours, to which relatives and friends are invited to attend, will be held on Friday, Aug. 9, from 6-8 p.m. at Courtney Funeral Home, 25 Townsend Street, Walton. In accordance with Margaret’s wishes, funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Margaret’s memory may be made to Catskill Area Hospice & Palliative Care, 297 River Street Service Road, Suite 1, Oneonta, NY 13820. Arrangements have been entrusted to Courtney Funeral Home, Walton. To leave a message of hope and sympathy for Margaret’s family, visit www.courtneyfh.com.
TREADWELL By Debbie Tuthill 607-829-8531 dtuthill@stny.rr.com
Condolences to the Merrill family at the deaths of mother, Fran Merrill and Martha Merrill Houck. Services were held at the Treadwell United Methodist Church. Condolences to the family of Jackie Huyck at her passing. Calling hours were held at the Bennett Funeral Home in Franklin last Wednesday. Condolences to the family of Nina Carey. Her memorial service was held at the Treadwell United Methodist Church last Saturday. Bright Hill Happenings: August 3-23 an exhibit at Word & Image Galllery by Christine Alexander entitled, “Walking Mother Earth”. Aug. 8 at 7pm at Word Thursdays featuring Merridawn Duckler. The Library is having a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Bright Hill Community Library on Aug. 9 2 pm. Franklin Free Library happenings: Aug. 3 10 am with Moreland the Magician. Game Nights Aug. 9
and 20 at 7 pm. Tomes and Scones will meet Aug. 17 at 10 am. Franklin Stage Co. will be hosting shows Aug. 9-25 of Billy Bishop Goes Home. Check their website for times and dates. Aug. 30-Sept.1 Julian Fleisher and Friends will be playing August 10 from 4-6 at the Treadwell Fire Department there will be a Chili Dinner to benefit a student’s educational trip to Spain. The Sweet Adelines will be singing at the Ice Cream Social to be held on Sept 24 at 6 pm at the Davidson-Barlow Pavilion on the Kellogg Fields and Playground. This is an annual event sponsored by the Treadwell Community Improvement Club and is free to the community. Movie Nights at the Kellogg Educational and Community Center will be Aug. 10 and 31. Shazam will be shown Aug. 10 at 7pm. Treadwell United Methodist Church hosted a Vacation Bible School called YEE HAW Aug. 1-2. The theme was God Gives Good Gifts. Thanks to all who came and those who worked to make this a great event.
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trolled lakes, and numerous tunnels and aqueducts. DEP has nearly 6,000 employees, including almost 1,000 scientists, engineers, surveyors, watershed maintainers and other professionals in the watershed. In addition to its $70 million payroll and $168.9 million in annual taxes paid in upstate counties, DEP has invested more than $1.7 billion in watershed protection programs—including partnership organizations such as the Catskill Watershed Corporation and the Watershed Agricultural Council—that support sustainable farming practices, environmentally sensitive economic development, and local economic opportunity. In addition, DEP has a robust capital program with $20.1 billion in investments planned over the next decade that will create up to 3,000 construction-related jobs per year. For more information, visit nyc.gov/dep, facebook.com/nycwater, or twitter.com/nycwater.
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REAL ESTATE GREAT INVESTMENT property for sale by owner. 5 apartments in building located in charming downtown Walton which has a full service hospital, theatrical theatre and quaint library. This property is situated across from the Walton Police Department. $199,000. Serious inquiries only, please. Call 607-232-2397. B32RE GREAT FAMILY HOME OR B&B. One-level ranch with five bedrooms and 3 full baths, large living and dining rooms, a den off the entryway, and a laundry room leading out to the deck. Located just outside the village of Delhi, only a mile away from shopping, restaurants, schools, and more. The house floor plan, with separate hallways, provides plenty of privacy for a large family. Master bedroom has an ensuite bath and a large walk-in closet. The recently renovated kitchen has wood flooring and cabinets galore. Large picture windows in living and dining rooms and in the kitchen provide plenty of natural light and showcases the great outdoors. The three-tiered deck in the back of the house is sunny, quiet and private, with great views of the yard and beyond. Old growth trees on the property buffer road noise and add privacy. One car garage, blacktop driveway with plenty of parking, and garden shed. Property is well-maintained and move-in ready. PRICE: $189,000. OTFRE
RENTALS TWO bedroom, SECOND Floor, North St., Walton. Newly painted. One year lease. Water, garbage, lawn care and security lights included. $425/month plus security. 607-865-4470. BxFR Walton one bedroom apartment, w/d, full bath, off street parking. Trash, lawn, snow
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MOUNTAINVIEW ESTATES-A NICE PLACE TO LIVE! All apartments have appliances, ample storage and patio/balcony. Also on-site laundry, playground, on-site parking, and full time maintenance staff. Call or stop in for application. Mountainview Terrace, Walton, NY. 607-8654278, NYS Relay 711, Monday & Wednesday 8AM – 4:00 PM. EHO/HCA BTFFR WESTBROOK APARTMENTS, A NICE PLACE TO LIVE. Subsidized/Income Eligible. We offer plenty of storage, appliances, pantries, ample parking, playground, full-time maintenance staff, and on-site laundry. We allow one small pet with pet deposit. Stop in or call for application. Westbrook Apartments, 141 East Street, Walton, NY 13856. 607-865-8762, NYS Relay 711, Tues. and Thurs. 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, EHO, HCA BTFFR Newly remodeled one bedroom apartment on second floor in quiet house. $495 a month plus utilities. No pets, no smoking. Security deposit and references required. 607-437-5004. BxFR
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Always buying…Movie costume company looking for large quantities of old store stock. Also buying upscale mens, womens and childrens 1970s and earlier clothing and accessories. Cruise wear, workwear, eveningwear, business and casual daywear. Please, no polyester and condition is very important. 607-4985750. E-mail: righttothemoonalice@yahoo.com BTFWT
LEGAL 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. 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. 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 for-
mation 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 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
We accept 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. 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 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 con-
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nection 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. 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 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. 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
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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. 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. 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. 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 be served & shall mail process to 13563 State Highway 28, Delhi, NY 13753. General Purpose. Notice of Formation of 36630 State Hwy, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 10/9/18. Office location: Delaware County. NY Sec. of State designated agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served, and shall mail process to PO Box 502, Grand Gorge, NY 12434. Purpose: any lawful activity. INVITATION TO BID Jeff & Kim Wilson, 24041 St Hwy 28, Delhi NY are seeking bids for a timber roofed barnyard, access road, forage and biomass planting and hay saver feeders to be funded by the Watershed Agricultural Council. Prospective bidders will receive a bid package which contains a bid sheet with instructions to bidders, sample contract, plans and specifications. Bid packages may be obtained by contacting Elaine Poulin at the Watershed Program Office, 44 West Street, Walton, NY 13856 or by calling 607-865-7090 ext. 209. Prospective bidders must be in attendance for the full group site showing at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at the Jeff & Kim Wilson farmstead. Failure to attend will result in the rejection of your bid. Sealed bids must be clearly marked “Wilson Bid” and will be accepted on behalf of the landowner at the Watershed Agricultural Program Office at 44 West Street, Walton, NY until 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 where they will be publicly opened and read. Small and minority owned businesses are encouraged to apply. The Watershed Agricultural Council, Inc. reserves the right to reject any and all bids. E.O.E. Kim Cooks And Caters LLC. Filed 7/12/19. Office: Delaware Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 225 White Rd, Margaretville, NY 12455. Purpose: General. Nogard Hill LLC Arts. of Org. filed w/ SSNY 7/24/19. Off. in Delaware Co. SSNY desig. as agt. of LLC whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 59159 State Hwy 30, Grand Gorge, NY 12434. Purpose: any lawful activity. Notice of formation of Playful Paws Dog Boarding and Grooming LLC. filed with Sec. of State of NY on 7/1/19. 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. SSNY shall mail process to c/o The LLC, 6501 State Highway 357,
