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Senator Seward Secures Grant for Middletown Historical Society’s Future

By Rosie Cunningham MIDDLETOWN - “We must honor the past to look towards the future,” said State Senator James L. Seward.

The Historical Society of the town of Middletown (HSM) has received a $50,000 state grant to establish an improved location and “home” at the Middletown History Center. On Sept. 5, Senator Seward joined officials from the HSM to announce a $50,000 state grant to help fund development of the Middletown History Center. The total cost of the project is slated to be approximately $350,000. The $50,000 is under the State and Municipal Facilities (SAM) capital program and is administered by the Dormi-

tory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY).

“The Historical Society of the Town of Middletown is making major strides to preserve the town’s past and showcase local history for future generations to enjoy,” said Senator Seward, who belongs to his historical society in Milford. “I am extremely pleased to partner with the historical society to further enhance the work which is taking place to establish a functioning archive and research center. This $50,000 state grant is an investment that will help the history center grow, create a new community gathering place, and allow more people to learn about Middletown’s storied past.”

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Walton Supervisor Joe Cetta presented Greg Graupman with a certificate of appreciation on Sept. 10 for his volunteer work throughout the Walton community.

Walton Volunteer Recognized School Tax Bills, Flood Mitigation Project Delayed

By Lillian Browne

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Village of Fleischmanns Mayor Donald Kearney shakes Senator James L. Seward’s hand during a ceremony on Sept. 5.

Del. County Sheriff, Senator Seward Remember 9/11

Discuss the Sacrifice of First Responders

By Rosie Cunningham September 11, 2001 is a day many remember and none will forget.

Senator James L. Seward and Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond discuss the day and the significance to our country - and how the event impacted everyone.

“I was in lower Manhattan on September 11, 2001,” said Senator Seward at the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office on Monday. “I want to thank all the first responders everywhere - more than 300 lives that were lost that day were those of first responders.”

Senator Seaward described the day as “horrific” and said that he has many memories from that day - “mostly bad ones.”

“I remember vividly that I was trying to get out of the point of danger only blocks away from the towers and I got a chance to see the first responders and they weren’t trying to get out of there, they were going towards the point of danger. I will never forget the steely determination in their eyes. They did a marvelous job getting people out and we need to commemorate that sacrifice and remember those lost.”

He added that members of the police force as well as first responders should be recognized everyday for their sacrifice.

“As we pause to reflect on the significance that September 11 had on our country and our people, please remember to keep our first responders in your thoughts

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WALTON - Longtime Walton resident and community volunteer Greg Graupman was recognized by the Walton Town Council for his community improvement efforts at a meeting held Monday, Sept. 10.

Supervisor Joe Cetta thanked Graupman saying, “We are a better town because of your efforts.”

Graupman, humble in the acceptance of the award certificate, credited 4-H members, Pride in Walton members, businesses and community members for improving the appearance of Walton.

With Graupman’s initiative a large storefront mural depicting and celebrating scenes from the Delaware County Fair was hung

on Delaware Street last year, historical marker signs were refurbished, new “Welcome to Walton” signs were erected, trees and flowers were planted, and many other community improvement projects were completed.

A second mural will be affixed to a building on Bridge Street within the coming year, Graupman told council members.

In other business before the council, Clerk Ronda Williams stated that school tax bills will be mailed out to taxpayers on Sept.

14, later than normal. Taxpayers, Williams said, will have 30 days from the date they are mailed to pay the bills without penalty.

In other business: • Flood Plain Manager and Code Enforcement Officer Steve

Dutcher announced that because bids came in higher than expected, the stream bank restoration project along the west branch of the Delaware River adjacent to Stockton Avenue and South Street, has been delayed. The low bid for the project came in several hundred thousand dollars over the funding that was available for the project. It is possible, Dutcher said, that the project will be re-bid in the spring, with a second look at project design. Hopefully, he added, there will be also be additional funding available at that time.

• Village resident Allan Fairweather asked whether the town can do anything to alleviate the See Walton page 4

Women Wordsmiths Gather for Hobart Writing Festival

By Rosie Cunningham HOBART - It was a union of talented women in Hobart for a three-day event which began Friday.

The Hobart Festival of Women Writers celebrated its sixth year in the Hobart Book

Village - a literary hot spot in the Catskills. The gathering is held for established and emerging women writers to share their insights and skills through a variety of writing activities and public readings and draws many from near and far.

This year, there were 22 writers on the roster who took part

in readings, which were open to the public.

The festival was a collaborative effort, the brainchild of Barbara Balliet, Cheryl and Breena Clarke.

The festival also has a significant impact economically in the area as participants very See Women Wordsmiths page 7

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Writers, contributors and guests enjoyed free public readings at the sixth annual Hobart Festival of Women Writers.

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Walton Walk for Hunger fundraiser will take place this year on Sunday, Sept. 30, at Austin-Lincoln Park. Registration begins at 2 p.m., a few special speakers will talk and at 3 the walk begins. You can walk or run the Austin Lincoln Park Trail, and we ask that you have family and friends sponsor you so that you can bring a donation for the cause. At 3:30 there will be some light refreshments, and at 4 some door prizes donated by local businesses will be drawn. Interested in walking or organizing a team? Call Denise at 631-327-3118. Most of the money raised will stay here in Walton - 40 percent will go to the food bank, 25 percent to the school food backpack program, 25 percent to free community meals and 10 percent to Samaritan’s Purse (the shoebox ministry). The event is coordinated by a committee from the Walton Ministerial and sponsored by UHS Delaware Valley Hospital.

There will be a Wilson’s Barbecued Chicken & bake sale to benefit the Walton Fire Department Saturday, Sept. 15 at 10 a.m. at Walton Motors Inc. Walton FFA parents are hosting a cornhole tournament at the fairgrounds to raise money to send members to the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis this year. Cost is $20 per team - contact Jen Barnhart

to enter. There will also be food and drink available to buy and raffles to enter. If anyone would like to donate a raffle prize, that would be greatly appreciated.

The DVH volunteers will host Hare and Feather at the hospital lobby across from the gift shop on Thursday, Sept. 13 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. She sells jellies, jams and other goodies, and is becoming a favorite at the hospital. On Thursday, Sept.

28, mark your calendars for the Cheese Man. Have you eaten all the cheese you bought at the Fair? Good time to restock!

On Wednesday, Sept. 19, there will be a meeting of the DVH Volunteers at 1 p.m. at the West Street board room. Remember to bring an item for the Walton Food Bank.

Happy, Healthy and Wise workshops are free and a fun way to learn coping skills for chronic conditions. They are held at the DVH Board Room on West Street. The six free workshops will help reduce the fear, stress and pain associated with chronic conditions such as arthritis, high blood pressure, heart or lung problems, diabetes, chronic pain, or stress and anxiety, make better nutrition and exercise choices, get a better night’s sleep, communicate better with your doctor and family and help you set realistic goals to improve your health and your life. The morning sessions will

Meet Harper, the Faithful Labrador

be Mondays from 10-12:30 Sept.

17 through Oct. 22. If there is enough interest, there will be a class Tuesdays, Sept. 18 through Oct. 23 from 5:30-8 p.m.; to register call 607-865-2409 or visit uhs.net/classesandevents. The workshops are the implementation of the Stanford University evidence-based, Chronic Disease Self-Management Program which the leaders have completed.

On Friday at Ogden Library Preschool Story Time is held weekly from 10:30 until 11:30. Also at 10:30, Friday, Sept. 14, author Bill Horne will be at the library, speaking on his book, “The Improbable Community: Camp Woodland and the American Democratic Ideal.” Come for the programs, stay for the cookies. For more information call 607-865-5929.

The breakfast at White Birch Airport on Sunday, Sept. 16 will be sponsored by the Sons of the American Legion (SAL). Serving until noon, come up and enjoy the beautiful scenery, see some planes land and take off and enjoy a great breakfast. The SALs would like to thank all who entered their drawing for the load of logs, and congratulate winner Peter Helman of Trout Creek.

The Hamden Hill Ridge Riders will host its annual grass drag races on Saturday, Oct. 20 (rain date Sunday, Oct. 21) at the Delaware County Fairgrounds.

Registration is from 9-10 a.m.; $20 entry fee per race. Chest protectors and tether switches are required - no racing without both. General admission ticket - $5. Pit pass spectators $25, 12 years and younger are free. This is a fun day of food, fun and action for the whole family. Any questions, call 607-746-7479.

There will be a Quarter Auc-

tion Friday, Sept. 14 at the Walton Grange. Doors open at 5:30, drawing at 6 p.m. There will be many donations from local vendors and businesses. Food and drink will be available to purchase from the Grange. For more information, contact Tina at 607-829-5928, Sharon at 607865-4934 or Misty at 607-3539943.

Fall rummage sale at Christ Church on Gardiner Place on Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Donations of gently used items are being sought. Donations can be brought to the church.

The first Coffeehouse at the Walton Theatre for the 20182019 season will be Sunday, Sept. 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. and will feature the a capella singers, Eight is Enough. Sponsored

by Music on the Delaware; free - donations accepted. Desserts and coffee/tea will be available.

The September Classic Flix for is Fiddler on the Roof on Thursday, Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. at the Walton Theatre. All seats are $6. View this classic on the big screen for the first time, or enjoy it again.

The Woofs and Wags Dog Walk will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Heart of the Catskills Humane Society in Delhi on Saturday, Sept. 15.

Register at 11:30 a.m., walk from 12:15-1:30 p.m., then enjoy the activities, contests and the food tent. This little shelter does amazing things for all the dogs and cats in their care. Support them if you can.

The Trout Creek Community Committee has been busy setting its fall calendar. There will be an ice cream and pie social on Friday, Sept. 28 at the Schoolhouse. Serving 6:30-8, $3 per person.

Vendors are also being sought for the third annual craft fair

and bake sale on Saturday, Nov. 3 at the Trout Creek Fire Hall.

This year there will be a kid’s craft table where the kids can make a craft as you shop. Vendors can email LynnVan227@ gmail.com to get a spot.

The Walton Historical Society has “A Catskill Woodsman”, “Murder in the Catskills,” “Catskill Mountain Bluestone,” “Old Stone Walls,” and “Dutch Shultz and his Lost Treasure” in limited supply. Stop at the Walton Historical Society, 9 Townsend Street, to purchase the books on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There are also 2019 calendars for sale and the 2018/2017 calendars have been reduced in price. At the end of the month, calendars and books will be in Big M and Full Circle Antiques if you can’t get in on Saturdays.

Announcing the first annual pump-ki-nanza! Fall marketplace at Veterans Plaza on Saturday, Sept. 29 with the pumpkin contest of years ago. There will be vendors and food starting at 10 a.m. The pumpkin contest will begin at 1 p.m., so have your pumpkins there and ready no later than noon. When you enter your pumpkin you will get a number and an index card in your age group. Age groups are 3-5 years old, 6-8 years old, 9-12 years old and an adult bracket, too. Pumpkin contest categories will be: Silliest face, scariest face, most creative, most adorable.

Vendor fees are $25; set up starts at 8:30 a.m. Vendor fees will be used for pumpkin contest prizes and most of all, donated to the Walton Booster Club to give back to this amazing program for our children. So, if you have some fall items to sell, come down and set up to help make a successful fundraiser for the Booster Club programs.

Dems Host Barbecue in Hamden The Democratic Committee of Delaware County will host its third annual community barbecue on Sunday, Sept. 16. The event will be held at the Hamden Town Hall Pavilion, 37029 State Highway 10, Hamden, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. This will be an opportunity to meet with candidates and discover their knowledge of Delaware County issues.

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Meet Harper, The Reporter pet of the week.

By Rosie Cunningham

STAMFORD - Meet Harper The Reporter pet of the week.

Harper is owned by Justin All, a Stamford Central School graduate and his girlfriend, Amanda Maltbie.

The yellow Labrador Retriever is two years-old and is a “daddy’s girl.”

“We got her off Craigslist,” said All. “She loves going to go the dog park, swimming and watching the Bill’s football games.”

Harper is sweet and a bit naughty - last Christmas she ate an entire tub of cookies from “grandma.”

“She is also allergic to bees,” All added.

He said every time Harper gets a bath she gets the “zoomies” and runs around the house like a maniac for 20 minutes.

“She took her first vacation to Virginia Beach this last summer and loved it,” said All. To submit a pet of the week, email r.cunningham@thereporter.net.

tonio Delgado will be there, as will Chad McEvoy, candidate for 101st NYS Assembly seat, Aidan O’Connor, candidate for 103rd NYS Assembly seat, and Joyce St. George, candidate for NYS Senate seat in 51st district.

It is also hoped that the winner of Sept. 13 Primary Election for State Senate District 42, either Jen Metzger or Pramilla Malick will be on hand.

The event will be open to the public, and will include barbecued chicken, other food, live music and a playground for kids.

For tickets or more information, contact your local Delaware County Democratic Committee member. Visit dcnydems. org to locate DCDC members or purchase tickets online. Space provided, tickets will also be for sale at the door.

Red Cross Donors: Give, Help Blood Supply Match Patient Diversity The American Red Cross urges people of all races and ethnicities to give blood to help ensure a diverse blood supply for patients in need.

The vast majority of blood types fall into one of the major ABO groups. However, some blood types are unique to certain racial and ethnic groups, so a diverse blood supply is important to meeting the medical needs of an increasingly diverse patient population.

Blood given to patients with rare blood types or those who need repeated transfusions for conditions such as sickle cell disease or thalassemia must be

matched very closely. Patients are less likely to have complications from blood donated by someone with a similar racial or ethnic background.

All blood types are needed to ensure that the right blood product is available at the right time for all patients. Make an appointment to donate blood by downloading the free American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-7332767).

Those who donate blood or platelets through Sept. 30 will receive a coupon via email for a free haircut at participating

Sport Clips locations. More information is available at RedCrossBlood.org/sport-clips.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities Sept. 21-25 in Delaware County: In Hancock, Sept. 25, 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Hancock Central School, 67 Education Lane; In Margaretville, Sept. 21, 1:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Mountainside Residential Care Center, 42158 State Highway 28; In Stamford, Sept. 22, 8 a.m.

- 1 p.m., Catskill Veterans Outreach Center, 56 Main Street; and in Walton, Sept. 25, 2 p.m.

- 6 p.m., Pines Brook Church, 1444 Pines Brook Road.

Respite Volunteers Needed The Arc of Delaware County seeks volunteers for its respite

program to accompany people with intellectual and develop-

mental disabilities to community events throughout the local area.

The Arc’s highly successful program which offers events and activities to support people to live rich, fulfilled lives of distinction continues to expand, An number of volunteers report building mutually satisfying relationships and having fun attending community events our area has to offer.

Interested individuals should contact The Arc of Delaware County Community Relations department at 607-865-7184 or email delarc@delarc.org.

The Arc of Delaware County New York is a grassroots organization that has been creating opportunities and supporting people with I/DD to live fulfilled lives of distinction for over 50 years.

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Del. County Sheriff’s Office Receives $25,000 in Aid

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By Rosie Cunningham DELHI - Senator Seward was present at the Delaware County Sheriff’s Department Monday where he announced $25,000 in state grant funding for the department.

The monies used will help cover costs associated with a new investigator’s vehicle within the department’s drug enforcement unit.

“This is good news for us,” said Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond. “We are working on the budget and this will certainly help fight the drug epidemic we are facing.”

“Public safety should be a primary focus - job number one on the New York state level,” said Senator Seward. “In the senate, I makes sure to have laws in the books to keep up with the changing times and I fight for every possible dollar to ensure that they do. We need to makes sure that our local law enforcement agencies have the tools to protect public safety.”

He added that rural police agencies face a number of challenges each day and costs have to be kept in check due to a tight budget.

“Delaware County has a problem with drug crime - particularly heroin. The office has been a lead on fighting this epidemic and they need resources to make an impact.”

According to the department, the vehicle should be acquired inhouse by the end of the year and Sheriff DuMond reiterated that the monies secured by Senator Seward will be more than helpful.

“We always know we have him in our corner,” said the sheriff.

Senator Seward is a member of the Senate’s Joint Task Force on Heroin and Opioid Addiction and in this years budget, $247 million (a record level of funding) has been secured to strengthen prevention, treatment, recovery and education services across the state.

According to a release, the senator pointed to a package of bills passed by the senate but not acted on by the state assembly that would focus on enforcement. The legislation included stronger penalties for big-time drug dealers selling heroin, as well as for fraudulent medication prescriptions that fuel opioid addictions and measures to stop dealers from preying on children and legislation that expands the types of dangerous controlled substances regulated by the state, among others.

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Senator James Seward shakes hands with Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond. Seward announced a $25,000 grant to aid the Delaware County Sheriff’s Department.

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A view of Delaware Academy Central School.

Delaware Academy Capital Project Up For Vote Again

District Community Members Encouraged to Weigh In

By Rosie Cunningham DELHI - Second time’s a charm for the Delaware Academy Capital Project Vote?

In May, voters expressed their displeasure with a proposed facilities upgrade plan at Delaware Academy (DA) by rejecting it at the polls.

Proposition One, which featured district upgrades, failed by 383 yes votes to 430 no votes.

Proposition Two, which included the installation of a synthetic or artificial turf athletic field with an additional price tag of $768,808, failed by a vote of 117 - 687.

According to DA Business Administrator Carey Shultz, administration and staff went back to the drawing board after the capital project did not pass.

“We eliminated one of the propositions,” said Shultz. “There will only be one proposition this time around, not two.”

Any upgrades or improvements to the Dave Kelly Field are off the table, according to Thomson.

“Turf, re-sodding and lights will not be included in this proposition,” he said.

Shultz said the district listened to the community, the board and stakeholders in the previous proposal and

said the focus is now directed toward campus repairs, safety and improvements.

The repairs and upgrades contained in Proposition One are “critical,” Thomson said in a previous interview.

“There are boiler replacements, paving projects and roof repairs needed on campus,” he said.

A capital project hearing will be held Monday, Oct. 1 at 7 p.m.

All eligible voters are encouraged to turn out on Oct. 11 from noon to 8 p.m. in the middle school lobby to vote on the revised project.