WALTON, NY
GREAT PIECE OF PEACEFUL LAND w/beautiful views, privacy, fields, apple trees & woods. On wellmaint rd. A local farmer cuts the hay in the fields. Lots of room for gardens, fruit trees & raising animals. This 6.18 acs has lots of potential to build a home or cabin. #120685
ASKING: $27,400
Franklin, NY 13775. The purpose of the company is any lawful purpose. Notice of Public sale: On September 5, 2019 at 9:30 A.M. at the Delaware County Office Building, 111 Main Street, Delhi, NY, the following goods will be exposed to sale at public auction without reserve: Premises known as 503 Marvin Hollow Road, Walton, NY 13856 Tax ID Number 274.-1-19 All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Walton, Delaware County and State of NY This sale is held to enforce the rights of Community Bank, N.A., of 201 North Union Street, Olean, NY 14760, as the secured party arising under a Mortgage executed with Ronald F. Pastore, as debtor; said Mortgage was duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Delaware on the twentieth (20th) day of November, 2013, Liber 1904 of Mortgages, Page 256 Jeffrey S. Altbach, Esq., 111 Sullivan Avenue, #554, Ferndale, NY 12734 DiCerbo Morgan, PLLC, attorneys for the Plaintiff, 201 N. Union St., Ste. 410, Olean, NY 14760, 716-3732165. Tika Art House, LLC. Filed 6/26/19. Office: Delaware Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 277 Royal Poinciana Way #193, Palm Beach, FL 33480. Purpose: General. PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF FRANKLIN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Franklin, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 30th day of July, 2019, duly adopted, subject to a permissive referendum, a resolution which is as follows: Pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33-a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York, a Resolution authorizing the Town Supervisor to execute an Option to Purchase contract and all necessary legal documents to purchase 12292 County Highway 21 from Patricia SchneiderDoig and Lindsey Schneider-Yu, which consists of two parcels (Tax Map Nos. 120.-1-38.11 and 120.-138.15) totaling approximately 33.29 acres for the total sum of $89,000.00, for the construction of a new Town Hall for the Town of Franklin. This Resolution shall be subject to a permissive referendum, as required by Town Law §64(2). The full Resolution and related documents are on file with the Town Clerk’s Office. BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF FRANKLIN, NEW YORK. Dated: July 31, 2019 Sonja Johns, Town Clerk Town of Franklin 12480 County Highway 21 Franklin, NY 13775
LEGAL NOTICE BID NOTICE The Town of Meredith Highway Department will be accepting sealed bids until August 13, 2019 for rental per hour, one Bulldozer with Operator, for duration of about 3 weeks, weather permitting, starting on August 19, 2019. Bulldozer must be 90 hp or more with capability to attach a Jersey Spreader, supplied by the Highway Department. Winning bidder is responsible for trucking, to and from Jobsite, maintenance and fueling of Bulldozer. All sealed bids must be received by 5:00 P.M. on August 13, 2019 at the Meredith Town Hall located at 4247 Turnpike Road (P.O. Box 116), Meridale NY, 13806. Sealed bids may be placed in the drop-box on the front door of the Town Hall building, as well. All bids will be opened at the Regular Town Board Meeting at 7:00P.M. on August 13, 2019. The Town of Meredith reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Please contact Jason Noble, Highway Superintendent, at (607) 746-7114 with any questions. PUBLIC NOTICE WALTON FIRE DISTRICT ANNOUNCES CHANGE IN DATE OF AUGUST MEETING At its July 9, 2019 meeting the Board of the Walton Fire District passed a motion to move the August 2019 meeting date from August 13 to August 20. Walton Fire District By: Lenore A. Dutcher Secretary Dated August 1, 2019 DELAWARE - INDEX NO.: 2018-958 SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS. Plaintiff designates DELAWARE as the place of trial based upon the location of the premises herein described having tax map Section 230, Block 1, Lot 41.23, Walton, NY, County of Delaware WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF STANWICH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST A, PLAINTIFF, -againstDANIEL A. FISCHETTI A/K/A DANIEL FISCHETTI, if living, and if he be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or generally 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 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, BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, DELAWARE COUNTY CLERK, 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, 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); 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 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 against you and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: Syosset, New York, July 24, 2019. Roach & Lin, P.C., attorney for Plaintiff, 6901 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 240, Syosset, NY 11791. Tel: 516-938-3100. To the above named defendants: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. Richard D. Northrup, Jr., a Justice of the Supreme Court, State of New York, dated May 9, 2019 and filed with the Delaware County Clerk together with the supporting papers thereon. This is an action to foreclose a mortgage held by Plaintiff on the premises known as Section 230, Block 1, Lot 41.23, Walton, NY, County of Delaware as described in the complaint on file and commonly known as 300 SEELY WOOD ROAD, WALTON, NY 13856. 64962
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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 walk-up 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 MASONVILLE, NY
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Impressive custom-made home w/rustic old world charm on 7+ rural acs. Double frt drs open to central flr-to-ceil stone firepl, combo LR/ kit/DR/den & high vaulted ceil w/lrg beams. 4 bdrms, 3 bths, Lrg basement w/2-car gar, bth, work & storage area. There is also a 2-bdrm, 1-bth guest house needing TLC w/own septic. Nicely maint lawn, stone walls & woods in back. #117303
ASKING: $229,000
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The Delhi Beautification committee introduced a new recognition program this summer to promote beautiful yards in Delhi. The inaugural award of the “Yard of The Month” recognition was given out for July. Make sure you check out James Hickey’s beautiful yard at 8 Orchard Street. I can’t wait to see who will win the award in August. Last week’s trivia question: What year was the original challenge made to any town in Delaware County by the Town of Hamden to play a game of bass ball? There was a newspaper notice in the Delhi Gazette from Hamden, dated July 12, 1825, that contained the names of nine men, from the newly formed town of Hamden, challenging any group in Delaware County to a game of bass ball at the home of Edward B. Chace for $1 each per game. The nine men were Eli Bagley, Edward B. Chace, Harry P. Chace, Ira Peak, Walter B. Peak, H.B. Goodrich, R.F. Thurber, Asa Howland, and M.L. Bostwick. This was the very first mention of baseball in a newspaper. This Saturday, Aug. 10, there will be a Vintage Base Ball Fundraiser for the Hamden Historical Society at noon at Crawford Field on Launt Hollow. In honor of the famous “bass ball” game played in Hamden in 1825, the Bovina Dairymen and Fleischmanns Mountain Athletic Club will square off to showcase the National Pastime as it was played by the rules and customs used in the 19th century. Proceeds from donations and 50 percent of merchandise sales will go to support the programs of the Hamden Historical Society. The newly restored museum on East River Road will be open all afternoon. This week’s trivia question: In what year was the house on Elm Street - the home of DCEC - built? Community volunteer of the week is Lisa Ford who organized a celebration to feed friends and family of Davionne Price, someone that was taken from this earth way too soon. Lisa, along with many in the community, provided food at the Legion after the service for Davionne. Thanks to Lisa, Tracie Miglianti, Laura Wood, Scott Lenci and wife, Rosemary Gladding, Mr. and Mrs. Harrington and their son Will Harrington, Joanie Bedient, Tonijo Davis, Dawn Payne, Kim Bodo, Ashley Marie Crandall, Price Chopper, Jane Miller, Elsa Schmitz, Wendy Lynn Vollkommer, Tabetha Knapp, Anna Mason, Ann Stacey, Hope DellaCrosse Knapp, Lisa Clark Buel, Janice L. Richardson, Jen Sanford, Dana