Voters will determine whether or not to pass the project which will include improvements to the high school, middle school and elementary school and some of the improvements are: bathrooms, cafeteria and kitchen areas, window replacements, roofing and paving, additional improvements, furnishings, equipment and incidental expenses, at a maximum cost of $8,968,747.

If passed, bidding will go out in December and construction will begin in 2020.

“This will be at no additional cost to taxpayers,” said Thomson.

“The district will be contributing $2.925 million in

accumulated reserves to ensure there is no additional cost to the tax payers,” added Shultz. “We will receive 72 percent of state aid for the entire project. Therefore, $2.925 million in capital reserves will cover the 28 percent that is considered the “local share.”

Thomson and Shultz said they were happy with the turnout for the May vote which totaled more than 800 individuals and they would like to see similar results.

“It’s a good sign that the public cares,” said Shultz.

Whether positive or negative, Thomson said he would like community members to be involved.

“Me, Mr. Shultz and the board members are happy with what we are putting forth,” he said. “We are more than willing to discuss the project and encourage any and all questions and concerns to be brought to us and we will answer them thoroughly.”

Shultz said all of the information regarding the project will be on the Delaware Academy website and added that community members can post questions that will be answered.

For more information, visit www.delhischools.org, as well as the school Facebook page.

CWC Building Bids Approved Six bids for the development of an office complex to be constructed by the Catskill Watershed Corporation (CWC) were approved at a meeting of the CWC Board of Directors Sept.

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The structure, to be built on county Route 38 (Arkville cutoff road) between Margaretville and Arkville, will be shared by the NYC Department of Environmental Protection which will lease space from the CWC. Funds for the $19 million

project will be borrowed from the CWC Catskill Fund for the Future, to be reimbursed with interest using the lease payments.

Site work is anticipated to begin this fall. Construction is estimated to take 14 months, with the building expected to be occupied in early 2020.

The CWC board approved the following bids: Smith Site Development of Binghamton; F. E. Jones Construction of Binghamton (general construction);

Aktor Corporation of Albany (roofing); Piccirilli-Slavik & Vincent Plumbing and Heating of Binghamton, and Nelcorp Electrical Contracting Corp. of Endwell.

The CWC is a non-profit, Local Development Corporation responsible for several environmental protection, economic development and education programs in the New York City Watershed West of the Hudson River; www.cwconline.org.

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Walton... continued from front page flooding and/or run off issue in the area of Ogden Street and Prospect Avenue. Cetta responded that the town has not done anything to create the issue and hopes that the village will do something to correct the problem.

• Bid openings for the soil removal project on Water Street are scheduled for Sept. 14, Dutcher reported. If all goes according to plan, it is likely that the soil removal project will begin at the end of September or the beginning of October. A project priority, Dutcher said, is the installation of a culvert and/or drainage system at the back of Veterans Plaza to help remove standing water following a rain event.

• The hiking trail construction project on New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) owned lands between state Route 206/Bear Spring Mountain and South Main has been delayed, Dutcher reported, because he has not been able to meet with a local hiking club representative who may help with the maintenance of the trail. The application for permission to build the trail has been prepared and is ready to submit to DEP, he said.

• Highway Superintendent Walt Geidel reported a stream bank restoration project along Beers Brook Road has been completed and grade control structures have been positioned with rock below the streambed. Geidel also reported that he continues to seek information about logging town-owned property behind the highway garage off state Route 10 to create a source of revenue. The property must be assessed to determine whether the timber is harvestable.

A gravel parking area has been constructed at More Park on Murphy Hill Road, Geidel reported.

• The use of Veterans Plaza for a prayer rally on Oct. 13 and for a pumpkin painting contest on Sept.

29 was unanimously approved.

• Five building permits and two certificates of occupancy were issued in August. Fourteen building inspections were completed, one floodplain development permit was issued and seven certificate of occupancy searches were completed.

• There will be a special meeting of the Walton Town Council on Oct. 15 at 6 p.m., to adopt the tentative 2019 budget, following a budget workshop. It is anticipated that

a public hearing on the proposed 2019 town budget will be held on Monday, Nov. 5.

• Cetta reported that he has inquired at the post office about the time line to have the post office steps repaired. It is unknown when the repairs will be made, he reported. The building is a historic landmark and the repairs must reflect the requirements imposed for designated structures. A code is not being violated, Cetta reported, because there is a wheelchair accessible ramp available as an alternate entrance. Regarding county issues, Cetta reported the eminent domain proposal for the county’s highway maintenance garage property has been rescinded. Eminent domain proceedings will not be used to secure the property, he said. Cetta further reported that he proposed an alternate site for the a new county highway maintenance garage to the county’s Department of Public Works committee. It remains unknown, Cetta said, where the new building will be constructed. However, he said, the original plan has been “downsized” to be incorporated into a smaller footprint. Cetta told council members that he told the county DPW committee that Walton will not take over maintenance of county roads within the town. That statement spurred a dissenting statement from Council member Luis Rodriguez-Betancourt who said that it may be beneficial for Walton taxpayers to incur the expense of that maintenance, which could result in less tax dollars being paid to the county. There is a duplication of bureaucracy, Rodriguez-Betancourt continued. Road maintenance, he said, could be done better and more efficiently if it were done by towns rather than the county. The county’s highway department problems have been ongoing for 20 years, Rodriguez-Betancourt pointed out. “They don’t want to give up their jobs, so they won’t do it,” he said. “Every town has to look after themselves and that (town maintenance of county roads) should not be a dead issue.”

Council member Patty Wood suggested that county consider DPW “hubs” as an alternate solution to their siting problems.

The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Walton Town Council will be held on Monday, Oct. 1 at 6 p.m.

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Nam Knights Donate Nourishing Bites

Members of the Nam Knights Motorcycle Club, Southern Tier Chapter, donated a large quantity of food to Delaware Opportunities on Sept. 5. The food will be distributed to 15 food banks in Delaware County.

Pictured with Delaware Opportunities employees, from left to right are Buddy Gibson, Mike Allen, Delbert VanDyke, Fred Deutcsh, Paul Olsen and Chad Hall.

Heart of the Catskills Woofs & Wags Bash 50th Anni-fur-sary Celebration Sept. 15

By Rosie Cunningham DELHI - The 16th annual Woofs and Wags fundraiser, sponsored by the Heart of the Catskills Humane Society, will be held Sept.

15 in Delhi.

This year’s fun-raising event theme celebrates the humane society’s golden 50th Anni-fur-sary Celebration and there will be a bash with both two-legged and four-legged friends from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The special events starting at 12:30 p.m. will include a K-9 DEP demonstration, and attendees will have the opportunity to meet the

Delhi Police K-9. Other highlights of the day include the Golden Jubilee Cafe, best party dress costume contest, gold mine hay maze, 50 foot dash with your dog contest, the golden “paw”vilion cat tent, music all day with Chet Delameter and musical sits & downs contest.

While the event is all fun and games, the reason is serious business for the over 200 cats and dogs awaiting adoption. Deb Crute, director of operations at the shelter, said the day’s goal is to raise enough money at Woof and Wags to run the shelter for two weeks and as always, to find forever homes for all the cats and dogs in their care.

Adoptable dogs were featured

at the event, and visitors were invited to browse at Miss Kitty’s Cat House to possibly find a feline companion. Woofs and Wags was the brainchild of past board member Jackie Purdy 16 years ago, and has had a variety of themes and been held at a several different locations. This year the fundraiser was held on the shelter grounds.

The shelter relies heavily on donations and is always looking for volunteers to walk dogs, foster animals or help out at the facility.

Visit the humane society’s website to view the list of sponsors and the dog walk site for more information.

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9/11.. continued from front page and prayers,” said DuMond. “When danger arises, it is the first responders who heroically run towards the danger to confront it and save lives. Please take a moment and acknowledge the profound loss of life of all involved on that tragic day and the sacrifices made by the American people, servicemen, and first responders.”

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Historical Society of the town of Middletown President Diane Galusha discusses the future of the project with Senator James L. Seward.

Colchester Adopts Local Law on Oversize Vehicles

By Michael D. Martin The first order of business at the town of Colchester meeting on Sept. 5 was a scheduled public hearing concerning Local Law #1-2018. The purpose of the proposed law is to recognize potential dangerous and unsafe conditions related to oversized vehicles. The law will regulate/prohibit the parking of vehicles exceeding 10,500 pounds on any town street, road, highway except when engaged in delivery or pickup; government vehicles engaged in official business; utility company vehicles engaged in installation or repair and oversized vehicles addressing emergency conditions. The two questions from those in attendance were, “When will the law go into effect?” and “Will there be signs posted prohibiting parking?”

Town of Colchester Supervisor Merrill responded, the law will go into effect as soon as filed with the Secretary of State. Posting signs will be considered. The town attorney Michael DeGroat read the environmental assessment form required as part of the proposed oversized vehicle parking law. A motion was made and approved to accept Local Law #1-2018 regulating oversized vehicle parking on certain town roads.

A question about posting signs in the town park warning of danger during flood events was raised. Merrill said the board would look into the idea and the liability of such.

Supervisor Merrill reported that work with the NYSEG program to convert the town’s

streetlights to more economical LEDs is progressing. The lights are being replaced in the order the requests were received.

Noticed was received through the Catskill Watershed Corporation that New York City water was recognized for being the best in New York state. Much of New York City’s water comes from the Pepacton Reservoir.

Jeff Francisco of Delaware Engineering spoke on finalization of the Cooks Falls Water Project - a Drinking Water State Revolving Fund or DWSRF grant. This is a reimbursable grant of $62,057.26.

Upon proof of a one-year maintenance bond, Supervisor Merrill signed a Certificate of Substantial Completion for Springs Reservoir Project #TCI-G-2015. Francisco gave updates on the remaining water and filtration projects.

Councilwoman Markert asked highway superintendent Ken Eck about missing, stolen or deteriorated street signs.

Superintendent Eck responded the necessary replacement signs are on order.

Supervisor Merrill reported the new back-up generator has switching problems and therefore the final payment will be withheld until the issue has been corrected.

The Friends of the Upper Delaware River requested a letter of support for funding three projects in the Stream Corridor Management Plan. A resolution was made and approved to support the projects.

The next scheduled meeting for the town of Colchester is Sept. 19 at 7 p.m.

Senator James L. Seward announces a $50,000 state grant to help fund development of the Middletown History Center. From left, Senator Seward, Historical Society of the Town of Middletown (HSM) President Diane Galusha, town of Middletown Supervisor Patrick Davis, village of Margaretville Mayor Diana Cope and village of Fleischmanns Mayor Donald Kearney. sha said she could not be more pleased with the securing of the funds and thanked Senator Seward for his efforts, not just with the HSM but with his involvement in the town of Middletown and surrounding area.

She said prior to the ceremony that the HSM was created in 2004 and later, she said the organization is headquartered at 778 Cemetery Road, Margaretville, in a building that originally served as the clubhouse of the Izaak Walton League, a sporting/conservation organization, and later the home of the New Kingston Valley Grange. Historical items donated to or ac-

quired by the society have been stored at the Middletown Town Hall, but the collection has outgrown the allotted space.

Galusha said upgrades have been made to the hall and the HSM has designed a 1,600 square foot, year-round addition that will include: Archives storage and workspace, reading/multipurpose room, exhibit space, office/lobby and ADAcompliant rest rooms.

Middletown Supervisor Patrick Davis thanked Senator Seward as well and said that he is a staunch supporter of preserving local history and said the Middletown area has deep

historical roots.

“I am a firm believer in honoring our history,” he said. “I remember being young and my mother would work for hours on the family tree and she did it for our future. There is no future without remembering the past.

This is why I am so intent of preserving our history locally particularly our land and I fight against land acquisition because when we give up our land, we give up a part of our history and our future.”

Seward added that he is thrilled and excited to see what the future has in store for the center.

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Women Wordsmiths... continued from front page literally explore what Hobart and nearby towns and villages offer. Writers and visitors threaded in and out of the multiple bookstores along Main Street.

More than 120 registered for the workshops which covered multiple facets of writing such as poetics, essay matter. The two- to six-hour workshops are intensive.

In a past interview, Clarke said Hobart is home to six unique, independently-owned bookstores and she believes it is the perfect venue for women writers to bring their talent and sisterhood to light.

On Sunday, a public reading was held from 12:45 to 1:45 and featured Safronia Scott, Blanche McCrary Boyd, Cynthia Dewi Oka and Bertha Rogers.

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Cynthia Dewi Oka McCrary Boyd read a chapter of her latest work, Tomb of the Unknown Racist.

“I didn’t think I could complete this,” she said.

“It’s my final book and took years to complete. I might do something else but I am not going to write another book.”

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The book delves into the life of a radical activist whose brother Royce shockingly and suddenly becomes involved white supremacy - “As if another man was coiled inside him.”

Cynthia Dewi Oka is a poet and author and said she is “thrilled to be here” and “honored.”

“I want to come back,” she said.

She read some of her published works as well as some which have yet to be.

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This was her first festival and she was also headed a workshop “Poetry As Migrancy.”

Sophfronia Scott, a former writer and editor for Time and People magazines and a six-year festival participant, read an essay from her work “Love’s Long Line” a reading which brought many in the reading to tears.

Scott read a passage about what her son taught her about grief after the shootings at his school, Sandy Hook Elementary - in such a clean and poignant description.

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Police Blotter Delaware County Sheriff’s Office

• Heather L. McKinstrieMuller, 33, Walton, was arrested on Sept. 5 and charged with second-degree harassment following police response to a domestic dispute report. She was sent to the Delaware County Jail on $100 bail, scheduled to answer the charge in Walton Town Court at a later date.

• David Chairvolotti Jr., 21, Jefferson, was arrested on Sept.

6 on a Harpersfield Town Court warrant for failure to appear. He was released on $1,000 bond, scheduled to answer the charges at a later date.

• Christopher Candanedo, 43, Ozone Park, was arrested on Sept. 8 and charged with seconddegree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, false impersonation and unlawful possession of marijuana, following a traffic stop on county Highway 16 in Delhi. He was sent to the Delaware County Jail on $1,000 cash bail or $2,000 secured bond.

• Erik R. May, 34, Liberty, was arrested on Sept. 9 and charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of marijuana, unlicensed operator and uninspected motor vehicle following a traffic stop at a safety check.

• Juan Acevedo, 38, Delhi, was arrested on Sept. 9 and charged with driving while ability impaired by drugs, unlawful possession of marijuana, speed in zone, uninspected motor vehicle and failure to change address. He was issued appearance tickets to answer the charges at a future date in Delhi Town Court.

• John Harasemovich, 38, Downsville, was arrested on Sept. 2 and charged with seconddegree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, unlicensed operator and uninspected vehicle following a traffic stop at a safety checkpoint on county Highway 7 in Colchester. He was released on his own recognizance to answer the charges at a later date in Colchester Town Court.

Walton Police Department

• Jordan R. Wood, 32, Walton, was arrested on Aug. 27 and charged with second-degree criminal contempt and third-degree menacing on allegations that he violated an order of protection. He was sent to the Delaware County Jail without bail awaiting an appearance in Walton Village Court.

• Justin J. Flores, 27, Middletown, was arrested on Aug. 27 and charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief. He was sent to the Delaware County Jail on $1,200 cash bail or $2,400 bond.

An order of protection was issued against him and he was scheduled to answer the charge in Walton Village Court at a future date.

• Michael P. Harrington, 34, Walton, was arrested on Aug. 28 and charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. He was issued a an appearance ticket to answer the charge in Walton Village Court at a future date.

• Kami J. Palmer, 41, Walton, was arrested on Aug. 31 and charged with trespass.

• Brian C. McRedmond Jr., 22, Brooklyn, was arrested on Sept. 2 and charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop. He was released on $500 cash bail awaiting a further court appearance.

• Eryberto E. Santiago, 25, Brooklyn, was arrested on Sept. 2 and charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, failure to stop at a stop sign and unlawful possession of marijuana. He was sent to the Delaware County Jail on $500

cash bail or $1,500 secured bond awaiting a future court appearance in Walton Village Court.

• Danielle G. Brundege-Lister, 31, Walton, was arrested on Sept.

4 and charged with third-degree criminal possession of a weapon.

He was sent to the Delaware County Jail without bail, scheduled for a future court appearance in Walton Village Court.

• Jacob I. Curshen, 19, East Meadow, was arrested on Sept.

7 and charged with unlawful possession of a marijuana following a traffic stop. He was issued an appearance ticket to answer the charge at a future date in Walton Village Court.

• Joel Alves, 42, Walton, was arrested on Sept. 8 and charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief following a report of a vehicle damage report. He was issued an appearance ticket to answer the charge in Walton Village Court.

• Lashawn Dennis, 24, Bronx, was arrested on Sept. 8 and charged with speed in zone and unlawful possession of marijuana following a traffic stop. He was issued an appearance ticket in Walton Village Court to answer the charges at a future date.

Delhi Police Department

• Nyree C. Andrea, 19, Bronx, was arrested on Sept. 5 and charged with fifth-degree criminal possession of marijuana, failure to keep right, failure to use headlights and stopped on a highway following a traffic stop. She was issued appearance tickets to answer the charges in Delhi Town Court at a future date.

• James M. Bares, 19, Great Neck, was arrested on Sept. 7 and charged with violating the village’s noise law and hosting a nuisance party after police observed loud music and shouting coming from a residence at 95 Main Street. He was released with an appearance ticket to answer the charge in Delhi Town Court at a future date.

• Cristian Lopez , 22, Monroe, was arrested on Sept. 8 and charged with carrying an open alcoholic beverage container in a public place. She was sent to the Delaware County Jail on $250 cash bail to answer the charge in Delhi Town Court.

Sidney Police Department

• Daniel Spindler, 44, Sidney, was arrested on Aug. 15 on a Sidney Village Court warrant.

• Bret Vanvalkenburgh, 26, Sidney was arrested on Aug. 15 on a Johnson City Court warrant.