Grantor JULY 29, 2019 Bonhotal, John J. & Lysa Gouldin, Robert (Ref) Peck, Meredith & Christopher (by Ref)(Heir) Peck, Robert & Jennifer (by Ref)(Heir) Peck, Robert A. (aka)(by Ref)(Heir of) Peck, Robert (by Ref)(heir of) McDonald, Deborah L. Bowden, Antonina (fka) Todara, Antonia (fka) Valore, Antonia Bowden, Joseph A. Rossow, William Kemen, Lynne Johnston & Rhodes Bluestone CO., Inc. Mendoza, Cirilo & Ciria Morris, Robert V. & Ann O’Connor, Jennifer (fka) Murphy, Jennifer Cammer, Andrea Geels, Marilyn (by Atty) Van’t Hul, Marya E. (Atty) Mentesana, Francis J. (aka) Mentesana, Frank Hawkins, Ansell Hoover, Adam J. Hoover, Amanda (fka) Conjura, Amanda Dianich, Jospeh M. Quiroz, Orlando A. Delaware County (by Co Trea) Schrier, Richard R. (by CO Trea) Delaware County (by Co Trea) Lopes, Doreen (by Co Trea) JULY 30, 2019 Acklerly, Ricky & Melissa Bowker, Heath & Jennifer Leaver, James T. & Jennifer Callahan, George A. (Surv Ten)(by Atty)Stamford Callahan, Joanne (Surv Tenant of) Cazalet, Rachel (Atty) Travis, Rosemary & Eric (Distributees) Travis, Thomas George (Distributees of) Barrett Jr., Fred K. JULY 31, 2019 McArdle, Andrew Lynas, Kimberly (aka McArdle, Kimberly) Lynas, Kimberly Bank of NY Mellon Tr. Co., N.A. (sbm)(by Atty) Bank of NY Trust Co., N.A. (Tr)(by Atty) Chase Mortgage Finance Trust (by Tr)(by Atty) Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. (Atty)
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The Reporter Thompkins, Justin Stratton and the Shire Pub, Bob Shellas, Amanda Scott, Pat and Deanna Stein Meres, Clarice Starling, Lisa Reed Henderson, Kim Theresa, Teresa Reed, Mrs. Doc Evans, Nicole Evans and probably many more. What you did was truly special. Also, thanks to the American Legion for hosting this event. It’s because of people like Lisa Ford and everyone that pitched in to help, that makes us love living in this wonderful community. We know that someone will be there to lend a helping hand during a time in need. On Thursday, Aug. 8, “Story Laurie” will be at the Cannon Free Library at 10:30 a.m. to enchant children with the songs and stories in her “Wild, Wonderful Universe” tour. She’ll blend animal tales from around the world with lively songs about the sun, the moon, and the stars. Immediately following the program, a free lunch will be served to those 18 and under. For more information on library programs and events, call 607-746-2662 or follow the Cannon Free Library on Facebook. Every Saturday through Labor Day weekend, at 11 a.m. sharp, there is a 90 minute Walking Tour of Rosemary Farm Sanctuary at 1646 Roses Brook Road in South Kortright. Enjoy seeing horses being horses and see a historic farm - a great way to see how your donations matter. Rosemary Farm Sanctuary, Inc, is a registered nonprofit in New York state, that rescues horses in dire need. Visit rosemaryfarm.org to make a donation or learn more about them. A reception for an exhibit featuring the work of Sue Daley & Steve Gross, Wenda Habenicht, Tess Mayer, Rosa Polin, Bruce Polin, Perri Hoffman, David La Spina, Editha Mesina, David Sundberg, and Alan Herman will be held on Saturday, Aug. 10 at the West Kortright Centre (WKC), 49 West Kortright Church Road, East Meredith at 6 p.m. This reception is free and open to the public. This show can be viewed during regular business hours, during performances and other events, and by appointment through Aug. 27. The next Songbird session at WKC features Sam Reider and the Human Hands on Saturday, Aug. 10, at 2 p.m. at the West Kortright Centre, a 60-minute educational concert that takes children on a tour of American roots music. Concert at 8 p.m. following the opening of the exhibit. The final Delaware Academy Memorabilia exhibit will be Saturday, Aug. 10, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Delhi Historical Society, in the Cannon House, 47 Main Street. Delhi Historical Society will have Delaware Academy memorabilia on display in the House in celebration of Delaware Academy’s
200th anniversary. There will be a chili dinner fundraiser and 50/50 raffle on Saturday, Aug. 10 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Treadwell Fire Department. The menu will include beef and vegetarian chili, salad, bread, cupcakes, and beverage. The dinner will benefit a DA student’s trip to Spain. The next Free Family Saturday at Hanford Mills Museum is Saturday, Aug. 10. Take a kid-focused guided tour of the Mill’s historic water-powered sawmill, gristmill and woodworking shop, and see how water powers the mill and its century-old machines. Stop in at the Learning Lab, which has a variety of blocks, gears, and circuits for kids to build and explore. On Family Saturdays, up to two adults will be admitted free of charge when accompanied by a child under 18. Children aged 13-18 will be admitted free of charge as well - children 12 and under are always free. Hanford Mills Museum is at 51 County Highway 12, East Meredith. Call 607-278-5744 for more info. The next Honest Brook Music Festival concert is Sunday, Aug. 11, at 4 p.m. at the barn at 1885 Honest Brook Road. Randall Goosby, a violinist, and Zhu Wang, a pianist will perform a concert of classical music. Call 607-746-3770 or visit hbmf.org for more information. Reservations are required by Monday, Aug. 12 if you plan to attend the 16th annual Delaware County Senior Fun Day on Wednesday, Aug. 21, from 9:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. at 4-H Camp Shankitunk on Arbor Hill Road. Call the Office for the Aging at 607-832-5750 to register. Medicine disposal box, Tai Chi, chair yoga, bingo, line dancing - call 607 7905723 to schedule an appointment with the Lourdes Mobile Mammo. There will be a barbecued chicken dinner for a suggested contribution of $5. This event is open for all Delaware County seniors, age 60 and older and their assistants if needed. A grief support group meets at the Delaware County eCenter, 5 1/2 Main Street on the first Wednesday of every month which is Aug. 7 at 2 p.m. For more information, call Catskill Hospice and Palliative Care, 607-432-5525. Hepatitis C or B Support group meets at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8, also at O’Connor Hospital. The meeting is open to all people living with Hepatitis C or B and family or friends that are the personal support of people living HCV or HBV. Parkinson’s Support group meets Thursday, Aug. 8, at 12:30 p.m. in O’Connor Hospital’s conference room. For information contact Pat Cleary at 607-746-0329. The Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group meets on Monday, Aug. 12 at 2 p.m. at the United Ministry Church at 46 Church
Street. It’s a safe, confidential, supportive environment or community and a chance for participants to develop informal mutual support and social relationships. They also educate and inform participants about dementia and help participants develop methods and skills to solve problems. Call 607-5471650 for more information. Bingo - 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. Meridale EMS & Fire Department monthly EMS and firefighters meeting on the second Thursday of the month - Aug. 8. New members are always welcome. EMS meeting starts at 6 p.m. and fire meets at 7 p.m. For more information, call Jessica Patterson - 607-437-2583. The Village Quilters meet at the Delhi Rehabilitation Center basement every second and fourth Friday. Join them on Friday, Aug. 9 at 9:30 a.m. to do any kind of quilting or craft interests you. The Delhi Food Bank is open Mondays from 1 until 3 p.m. and Thursdays from 3:30 until 5:30 p.m. in the United Ministry Church. The Bovina Senior Citizens Club meets at the Bovina Presbyterian Church on Maple Street in Bovina on Tuesday, Aug. 13 at noon. For more information, you can call 607-832-4316. The Rotary weekly meeting is Tuesday, Aug. 13 at 6:10 p.m. at Cross Roads Cafe. Habitat for Humanity of Delaware County meeting will be on Tuesday, Aug. 13 at 6 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church on Clinton Street. All are welcome. Help is needed to serve our Delaware County families with affordable housing opportunities. Call 607-746-9987 or email habitatdelawarecounty@gmail.com for more information, or send a donation to PO Box 226, Delhi, NY 13753. Habitat for Humanity is heavily recruiting for volunteers to work with the local Habitat for Humanity of Delaware County. If you or someone you know might be interested, please message me or feel free to come to this meeting. The group is looking for board members, committee members and, of course, volunteers. Some positions that are needed include secretarial assistance, administrative and social media, volunteer coordinator and more. Immunization Clinic at 3 p.m. at the Public Health Office at 99 Main Street on Tuesday, Aug. 13 at 3 p.m. Infant, child, and adolescent vaccines are available for those without health insurance. Parent/guardians must accompany children below age 18. Appointments are required, so please call 607-832-5200.