• Austen L. Shaffer, 22, Hancock, was arrested on Aug. 15 and charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

• Clara R. Yager, 50, Bainbridge, was arrested on Aug. 18 on a Sidney Village Court warrant.

• Brian A. Peretz, 25, Sidney was arrested on Aug. 19 on a Sidney Village Court warrant.

• Martin W. Roedel, 27, Bainbridge, was arrested on Aug. 19 and charged with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

• Robert H. Smith, 46, Sidney, was arrested on Sept. 2 and charged with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

• Shelby D. Barse, 23, Sidney, was arrested on Sept. 2 and charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, • William Collazo, 43, Johnson City, was arrested on Sept. 5 on a Sidney Village Court warrant for failure to pay a fine.

• Donovan Teague, 20, Sidney, was arrested on Sept. 5 and charged with petit larceny and trespass.

Deposit Man Charged with Tractor Theft

Zachary T. Thomas, 26, Deposit, was arrested by Norwich State Police and charged with third-degree grand larceny and third-degree criminal possession of stolen property following the recovery of a $5,000 tractor which police say Thomas took and hid behind a barn in Bainbridge. He was released on his own recognizance to answer the charges in Coventry Town Court at a future date.

Zachary T. Thomas

• Brent A. Kear, 27, Sidney, was arrested on Sept. 5 and charged with failing to register a changed address as a sex offender and falsifying business records.

• Joshua Bender, 23, Sidney, was arrested on Sept. 5 and charged with second-degree harassment.

• Cheryl Riley, 60, Sidney, was arrested on Sept. 6 on a Sidney Village Court bench warrant for failure to appear.

• Kevin Butler, 52, Sidney, was arrested on Sept. 8 and charged with endangering the welfare of a child.

Colchester Police Department

• Yidel Friedman, 22, Brooklyn, was arrested on Aug. 5 and charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and speed in zone.

• Franca Tantillo, 35, Wayne, N.J., was arrested on Aug. 7 and charged with driving while intoxicated and failure to use headlights with windshield wipers.

• Jessica L. Peve, 30, Oneonta, was arrested on Aug. 15 and charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

• Ernest J. Jordan, 45, Ridgewood, was arrested on Aug. 16 and charged with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended or revoked registration and speed over 55 m.p.h.

• Tyler J. Melvin. 24, Roscoe, was arrested on Aug. 19 and charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and failure to obey a traffic control device.

• Franca Tantillo, 57, Roscoe, was arrested on Aug. 19 and charged with second-degree criminal contempt.

• Shayne P. Shaffer, 54, Downsville, was arrested on Aug. 23 and charged with trespass.

• Leonard J. Lacey, 50, Downsville, was arrested on Aug. 25 and charged with driving while intoxicated, passing a red light, unregistered motor vehicle and uninspected motor vehicle.

• Timur Tckhoverebov, 31, St. Petersberg, Fla., was arrested on Aug. 25 and charged with seconddegree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and dazzling headlights.

Asleep at the Wheel, Blocking Road, Man Charged with DWI Christopher R. DeGrazio, 21, Pelham, was arrested by Deposit State Police on Sept. 6 and charged with driving while intoxicated. Troopers say DeGrazio was sleeping in his vehicle, in the driver’s seat, blocking the road to Russell Brook Campground.

He was released on appearance tickets and is scheduled to answer the charges in Colchester Town Court.

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Overturned Vehicle on Hog Mountain Road Leads to DWI Arrest Kin C. Lam, 48, Fleischmanns, was arrested by Margaretville State Police on Sept. 5 and charged with driving while intoxicated following a police investigation into an overturned vehicle on the shoulder of Hog Mountain Road in Middletown.

Lam was released on appearance tickets to answer the charge in Middletown Town Court.

Kin C. Lam

New York State Police

• Steven C. Barrows, 27, Sidney, was arrested by Sidney State Police on Sept. 4 and charged with third-degree burglary, fifthdegree conspiracy and petit larceny.

• Zachary V. England, 27, Sidney, was arrested by Sidney State Police on Sept. 4 and charged with two counts of third-degree burglary, one count of fifth-degree conspiracy.

• Thomas W. Hewitt, 44, Worcester, was arrested by Sidney State Police on Sept. 4 and charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and first-degree operating a motor vehicle when impaired by drugs.

• Paige N. Lapin, 24, Newfield, was arrested by Sidney State Police on Sept. 4 and charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.

• Zachary T. Thomas, 26, Deposit, was arrested by Deposit State Police on Sept. 5 and charged with third-degree grand larceny and third-degree criminal possession of a stolen property.

• Andrew R. Coffran, 31, Holstville, was arrested by Margaretville State Police on Sept. 7 and charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. He was released on an appearance ticket to answer the charge in Middletown Town Court at a later date.

• Laurie S. Hitchcock, 26, Hobart, was arrested by Stamford State Police on Sept. 7 and charged with unsafe backing, unsafe movement of a motor vehicle and endangering the welfare of a child.

Incidents published in the Police Blotter come directly from reports provided by local law enforcement agencies. These reports are a record of the actions taken on a given day by these agencies. Nothing in the published blotter should be construed as a finding of guilt.

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ANDES - Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond was the featured speaker at the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce’s first friday eat & meet business networking breakfast held on Sept. 7 at Delaware County FoodWorks+ in Andes.

DuMond spoke about the various programs in place to work as a community collaborator for the safety of neighborhoods, to prevent crime, solve problems and foster good will through courtesy and professionalism.

DuMond detailed the origins of the position of sheriff, which in New York is the only elected law enforcement position. All others are appointed positions, he said. A notable difference between the position of sheriff and that of other law enforcement, he said, is that a sheriff derives his or her power and privilege from voters, whereas others derive theirs from the government.

DuMond spoke at length on the opioid epidemic that has seized the country indicating that he believes it will be 8 - 10 years before real changes are evidenced. Education is key in battling the two-track epidemic.

His department views the drug addict differently from the drug dealer, DuMond said.

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Breakfast with the Sheriff

Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond joined Chamber members for breakfast in Andes on Sept. 7.

“Addicts are victimized by dealers,” DuMond said. Addicts must be invested in and given the resources they need in order to become productive community members. “The dealers,” he continued, “Need to be relentlessly prosecuted with no mercy.

And that’s where I come in.”

The department’s drug enforcement team, which consists of three investigators, is responsible for nearly 90 percent of the felony drug arrests in the county, he told the crowd.

Explaining a fairly new approach to narcotic addiction, he detailed the county jail’s Vi-

vitrol program which includes recovering addicts receiving an injection of a non-narcotic dopamine blocker that prevents a narcotic “high,” which in turn removes an incentive of drug use.

The jail, he said, has also expanded its grant funded recovery coach program to provide support to incarcerated individuals once they are released from jail.

DuMond explained some of the challenges of operating a law enforcement agency in New York including that of crippling unfunded mandates.

He is required, he said, to have the same number of correction officers on staff whether there is one inmate or 24 inmates housed at the county jail which has a 124-person capacity.

The jail, DuMond said, typically averages between 80 and 90 inmates per day, but has implemented a system to “board” federal prisoners and inmates from other counties which has created a source of revenue which has totaled millions of dollars in the past several years.

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of papers, repossession and property executions, DuMond explained.

Societal problems like the lack of care for the mentally ill continue to plague communities, he said. “The days of us putting our heads in the sand are over,” he said, optimistically looking toward the future.

DuMond concluded the event by encouraging attendees to contact his office with questions or concerns they may have.

“You are paying me to respond to your needs,” DuMond said.

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Bridget Kibbey with the Sebastians

Godspeed, Pastor and Mrs. Root...

Friends of Music of Stamford NY will present harpist Bridget Kibbey with the Sebastians, playing the keyboard works of J.S. Bach, re-imagined for harp and string quartet, on Sunday, Sept. 16, at 3 p.m The suggested donation for admission is $12 per person, $6 for seniors and students.; no charge for those under age 13.

Cash or check only; no advance ticket sales or reservations.

Friends of Music offers a concert by an acclaimed ensemble on the third Sunday of every month. Performances are hosted by the Stamford United Methodist Church, 88 Main Street, Stamford.

The Sebastians are a musical ensemble of more than 30 members, specializing in music of the baroque and classical eras. The Friends of Music performance features Daniel Lee (violin),

Nicholas DiEugenio (violin), Kyle Miller (viola), and Ezra Seltzer (cello).

The Sebastians are currently in residence at the Yale Collection of Musical Instruments. www. sebastians.org This concert is funded in part by a decentralization grant from the New York State Council of the Arts, administered by the Roxbury Arts Group.

The Stamford United Methodist Church is handicap accessible and has ample parking.

For more information about Friends of Music of Stamford, and for a complete listing of concerts planned for this season, visit www.friendsmusic.org.

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Northfield Community Church members and friends will celebrate Pastor Marv Root’s eight-plus years of ministry Sunday, Sept. 16. Pastor Root will lead worship at 11 a.m. with his “Message in Music,” featuring several favorite gospel songs he has shared over the years. An old-fashioned hymn sing will follow as members and friends of the congregation and community exchange greetings with Pastor Marv and his wife, Rena. A luncheon will be served in the social hall at 12:30 p.m. All are welcome. Call 607-353-2443 for luncheon reservations. Northfield Community Church is at 5118 County Hwy. 23, Walton.

Pastor Root’s final Sunday is Sept. 30.

Town of Bovina Bicentennial Logo Contest The Town of Bovina will celebrate its bicentennial in 2020.

The celebration will include the creation of a logo to be used on mailings, brochures, promotional materials or souvenirs connected with the commemoration of Bovina’s 200th birthday.

Here are the rules: • The contest is open to any individual of any age.

• Artists may submit up to two entries and must complete an entry form for each.

• The Town of Bovina Bicentennial Committee reserves the right to extend all deadlines associated with the contest to ensure that a sufficient number of entries are received.

• Design rules: o Each design must lend itself to different formats, including publications, signage, website, promotional items and other printed material. It must reproduce well in different sizes.

Any colors may be used, but the logo also must work in black and white. o All submitted designs and source images must be the original work of the artist. No third-party artwork or images, including clipart, or copyrighted graphics may be used. o Artwork that has been previously published or exhibited is not permitted. o Your logo design should include the words Bovina, New York, Bicentennial, 1820-2020 • Please submit the design either in electronic form (.png, .jpg or .pdf), with a minimum resolution of 300 dpi or in paper form. Paper submissions should not be larger than 8.5 by 11 inches.

• The submitted design should not include the artist’s name or initials, allowing the judges to review the submission anonymously. The artist of the winning entry will be allowed to add his/her signature or initials for the final published logo.

• If chosen as the winner, the artist agrees that the Town of Bovina will become the rightful owner of the image and any likeness of the image and may alter and reproduce the image at its discretion.

• All entries will be judged on the artwork’s originality, uniqueness, aptness, and the artwork’s creative ideas that reflect those things that make the Town of Bovina special.

• Even after consideration of all entries, there may be no “winner.”

• Judging decisions are final and may not be appealed.

• The deadline for entries is Oct. 20, 2018. Entries received after the deadline will not be accepted.

• The winning entry will be announced at the Bovina Library Farm Feast on Saturday, Nov. 3.

• The person submitting the winning entry will receive recognition in press releases and other publicity related to the logo.

Those interested in making a submission should contact town historian Ray LaFever at bovinahistorian@gmail.com or at 607-832-4609 for an official entry form.

WCS Class of 68 Marks 50 Years...

The Walton Central School class of 1968 held its 50th class reunion on Aug. 11 at the Walton Fire Hall. In front is Denny DuMond; bottom row, left to right, Jeanne VanBuren, John Estes, Rick Sparling, Sharon Brundege O’Dell, Mary Doyle MacGibbon, Betty Gilbert Brundege, Patty Alger Aikens, Deana Phoenix Tietjen, Ellen Peck, Robbie Griffith, Crystal Robbins Montevard.

Second row, Lewis Jones, Jim Wolfe, Jim McLaughlin, Andy Michael, Maggie Biedekapp, Shirley Cucciarre, Linda Lincourt, Pam Vail Armstrong, Beverly Henderson McCready, Cathy Neale Reynolds, Lois Yeomans Hodge, Patty MacNaught Allen, Brenda Davis Beswick, Vicky O’Brien.

Back row, Mike Walker, Frank Tweedie, Paul Cooper, Steve Rowell, Danton Schriber, Jerry Phoenix, Al Nichols, Al Donnelly, Jerry Kelsey, Bob Morris, Linda Foote Mclaughlin, Sam Loker, and Deb Nichols Gleason.

Author Horne At Ogden Library To hear author Bill Horne discuss and read from his book about Camp Woodland, near Phoenicia, be at Ogden Library, Friday, Sept.

14 at 10:30 a.m. Several copies of the book are available - visit the library for a copy to read prior to the author visit.

For more information, call 607865-5929.

Youth Exchange program enables 8,500 high school students to study abroad each year in 115 countries.

‘Stars and Stripes’ Brings Flags to Andes

By Tom Coddington ANDES — On Saturday, Sept. 22, the Kevin Roney Memorial Stars and Stripes fundraiser will be held, starting at 5 p.m.

The event features a chicken barbecue diner, live music starting at 6, a silent auction, which will be on display all day long. Last year, more than 50 items were donated by area businesses and private citizens. The winners will be drawn at 8 p.m.

There also will be a lottery basket with more than 100 scratchoff tickets, which also will be drawn that night. Winners need not be to be present for either of the drawings. New this year are the Hometown Heroes banners supporting local military veterans.

Currently, there are 53 flags along the streets of Andes, along with hanging flower baskets and lighted winter holiday decorations for the street lampposts. Funds raised will be used to buy replacement flags, as most of the flags last for two years.For more information, and for sending checks, contact Bill Day at the Andes Ad Group, at 845-676-4912 or Dorothy McArdle at 845-676-3377.

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‘Beatles For Sale’ To

Perform at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre

Yellow Roses, a digital photograph by Lucy Lasky

Low Wall with Catmint, an acrylic painting by Mona Jacobs

Paintings and photographs by a pair of Shandaken artists are now on display at the Catskill Watershed Corporation (CWC) in Margaretville.

The public is welcome to view “The Catskill Garden” with works by Mona Jacobs and Lucy Lasky at the CWC, 905 Main Street, weekdays from 8 to 4:30 (closed holiday Mondays).

The show will be up through Oct. 31. Most of the work is for sale, with proceeds going to the town of Phoenicia Food Bank.

Nine paintings by Mona Ja-

cobs, predominantly inspired by her flower garden, are on view.

Included in the show are flowerfilled ceramic sconces also made

by Jacobs.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, Jacobs currently shares her time between homes in Shandaken and Sarasota, Fla. A retired educator, her career focused on students with special needs in New York City and later in the Onteora School District.

Lucy Lasky’s large digital photographs of big blooms are eye-popping in their detail and

Summer’s Blossoms Continue in CWC Exhibit

The Jericho Arts Council will present “Beatles For Sale” in concert at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre Saturday, Sept. 15 at 7 p.m.

“Beatles For Sale” is a New England-based Beatles tribute band committed to recreating the sounds of The Beatles live in concert.

Formed in 2007, the band was drawn together by their love of The Beatles’ music and the desire to keep the music alive - but don’t expect to see Beatle wigs or Sgt. Pepper suits. They feel the most important thing about the show is the music, so expect a performance as accurate as possible to the original recordings. Find more information about the band at www.beatlesforsale.net.

Before the show, enjoy music from the theatre’s organ built in 1933, popcorn from a vintage 1940s popcorn machine, baked goods, coffee, soda and bottled water.

Tickets will be available at the door or to reserve ahead, call 607288-3882.

Check www.jerichoarts.com for more information or on Facebook at jerichoarts.

color. Eight of them are in the CWC exhibition, along with two whimsical oils of flowers in purple and blue.

A New York City native, she currently shares her time between Chichester and Manhattan.

The CWC is a non-profit, Local Development Corporation responsible for several environmental protection, economic development and education programs in the New York City Watershed West of the Hudson River; www.cwconline.org.

Casting for ‘The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane’ The Open Eye Theater in Margaretville seeks four actors for a cast in “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane,” adapted for the stage by Dwayne Hartford from the novel by Kate DiCamillo.

Four actors - male or female, any age (teen through senior adult - will play multiple roles in this script for audiences of all ages. Performance dates are Oct. 25 - Nov. 4.

Edward Tulane is an expensive toy rabbit made of fine china in the 1920s. He is loved by a little girl named Abilene - on an ocean voyage, he is accidentally thrown overboard, and his 20-year journey begins.

Auditions are by appointment the week of Sept. 10. Actors will read scenes from the script. The novel is available at Andes Library, Fairview Public Library in Margaretville, Roxbury Library, and Skene Memorial Library in Fleischmanns. Copies of the script are available by phoning The Open Eye Theater at 845-586-1660 or email openeye@catskill.net.

The Open Eye also seeks a stage manager and production assistants to work on costumes, props, set pieces, and to assist with technical elements. There will be volunteer opportunities for children ages 6-10, and adults to participate in a variety of ways.

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Wet Plate Photography Explained Meredith Historical Society will sponsor a program titled, “Wet Plate Photography: Then and Now,” presented by Kevin Gray at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20 at the former Charlotte Valley Presbyterian Church in East Meredith, now the home of the historical society.

Gray, photographer and manager of arts education at Fenimore Art Museum, will discuss and demonstrate (weather permitting) the wetplate photography process which was popularized in the mid-1800s to create tintypes, ambrotypes and glass plate

negatives. He will also discuss how these processes have become popularized again in recent decades.

The public is cordially invited. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. For more information call 607-7468083.

The Coulter Code – Movie Night at DCHA On Saturday evening, Sept.

15 The Coulter Code documentary will be shown again at the Delaware County Historical Association (DCHA),

Answers From Preceding Week

following the successful debut of the film in May. The Coulter Code is an historic documentary that explores the story of a secret code written by local farmer Walter Coulter in the 1860s.

The film is the result of a collaboration between Thousand Watt Productions, Pierson Production and DCHA. Directed and produced by Samantha Misa, Director of Photography Arthur W. Pierson, original score by Brittany Elliott and stars Ian Lamont, Tiffany Poborsky, Ray LaFever and Samantha Misa.

The movie begins at 7 p.m.

A question and answer session will follow when audience members may converse with the film makers. Free admission. Refreshments served.

The Delaware County His-

torical Association, State Hwy. 10, two miles north of the village of Delhi; 607-7463849; email dcha@delhi.net; web: dcha-ny.org.

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Sidney CSD has New Secure Vestibules for District Visitors

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The Sidney Central School District has announced the completion of a New York state funded Smart Schools capital project.

As a result of this project, the district now has secure vestibules for the elementary and high school buildings. The vestibules meet state and federal safety standards. These secure vestibules will provide one point of entry into both buildings during the school day.

All parents, guardians, and community members are required to utilize only these entries. No other doors in the buildings will be opened. This will greatly improve student and staff safety.

All persons accessing the building will be required to enter into the secure vestibule. Most reasons for visiting the school can be handled in the vestibule. To request access into the schools, identification such as a driver’s license will be required in order to generate a destination indicated badge within the school building.

Identification will be held in the secure vestibule until the appointment has ended. Leaving through the secure vestibule is required as well.

Understanding and support of the single point of entry system to improve building security is appreciated.

Catch Me if You Can....

Traditionally, Mrs. Carey’s second grade class at Walton’s Townsend Elementary School makes a “gingerbread man” game the first week of school for the Mrs. VanBuren’s kindergarten students. This year, more students were involved.

Mrs. Maxwell’s fifth graders read “The Gingerbread Man” book to the second grade classes, and made clues for the kindergarten classes to follow to find Gingerbread Man. The second grade classes of Mrs. Bauer, Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Dutcher and Mrs. Ammon and Mrs. LeBarge’s third grade class baked the pieces to make the gingerbread man. Mrs. LeBarge’s class also made “Missing” signs to hang in the hallway to increase the suspense during the “hunt.”

The kindergarten teachers - Mrs. Condon, Mrs. Decker, Mrs. Stinson and Mrs. VanBuren - read the book to their students before setting out on an adventure through the school to find him. The clues took them to the cafeteria, the library, the computer lab and finally to Mr. Snider’s office, because the Gingerbread Man was sent to the principal’s office for running in the hall.

The children were thrilled with the game, and seeking the Gingerbread Man, and they were even more thrilled when they got to share him with older schoolmates on Friday at snack time. The baking classes and the kindergarten classes got together and shared gingerbread with milk. Their “thumbs up” in the above photo shows their appreciation for the game and the snack. From left in a circle: Xander Merwin, Javontae Anthony, Jeremiah Clark, Kate Bowker, Lena Storrer and Kylie Constable.

Sidney Staff Prepares for School Year According to a press release, the Sidney Central School District had two days of training for teachers and staff to prepare for the upcoming school year last week.

Sidney Superintendent Dr. Bill Christensen welcomed staff back and Sidney Teachers Association President Paula Dewey gave 2017-18 teachers of the year awards to elementary teacher Kari Ahlqvist, and music teacher Marjorie Pipes, who retired in June.

The district also recognized staff for dedication and longevity to the district, honoring those who have been at Sidney for five through nine years, 10-14 years,

Let kindness take root again

A friend just sent me a photo of an orange sign that relates to our Superintendent on leave at present.

There is apparently little awareness of the consequences of such behavior on the part of the mean-spirited people doing this.

First, other communities and school districts view us extremely negatively because of such actions; descriptors like “yahoos,” “coarse,” and “ignorant” abound. Worst of all, I hear “What can you expect? It’s Walton...”

Believe it or not, the rage and spite of a few is costing us all. The bullying by the few is resulting in far too many “bystanders”; our children learn everyday in school not to bully — and not to be the bystander.

Additionally, this is cruel behavior toward a family dealing with a remarkably difficult personal and professional crisis. There is apparently no limit to what

15-19 years, 20-24 years, 25-29 years, and 30 years and longer.

Christensen’s presentation included topics from construction/capital projects, branding, strategic planning and engagement, among others.

The major construction point was the new, secure entries at the junior/senior high school and the elementary school.

Christensen also spoke about the upgrades to the elementary school with the addition of classrooms and an updated nurse’s office, as well as schoolbased health being in one location.

Sidney has also undergone a branding campaign to assure the

a few are willing to inflict on this family. Further, if anyone in this community thinks this will aid us in securing a new Superintendent or other administrators, you could not be more mistaken.

Superintendents, Boards, building administrators, and BOCES DSs across the state know of the hostile environment in this community, thanks to the behavior of a core of people here on social media.

Every negative display like this decreases WCSD’s opportunity to attract new administrators, who want to imagine that this might perhaps be the welcom-

district has a constant look and feel with logos, athletic uniforms and other items used within and out of the district.

Sidney puts kids first across the board, he said, which shows the dedication of the teachers and staff. He noted that while enrollment is down about nine percent throughout the region, it is actually up seven percent at Sidney.

Christensen reviewed the success of the summer camps and the after-school programs, both of which had large participation numbers and staff has been integral in the success of each.

The first day for students at Sidney was Monday, Sept. 10.

ing community they’ve been seeking.

Incidentally, there is a large contingent of Walton folk who disagree with and are offended by the actions of this vindictive group. They shake their heads, marveling at the cruelty so easily expressed in our hometown.

It should be considered beneath us all.

For the good of our community, let it rest. Post no more signs that hurt each other. Let the kindness that used to flourish here take root again.

JUDY BREESE WALTON

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These will help...

Staff and customers left donations in the bank lobby to support a school supply drive during the month of August hosted by Wayne Bank in Walton. Last Friday, Wayne Bank employees Doug VanLoan and Sheryl Crandall dropped off the donations at Townsend Elementary School. Several bags of folders, notebooks, pens and pencils and other supplies were sent to the middle and high schools, too.

Students Haven Barnes, Aliya Carman and Blaike Knapp, pictured from left to right, helped receive the donations. The students are appreciative of the donations, and thank everyone for their kindness.

DVH MASH Camp Dates Announced Each year UHS Delaware Valley Hospital hosts a MASH Camp for interested area students in grades 10-12. MASH CAMP is an opportunity for students to learn more about healthcare careers and the educational requirements for such careers.

This year, the camp will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 17 and 18. Students can choose which day of the two they would like to attend.

Students attend one full day of camp, during which they visit each patient care area of the hospital, speak with the staff, and in many departments are

WCS BOE To Meet The next regular board meeting for the Walton Central School District will be Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. in the board room at O’Neill High School.

Items to be discussed in public session will be posted on BoardDocs accessible at www.waltoncsd.org - board of education page prior to the regular meeting. Regular meetings are livestreamed and may be viewed at www. waltoncsd.org/LiveStream. aspx, and are recorded and may be viewed using the meeting stream archives links found at the bottom of the board of education webpage.

able to have hands-on experience. Students will spend time in primary care, the emergency department, lab, pharmacy, radiology, the medical unit, cardiopulmonary (respiratory) and physical therapy departments.

Because the day is interactive, participation is limited to 30 students. Applications can be obtained from the guidance office in area schools or contact the UHS Delaware Valley Hospital Human Resource Department at 607-865-2171 and speak with Director Cindy Gardepe.

The application deadline is Oct. 12.

DCS BOE To Meet The Downsville Central School Board of Education will meet Monday, Sept. 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the superintendent’s office.

DA BoE to Meet The Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi will hold its next regular BoE meeting on Monday, Sept. 17 in the high school media library center at 6 p.m. Deadline for items to be placed on the board agenda is the Tuesday prior to each board of education meeting.

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Host Eagles Blank Morris for Flannery Soccer Title

By Tom Coddington DOWNSVILLE — The Jane Flannery Memorial girls’ soccer tournament went to the host Downsville team by a 5-0 margin, but it could have been closer, as visiting Morris put up a battle, which was stopped by a strong defense by the Eagles.

The home forces scored almost immediately, as Kailee Young scored in the second minute and again in the eighth minute. The Mustangs got several corner kicks and some shots were close, but not successful, thanks to the home forces de-

fense.

Later in the first half, the Eagles connected again, as Zelda Adams found the range and built the lead to 3-0. The home forces got a pair of corner kicks near the end of the half, but they were cleared by the Morris defense.

Early in the second half, the Mustangs had a couple of good chances, and again the D/R defense repelled them. Midway through the half, Adams scored again, and Luccia Matucci notched the final tally with about seven minutes remaining in the game.

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ONE BEATS THREE — Kailee Young of Downsville gets by two Morris defenders and prepares to drive the ball into the goal over the head of the Mustang goalkeeper.

HOMETOWN WIN — The host Downsville/Roscoe girls’ soccer team was an easy winner in the Jane Flannery Memorial tournament on Saturday, defeating Morris, 5-0. Anne Flannery and Jim Campbell Flank the Eagles’ captains — Emily Brown, Madison Ackerly, Kenzy Hammond and Lucci Martucci as they receive the plaque.

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TOWARD THE GOAL — Downsville’s Zelda Adams sends the ball to a waiting goal during Saturday’s 5-0 win over Morris in the title clash in the Jane Flannery Memorial tournament.

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SET TO PASS — Downsville’s Kenzy Hammond gets set to deliver a pass to a teammate during Saturday’s championship game in the Jane Flannery Memorial tournament on Saturday.

Sidney Gridders Cruise Past Spartans

By Tom Coddington WELLS BRIDGE — The Sidney football Warriors made the short run to Unatego on Friday night, and came home with a lopsided 46-22 victory. David Gannon opened the scoring for the visitors with a four-yard touchdown run. Michael Mazzarella kicked the conversion and the first quarter finished at 7-0.

The Spartans came back in the second stanza, when Noah Hatalla connected up with Caden Clow for a 30-yard score, and Leo Temple ran for the extra points and put the hosts ahead, 8-7. Sidney went ahead again when Ryan Harris hooked up with Peyton Mosher for a 16yard pass for a touchdown, but the conversion kick failed and the score was 13-8.

The Spartans answered right back, as Hatalla found paydirt from seven yards out, and the hosts were up, 14-13. Again the Warriors went ahead when Liam Matthews scored from 58 yards on a pass from Harris and Mazzarella kicked the PAT. Sidney then took charge when Matthews went 36 yards on a punt return. The visitors had a

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GETTING THE TACKLE — Sidney’s Kevin McEwan puts the tackle onto Unatego quarterback Shae Barber during Friday’s game, and the Warriors finished with a 46-22 decision.

ANOTHER SCORE — Sidney’s Liam Matthews evades the tackle of Unatego’s Connor Griffin, and he completed a punt return which became a touchdown shortly thereafter.

26-14 lead at the half, as the kick failed.

In the third quarter, Gannon caught a Harris pass for 13 yards, and it was the only score of the period and the score was 32-14.

Chabot. Unatego got its final score with a Shea Barber oneyard run and a two-point run by Tory Gue. Harris completed 14 of the 16 passes he attempted, for 302

In the final frame, Harris hooked up with Colby Finch for an 84-yard touchdown and Mazzarell’s kick was good and the lead grew to 40-14. The visitors finished their scoring with a one-yard TD run by Cameron

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yards and four touchdowns.

Gannon led the Sidney rushing with 77 yards on seven carries.

For the Spartans, Temple ran 84 yards on 15 carries and Clow gained 68 yards on 14 totes.

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HEADED FOR GOAL — Unatego’s Caden Clow, with a big group with him, carries the PUTTING HIM DOWN — Unatego’s Leo Temple is tackled by Sidney’s Kevin McEwan ball for a touchdown, as his sideline cheers during Friday’s game. during Friday’s game.

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Walton Field Hockey Splits with Foes

By Tom Coddington

WALTON — The Walton field hockey team split a pair of matches last weekend on its own field, a 5-0 loss to Afton on Friday and an 8-3 win over Tioga on Saturday.

The Crimson Knights got an early lead, and never relinquished it. Madison Basiuska scored first, about two minutes into the game. Later in the first half, Afton’s McKenzie Hoyt scored two goals to make the halftime score 3-0.

The visitors were in control most of the half, but the Warriors did have a few chances, all of which were repelled by the Knights’ defense, including one good chance late in the first half.

Early in the second half, the home forces got their first and only corner shot, but the visitors took charge after that. The Walton defense did play well in the second half, but Afton was able to score two more goals, by Hannah Tracy and Makaela Mills.

The Knights took 20 shots and got 13 corners, while Walton

cagekeeper Riley McAdams was credited with 15 saves.

Afton’s Janelle Volk had two assists, while Mills, Sam Schoelier and Casey East were credited with one assist apiece.

The Warriors took one shot, but it missed its goal and Afton ’keeper Jordan Nichols did not need to make a save.

On Saturday, the Walton team recorded five goals in the first half, while both the Warriors and Tioga had three goals apiece in the second half. The home squad got three goals apiece from Camberly VanValkenburg and Katelynn Ostrander, while Carissa Crandall and Madison Barnes also got shots into the Tigers’ cage.

VanValkenburg, Ostrander and Crandall had two assists apiece and Hannah Funaro also had an assist. For Tioga, Olivia Ayeres had two goals and an assist, and Shelby Retorto had a goal and an assist.

The Warriors had 24 shots and six corners, while the Tigers had four shots and two corners.

Both Walton and Tioga now have 3-3 records,

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CROSSED STICKS — Later in the game, VanValkenburg and Baciuska cross their sticks and try to send the ball to a teammate.

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SHOT STOPPED — Walton and Afton players battle for the ball in front of the Walton goal during Friday’s game, as the official, Pete Mansheffer looks on. The visiting Afton team won, 5-0.

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OVER THE DEFENSE — Walton’s Camberly VanValkenburg gets off a pass to a teammate before Afton’s Madison Baciuska could get to it during Friday’s game

Sidney Alumni Sports Hall of Fame Induction Weekend Sept. 28-29 SIDNEY — On Friday and Saturday, Sept. 28-29 the Sidney Central School Alumni Association will have its 16th annual Sports Hall of Fame induction dinner and ceremony.

Tickets for the Saturday dinner are available from any committee member, at VEP and J&M Trophies on Main Street in Sidney. Tickets are $25 for those 12 and older, $10 for 6-11 and five an under free. The dinner and ceremony will be held at the Sidney Elks Lodge on River Street.

Contact ticket chair Tim Doyle at 697-373-0318 or event chair Greg Davie at 607-643-5728 Five inductees comprise the class of 2018, plus the legacy team selected earlier this year.

The legacy team is the 1997-98 boys’ basketball team which was the New York State Class C champions under coach Mike Brazee. The individual inductees are Mark Payne (1967), his sister Peggy Payne Phelps (1968), Helen Harris (1987), Amanda Haney Blette (2004) and Katelyn Guerriere (2006).

The induction weekend events on Friday at Sidney Alumni Field, when all honorees are announced at halftime

of the Sidney versus Walton football game, which begins at 7 p.m. Following the game, all inductees, all Sidney Central School alumni and their guests are invited to a get-together at the nearby VFW where food and drink will be available.

Festivities on Saturday begin at 5 p.m. with a social hour, followed by seating at 6 and a turkey and roast beef buffet at 6:15.

The annual memorabilia auction immediately precedes the ceremony. This year’s auction include a “Shop Local” packages with all donations given

by Sidney businesses. Proceeds from the auction and the dinner serve as a major fund-raiser every year, as alumni commit to giving back to the school. The major project is an interactive “touch-screen” Sidney Alumni display, permanently housed near the gym is nearing its highly-anticipated arrival. This system will be explained in further detail at the dinner.

For more background and history of the Alumni Sports Hall of Fame, visit the Sidney Alumni website and click on the sports tab at www.sidneyalumni.org.

Photo Courtesy of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Sean O’Connor is shown at the middle of runners at a cross country meet last year.

SK Grad O’Connor Captains RPI Cross Country

Sean O’Connor, a graduate of South Kortright Central School and a resident of Stamford has been named as a captain of the men’s cross country team at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) for the second consecutive year.

He has run in 21 career meets, including a 69th place finish at last year’s NCAA championship in a time of 25 minutes and 18.2

seconds. He had six top-10 finishes, including a third at the Liberty League meet and eighth in the regionals, as a junior. The aeronautical engineering major is a multiple All-Liberty and All-region honoree, including first team in each of the past two seasons.

RPI this year features four seniors, 10 juniors, seven sophomores and 11 freshmen. It is

coming off a season which finished 14th in the nation. The 2017 Engineers earned an automatic berth to the NCAA championship meet, based on its second finish in the NCAA Atlantic regional. It was the eight top finish for RPI, which won five meets and finished second in two others.

Walton Improves Football Record to 1-1, Downing Groton, 28-6

By Tom Coddington GROTON— The Walton football team earned its first victory of the season, defeating host Groton, 28-6, on Friday. Keeping the ball on the ground for most of the game, the Warriors ran for 341 yards on 42 carries, averaging more than eight yards per rush.

On defense they held the host Indians to 123 total yards and fewer than 100 rushing. Head Coach Adam Hoover commented, “We had guys flying all over the field, we pursued well and gang tackled well. The past few years, against teams that ran the ball a lot we had trouble defensively. I am hoping we can build on the success from this past weekend and continue to de-

fend the run well.

“Offensively, our young guys up front showed a lot of improvement from a week ago. We finished our blocks and stayed with defenders. We had two real nice long drives, including our opening drive that was 17 plays and 84 yards. It was very nice for our kids to be up, 8-0. It shows how well our line was blocking and how hard our backs are run-

ning. We still have a lot of things we need to get better doing, but it’s a lot nicer to work on those things after a win! Plus, it made the four total hours on the bus more tolerable,” he concluded.

Josh Johnson led the Warrior rushing with 181 yards on 18 carries, including three touchdowns. Skylar Pesout had 67 yards on 11 rushes and the other touchdown. Alex Brooker had

66 yards on nine carries.

The Warriors scored once in the first quarter and once in the second, and had two-point conversions after both touchdowns.

The Indians got their six points in the third period, and Walton scored twice in the fourth frame, but did not convert the extra points in either case.