Colchester Senior Meals is available to seniors Tuesdays at noon in the Downsville Fire Hall. Remember to make reservations in advance by Friday for Tuesday’s meal, as the food is prepared based on the reservation count. Call Janet at 363-9705 to reserve your meal. The price is $3 per person. Home delivery can be provided under special circumstances for disabled shut-ins. The Colchester Senior Citizens thank those who donated baskets for the sixth annual basket raffle last Friday, also to the community for the great turnout that supported the organization. Congratulations to Brian and Christie LaTourette on the celebration of 25 years of wedded bliss this past week. Wish you a happy anniversary. Stay blessed and may you have many more years of joy, companionship and togetherness. Congratulations to Link and Ashley Oberg who just started their life together last Saturday. May your love blossom and provide your future with days filled with happiness. Sincere sympathies to friends and family of Virginia Terry Amato who died Aug. 2. Mark your calendars for the last concert in this year’s series on Thursday Aug. 22 from 6 to 9 p.m. - rain date Aug. 27). Hope you will all come and enjoy the music and community spirit. Colchester Town Board meetings: Aug. 7 and Aug. 21 at 7 p.m. at the town hall on Tannery Road. The annual Fuller Fest, Aug. 10 starting at 2 p.m. an annual gathering of good friends and neighbors enjoying good food and live music on the mountain. Bring a dish to pass and your own libations. This week will be busy with everyone getting ready for the Delaware County Fair in Walton. Roads will be busy with traffic also this is speed week - time to take one of the lead plates out of your right shoe and enjoy the slow ride. The Murphy reunion is scheduled for Aug. 24 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Downsville Fireman’s Field. Join me in wishing these friends and neighbors a Happy Birthday: Aug. 11 – Linda Pinner, Aug. 13 – Mary Ann Davies and David Homovich.
Real estate tRansactions Location
Stamford Deposit
Grantee
Turner, Rachel & Blake Mielenz, Lisa MTGLQ Investors, LP
Transfer Tax 872.00 464.00
Kortright Davenport
Gardner, Allison N. & Carla S. Wayman, Patrick C. Zeh, Nycole A.
382.00 618.00
Sidney
Hill, Gregory M. & Nadine L.
300.00
Hancock Middletown Harpersfield Roxbury
Johnston & Rhodes Blue Stone Co. Santos, Jonatan R. & Karina Geraghty, Mary Ann Finch, William
0.00 520.00 480.00 632.00
Roxbury Roxbury
Umansky, Paul & Elene Chikobava Bracaglia, Gabriella
108.00 460.00
Middletown
Mentesana, Francis J.
800.00
Walton
Serra, Marc & Erin
544.00
Davenport Bovina Sidney
Bevins, Brian K. Sterkin, Victoria 58 West Main St., LLC
0.00 70.00 0.00
Sidney
58 West Main St., LLC
0.00
Meredith Colchester Kortright
Goedel, Nathan D. & Marjorie A. Grogan, William T. & Jessica Flood, Richard E. & Donna-Jean Kane, Alan J.
640.00 160.00 1120.00 508.00
Walton
Lane, George
40.00
Kortright
Kelly, Mary Beth
300.00
Roxbury
Lynas, Kimberly
800.00
Roxbury Harpersfield
West Settlement Properties, LLC Finegan, Thomas W.
0.00 580.00
Grantor Zachareas, Linda J. (nka) Campbell-Hicks, Linda Merrill, William W. & Jane V. DiFazio, Carmen L. & Costanzo D. Leo, Sydney R. & Thomas C. AUGUST 1, 2019 Gavett, James Whidden, Stephanie M. (Ref) Barnes, Kamlawatie (fka)(by Ref) Flores, Kamlawatie (by Ref) Corrao, Oermila (fka)(by Ref) Harinandansingh, Oermila (by Ref) Schaefer, Larry A. & Lonny Fairbairn & Son, Inc. Avenoso, Joseph & Linda J. Avenoso, James Massad, Danielle Yaekel, Stephen F. & Melanie Crane, Robert Hine, Donna J. AUGUST 2, 2019 Hurst, Edna K. Village of Sidney Brunner, Julie (Exr) Brunner, Frank (Exr of) Brunner, Julie (Exr) Brunner, Frank (Exr of) Koehler, Marvin B. Alexopoulos, Sotirios & Nina G. Coico, Patrick A. Van Valkenburg, Wayne & Beverly
Location Stamford
Grantee Mazzilli, Vincent & Christopher
Middletown Andes Delhi
Dority, Matthew B. Wiss, Noah Samuel & Rachel Judith Shepard, Kimberley A. & Randy L.
Walton
Eilertsen, Bjorn Ghidinelli, Karim MTGLQ Investors, LP
Walton
Deposit Middletown Tompkins Roxbury Hancock Masonville Hamden
Anderson, Michael & Nicole Fairbairn, Brenda G. Avenoso, James Massad, Danielle Avenoso, Joseph & Linda J. (Life Estate) Lepetit, Eric Y. & Eileen L. Shirewoods, LLC Bofelos, Angela N.
Transfer Tax 40.00 1600.00 1260.00 1468.00 0.00 654.00
100.00 0.00 0.00 1396.00 26.00 220.00
Carlstrom. Todd Naumann, Nicole Rees, Thomas W. & Corrine G. Brunner, Julie & Mary Jo Blincoe, Michelle Brunner, Joseph L. & Jennifer G.
660.00
1400.00 388.00 874.00 0.00
Deposit
Wacha, Steve W. & Jean Thayer, Thomas Jaquish, Rebecca & William Van Valkenburg, Wayne & Beverly Stickle, Ernest Arthur Smith, James
Hancock
Point Mountain Partners, LLC
0.00
Davenport
Hitchcock, Jolene Joy
0.00
Sidney Hancock Hancock Sidney Walton Harpersfield Colchester
0.00 0.00 0.00
Delaware County (by Co Trea) Williams, Barbara G. (by Co Trea) Delaware County (by Co Trea) Lease, Maria Dimele (by Co Trea) Delaware County (by Co Trea) Frances S. Kruse Irr. Trust (by Co Trea) Delaware County (by Co Trea) Conte, Pasquale & Rose (by Co Trea) Delaware County (by Co Trea) Radwinsky, Edward J. & Janet A. (by Co Trea) Delaware County (by Co Trea) Webb, Johannes (by Co Trea) Delaware County (by Co Trea) Craft, Jerry (by Co Trea) Delaware County (by Co Trea) Ostrander, Richard (by Co Trea) Hergenroeder, Marie Theresa
0.00
Hancock
Smith, James
0.00
Davenport
Prifti, Genci
0.00
Kortright
Kalfa, Rebecca T.