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Kortright’s Brianna Laing, a Standout on the SUNY Delhi Soccer Field

By Rosie Cunningham BUFFALO – SUNY Delhi women’s soccer team remains undefeated with a 4-0 record.

On Sunday the Broncos faced Villa Maria and defeated them handily with a 15-0 win. According to the SUNY Delhi athletics website, the team is off to their first undefeated start through their first four matches since 2007.

South Kortright Central School 2016 graduate Brianna Laing tallied a hat trick and provided two assists. During the game, teammates Kaitlin McGuiness, Delaney Meagher and Alexa Scaglione each had two goals. Olivia Curry, Sara Fischetti, Samantha Friedman, Katie Herba, Kelsey

Innes and Madeeah Oranchak all contributed one goal of their own.

Laing is a first year nursing student at SUNY Delhi and transferred from Hartwick College to begin her sophomore year. Laing said she couldn’t be happier with the transition and being a Bronco.

“So far my experience playing a college sport at Delhi has been amazing,” she said following the game on Sunday.

“The girls on the team were so welcoming and made my transition so much easier. I missed playing soccer and it’s a great feeling to have amazing teammates to play with.”

She said that college soccer is a lot different from high school - it is more fast paced and every

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game is a competitive one.

“But I think that’s what makes it so enjoyable.

This summer to prepare, I went to the gym about four to five times a week and went to the soccer field and played with some girls from high school about twice a week.”

She said it feels “great” to be undefeated.

“Coming in, I don’t think anyone on the team expected such a great start but we have Photo By Brian Horey some really great players Brianna Laing (13) carries the ball up the field during a win over Villa Maria. who contribute a lot to the team. We couldn’t have won Head coach Lauren Mackay Thursday when they welcome any of our games without every and the Broncos look to con- Keystone at home for a 4 p.m. single person on the team.” tinue their charging start on match.

DA Volleyballers Down Walton Walton Boys’ In Season Opener Soccer Sweeps Hosts in Sidney Fall ClassicTournament

By Tom Coddington

DELHI — Visiting Walton won the first game in Thursday’s season-opening Midstate Athletic Conference volleyball contest at Delaware Academy by a 25-18 margin.

The host DA squad responded with three wins — 2519, 25-19 and 2513 — and won by a 3-1 margin.

For the Bulldogs, Veronica Armstrong and Hannah Baxter each had 10 aces, Baxter also had two blocks, Benjamin Patton/The Reporter Teresa Ewing had WE WON! — The Delaware Academy volleyball team celebrates a 3-1 win over four aces, Jessi Walton on Thursday.

Davis had 10 digs and Lindsey For the Warriors, Hailey Gard- four aces, six kills and six assists, Wright had 10 assists. ner had eight service points, and Jamie Klein had five kills.

By Tom Coddington SIDNEY — The Walton boys’ soccer team took charge of host Sidney in the championship game on Saturday. The W-Warriors’ defense did not allow the S-Warriors to get a shot at the goal in the 4-0 rout.

The visitors also split the scoring in the game. Lucas Walley, Tommy Maguire, Isaac Vesterfelt amd Clayton Quinn shot the ball into the net, and Quinn, Zach Coviello and Vinnie Escobar provided assists.

The winners got 13 shots and 12 corners, and also did not allow a corner. Sidney goalkeeper Andrew Vinal was credited with eight saves, and Walton ’keeper Kaiden Vernold did not need to

make any stops.

Walton Head Coach Justin Preston commented that the defense of Charles, Escobar, Coviello and Walley were the keys to the shutout. His team now sports a 4-0 record.

On Friday’s opener, the WWarriors defeated Whitney Point, 6-1. Maguire tallied four of the goals, with Quinn and Anthony Cetta scoring the other two goals, and Vesterfelt and Drew Gates provided assists.

The S-Warriors’ Friday win was a 3-2 decision over S.S. Seward which was decided by a penalty shootout. Brayan Augustine and Anthony Morris scored in the regular time, with Connor Bacon providing an assist.

Roscoe/Manor/D’ville Bows in 8-Man Football Opener PINE PLAINS — The opening of the Section IX 8-man football season was not kind go the visiting Roscoe/Livingston Manor/Downsville team on Friday. Host Pine Plains/ Rhinebeck came away with a 32-12 victory.

The only scores for the Blue Devils came in the third quarter, when Erick “B” Hill scored on runs of five and one yards.

Hill finished with 104 rushing yards on 13 carries.

Quarterback Noah Hendrickson gained 64 yards on four-for-eight passing. Ty Engle caught one pass for 41 yards, Parker Rosencranse caught to passes for 13 yards, while Hill caught one for 10 yards.

On defense, Hill and Isaiah Grace each had 13 tackles.

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SETTING THE BALL — DA’s Hannah Baxter sets the GOING OVER — Walton’s Emma Walley and ball for to go over the net during the Bulldogs win over DA’s Teresa Ewing vie for the ball during the Walton on Thur Thursday game.

NFL PROGNOSTICATIONS

Games Baltimore at Cincinnati (Thur.)

Carolina at Atlanta LA Chargers at Buffalo Minnesota at Green Bay Houston at Tennessee Cleveland at New Orleans Miami at NJ Jets Kansas City at Pittsburgh Philadelphia at Tampa Bay Indianapolis at Washington Arizona at LA Rams Detroit at San Francisco Oakland at Denver New England at Jacksonville NJ Giants at Dallas Seattle at Chicago (Mon.)

RON Bengals, 17-9 Falcons, 21-17 Bills, 20-14 Vikings, 27-23 Texans, 28-20 Saints, 30-17 Jets, 20-14 Steelers, 19-17 Eagles, 20-17 Redskins, 21-20 Rams, 28-10 49ers, 31-17 Broncos, 24-14 Jaguars, 27-24 Cowboys, 17-14 Bears, 20-17

The Deposit/Hancock football team saw its record fall to 1-1 on Friday, as host Newark Valley dominated the Eagles by a 51-6 decision.

Coach Butch Wormuth remarked, “NV was the quickest and best team I’ve ever coached against. I was proud of how we hung in there and how the team reacted to the loss, and also proud of the fact that none of them quit.

“We gained 212 total yards, James Bowie had 145 yards on 10 carries. Tom Letosky scored our only TD,” he reported.

Margaretville Soccer Tourneys This Week

COD Ravens, 22-19 Panthers. 21-20 Bills, 14-10 Vikings, 34-28 Texans, 30-24 Saints, 33-18 MARGARETVLLE — The Al Nelson boys’ and Dan CoJets, 27-13 hen girls’ tournaments will be playing on Thursday, Friday Steelers, 35-31 and Saturday.

Eagles, 32-21 On Thursday, Margaretville will face Downsville at 7 p.m.

Redskins, 24-23 in the Cohen event, which had a team drop out.

Rams, 34-17 On Friday, the boys action will find Downsville and Lions, 20-14 S.S. Seward playing at 5 and the host Blue Devils will play Schenevus at 7.

Broncos, 28-16 Saturday’s consolation game will be at 5, and the chamPatriots, 37-24 pionship game will kick off at 7.

Cowboys, 26-22 Seahawks, 31-27

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SK Girls Take All in Mayor’s Cup Victory Over Franklin

By Rosie Cunningham STAMFORD - The South Kortright girls defeated the Purple Devils 3-1 on Sept. 8 under the lights on the Archibald Field in Stamford.

Franklin’s Zoe Warren scored the first goal with 25 minutes left in the first half, but South Kortright responded with a trio of backto-back-to-back straight goals to earn the win in the championship match-up. This is the fourth time in the last five years that the Rams have won the Mayor’s Cup and their fifth straight appearance in the title game.

“I am extremely proud of the way the girls have played so far this season,” said SK Coach Josh Burroughs. “I think the team has put together a solid three games to recapture the cup and have improved in each game. It’s a good experience early in the season - Mayor’s Cup gives the team a sectional atmosphere before league play starts.”

SK’s Bella DuBois tied it with 5 minutes to go before the half.

Less than a minute later, DuBois was at it again with a long shot for the go-ahead, to make it 2-1.

Lacey Eckert scored the final goal for the Rams off of an assist from DuBois.

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Margaretville’s Marisol Flores goes up against Kylie Merwin of Gilboa as the Wildcats fell 3-0.

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Stamford goalkeeper Melanie Hoyt makes the save on a shot executed by Roxbury’s Kylie Demaio.

“I thought we applied pretty consistent pressure throughout the night,” said Burroughs. “I liked our play in the back and feel like we got to a majority of the 50/50 balls.”

DuBois and teammates Sonia Reeves, Mya Stelmashuck and Lauryn Schmid were all named Mayor’s Cup All-Stars following the game.

Franklin’s Maddy Ackley, Alyssa Nowhitney and Kayla Campbell were also named all-stars.

Additional all-stars are Cassidy Staroba of Jefferson, Karly Barra of Laurens, Melanie Hoyt of Stamford, Bella Poniros of Roxbury, Netalia Herrera and Antonia Falco of Margaretville and Tyne Banks of Gilboa.

Roxbury 2, Stamford 0 Roxbury defeated Stamford 2-0 during Mayor’s Cup action.

Rocket Bella Poniros scored both of her team’s goals to lift the Rockets

to the win.

Both of her goals came in the second half of play.

The Rockets out shot Stamford, 20-1, and held an 8-0 advantage in corner kicks.

Stamford goaltender Melanie Hoyt made 15 saves in the loss.

Margaretville 3, Gilboa 0 The Blue Devils defeated Gilboa in the consolation bracket of Mayor’s Cup 3-0.

SK Topples Purple Devils In Mayor’s Cup Final

By Rosie Cunningham STAMFORD - It’s another Mayor’s Cup championship win for the boys in blue.

South Kortright defeated Franklin 6-2, scoring four goals in the second half to take home the victory on Saturday, Sept. 8.

“It took us awhile to get going; Franklin came to play and they did a great job defensively for most of the game,” said SK Coach Bob VanValkenburgh.

Quinlan Davis and Logan Kaufman each had two goals for Brian Horey/The Reporter SK and Davis also tallied an asRoxbury’s Isaac Walker celebrates after scoring a goal during Mayor’s Cup in a win over sist.

Gilboa.

South Kortright’s Derek Burns Brian Horey/The Reporter and Ben Andersen each scored Jefferson goalie Cole Lapinel makes the save during a goal in the win as well.

“Stanley Andersen is always a loss at Mayor’s Cup Sept. 8. around the ball and Michael Premura-Milton creates a lot out of opportunities on the wing,” added the SK coach on the offensive side. “Defensively, Xander Andrades was solid and Chris Champlin is always hustling.”

Collin Campbell found the back of the net twice for Franklin.

“He had a great game,” VanValkenburgh commended and added that the Mayor’s Cup is often a highlight each season.

“Mayors Cup is always fun for the kids to get a chance to hopeBrian Horey/The Reporter fully play under the lights and Purple Devil keeper Cole Ruff looks to make the save while SK’s Logan Kaufman (8) compete against some other and Franklin’s Tyler Gregory (11) look on. teams,” he said.

Franklin keeper Cole Ruff lotte Val- of Mayor’s Cup in Stamford on scored goals in the win. stopped six attempts.

Brian Horey/The Reporter ley’s Jordan Saturday.

The Gilboa Wildcats also deThe boys cup all stars are, as South Kortright’s Logan Kaufman goes head-to-head Wa m s l e y , For the Leopards, Carson feated Roxbury 6-2 in boys socagainst Franklin opponent Nick McWeeney.

Rox b u r y ’s Shulgay, Lucas Oblinski, Jesse cer action at the cup.

Midweek Results Nick Vajtay, Chase and Adam Peddie each Girls’ Soccer follows: Collin Campbell, Peter Lucas Oblinski and Caleb RogWalton 2, Sidney 1; Delhi 2, UnNiebanck and Tyler Gregory (all ers of Laurens and Clyde Cole adilla Valley 1; Downsville/Roscoe from Franklin), Logan Kaufman, and Noah Smith of Jefferson.

7, Windham 1; Schenevus 5, FrankQuinlan Davis,Derek Burns and Laurens 4, Jefferson 0 lin 1.

Xander Andrades (all of SK), Laurens defeated Jefferson Fall Golf Sidney 229, Oxford 231; Roxbury Stamford’s Brent Ogborn, Char- 4-0 in the consolation bracket

Cod’s Corner

186, Stamford 232.

Sports Slates Football

Friday: Delhi at Bainbridge-Guilford, Sidney at Deposit/Hancock (in Deposit), Unatego/Franklin at Greene.

Saturday: Cairo-Durham at Walton, Sullivan West at Roscoe/Livingston Manor/Downsville.

Girls’ Soccer

Today (Weds.): Walton at Delhi, Sidney at Unatego, Morris at Franklin, Charlotte Valley at Margaretville, Livingston Manor at S.S. Seward.

Thursday: South Kortright at Stamford.

Thursday and Friday: Dan Cohen Tournament at M’ville.

Friday: Delhi at Franklin, James I. O’Neill at Livingston Manor.

Friday and Saturday: Walton in Oxford Tournament.

Saturday: Windsor at Unatego, SK in Chic Walshe Tournament at CV, Stamford in Hunter-Tannersville

Tournament.

Monday: Unadilla Valley at Walton, Delhi at Greene, Oxford at Sidney, Unatego at B-G. Tuesday: Downsville/Roscoe at Livingston Manor, Jefferson at SK, M’ville at Gilboa-Conesville, Windham at Roxbury.

Next Wednesday: B-G at Walton, Oxford at Delhi.

Boys’ Soccer

Today (Weds.) Roxbury at D/R, Franklin at Morris.

Thursday: Stamford at SK. Friday: Delhi at Franklin.

Saturday: SK at Chic Walshe Tournament at CV, Stamford at H-T Tournament.

Monday: Franklin at Edmeston.

Tuesday: Walton at UV, Greene at Delhi, Afton/Harpursville at Sidney, SK at Jefferson.

Field Hockey

Today: Walton at Sidney.

Friday and Saturday: Sidney Tournament (Sidney, H’ville, Newark Valley and Sherburne-Earlville).

Monday: Walton at Tioga.

Next Wednesday: Sidney at D/H. (in Hancock).

Volleyball

Today (Weds.): Walton at Unatego, Delhi at D/H. Friday: Delhi at Greene.

Tuesday: Walton at Oxford, Unatego at Delhi.

Cross Country

Saturday: Sidney in McDanielBaxter Meet at Chenango Valley.

Fall Golf

Today (Weds.): Delhi at B-G (Sundown GC), Sidney at D/H (French Woods GC).

Friday: UV at Delhi (College GC), Greene at Sidney (Sidney GCC).

Tuesday: Sidney at Delhi.

By Tom Coddington This week, we are featuring our annual Football and Soccer Guide. It has been a lot of work, especially for Rosie, who coordinated the bulk of it. She even got into the football picture, although yours truly said, “I can do that.”

A few weeks ago, we found out that a group of Section IX coaches was forming an eight-man football league. It is mostly because many small schools don’t have enough players to make a decent team.

Last year, veteran Roscoe coach Fred Ahart fielded a team with players from four different schools — Roscoe, Livingston Manor, Downsville and Sullivan West.

This year, SW is on its own, and Roscoe, Manor and Downsville are together again in the new league. We will see first hand on Saturday, when R/LM/D plays host to SW.

September 12, 2018

Bowhunters Asked To Check Wildlife Populations The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is asking bowhunters to help monitor deer and other wildlife populations.

In 2017, 3,648 bowhunters across the state participated in the “Bowhunter Sighting Log” and provided valuable data to aid DEC biologists with long-

term monitoring of deer and other wildlife populations. Participants logged 169,549 hours afield and recorded seeing 123,207 deer, 32,209 turkeys, 2,282 ruffed grouse, 2,193 coyotes, 1,384 red fox, 1,591 raccoon, 417 fishers, 331 black bears, 274 gray fox, 115 bobcats, nine river otters and four moose.

More Doe Tags Available This Year, So Plan Your Deer Hunt The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) reports that it is increasing the statewide allocation of deer management permits (DMPs) for antlerless harvest by about eight percent over what was issued last year.

Hunters should see DEC’s DMP “Availability and Probability of Selection” to review the target allocation of DMP’s for each wildlife management unit (WMU), and to anticipate the odds of being selected for a tag.

There is no need to rush out to be the first in line, though, as chances of obtaining a tag is the same throughout the entire application period. Just be sure to apply before the Oct. 1 deadline.

Every year, DEC wildlife biologists compile “Deer Season Forecasts” for each WMU which are available on the website. These can be used to help plan the hunt, or just to keep up with what is happening with deer hunting in your area.

DEC biologists are excited to find that more hunters are opting to voluntarily pass on shots at young, small-antlered bucks. As a result, hunters are now taking more older bucks than ever before.

Hunters can continue to see and take more older bucks, simply by choosing to “Let Young Bucks Go and Watch Them Grow,” and encouraging neighbors and hunting partners to do the same.

TREADWELL

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

Condolences to the Morse and Tubbs family at the tragic passing of Aaron Tubbs.

Congratulations to Rob and Pisey Klueg at the birth of Treadwell Fernweh Klueg.

I had the privilege of serving as a juror for the New York State Supreme Court all last week. Walking into the courthouse was like a step back in time, except for the electronic security equipment. As it so happened, while waiting to be interviewed, I glanced up and

Primary Election on Thursday, Sept. 13. Polls open from noon until 9 p.m. at the Hamden Town Hall.

Services for the DeLancey, Hamden and West Delhi churches during September will be held in West Delhi Church at 11 a.m. with the Rev Connie Stone, but Sunday, Sept. 16, there will be no morning service, because at 3 p.m. the new minister will be installed at the West Delhi Church. Reception to follow; all are welcome. There will be a services at the Cabin Hill church at 9:30 a.m., which is pot luck Sunday.

I welcome news from folks.

Readers tell me they like to read this column but I need your help. Give me a call at 607-746 6860 or email me at lshepard@ delhitel.net.

Our prayers and hope you’re feeling better soon to Junior Howard.

We are so very sorry to learn of the passing of Mike Moody last week. Our condolences are extended to Mike’s wife Annette and all their family.