0.00
Deposit
Harutyunyan, H.
0.00
Sidney
Cambanella, LLC
0.00
Hamden
Loucks, Joshua S.
Hancock
Silverstein, Drew Alexander Considine, Kellie Weyrauch, Robert
340.00 312.00
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Robert E. Copper of support from all sections of the ment, $500; library, $300; slate in Deposit where he resided with 100 Years Ago, his mother on Second street. He SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 1919 Smethport, Pa., who has been county and action on the matter blackboards, $125; total, $925. supervising the installation of a new gas line and other changes at the Beerston Acetate company plant at Beerston, has the work so near completed that the company expect to start operating the plant to full capacity within a few days.
may be expected in the near future. Such a building would be used as county headquarters for the American Legion, the What We Are Talking About organization of which has at the County Hub progressed so rapidly under the direction of Chairman C. N. PLANS SOLDIERS Peake, of Walton, that a large MEMORIAL percentage of the Delaware Robbery at Rock Rift— Dr. W. B. Morrow, who has county men who served in Creamery Out of Ice— been a member of the board of the war have been enrolled as Auto Speeders Beware— education nearly thirty years and members of the Legion. Declines Re-election. president of the board fifteen years, was renominated at the AUTO KILLS AGED A. W. Squires has sold his annual school meeting Tuesday MAN ON UNADILLA house on Griswold street to Mrs. evening but declined a reelection. STREET Elsie Hoag of South Kortright. R. D. Lockwood, whose term also expired, also declined to Alanson H. Meeker Struck by Ford Driven by Nurse. serve again. Frank Kipp has sold his pool room business in the Harby HIS SKULL WAS George Lockwood of Lindsey block, Delaware street, to FRACTURED Hollow left his team standing Henry Wilson. in the hay field one day recently Stepped From Behind Wagon while he did some mowing with Into Path of Car While Everett J. Holley has been a scythe. The team ran away Crossing the Highway– granted a patent on a hot plate and the mowing machine was Lived Two Hours. and pan lifter to be manufactured smashed when it collided with and put on the market by a a pile of four foot wood. The Alanson H. Meeker of Unadilla, company in Indiana. horses ran about half a mile aged 89 years, was fatally injured Tuesday morning when struck by before they stopped. the Ford coupe driven by Miss Abram Squires has been appointed traffic policeman in The Walton baseball team Carrie Ennis of Schenevus, the the village. He has been given met defeat at the hands of Otsego county tuberculosis nurse. instructions to enforce the speed the Oneonta nine in that city Mr. Meeker died from his injuries two hours after the accident. ordinance for automobiles. Saturday by the score of 3 to 11. Miss Ennis was on her way to Oneonta scored five runs in the attend a tuberculosis clinic at EdHenry W. Retz closed his first inning and five in the two meston and was accompanied by creamery at Granton on August succeeding frames, a lead which Miss Olive Turner of Oneonta. As 1st as the supply of ice in storage the Walton nine was not able to they were driving along the main had become exhausted and no overcome although they put up a street in Unadilla about 11 o’clock good game of ball after the first in the morning, Mr. Meeker sudmore was obtainable. few innings. denly came from behind a wagon, which was standing in the middle James France has sold his The home of William Barley of the highway, and started to farm at Chipmunk Hollow to Olin Taylor of Pines brook. The at Rock Rift was broken into cross the street. The unfortunate man was struck France farm adjoins Mr. Taylor’s Friday night, probably between by the right front fender and 11 and 12 o’clock, and a quantity farm at the back and Mr. Taylor of dishes, silverware and linen thrown to the macadam, sustainwill conduct both places. stolen. Mr. Barley, who is third ing a fracture of the skull which trick operator at Rock Rift, resulted in his death about one Henry W. Retz has sold his and Mrs. Barley were visiting at o’clock. Witnesses state that Miss farm at Granton to James E. Apex at the time the burglary Ennis was driving slowly when the Brainerd. The sale, which was was committed. No clue to accident occurred. Mr. Meeker is survived by one made through the agency of the thieves has been obtained. son, Fred H. Meeker, cashier of the H. M. Robinson, includes the The house is known as the Bert Unadilla national bank and by one fourteen head of stock on the Gorton property and Mr. and daughter, Miss Frances Meeker. place and personal property. Mrs. Barley had not yet gotten The funeral was held Thursday settled in their new home. afternoon at 4 o’clock, conducted William, Amos and Ralph by Rev. Yale Lyon, rector of St. Kent have bought the clothing A reception in honor of the Matthew’s Episcopal church. business of David M. Murray on members who have returned Delaware street. The new firm from service in the army was held SCHOOL WILL USE will be known as Kent Brothers. by Walton Lodge No. 559, F. & ARMORY William Kent will retain his taxi A. M., at the Masonic temple last Thursday evening. An enjoyable business for the present. Physical Training social evening was spent Will Be Given There— during which excellent music New Trustees Elected. There will be a dance in the was furnished by the recently armory on Friday evening, The annual meeting of the organized Walton orchestra. August 15, with music by the Addresses were made by Rev. union free school district No. famous “jazz” band from the D. H. Piper and Prof. Robert 1, town of Walton, was held in Hotel Arlington at Binghamton. B. Marvin and Willard Dann the study hall in the high school This orchestra is one of the related some of his experiences building on Tuesday evening, best known dance orchestras in with the 77th Division in France. Aug. 5. The meeting was called central New York. Refreshments were served by to order by the clerk and Dr. the ladies of the Eastern Star. A Morrow was elected chairman. The new catalogue of the large number of visiting brethren The treasurer’s report was read and on motion was accepted and Walton schools is ready for were present. placed on file. The budget calling distribution. Copies may be for a tax of $34,875, was read as secured at the following places While no definite steps have prepared by the board of educaof business: Lyon’s furniture been taken toward securing tion, and on motion a vote was store, Guild’s drug store, funds for the erection of a taken, resulting in 31 for, 1 no, Lockwood’s jewelry store. A memorial building in honor of and 2 blank. The budget is as copy will be mailed upon receipt the Delaware county soldiers follows: of the request and three cents who gave their lives in the World Administration: Clerk, treain postage. War, the plan is receiving strong surer and census, $200; truant officer, $250; health officer, $350; advertising, $175; total, $1,075. Instruction: Salary of principal, $2,250; salary of teachers, $27,925; salary of office assistant, $75; other expenses of office, $200; total, $30,450. Educational supplies: Agricultural department, $50; commercial department, $150; drawing department, $50; laboratory, $100; commencement expenses, $150; crayon, paper, etc., $400; postage, $50; printing, $400; regents examination paper, $50; text books, $500; other expenses of instruction, $50; total, $1,950. Operation of plant: Fuel, $4,500: janitors’ salaries, $1,900; janitors’ supplies, $100; electric motor, $225; electric lights, $250; gas, $150; telephone, $125; water, $340; other expenses of operation, $75; total, $7,665. Capital outlay: General equip-
THE WEEK IN WALTON
Maintenance of plant: General repairs, $500; repairs to Stockton avenue boilers, $500; painting roof of high school building, $500; insurance, $600; total, $2,100. Debt service: Payment on bonds, $1,500; payment of interest, $1,575; overpaid taxes, $35; total, $3,110. Grand total, $47,275; estimated receipts, $12,400; to be raised by tax, $34,875. The district will receive about $4,000 more from the state than last year, and will raise $1,625 more by tax than for the 19181919 school year. On motion it was voted to raise by tax in the fall $20,000 and $14,875 by tax in the spring. Frank G. Lyon, chairman of the committee, appointed by the board of education to look into the matter of a gymnasium explained that no way has been found by which the noise made by the use of the auditorium for physical training could be overcome, and asked that a proper building be erected for that purpose. After considerable discussion a motion directing the Board of education to secure the armory for physical training was carried by a vote of 18 to 11. On motion the following were put in nomination for trustees, to be voted for at the annual election on Aug 6: S. H. Fancher, W. E. Henderson, Dr. D. W. Nutt, J. Q. Barlow and Roderick Fitch. Twenty-nine persons voted at the annual election Wednesday afternoon. The vote was as follows: S. H. Fancher, 18; W. E Henderson, 25; D. W. Nutt, 21; J. Barlow, 10; Roderick Fitch, 10. Messrs. Fancher, Henderson and Nutt were elected.