Next monthly meeting for the Hamden Senior Citizens is

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‘Alligator River Wildlife Refuge’ Presented by DOAS Director and Photographer Rod Sutton The Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society (DOAS) will meet at the Elm Park United Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut St., Oneonta, on Friday, Sept. 21, at 7:30 p.m. for a special program about the Alligator River Wildlife Refuge in North Carolina, its uniquely managed palustrine wetland bog and its wildlife, presented by photographer, educator and DOAS board member, Rod Sutton.

The program is free and open to the public; free refreshments.

Sutton will share information and photographs of the refuge, one of many National Wildlife Refuges in North Carolina and Virginia. The Alligator

American Alligator, Photo by Rod Sutton

River Wildlife Refuge consists of 152,000 acres and is located inland from North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Just south of Nags Head, on Route 64, a bridge crosses Roanoke Sound to Roanoke Island. This route then continues over Croatan Sound to the Alligator River Wildlife

Refuge. North of the Refuge is Albemarle Sound which connects to the Alligator River, which is located on the western part of the refuge. The southern boundary leads to Pamlico Sound and the Mattamusket National Wildlife Refuge.

DEC: Early Bear Hunting Seasons Are Open The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has announced that the early black bear seasons are open, effective from Saturday, Sept. 8, to Sunday, Sept. 23 in the southeastern zone wildlife management units (WUM’s) 3A, 3C, 3H, 3J, 3K, 3M, 3P, 3R, 4P and 4R. In this immediate area are 4P, 4R and 3C. The early bowhunting season for bears opens on Monday, Oct. 1, followed by the regular firearms season that opens on Saturday, Nov. 17.

During the early bear season, hunters may use a bow (with

appropriate bowhunting eligibility), crossbow, muzzleloader, handgun, shotgun or rifle where allowed. Because of the likelihood of warm weather, bear hunters should be prepared to skin and cool harvested bears as soon as possible, to protect the quality of the meat. Hunters may opt to skin and quarter the bear in the field and then pack out the meat in game bags to a waiting cooler of ice.

DEC uses regulated sport hunting to manage black bear populations at levels that are acceptable to the public. Information about black bear

hunting in New York, including season dates regulations, is a available on DEC’s website. Additionally, DEC’s booklet, Hunting the Black Bear in New York, includes tips on bear hunting and proper care of harvested bears.

Hunters are reminded to “Take it-Tag it-Report it.” Hunter harvest reports are vital for estimating annual harvest. DEC biologists use harvest reports in conjunction with other indicators to inform management decisions for subsequent hunting seasons.

saw the picture of Judge Abraham L. Kellogg and felt right at home. As I sat there, I recognized the significance of all legal proceedings happening in our corner of the world where citizens who serve as jurors have a small part of making history. Yes, serving as a juror made a dent in my schedule and plans had to be changed, but it was a great experience to learn and to participate in the judicial system knowing we have a right to be the plaintiff, the defendant or the juror.

Makes me want to go back to school and become a lawyer.

Thank you to my fellow jurors,

too.

The Franklin Free Library has a new reading series program related to views on aging led by Donna Briggs starting Sept. 13 and 27, Oct. 11,27 and Nov. 28 from 7-8:30 p.m.

At the Franklin Central School on Sept. 13, there will be a board of education meeting at 6:30.

There will be an open house at the school on Sept. 20. On Sept. 14, school pictures will be taken in Franklin.

Sept. 24 at 6:30 at Triasi’s there will be a wreath workshop at 6:30 for anyone interested sponsored by the Treadwell

Community Club.

Treadwell Fire Department will hold a fire hydrant painting contest for families. Contact Dave Tuthill if you are interested. There are six or more hydrants. Prizes will be awarded at the annual Treadwell Fire Department Halloween party.

All painting has to be done by Oct. 15.

Kellogg Franklin Trust has appointed Dorian Hunecke to fill a seat vacated by Cecil Davis, Jr. The fifth Sunday for Franklin and Treadwell United Methodist Churches will be held Sept.

30. The annual turkey supper

will be held Sept. 29. Mark it on your calendar.

Kellogg Educational & Community Center will host movie night Sept. 15 showing The Death of Superman. The Legacy of Farming Exhibit will be Sept. 21 from 11:30-2:30. There will also be a Treadwell Community Cafe fundraiser 11:301:30 on Sept. 21 to purchase senior citizen outdoor exercise equipment.

Treadwell Lego Club will meet Sept. 22 from 10-11:45 at the Kellogg Center. The theme is Lego Robots. Contact Deb Tuthill for one of the 30 spots.

Wednesday, Sept. 26 at noon at the town hall. Bring a dish to pass for the dinner and drinks will be provided. Johanna VanDusen will speak about her business Franklin Eyewear.

Grandma’s Cookie Jar: Tiger Cookies 1 cup chocolate chips, 3 cups frosted flakes cereal, 2 cups flour, 1 tsp. baking soda, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1 cup oleo, 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 1 tsp. vanilla. Beat the oleo, sugar, eggs and vanilla together.

Then add the dry ingredients and mix. Fold in the frosted flakes that have been crushed to 1 1/2 cups. Melt chocolate chips and swirl through batter. Drop by spoon fulls on cookie sheet.

Bake in 350 degree oven for ten minutes or until tested done.

All dogs and cats must have rabies vaccinations. Delaware Co. Public Health will have a free rabies clinic on Wednesday, Sept. 12 at the Sidney Fire Hall on River Street from 5 to 7 p.m.

Bring your previous vaccination proof to get a three-year shot.

On Saturday, Sept. 22, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cannon House, the Delhi Historical Society will be having Joe Hewitt of New Kingston demonstrate the art of flinting. He will bring some American Indian artifacts to share. Mrs. Loretta Foster and her brother Ryan Kilmer of Hamden will display their large

collection of arrowheads and artifacts. Mary Jane and Todd Henderson of Delhi will also be sharing their collection of arrowheads and American Indian artifacts. This should be a very interesting learning day for all.

My thoughts of the week: With Labor Day, summer is over for some things but not for the heat we had last week. The big yellow buses are now on the road picking up and letting kids off from school. So drive carefully, folks, as there are kids near the roads.

The big New York State Fair came to an end on Labor Day. It was enjoyed by lots of people.

My excitement for the week was with bats, bees and blueberries.

I had my second bat during the month get in my house. I sure hate them flying at you in the middle of the night, they sure are scary. On the second night I had to call my son who came to my rescue to remove it from my house. Hopefully that will be it for the summer. Then the problem with hornets (instead of bees) a big nest was discovered on my house. The nest was as big as my head when it was discovered with thousands of hornets building it bigger. My handyman Chris came to help and with spray he was able to get the nest down, so hopefully another problem solved. Now with my blueberries, I have

picked and picked - I have never had such a big crop as I have had this year. Now I am one who has always enjoyed picking any kind of berries and I do have lots of jam made and lots in the freezer for winter use and probably enough for another year when I probably won’t get any.

Fun and Wacky Days: September 12 is Chocolate Milkshake Day, National Video Games Day, and future President John F. Kennedy married Jacqueline Bouvier Sept. 12, 1953; Sept. 13 is Positive Thinking Day, Uncle Sam Day, National Peanut Day and Fortune Cookie Day; Sept. 14, 1814 Francis Scott-Key composed the lyrics to The Star Spangled Banner; Sept. 14 is Hug Your Hound Day and National Cream Filled Donut Day; Sept. 15 is Make A Hat Day and National Clean Up Day. Lynn Kinch’s joke of the week: A baseball coach sat down to talk to one of his players. “Do you understand what cooperation is? What a team is?” The boy nodded. “Do you understand that what really matters is that we play together as a team?” Again the boy nodded.

So, the coach continued, “when a strike is called or you’re out at first, you don’t argue or curse or attack the umpire. You get all that, son?” The boy nodded a third time. Good the coach said.

“Now go over there and explain it to your mother.”

It’s great to have brothers and sisters because there’s always someone around to fight with so you don’t have to fight with your friends.

A cute saying: One of the nicest things about friendship is that, in getting to know and understand someone else, we often discover a lot about ourselves. We grow by helping others, by sharing their lives, expanding our capacity for closeness, for caring, for trust and honesty. Learning to see ourselves through a friend’s eyes opens the way to a clearer vision of who we are and of the special qualities that make us important to the people who know us best.

Helpful Hint: With the month of September here it’s also pumpkin time of year. Everybody loves to carve pumpkins but getting the pulp out of them is a messy job. The easiest way to remove the pulp from the inside of a pumpkin - and this would work on winter squash to - is to scrape it out with a canning jar lid. A regular size canning jar lid is easy to hold and fits inside nearly any size pumpkin.

So happy scraping and - carving will be a little easier.

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100 Years Ago, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1918

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

ELECTRICITY TO COST MORE Walton in Arrears on W. S. S. − New O. & W. Time Table − The “Henry” and the Windmill − Other Notes.

At the sale of young stock held

by C. G. DuMond on his farm at Northfield Tuesday, the highest price paid was $85 for a heifer.

Forty-four head brought an average price of about $61.

J. Q. Barlow, who sold his farm below Beerston to Robert Woodburn recently, has bought the house on Stockton Avenue, owned by Mrs. Sarah Sawyer and formerly occupied by G. O. Sawyer. Mr. Barlow will move to the village about October 1st.

Many of those who made pledges to purchase War Savings Stamps at the bank or post office have not met their pledges. Walton has met only a third of her quota of $20 per capita and to secure the honor flag before the first of the year it will not only be necessary for all who pledged to purchase stamps to meet their pledges, but there will have to be many additional purchasers.

An automobile driven by Earl Hall stalled on Haverly hill Saturday evening and backed down against the end of the fender along the highway and then down the bank. A windmill is located here and Mr. Hall swung the car about so that it swung around in the rear of the windmill and was stopped there. Had the machine gone straight down it would have landed in the river. The Ford was pulled out by a team the next day.

Mr. Hall lives on Haverly hill.

Mrs. W. B. Morrow of Walton and Mrs. W. J. Kittredge of Delhi were called to Knoxboro, N. Y. Thursday by the death the previous day of their sister, Miss Charlotte Strong. Miss Strong, who was 48 years of age, had been in failing health for some months.

She had many friends in Walton, having been a frequent visitor at the home of Dr. and Mrs. W. B. Morrow, and at one time, some years ago, made her home with them for a period while attending the Walton Academy.

The report of H. S. Marvin of Delhi, county chairman in charge of the sales of War Saving Stamps, shows a total sale of $341,009.93 or $7.41 per capita, as of September first. The county quota is $20 per capita by January 1, 1919. The first ten towns in the order of their standing, based on per capita sales, was as follows: Delhi, $18.42; Stamford, $13.79; Sidney, $12.37; Andes, $9.03; Middletown $8.98; Tompkins, $8.82; Roxbury $8.17; Walton, $7.19; Bovina, $5.35; Franklin $4.93.

By the new time table on the O. & W. railroad, effective last Sunday, trains 19 and 20 between Weehawken and Norwich have been discontinued, as well as the summer trains to Sullivan county resorts. The Mountain Express, southbound train No. 4, leaves Walton at 8:03 a.m. instead of 9:05 a.m. while the morning Delhi train leaves at 8:10 o’clock. Train 12, southbound, leaving Walton at 11:55, will carry passengers.

Train 1, northbound, runs 11 minutes later reaching Walton at 2:42, while its opposite, No. 2 is 8 minutes later and departs at 3:07 p.m.

The Southern New York Power Co., under a tariff filed with the Public Service Commission, Second District, and proposed as effective on Oct. 1, will change its rates for electric service in the

Town of Walton, Del. Co. Under the new tariff the company proposes the following block rates for all metered lighting service: First 50 kilowatt hours, per month, 14 cents per kilowatt hour; next 50 kilowatt hours, per month, 13 cents per kilowatt hour; next fifty kilowatt hours, per month, 12 cents per kilowatt our; next 50 kilowatt hours, per month, 11 cents per kilowatt hour; in excess of 200 kilowatt hours, per month, 9 cents per kilowatt hour.

Increases are also proposed in the two charge rate basis for power service. The metered lighting service rates are subject to prompt payment discount of one cent per kilowatt hour.

After the first meeting of the creditors of George W. Roseboom was held Thursday, Sept. 5, in the chambers of Referee in Bankruptcy B. Roger Wales in Binghamton, Vere H. Multer, attorney for the newly elected trustee, announced he will carry an appeal to the Circuit U. S. Court from the decision of U. S. Judge Ray, reached the day before, which pronounces perfectly valid and good the $2,700 mortgage held by G. G. McNamara of South Gibson, Pa, upon the contents of the Roseboom store at Beerston, town of Walton. Judge Ray appointed Hon. Albert H. Sewell to Walton as special master, to take evidence upon the question as to whether or not a verbal agreement had been made between McNamara and Willard Teetsel or between McNamara and Roseboom, whereby either of the parties was authorized to sell or dispose of the property as their own. McNamara sold the store to Teetsel, who later sold to Roseboom. The meeting was held with a number present, for there is said to be about $6,000 worth of property in the estate. Mr. Roseboom was involuntarily petitioned into bankruptcy and the receiver of his property was Arthur L. Widger of Beerston, who was named Thursday as trustee. Alexander Neish of Walton appeared as attorney for McNamara.

RED CROSS NOTES Knitted articles received at the parish house on Sept. 11th were as follows: Thirty pairs socks, eight helmets, twelve sweaters.

The allotment of 1400 garments, 1600 pairs socks, 400 sweaters and 67 helmets, assigned to the Walton chapter are nearly completed.

The sum of $32 was contributed during the month of August towards Red Cross work. The following were the contributors: H. J. Northrup, Mrs. J. P. White, Miss Hazel Seaman, Mrs. H. C. McKenzie, Mrs. Rowell, Mrs. A. B. Dumond and the Tuesday card club.

Instructions have been received from headquarters requesting all chapters to “stick to their allotment, do no more, no less. In view of the instructions it has been thought best to close the rooms of the surgical dressing until the first of October, as the monthly allotment of surgical dressings for September, 6,000, has been completed. When the new allotment of work is received it will be published.

The following ladies were working on Red Cross articles at the Parish House Wednesday, Sept.

11; Mrs. B. G. North, Mrs. Dorothy Richtmyer, Mrs. Lucy Rose, Mrs. Matilda Elwood, Miss Grace A. Retz, Miss Edith Olmstead, Mrs. Brayman, Mrs. W. B. Morrow, Mrs. S. R. MacEwan, Mrs. G. T. Johnston, Hazel E. Clark, Mrs. G. Bartow, Mrs. John Olmstead, Miss Ada C. King, Miss Hannah C. Edson, Mrs. John Telford, Mrs. Silas Forsyth, Mrs. Edythe H. Titus, Mrs. A. B. Dumond, Mrs. T. A. Sperl, Miss Lena G. Browne, Mrs. C. S. Wyckoff, Mrs. David More, Mrs. D. M. Murray, Mrs. Robert Haslett, Mrs. E. T. Shaw, Mrs. M. H. Smith, Mrs. W. S. Holley, Miss Mary Thomson, Mrs. J. J. Connelly, Mrs. Arthur Gates, Mrs. G. J. Yendes, Mrs. John Townsend, Miss Nora

VanValkenburgh, Miss Leola DuBois, Mrs. A. B. Kingsbury, Mrs. J. Bryce, Mrs. G. W. Pine, Mrs. Flora St. John, Mrs. Norman Wall, Miss Florence Reynolds, Miss Jennie Murray, Mrs. Hilton, Mrs. Minnie Brown, Mrs. Wheat, Mrs. E. E. Guild, Miss Julia White, Mrs. Annie Wilson, Liberty.

OPEN WALTON SCHOOL WITH 709 PUPILS Number of Non-Residents Larger Than Last Year

TWENTY ENTER COLLEGES Number of Changes Made in Faculty of Both High School and Grades − Take Technical Work.

The Walton public schools opened Monday with a registration of 709 compared with a total of 701 last year. The registration in the high school, training class and eighth grades in every case shows an increase in resident and nonresident pupils. There is a slight falling off in the registration of the grammar schools. Miller Avenue shows a registration of 217 against that of 230 last year, and the Stockton Avenue school shows a registration of 172 as against 177 in 1917.

In the high school 221 scholars are registered of whom 117 are residents and 104 nonresidents of the district. This compares with a total of 216 last year of which number 116 were residents and 100 nonresidents. The training class of which Miss Emma Dann is the efficient instructor, has a class of 13 compared with 9 last year and 8 of the number this term are nonresidents. The eighth grade has a registration of 86 including 17 nonresidents, compared with 69 last year. In other grades there are 389 pupils as against 408 in 1917.

The total resident scholars in the schools is 569 compared with 578 last year, and of nonresidents, 140 compared with 123 in 1917.

Principal C. P. Wells begins his second year as superintendent of the Walton schools with a number of changes in his teaching staff. In the high school the new members of the faculty are Miss Antoinette Owens, English: Miss Irene Johnston, physical training; Miss Janie Launt, drawing and elocution; Miss Dorothy Hawthorne, commercial subjects.

The following nonresident students have entered the high school and eight grade this term: Walton R. D. Anita Beardsley, Daisy Beers, Stewart Benedict, Nathan Budine, Lena Hodge, Howard Lake, Ernest McDonald, Edith Palmer, Lillian Palmer, Harold Pierce, Arthur Scriber, Hilda Seely, Beulah Telford, Laura Ward, Beerston, Leona Beers, Naomi Bodiot, Daisy Goodrich, Gladys Goodrich, Lelia Goodrich, Mildred Goodrich, Sidney Center, Alene Boice, John Boice, Nelson Mulley, Hamden, Margaret Chambers; Rock Rift, Jennie Elderkin, Gladys Patterson, Grace Peake; Delhi, Lena B. Edgerton (training class); DeLancey, Elizabeth Saxouer (training class); East Branch, Grace Bischoff (training class); Bovina Center, Edwin Ormiston; Downsville, Vera Bennett; Cannonsville, Gerald Walker, Middlesex (Yates Co.) Murray O. Dinehart; Coventry (Chenango Co.) Hazel Kelly.

There is a very heavy registration in the commercial course, and an increase of thirty per cent in the registration in agriculture. Boys who have been at Hog Island and in munition factories during the summer are in many cases changing their registration to the technical course or the engineering course.

The following graduates either have or are planning to enter higher institutions: Cornell, George Brayman, Dayton Tobey, Harold Chambers.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Harry Zimmerman, Erford Littlejohn.

Geneva College, Ralph Alexan-

der, Russell Doig.

Syracuse University, Lillian Eckert, Wendell Welton, Frank More.

Monmouth, Harper McKnight.

New York State College for Teachers, Hildred Haynes.

Oneonta Normal, Mary Hoyt, Harriet Hoyt, Janet Howland, Martha Johnston, Mildred McFarland, Myrtle Wright, Eleanor Hymers, Sarah Launt.

In addition to winning the Cornell scholarship for Delaware county and one of the five state scholarships, George Brayman has been notified that he was one of five in New York state outside of Greater New York to be awarded a special scholarship at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute at Troy, N.Y. The award is based on the average of his regents examination grades and in competition with those applying for entrance to the institution from the state outside of the city. Mr. Brayman was seventeen years of age last June, and that he had completed a year of post graduate work in Walton high school.

ACQUIT SIDNEY MAN OF MANSLAUGHTER David Reed Found Not Guilty by Otsego Jury

GREW OUT OF AUTO COLLISION Sidney Car Collided With Machine of Unadilla Party, Which Was Halted by The Roadside.

David Reed of Sidney was found not guilty by a jury in county court for Otsego county in Cooperstown Thursday, on a charge of manslaughter. The case went to the jury at 11 o’clock in the forenoon and the verdict was returned three hours later.

The charge of manslaughter in the second degree on which Mr. Reed was tried this week grew out of an automobile accident near Unadilla early Sunday morning, July 1, 1917.

While Mr. Reed was returning from Oneonta in his Cadillac car accompanied by Hazel Hutchinson and Charles Gilbert, both of Sidney, near the Cone farm at the foot of Cutler hill, a mile and half east of Unadilla, the Reed machine ran into a car standing beside the road, and as a result Watson Smith of Unadilla was instantly killed.

The second car was owned by Ora Fisk of Unadilla, and was being driven by Raymond Loomis, a nephew of Smith. In this car beside Smith and Loomis were J. Kinch, Clark Spencer, Richard Burton, Adelbert Wilsey and Clarence Smith, a son of the dead man.

Loomis in his evidence at the trial testified that his party left Oneonta about 11:30 Saturday night and when they had nearly reached Unadilla they had a blowout and lost the rim from one of the wheels. Loomis and Clarence Smith went back to look for the rim, after running their car to the side of the road. The car was entirely off the macadam and about three feet from the guard rail.

The tail light was burning when they left it. Loomis did not know whether the men who accompanied him were intoxicated. He did not talk with the five men in the back of the car and did not look to see if they were drinking.

While going back he met Reed and his two companions in Reed’s Cadillac car. Loomis and Smith stopped them and were offered a drink. They told Reed of the loss of the rim and where they had left their car. When they returned, the accident had occurred and their car had been pushed about 45 or 50 feet from where they had left it.

The defense was a general claim that the car which was struck by Reed’s Cadillac was not visible from the road above the point where it had been stopped, and a denial that the party had been drinking. Defendant’s attorneys claimed that the curve in the road and the trees made it impossible to see the car at any distance, and that when Reed came to a point

where he could see it, there was a man standing in the middle of the road, and in order not to hit that man, he turned aside and struck the other car.

Evidence tending to show that Reed had been drinking in Oneonta was offset largely by testimony indicating that the other party has been partaking of Oneonta redeye, which lent strength of Reeds’ contention. Reed was for many years a resident of Jefferson and always has borne a good reputation.

The evidence was completed Wednesday, and went to the jury Thursday evening. Henry B. Sewell of Sidney, assisted by Judge N. P. Willis of Cooperstown appearing as attorney for Reed and Adrian A. Pierson, district attorney of Otsego county conducting the prosecution.

FOR FOURTH LIBERTY LOAN Quota for Walton Will Be About Quarter of Million.

A meeting of the members of the Liberty Loan committees in Delaware county was held in the court room of Walton Hall Wednesday afternoon. Over sixty chairmen and committee members representing the various banking districts in the county were present.

E. N. Potter, Chairman of the Fourth Liberty Loan, district headquarters for which are in Binghamton, spoke for some time along the line of organization. Major Belton of the British army, who accompanied Mr. Potter, gave a thrilling story of his experiences on the battlefront. Major Belton also spoke at a public meeting in the evening.

The fourth Liberty Loan will probably be for six billions of dollars at 4 ¼ per cent interest.

While no quotas were announced, it was stated that in Delaware county there will be about double the allotments for the third loan and for the Walton district about $250,000.

The fourth Liberty loan campaign will open Saturday, September 28, and close three weeks later, Saturday, October 19. Previous campaigns have been of four weeks’ duration.

SECOND DEATH FROM ACCIDENT Mrs. Adeline Schermerhorn Succumbs to Injuries in Middletown Hospital.

Mrs. Adeline Schermerhorn, who was injured in the automobile accident on the Delaware street crossing of the O. & W. railroad in Walton last Wednesday, died Sunday, September 8th, in Thrall hospital, Middletown.

She was removed to the hospital Friday where it was found necessary to amputate the right leg above the knee. From the first little hope of her recovery was entertained, but she showed wonderful vitality and at one time seemed likely to survive. The operation was performed by Dr. Hulett and Dr. Mills of the staff and Dr. W. B. Morrow of Walton.

The body was taken to Bloomville Monday and the funeral service was held there Wednesday.

Mrs. Schermerhorn was 51 years of age and the widow of Charles Schermerhorn. Her maiden name was McLean. She is survived by four children: Furman Schermerhorn of Bloomville, Mrs. Henry Sutliff of Davenport, William Schermerhorn, who is in an army training camp, and Miss Lydia Schermerhorn, who was also a member of the automobile party but was not seriously injured.

Mrs. Schermerhorn lived with her father-in-law, John Schermerhorn, near Bloomville. Three brothers, Daniel McLean of Binghamton, George McLean of Sayre, Pa., and John McLean of Bloomville and a sister living in Chicago also survive.

The funeral of Mrs. Charles H. Dibble of South Kortright, who was killed in the accident, was held at South Kortright Friday.

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IN THE FEDERAL SERVICE Items of Interest About Men in the Federal Service.

Fred Schad of Roscoe has arrived safely overseas.

Clarence Becker of Delhi has notified his parents that he has arrived in France.

Chester Wood of Livingston Manor was recently wounded in action in France.

Cook Rudolph Leigh of the 34th Division at Camp Dix, N. Y. has been in Walton on a five-day furlough.

Reginald Todd of Seager has been transferred from the naval training station at Newport, R. I., to Hampton Roads, Va. Lieut. Leighton Boyes of Camp Gordon, Ga., spent a five-day furlough with his parents in Margaretville during the past week.

Howard DeMelt of Syracuse, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace DeMelt, formerly of Merrickville, was inducted into service this week and left Monday for Camp Jackson, S. C. Earl S. St. John of Walton, sergeant in the Quartermaster’s Corps, has been transferred from Camp Alexander at Newport News, Va., to Camp Greene at Charlotte, S. C. Edward Cronauer, son of John Cronauer of Cooperstown, who enlisted in the Aviation Corps after his graduation from Syracuse last June, has been promoted to the rank of sergeant.

The many friends of Donald Lee of Lake Delaware will be pleased to learn he has been promoted from corporal to sergeant and has charge of a signal system in France. – Lake Delaware cor.

Lawrence Peake of Chicago, son of Henry Peake of Long Eddy, has received his commission as First Lieutenant and is now stationed at Washington, D. C. John Maus of Kingston, well known in Sidney, was recently gassed in action and has been in a French hospital. Mrs. Maus was Miss Anna Shonger of Sidney before her marriage.

Dr. W. R. Tymeson of East Orange, N. J., formerly of Franklin, has been assigned to service in a British hospital near London. He is a son of H. L. Tymeson of Maine, N.Y. a former Walton man.

The 54th U. S. Pioneer Infantry is at Newport News, Va, and will go overseas at once. Corporal Raymond Adare and Musician Ed Basto of Deposit are in the band in this regiment. –Courier.

General March, Chief of Staff, has officially announced that the 27th Division, which includes the 107th Infantry and other units of the New York National Guard, has been in action in Flanders.

Dr. Lloyd Warren of Franklin was in Syracuse recently to take his physical examination for army service in the Medical Reserve Corps.

He was advised that his call would probably come during the next six weeks.

Louis Halpern, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. Halpern of Margaretville, has been called to the colors and leaves today, Friday, September 13 for Pelham Bay, N. Y. for naval training. He was accompanied as far as New York by this mother.

Letters dated August 11th, received this week from Charles E. Adams of Cannonsville, with the Headquarters Co., 102nd Infantry, stated that he had been promoted to corporal and that the regiment was in a rest camp back of the lines.

Ward McDonald, son of Mr. and Mrs. William McDonald of Sidney, and Sergeant Lloyd Clark of the 64th Infantry, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Clark of Sidney, have arrived safely overseas. Wilford McDonald, a brother of Ward, is already in France. Fred Keator of Franklin has also arrived overseas with the 64th Infantry.

Marvin Scott, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Scott of the Mountain, Walton, was a pharmacist mate on the U. S. transport, “Mount Vernon,” which was torpedoed by a German submarine on September 5th, 200 miles off the coast of France. Thirty-five lives were lost.

Mr. Scott was uninjured. The trans-

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port was formerly the German liner “Kronprincessin Cecile.”

Mrs. Helen Elderkin of Bennet Hollow, town of Franklin, received word Monday morning from the War Department that her son, Leonard W. Elderkin had been severely wounded in action between July 18th and 20th. No further particulars were received. Leonard Elderkin as one of the selected men from the Walton district sent to Camp Dix, N. J., last fall, and was transferred later to a regular army unit, it is stated.

Dexter Teed of Unadilla, who enrolled in the navy recently, was ordered to report for duty in Binghamton Thursday, and was one of a large contingent sent from there to Newport, R. I. He has been employed in the Royal Café in Walton.

Claude R. Simon of Long Eddy, John Joseph Dimico of Sidney and Sheldon H. Close of Oneonta were called into the service at the same time.

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Darling of Liberty street, Walton, received a letter on Friday, from their grandson, Chas Darling, of the Headquarters Company, 30th Infantry, who was wounded in action early in July. The letter was dated August 12th and stated that he expected to be able to use his leg to walk with in about two weeks. He was wounded in the left leg and also the left arm. He has been at American Base Hospital 13, at Limoges, France.

First Lieutenant Russell W. Salton of the Medical Reserve Corps is home on a ten-day furlough. He has been stationed at Newport News, Va., for some time, but has been transferred to Camp Sevier at Greenville, S. C. where a new army division, the Twentieth, is being formed. He expects to sail soon for overseas duty. Lieutenant Salton helped dress the wounds of Captain Archibald Roosevelt, son of Colonel Roosevelt, on Captain Roosevelt’s return from France recently.

FOOD WILL WIN THE WAR Beatrice Forbes Robertson Hale Will Speak Here Sept. 23.

“Food is one of the most important factors in the winning of the war,” believes Mrs. Beatrice Forbes Robertson Hale, who will speak in Walton on Monday, September 23rd, at 8 p.m. in Walton Hall, and so this brilliant young English-American is contributing a great deal of her time to speaking for the United States Food Administration with the hope of helping to awaken the people of this country to the significant part that food must play in deciding the final victory.

“Winning the War” is the title of Mrs. Hale’s address. She has already spoken before thousands of people in the interest of the Food Administration, and those who have been fortunate enough to hear her address are loud in their praise, claiming it to be one of the most splendid and convincing talks on the war that is being given.

Mrs. Hale does not confine herself to the food situation. She gives a splendid resume of the war itself, tracing particularly the work of the women in the war, showing what has been done in England, in France, Belgium and in Italy and contrasting this with what the women of America have already done and what they will have to do before the war is over.

She is a dramatic, forceful and convincing speaker, who drives home every fact so that no point is lost. The address is free of admission charge.

Kosta Will Face Murder Charge.

James Kosta, aged 22 years, of Albany, who shot and killed Miss Alma Hunt of Grand Gorge and then attempted to end his own life, will probably recover. He is in the Albany hospital. It is expected that he will be discharged from the hospital before October first.

MRS. CANNON’S VOTE

Scranton, Pa, $34,420; James T. Young, Watervliet, $40,000.

Legal Technicality Prevents Her Voting in Delaware County − No Desire to Dictate.

FORD WRECKED BY “FLYER”

Delhi, Sept. 2, 1918.

Editor Walton Reporter, Walton, N. Y. Dear Sir: Permit me to compliment you on your article entitled “A Volunteer Leader,” which appeared in a recent issue of the Walton Reporter. The subtle psychology and cleverness of the editorial are a quite worthy remark, and I have no doubt that it will be efficacious along the lines you desire. However, if it is your honest opinion that I, as a New York woman, have even the remotest desire to dictate to the women of Delaware county along political lines, you are laboring under a misapprehension. Having spent my summers in Delhi for over twenty-five years, often remaining here for six months at a time, I do not make the mistake of underrating their intelligence and ability. I pay large taxes and have been interested in helping to promote various projects for the benefit of the town and county. In short, I look upon Delhi as one of my homes, and it seems to me that, for these reasons, it was perfectly legitimate that I should attempt to assist in nominating a man whom I consider fit and well equipped for a national office, the United States congress. I should prefer to cast my vote here rather than in New York city, if the law permitted of such a procedure. Because of this technicality of the law I have, as you know, refrained altogether from taking a part in the local politics, although I have been urged to do so. As to the partisan charge, I should like to remind you that I have circulated a pamphlet with definite instructions in regard to the primary and fall elections to every enrolled woman in Delaware county, irrespective of party.

I regret that you have misjudged me in thinking that I have taken on a job that doesn’t belong to me, and assure you that the reasons you have given in your editorial come very wide of the mark.

Appreciating that you and your paper have been courteous and generous of space from time to time, I am Very truly yours, MRS. H. W. CANNON. With equal suffrage men and women are on the same plane in politics. The same rules apply to both. If a Republican politician had circularized the county in behalf of either Hill or Rogers, he would have come in for criticism from the side he challenged, and very probably would have been accused of bossism. Or, if he had endeavored to enroll Democrats as Republicans, or vice versa, he would certainly not consider himself immune from attack. With perfect respect the Reporter states its opinion that Mrs. Cannon is too good a sport to expect any different treatment from that a man politician would receive. In fact, we are quite convinced that Mrs. Cannon would resent any such discrimination. It is certainly an unjust law that prevents Mrs. Cannon’s voting in Delaware county, while permitting our esteemed Col. Gleason, also a Delhian, to do so. – Editor Reporter.

COUNTY HOSPITAL BIDS That of Delhi Firm Lowest of Five Received

by Committee.

Five bids for the construction of the county tuberculosis hospital on the Coe property, near Delhi, were received and opened by the committee of the Board of Supervisors Thursday afternoon.

The lowest bid was that of R. L. Grey and Son of Delhi, $27,541.96. The other bids were as follows: M. D. Bennett, Sidney, $30,161; Govern Brothers, Stamford, $43,000. E. A. Fuller,

Salesman Left Car Standing Too Near Railroad Tracks.

(From our Hamden cor.)

A Ford car owned by a New Jersey salesman, which was left standing too near the railroad track in Hamden village, was struck by the Utica flyer Monday night and carried uptown several rods. The car was badly damaged and had anyone been in it at the time they would undoubtedly have been injured.

Hear Water Case October 11.

The taking of evidence in the matter of the condemnation of the Sidney water works by the village of Sidney was finished at a hearing in Sidney this week, and a recess was taken until October 11, when the case will be submitted to the three commissioners at the office of George B. Curtis in Binghamton. Hon. H. C. Stratton of Oxford and Sewell & France of Sidney represent the village and Andrus & McNaught of Stamford are attorneys for the water company.

Died at Door of Hospital.

Henry B. Carey of Unadilla, 23 years of age, whom Dr. B. W. Stearns was bringing to Fox Memorial hospital in Oneonta for an operation for the relief of stoppage of the bowels, died Friday just as the hospital door was reached. Carey is survived by his wife and two little daughters.

Held Up Sunday Motorists.

Sunday a committee of Hancock citizens formed a hold-up meeting, and stopped every auto that passed through Hancock, took their number and cause for using gas contrary to the government’s request. About 40 cars were stopped. The Red Cross was also on hand, and asked them to contribute to the fund. Over $40 was realized.

Fell Under Auto Truck.

(From our Grand Gorge cor.)

Mr. Ballard of Roxbury met with quite a painful accident when walking down Depot street at Grand Gorge Monday morning.

When near the Water Supply offices, he attempted to jump on the side of a large truck driven by Mr. Buel of Prattsville, but in so doing slipped and fell under the truck

in such a way that the hind wheel passed over his legs. Dr. Vogt was called and found that there were no broken bones, but he was suffering intensely from badly bruised limbs and torn ligaments.

Mr. Ballard was taken by automobile to his home in Roxbury.

Drove Car While Intoxicated.

The car of R. W. Rainey of Oneonta was run into on the South side, Oneonta Wednesday, by the machine driven by Abram Brooks of Kortright. Brooks has been arrested on a charge of driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated.

WILL OF CHARLES H. BAGLEY Matters Before Judge Raymond in Surrogate’s Court.

Estate of Abbey E. Benedict, late of Walton. Will admitted to probate and letters of administration with the will annexed issued to Mary Belle White. Estimate, $1,500 personal, the use of which is given to the administratrix and at her death the principal is to be divided equally between the three grandchildren.

Estate of Charles H. Bagley, late of Walton. Will admitted to probate and letters issued to Henrietta Bagley and Roswell E. Lockwood.