KILLED SWEETHEART WOUNDED MOTHER Newell Evans of Deposit Faces Charge of Murder
JEALOUSY CAUSES TRAGEDY Erie Police Officer Escaped After Beating by Loomis But Was Soon Arrested in City. Newell W. Evans of Deposit, a former Erie police officer, faces a charge of murder. Crazed by drink and jealousy, Evans, at 10 o’clock Monday night, shot and killed Miss Vera Rickard, whom he hoped to marry, and mortally wounded her mother, Mrs. Frederick G. Rickard, at the Rickard home, No. 208 Robinson street, Binghamton. Lust for blood seemed to be Evans’ paramount idea as he entered the Rickard home and, according to the best evidence available, began shooting immediately, first striking the mother, and then murdering the girl in cold blood. Leaving the Rickard home, Evans started for the Erie railroad. Beneath a billboard, near that highway, he was arrested half dazed 30 minutes later by Patrolmen Shinners and Abel. “I loved her and she jilted me. What have I done?” were the maudlin words with which Evans greeted Shinners immediately after his arrest. Mr. Rickard, father of the dead girl, an Erie railroad employee, had gone to Port Jervis on business, instead of coming on to Binghamton with his family from Honesdale, Pa. He was expected in a few days to take up his residence there. The dead girl had been in the city about a month, residing with her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Fitzpatrick. Her mother and sister came to Binghamton a week ago last Thursday and stayed with the Fitzpatricks until a week ago Monday, when the family moved into the home at No. 208 Robinson street. They had not yet entirely settled their house. Evans has lived for some years
was formerly a bartender in the local hotels but when the town went dry he entered the employ of the Erie as a police officer and had worked his way to the position of lieutenant, which he lost recently for absence from duty without leave. From the evidence available it appears that Evans came to Binghamton from Deposit Monday afternoon about 5:30 o’clock and met Miss Rickard at the station. The two proceeded to the Lewis house where the girl left Evans. Evans obtained a room at the hotel and it is said that after spending several hours at Jack Frost’s place on Burr avenue he obtained a taxi and drove to the Rickard house. Donald R. Loomis, who was on the back porch of the house smoking a cigarette, was aroused by the sound of revolver shots and rushing into the house found Evans standing over the dead body of Vera Rickard. Loomis grappled with Evans and tearing the revolver from his grasp beat the police officer into insensibility with the revolter butt. While Loomis was attending to the women Evans revived and left the place, but was arrested a short time later, as stated. He will face a charge of murder in the first degree.
BLAMES YOUNG FOR ACCIDENT Coroner Woods Says Ford Was Going at Excessive Speed. Coroner Woods resumed the inquest on the death of Mrs. Bessie Hood on Thursday of last week. Mrs. Edna Young swore that the Nichols car passed them at the top of the hill. She swore positively that they were not going down hill when passed. As the place where the Ford car first left the road is 350 feet from the top of the hill, and as the occupants of the Nichols car swore they passed at the top of the hill, it seems as though the Ford car was not even crowded into the ditch where they first left the road. The coroner’s verdict was as fol lows: “That Mrs. Bessie Hood met her death on July 28th, 1919, by being thrown from a Ford car against a tree which fractured her skull; the Ford was driven by Otto Young of Walton. From the evidence before me it appears that the accident was the result of excessive and unreasonable speeding when the Franklin car passed the Ford, and that it was caused by either the carelessness or negligence of Otto Young.”
BOTH SIDES CLAIM ASSAULT But Lawson Had Disappeared When Warrant was Issued. (From our Livingston Manor cor.) Herbert Nield, Lavern Winner and Miles Winner were sentenced to $25 or 25 days in jail by Justice Voorhees Monday evening. The trio were arrested by complaint of Clement Lawson of Woodhaven, L. I., who is well known in town, having spent many summers at his mother’s summer cottage on High street. It is claimed Nield and the Winners lay in wait for Lawson the Monday previous about midnight, Nield hitting him over the head with a club. The Winner brothers, who live above DeBruce were held as accessories to the crime. Attorney Joseph Rosch of Liberty appeared for the plaintiff and E. H. Bouton for the defendants. All three paid their fines. A warrant was issued for young Lawson following the trial, on a charge of assault. It is claimed that Lawson struck Nield when the two had an argument in the pool room about three weeks ago. Lawson has departed, his whereabouts being unknown to the authorities.
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ONLY ONE PRIMARY CONTEST That Between Peake and O’Connor for District Attorney Nomination. Only one contest is promised at the primary election September 2. This is the fight between Charles N. Peake of Walton and A. L. O’Connor of Hobart for the Republican nomination as district attorney. On the Republican side Edward J. Turnbull has filed a petition for renomination as county clerk and Rev. Lincoln R. Long has filed a designating petition for member of assembly. The Democrats have filed no petitions for nominations for county offices and the candidates’ names must be written in on the ballot at the primary. The Socialist party has filed a county nomination petition. Tuesday was the last day for filling petitions.
THREE AUTOS WRECKED Woman Has Collar Bone Broken in Hancock Accident. (From our Hancock cor.) Another automobile accident occurred on the state road Sunday near the home of Richard Blake. Three cars were in the mixup. An automobile going towards Hancock came east at a rapid rate of speed and ran into the machine of George Mayo, wrecking Mr. Mayo’s car. Fred Mayo was following his father, George Mayo, and his machine ran into the two wrecked automobiles and was damaged. In the out of town car were a man, his wife and one small child. The woman had her collar bone broken. No one else was seriously injured.
CIVIC CLUB MINSTREL SHOW Two Evenings of Fun on August 27th and 28th. A minstrel show will be given in Walton Hall on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, Aug. 27 and 28, for the benefit of the Civic Club. Sixty of Walton’s best talent will take part. The entertainment will be presented under the direction of Charles Van Osten of New York. The Norwich Sun says of a similar entertainment given in that city recently: “An audience that taxed the capacity of the Colonial theatre Thursday evening witnessed the initial performance of the Eagles’ Victory Minstrels, staged under the personal direction of Charles Van Osten. The production, declared by hundreds to be one of the best amateur talent performances ever seen here, will be repeated this evening.”
KAYSER COMPANY’S STATEMENT Right of Open Shop the Question at Issue, Says Superintendent Calhoun. W. H. Calhoun, general superintendent of the Julius Kayser company factories, makes the following statement of the company’s position: “Early in March our employees went out on strike. Upon their return Robert F. Stumpf, president of the warp hand’s council, and Arthur Smedley, chairman of the general committee of the strikers, signed the following statement which is filed in the offices of this company: “ March 27th, 1919. “ ‘It is the consensus of opinion of this committee that the demand for a 100 per cent organization was not the real issue; it was simply used at the time as a means of protecting the girls who were out and who were also a minority in the departments in which they were employed and
as we now feel we have a solution for the departments involved, the 100 per cent issue is withdrawn. (Signed) ARTHUR SMEDLEY, Chairman of committee. ROBERT F. STUMPF, President of warp hands council. “During this strike as a representative of Julius Kayser & Co. I promised that all the employees of the company who remained with us would be assured of their positions no matter what the outcome of the strike might be. I repeatedly stated during that strike that our position is that a man had a right to join the union if he so desired, and that he also had a right to work for us as long as his services were satisfactory and he was satisfied with our working conditions and wages, if he did not join the union. “About a month after the end of our last strike a committee of girls representing the glove operators in our Sidney factory called on our resident superintendent at Sidney and stated that they would refuse to work any longer with a girl named Mary Seely unless she joined the union. “Our resident superintendent at that time pointed out to these union girls as I did later that we made certain promises during the last strike which we felt in honor bound to keep. We also pointed out to them at the same time, that we had no objection to organized labor, nor would we put anything in the way of existing organizations or any enlargement of them. “These girls, however, decided to go out on strike and a short time afterwards the balance of our employees in Sidney and a number of our employees of Brooklyn and Amsterdam went out in sympathy. “At the time this sympathetic strike was called they submitted in addition to the question of Mary Seely a list of five so-called grievances, all of which at one time during this present strike we agreed to submit to the state board of arbitration. This offer of arbitration was ignored and our people since that time have been conducting picketing about our plant and around the homes of some of our employees, have threatened, intimidated and assaulted them and otherwise conducted themselves in a disorderly and lawless manner. “Our position at the present time is that we fully intend to keep the promise which we made to Mary Seely, who was never desirous of joining a union and to hundreds of other employees who took the same position and stayed with us during the last strike. “We are filling up our factory as rapidly as possible in Brooklyn, are moving a large amount of our Sidney equipment to other factories and intend by every means in our power to demonstrate once and for all that American citizens have a right to earn a livelihood as they see fit, as long as they satisfy their employers and conduct themselves in an orderly and law-abiding manner. “At the same time we have the utmost sympathy for the majority of our former employees because we believe that they have been misled; and while we have filled the positions of a great number of them we are willing to reinstate such of them as care to apply for their positions and are prepared to sign and have witnessed the following pledge: “’In re-entering the service of Julius Kayser & Co., I pledge myself to recognize for all time the right of Julius Kayser & Co. to employ for work in any of their factories, or in any department of any of their factories men or women, irrespective of whether or not they are members of a trade union. I further pledge myself to work in harmony with all the employees of Julius Kayser & Co., whether they are union or non-union and to refrain from in any way trying to influence any of the employees of Julius Kayser & Co. from continuing at their work during the present strike.’
“This promise, of course, cover only such people as we can provide work for, and for the benefit of those former employees who had been with the company for a number of years, it is fair to state that the number of positions open are daily diminishing because we are employing new help in Brooklyn and are largely and rapidly increasing the production of our other mills. “We again reiterate that we have nothing against organized labor, but we shall not permit organized labor to say that a man has to join the organization in order to work for Julius Kayser & Co.”
A CASE OF “DIDN’T KNOW” Kortright Man Nearly Shot by Gun in Hands of Boy. (From our North Kortright cor.) A near fatality occurred one day last week at W. P. Nichol’s store at Kortright station. Henry Utter, manager of the store, had been hunting woodchucks and left his shotgun by the door while absent a few moments. Almon Georgia, teamster for Mr. Nichols, was busy about the store when a boy happened along, picked up the gun, which was thought to be unloaded, and pointed it toward Mr. Georgia. Just then the nibbling of a mouse attracted the boy’s attention and as he turned the gun went off. The charge went through the side of the building a few feet from Mr. Georgia.
FRIGHTENED AUTO THIEVES Roxbury Car Abandoned After Being Taken From Barn.
NOMINATING TOWN OFFICERS Certificate Must be Filed Between August 26 and Sept. 8. Attention is called to section 121 of the election law in relation to nomination of town officers, which provides as follows: In towns in which town meetings are held at the time of a general election, certificates of nomination for town officers shall be made in duplicate, one of which shall be filed with the town clerk of town in which such officers are to be voted for and the other with the board of elections of the county in which such town to located. The time as specified by this section is not earlier than August 24 and not later than September 8.
BOY KILLED BY AUTO Second Fatal Accident in Sullivan Within Two Weeks. Myron Bunting, a seven yearold New York boy boarding at Bridgeville, near Monticello, was struck by an automobile Friday afternoon and died a short time later from his injuries. The motor party did not stop. Only two weeks ago another boy, Charles Panoff, was killed at Parksville under similar circumstances.
Andes Has Celebration and Hancock Plans One. Andes had a welcome home celebration for the returned soldiers of the town on Wednesday of this week, Aug. 6. In the evening a banquet was served free to all service men, which was followed by a dance in Union Hall. Hancock will have a similar celebration on Friday, Aug. 15. The program includes ball games, dinner an address by Lieut. Governor Harry C. Walker of Binghamton and an entertainment in the evening followed by dancing.
May Form Grange in Walton. Owing to the inquiry on the part of some of the prominent farmers of the town, there will be a meeting of all who are interested in the farm bureau offices on Monday, Aug. 11, at 8 p. m., to discuss the advisability of organization of a grange in Walton. County Deputy A. D. Rowell of Delhi will be present ready to answer any questions in regard to the workings of the grange and to effect an organization if there is sufficient interest to warrant such a step. Let as many of the farmers of the town, with their wives, as possible attend this meeting and thus get in line with the other farmers of the state and the nation.
Nestle Employees Eat Pig. (From our Loomis cor.) The greased pig at the Fourth of July celebration in Walton this year was captured by employees of the Nestle food company. Since then the pig has been fattened and on Wednesday evening the employees of the Walton plant enjoyed a roast pig banquet at the Riverside hotel.
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“E. C.” Fraternity 75 Years Old.
Eugene Howe of Fleischmanns Secured Fine Promotion.
In connection with the 75th anniversary of the “E. C.” fraternity of the Delaware literary institute there will be held an old fashioned clam bake on the D. L. I. campus at Franklin on Wednesday, Aug. 13, at 11 a. m. In the afternoon there will be ball games between Delhi and Franklin and Unadilla and Franklin. Dr. Elmer Burritt Bryan, president of Colgate University, will give a lecture in the evening. The Oneonta City band will furnish music during the day.
Attorney General Newton has promoted Eugene E. Howe of Fleischmanns from title examiner of Catskill forest lands to deputy attorney general and examiner of title in place of Burton H. Loucks, deceased. The work of the position thus filled consists largely in the trial of actions by the state involving the validity of tax sale titles.
(From our Stratton Falls cor.) On Sunday night automobile thieves attempted to steal Howard Decker’s car, but were discovered by one of Mr. Decker’s guests after they had run the car to the highway. Mr. OVER 600 AT Decker started in pursuit and SCHOOL MEETING the thieves abandoned his car, jumped into one of their own Ticket of Strike Sympathizers waiting near and escaped in Elected at Sidney. the darkness. Their identity is Sidney had a red hot school unknown. meeting Tuesday evening. Two tickets were in the field and the FIRE NEAR one which ostensibly had the LIVINGSTON support of the strikers at the MANOR Kayser mill and their sympathizers was elected by pluralities of House on the Marks Place Burned to Ground Saturday. about fifty. The vote was as follows: Three-year term, Mrs. Mar(From our Livingston Manor cor.) garet V. Martin, 334; George The house on the Marks place about a mile above Livingston Yagel, 343; C. E. Landers 235; Manor on the White Lake road Andrew Shelton, 284. Mrs. was totally destroyed by fire Martin and Yagel were electwith all its contents Saturday ed. For the one-year term Paul afternoon. The structure was Banner received 324 votes to a heap of ashes within 20 minutes after the fire started. An overheated kitchen stove is supposed to have been the cause. A family named Lamaroux from the vicinity of Hazel had recently bought the place. Mrs. Lamaroux had built up a hot fire to bake and gone to the hay field to help her husband. When she discovered the blaze she could not gain an entrance to the house. There was no insurance.
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280 cast for H. J. Spencer. The sum of $300 was appropriated for the library and $200 to secure plans for a new school building.
CONCERT BY JUNE REED Noted Violinist Will be in Walton Tuesday, August 19. Miss June Reed, the noted violinist, and William Earle, the gifted young American tenor, will give a concert in Walton on Tuesday evening, August 19th, under the auspices of the Chamber of Commerce. Miss Reed has appeared in concerts with Maud Powell and Madame Schumann-Heink. The concert will be a treat to all music lovers. The general admission will be fifty cents and reserved seats are now on sale at More’s drug store for seventy-five cents.
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with people sharing their memories and photos taken over his long career. There’s a new sign on the corner of Hwy. 10 and Co. Rte. 2 in DeLancey commemorating the Presbyterian Church. Here’s some history of the church: In March of 1971 a couples club was started and they have been a great help to the work of the church serving as Sunday School teachers, youth group leaders and becoming the future of our church. Lavish words of tribute could be said for the many who have worked and sacrificed for their church and thus made it possible for us to celebrate our 125 anniversary. The church today is their monument. Grateful acknowledgment to the late Mrs. Harold Sprague who wrote much of this history. Supplement to the history of the DeLancey United Presbyterian Church: 1974-1979 our ministers seem to leave us when we start to plan for a birthday celebration. Rev. Lewien retired, due to poor health when we started planning for our 125th and this year when we were making plans for our 130th, Rev. Richardson left for another pastorate so we are again without a pastor. In 1974 we had about 145 active members and as of now we number 138. Rev. John Howard was installed as pastor on Jan. 26, 1975. He had well attended Bible study sessions and preached fine sermons. Upon his request the relationship between him and the church was severed in July 1975. Rev. Kenneth White graciously helped us out during the time the pulpit committee was searching for another pastor. Grandma’s recipe this week: Strawberry Streusel Muffins. 2 1/4 cups flour, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 Tblsp. baking powder, 1/4 tsp. salt, 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped fresh strawberries, 2 eggs lightly beaten, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/3 cup vegetable oil. Streusel topping: 1/4 cup flour, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 2 Tblsp. margarine. In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Gently fold in strawber-
ries. Combine eggs, milk, sour cream and oil then stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill greased or paper lined muffin cups two-thirds full. For the topping, combine flour, brown sugar and cinnamon, mix well. Cut in the margarine until crumbly. Sprinkle about 2 1/2 tsp. over each muffin. Bake at 425 degree oven for 20-25 minutes or until muffins test done. Makes about 1 dozen muffins. My thoughts of the week: Thanks to Delaware County we got a new coating on our road - Co. Rte. 2 this week. Even though it hasn’t slowed traffic down it sure is nice and did away with any potholes we had. Lynn Kinch’s joke of the week:
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Pharmacist to older patron: Take one of these pills every 4 hours, or as often as you can get the cap off. Senior moments: As I’ve gotten older, I’ve taken to putting my wallet in my front pocket so I don’t sit on it. Unfortunately as I’ve gotton older, I’ve also taken to accidentally wearing my pants backward. A cute saying: Make today so awesome that yesterday gets jealous. Helpful Hint: Make your own ice packs. Buy some water balloons, fill them with water to whatever size you want them and freeze them. When you go on a outing or for just around the house use them as ice packs to keep things cool.
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Worship services for the DeLancey, Hamden and West Delhi churches during August will be held in West Delhi church at 11 a.m. with Rev Connie Stone. The annual church picnic will be held on Sunday, Aug. 25 at 11 a.m. at the Hamden Town Pavilion. Members from DeLancey are asked to bring drinks and paper goods. Members from Hamden are asked to bring salads and members from West Delhi - bring desserts. I welcome news. Give me a call - 607-746-6860 or email lshepard@ delhitel.net. On July 13, the Delaware Academy class of 1962 gave themselves a 75th birthday party at the Delhi American Legion pavilion. The dinner menu consisted of chicken and salads and a birthday cake. Those attending were Judy (MacNaught) and Joe Lattimore from Auburn, Becky (Tompkins) and Harry Burton from Baldwinsville, Art and Mary McDonald from E. Greenwich, R.I., Jim and Peg Hilson, Bovina, Gert (Menke) Rosa, Apalachin, Fred Ehlerman, Westtown, Duddley Eckert, Franklenton, La. His guests were Lynn Stanton from L.I. and his daughter Kim Eckert. Lynn is a member of the DA class of ‘63. Also attending were local folks: Roger and Fae Brown, Don and Bonnie Fleming, Bob Miller, Pat Corey, Betty (Wilbur) and Harry Bell. Everyone had a great time reminiscing and planning their next party. On Saturday, Aug. 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the Delhi Historical Society Cannon House, if you missed the last one come see the collection of Delaware Academy memorabilia on display in celebration of DA’s 200th anniversary. The Delhi Telephone Company will host its annual open house at their location on Wednesday, Aug. 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. They will serve free hot dogs and salads. Did you know Delhi Cub Scout
Pack #33 is doing a bottle and can drive? They have a container by the Depot Street car wash to put your bottles and cans in. Money collected will be used to support pack activities. Aug. 10 is Andes Community Day. There will be lots of fun for everybody during the day in this little village. Enjoy the parade in the morning after the bus goes through. There will be live music, vendors, lawn sales and more to enjoy and don’t forget to check out those veteran flags along the street. Help Andes celebrate its bicentennial. I can’t believe it’s already time for the Walton Fair Aug. 12 - 17. This is the largest agricultural fair in the region and has something for everyone. Monday will be garden tractor pulls, demolition derby; Tuesday, tractor pulls, Wednesday, Children’s Day; Thursday, Sr. Citizens Day; Friday, pony pulls, Demolition Derby; Saturday, Hero’s Parade at noon, The Shots and The Bergin County Firefighters Pipe Band at 7 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m. or dark. Aug. 1 was National Mountain Climbers’ Day; Aug. 2 was International Beer Day. Aug. 3 was National Watermelon Day. Aug. 4 was U.S. Coast Guard Day, Aug. 5 was National Underwear Day and Work Like a Dog Day; Aug. 6 Wiggle Your Toes Day, Aug. 7 Daughters Day and National Lighthouse Day. Coming up: free rabies clinics on Aug. 22, Roxbury Town Garage 6-8 p.m. 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, barbecued chicken dinner with a contribution of $5 requested. Reservations are required and need to be made by Aug. 12 by calling Office of Aging 607-832-5750. Tuesday, Aug. 27, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Delhi Cannon Free Library, Ray LaFever, archivist at Delaware Co. Historical Assoc., will present a new film on Delhi photographer Bob Wyer. There will be interviews
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