Estimate, $7,000 personal. $2,000 real. The will gives to Antoinette Houghtaling $1,000, to be paid her after the death of his wife, the residue to the wife.

Estate of Frances A. Mallory, late of Walton. Will admitted to probate and letters issued to John W. Mallory. Estimate $1,200 personal, bequeathed to the husband.

Estate of Henry Briggs, late of Franklin. Will admitted to probate and letters issued to Alta S. Briggs and George Mauer. Estimate $5,000 personal, $5,000 real, onehalf of which is given to the wife absolutely, the use of the other half being given to the wife and at her death the principal to the two daughters.

Estate of Jannet Henderson, late of Middletown. Letters of administration issued to James W. Hewitt and Laura Hewitt. Estimate $600 personal.

Estate of Alonzo Haynes, late of Meredith. Letters of administration issued to Mary L. Haynes.

Estimate, $1,000 personal.

Estate of James Jack, late of Andes. Will admitted to probate and letters issued to Agnes Jack.

Estimate $4,500 personal, $2,500 real. After the payment of certain notes to the son the residue is bequeathed to the wife.

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69 WHITE TAIL LANE LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 07/13/18. Office: Delaware County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 442 Bay Ridge Parkway, Brook‑ lyn, NY 11209. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

55 WHITE TAIL LANE LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 07/13/18. Office: Delaware County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 442 Bay Ridge Parkway, Brook‑ lyn, NY 11209. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

364 HALCOTTSVILLE ROAD LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 07/13/18. Office: Delaware County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 442 Bay Ridge Park‑ way, Brooklyn, NY 11209.

Purpose: Any lawful pur‑ pose.

FOKISH FARM, LLC Ar‑ ticles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 7/19/2018.

Office in Delaware Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 351 County Highway 14, Franklin, NY 13775. Purpose: Any law‑ ful purpose.

DataRiver AI LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 04/19/18. Office: Delaware County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 301 S. Bedford Road, Bedford Corners, NY 10549‑4953. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK ‑ COUNTY OF DELAWARE BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., V. BEVERLY J. SHIELDS, DELAWARE COUNTY TREASURER, AS AD‑ MINISTRATOR FOR THE ESTATE OF GORDON KELSEY; ET. AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV‑ EN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated May 22, 2018, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of

Delaware, wherein BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. is the Plaintiff and BEVERLY J. SHIELDS, DELAWARE COUNTY TREASURER, AS ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE ESTATE OF GOR‑ DON KELSEY; ET. AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the DELAWARE COUNTY OF‑ FICE BUILDING, 111 MAIN STREET, DELHI, NY 13753, on September 26, 2018 at 12:00PM premises known as 4755 STATE HIGHWAY 8, DEPOSIT, NY 13754: Section 331, Block 1, Lot 1.1: ALL THOSE TRACTS OR PARCELS OF LAND BEING SITUATE IN THE TOWN OF DEPOSIT, DELAWARE COUNTY, STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment In‑ dex #1073/2014. Robert Gouldin, Esq. ‑ Referee.

RAS Boriskin, LLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff.

At a term of the County Court of the County of Del‑ aware, State of New York, held in and for the County of Delaware at Delhi, New York, on August 9, 2018.

Present: Hon. Richard D. Northrup, Jr. County Court Judge STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY COURT: COUN‑ TY OF DELAWARE IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF TIMO‑ THY M. MCCUMBER AND JEAN M. MCCUMBER FOR AN ORDER PURSU‑ ANT TO RPAPL §1931 DIS‑ CHARGING AN ANCIENT MORTGAGE TIMOTHY M. MCCUMBER AND JEAN M. MCCUM‑ BER, PETITIONERS, DEBRA GOODRICH, DEL‑ AWARE COUNTY CLERK, DELHI, NY, WILBUR H. SOWDER, 8 N. STAR DRIVE, ANNAN‑ DALE, NJ 08801 AND GORDON L. SOWDER, 46 HIGH MEAD‑ OW LANE, HAZELWOOD, NC 28786‑5965 RESPONDENTS. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Index No. RJI 18‑0277 Upon reading and filing the annexed petition of Timothy M. McCumber and Jean M. McCumber, verified the 1st day of June, 2018, LET Debra Goodrich, as clerk of the County of Dela‑ ware, Wilbur H. Sowder and Gordon L. Sowder and all interested parties, show cause before this court, to be held at the Delaware County Courthouse, Coun‑ ty of Delaware, Village of Delhi, State of New York, on the 21st day of Septem‑ ber, 2018, at 9:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day or as soon thereafter as coun‑ sel can be heard why an Order should not be made by this court canceling and discharging the Ancient Mortgage made by Timothy M. McCumber and Jean M. McCumber to Betty Jayne Sowder, deceased in the sum on $16,000.00, dated January 7, 1988, and re‑ corded in the office of Dela‑ ware County Clerk on Jan‑ uary 12, 1988 in Liber 431 of Mortgages at Page 70; and directing said Clerk’s Office in whose office the said mortgage and assign‑ ment of mortgage have been recorded, to mark the same upon her records as canceled and discharged; and further ordering and directing that the debts or obligations secured by said mortgage be cancelled; and it is further ORDERED, that service of a copy of this Order be made by publication in The Re‑ porter, being a newspaper published and circulated in the County of Delaware, State of New York once

We accept in each of 4 successive weeks; by personal delivery upon Debra Goodrich, as Clerk of the County of Dela‑ ware, and by service of the Order and the Petition upon which it is granted upon the following interested parties

by UPS overnight delivery at least eight (8) days be‑ fore the return date of here‑ of: (1) Wilbur H. Sowder, 8 N. Star Drive, Annandale, NJ 08801 and (2) Gordon L. Sowder, 46 High Mead‑ ow Lane, Hazelwood, NC 28786‑5965, said service upon all the foregoing shall be deemed good and suf‑ ficient service thereof.

Dated: August 9, 2018 Richard D. Northrup, Jr. Delaware County Judge Notice of organization of Alpha Coin, LLC under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. 1. The name of the limited liability company is Alpha Coin, LLC. 2. Articles of Organization of Alpha Coin, LLC were filed with the New York Secretary of State on July 24, 2018.

3. The county within this state in which the office of the limited liability compa‑ ny is to be located is Dela‑ ware County.

4. The street address of the principal business loca‑ tion of the limited liability company is: 48 Elm Street, Delhi, NY 13753.

5. The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the limited liability com‑ pany upon whom process against it may be served.

The post office address within or without this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: Alpha Coin, LLC, 48 Elm Street, Delhi, NY 13753.

6. The limited liability com‑ pany is organized to carry on all lawful activities.

Notice of organization of Macadoodles, LLC under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. 1. The name of the limited liability company is Maca‑ doodles, LLC. 2. Articles of Organization of Alpha Coin, LLC were filed with the New York Secretary of State on July 19, 2018.

3. The county within this state in which the office of the limited liability compa‑ ny is to be located is Dela‑ ware County.

4. The street address of the principal business location of the limited liability com‑ pany is: 33 Harper Street, Stamford, NY 12167.

5. The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the limited liability com‑ pany upon whom process against it may be served.

The post office address within or without this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: Macadoodles, LLC, 33 Harper Street, Stamford, NY 12167.

6. The limited liability com‑ pany is organized to carry on all lawful activities.

SUPREME COURT – COUNTY OF DELAWARE LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVIC‑ ING, LLC, Plaintiff against ROBERT C. MCDOWELL, DANIELLE MCDOWELL, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale en‑ tered 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 24th day of September, 2018 at 12:15 p.m. premises de‑ scribed as follows: All that certain plot, piece or parcel

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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, Han‑ cock, 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 sub‑ ject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

Index No. 118‑17. Gregory L. Kottmeier, Esq., Referee.

McCabe, Weisberg, & Con‑ way, LLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 145 Huguenot Street ‑ Suite 210 New Rochelle, New York 10801 (914) 636‑8900 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUN‑ TY OF DELAWARE, PEO‑ PLES SECURITY BANK & TRUST CO., Plaintiff v.

JAMES J. WESTBROOK AND DISCOVER BANK, Defendants Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated May 22, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Delaware County Of‑ fice Building located at 111 Main Street, Delhi, New York, on September 28, 2018 at 12:15 P.M., premis‑ es known as 455 Hale Eddy Road, Hancock, NY 13783 a/k/a 455 Hale Eddy Road, Deposit, NY 13754. All that certain plot, piece or par‑ cel of land, with the build‑ ings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Han‑ cock, County of Delaware and State of New York, bearing tax map designa‑ tion 400.4‑1‑26. Approxi‑ mate amount of judgment $67,693.46 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 2016‑1000.

Gregory L. Kottmeier, Esq., Referee Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn, P.C. 600 Third Avenue, Kings‑ ton, PA 18704 Attorneys for Plaintiff, Peo‑ ples Security Bank & Trust Co. (570) 287‑3000 Sofia’s Taqueria, LLC. Filed 7/31/18. Office: Delaware Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 225 White Rd, Mar‑ garetville, NY 12455. Pur‑ pose: General.

HALF HIDDEN LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 08/14/18. Office: Delaware

County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 1765 Peakes Brook Rd, Delhi, NY 13753. Pur‑ pose: Any lawful purpose.

The Village Board of the Village of Delhi has de‑ clared a John Deere 316 lawn mower (hydrostatic, hydraulic lift, 48” deck) as surplus and has authorized the acceptance of bids for its disposal.

The Village will be accept‑ ing bids until September 14, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. when they will be opened and read aloud. The bid will be awarded at the monthly Board meeting on September 17, 2018.

All equipment is sold “as is”. Buyer is responsible for removal by September 28, 2018. To arrange for an inspection of any of the vehicle, call 607‑746‑2258, between 9 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Fri‑ day.

The Village Board reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids. Payment by cash or certified check only.

Dated: September 5, 2018 September 12, 2018 Michele C. Barnes Clerk/Treasurer Otsego Lake Views, LLC Ar‑ ticles of Organization of this Limited Liability Company (LLC) were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on August 24, 2018. The LLC maintains its office in Delaware Coun‑ ty. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served to Otsego Lake Views, LLC, c/o B. Scott Clark, PO Box 427, Delhi, NY 13753. Pur‑ pose: for any lawful activ‑ ity for which limited liability companies may be formed under the law.

I have received the tax war‑ rant for the Andes Central School District and will col‑ lect taxes September 10, 2018 through November 9, 2018. No interest will be charged through October 9, 2018. Beginning October 10, 2018 through Novem‑ ber 9, 2018, 2% interest will be charged.

Taxes can be mailed to P.O. Box 478, Andes, NY 13731, or paid in person at 356 Depot Street in Andes, Monday ‑ Friday, 9:00 a.m. ‑ 4:00 p.m., or on Saturday, 9:00 a.m. ‑ 11:00 a.m.

Margaret Moshier School Tax Collector Andes Central School Andes, NY 13731

Please be Advised Road Closure for Town of Andes: Beech Hill Road Pipe Re‑ placement will begin Sep‑ tember 13th, 2018 until September 21st, 2018.

Beginning September 13th, will be one lane road until September 21st. Septem‑ ber 19th, 2018 Beech Hill Road will be closed 7:30AM until 6PM that evening if all goes well. On September 20th the road will be closed 9AM until 3PM. The site is located at 4247 Beech Hill Road approxi‑ mately 2 miles from inter‑ section of Beech Hill Road and NYS Route 30 and ap‑ proximately 3 miles from Lew Beach side.

John Bouton, Andes High‑ way Superintendent PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town of Bovina Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing, pursuant to Section 276 of the Town Law on the application of: Henry Menke, for approval of a Preliminary Minor Sub‑ division Plat entitled, “MAP OF SURVEY OF SUBDIVI‑ SION OF A PORTION OF LAND OF HNERY J. MEN‑ KE.” Said Subdivision is located on Menke Road.

SAID HEARING will be held Monday, September 17, 2018 at 6:00 pm at the Community Hall, Main Street, at which time all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard.

PUBLIC REVIEW of said Preliminary Subdivision Plat will be available from Monday, September 10, 2018 to Friday, September 14, 2018 by appointment only. The Planning Board Clerk can be reached by calling 607‑832‑4539.

By order of the Town of Bo‑ vina Planning Board: Carrie Hewitt Choquette, Clerk NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given, pur‑ suant to Section 103 of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York, that the County of Delaware will accept sealed proposals for the following project by the said County of Dela‑ ware: PROPOSAL NO. 35‑18 Delaware County Bridge Structural Steel Preser‑ vation Project PIN 9754.33, D035907, Delaware County Proposals shall be submit‑ ted on bid forms which will be available for inspection and obtainable at the office of the County Commission‑ er of Public Works, Page Avenue, Delhi, New York 13753. Forms can also be obtained electronically by e‑mailing a request to lisa. henderson@co.delaware. ny.us. Detailed specifica‑ tions are contained in said forms.

This is a Federal Aid Proj‑ ect and is subject to current New York state Department of Transportation construc‑ tion specifications.

Proposals must be filed with Wayne D. Reynolds, Delaware County Com‑ missioner of Public Works, Page Avenue, Delhi, New York, 13753 on or before 3:00 P.M., Prevailing Time, Wednesday, October 3, 2018, in a sealed envelope plainly marked on outside, at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read.

The successful bidder will be promptly notified and must be prepared to enter into a contract for the pur‑ chase and sale of the said item(s) or services in con‑ formity with the information in the proposal.

The County of Delaware reserves the right to reject any or all bids submitted.

Wayne D. Reynolds Delaware County Commissioner of Public Works Dated: September 12, 2018

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids for Delhi River Park & Walk ‑ Phase 2 at Hoyt Park, Village of Delhi, New York will be received by the Village of Delhi (the “Municipality”), at Village of Delhi Village Hall, P.O. Box 328; Delhi, New York 13753 until 12:00pm local time, September 26, 2018 when they will be publicly opened and read. Each bid must be prepared and sub‑ mitted in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders and must be accompa‑ nied by Bid Security in the form of a certified check, bank check, or bid bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid.

No later than forty‑five (45) days after the bid opening, the Municipality shall ac‑ cept bids or reject all bids.

After the bid opening, a bid may not be withdrawn prior to the date that is forty‑five (45) days after such bid opening. The Municipality reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and adver‑ tise for new bids, if in its opinion the best interest of the Municipality will hereby be promoted.

EPF-LWRP FUNDED PROJECT The Municipality seeks to expand the Delhi River Park & Walk ‑ P‑2 project, comprised of new paved park entry trail, parking and basketball court improve‑ ments, stormwater retrofits, signs and amenities, for which landscape architec‑ tural and engineering de‑ sign has been completed.

This project is being fi‑ nanced with an Environ‑ mental Protection Fund Local Waterfront Revitaliza‑ tion Program (“EPF‑LWRP”) grant administered by the NYS Department of State (“NYS DOS”), which will be matched with funding from the NYC Department of Environmental Protection (“DEP”) Stormwater Ret‑ rofit and Stormwater Fu‑ tures Grants administered through the Catskill Water‑ shed Corporation (“CWC”), the Delaware County Soil & Water Conservation District (“DCSWCD”) SMIP fund‑ ing, and the Village of Delhi.

Attention of bidders is par‑ ticularly called to Section 3 requirements, M/WBE goals, Federal labor stan‑ dards, Federal and State prevailing wage rates, on‑ line reporting requirements using NYS Contracts Sys‑ tem and other requirements included in the Supplemen‑ tary Conditions for Con‑ tracts. See Instructions to Bidders for additional infor‑ mation.

Minority and Women Owned Business Participation Goals The following goals for MWBE participation on this project have been estab‑ lished at: Minority Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) 15% Women Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) 15% MUNI to calibrate in ac‑ cordance w/ overall dol‑ lar match requirement for project.

Equal Opportunity The Municipality is an Equal Opportunity employer.

PROJECT COMPLETION The project is fully ex‑ pected to begin in the Fall of 2018. The completion date for this project is 150 Days after Bidder receives a “notice to proceed” with construction from the Mu‑ nicipality. A 90 day Winter shutdown will be expected.

PROJECT SPECIFIC LIQUIDATED DAMAGES Liquidated damages will be assessed for each day of delay of the contract in the amount of Five Hundred dollars ($500).

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS “Contract Documents” has the meaning set forth in Article 1.1 of the General Conditions herein. Starting on the advertisement date, the Contract Documents may be examined free of charge and copies may be obtained in person or

by mail from the Village of Delhi OR Delta Engineers, Architects and Land Sur‑ veyors, DPC at Village of Delhi Village Hall, P.O. Box 328; Delhi, NY 13753, or 860 Hooper Road, Endwell, NY 13760, respectively, upon payment of $45.00 (per set) and shipping and handling as applicable.

Make checks payable to the Village of Delhi.

DESIGNATED CONTACTS The following agency staff has been designated as contacts for this contract: Tyson D. Robb; 607.746.2944 tyson.robb@co.delaware. ny.us Michael Haas; 607.231.6631 mhaas@delta‑eas.com Jacob von Mechow; 607.231.6679 jvonmechow@delta‑eas. com Please note that contact‑ ing any other agency staff regarding this contract may be a violation of state or municipal law, rule or regu‑ lation, resulting in a deter‑ mination of contractor non‑ responsibility.

BONDS The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond in the statu‑ tory form of public bonds required by Section 137 of the State Finance Law, each for one hundred per‑ cent (100%) of the amount of the Contract.

REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION No formal pre‑bidding meeting will be held. How‑ ever, questions or requests for clarification may be di‑ rected to Tyson D. Robb; 607.746.2944 at tyson. robb@co.delaware.ny.us, AND Jacob von Mechow; 607.231.6679 at jvonmechow@delta-eas.com.

Any reply to such an in‑ quiry, including the initial questions, will be commu‑ nicated by Addendum to all bidders who have obtained the Contract Documents.

CONSOLIDATION PLAN FOR WALTON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT Under Article 17‑A of the New York General Mu‑ nicipal Law, also called the “New N.Y. Government Reorganization and Citi‑ zen Empowerment Act,” a Town Board may initiate the consolidation of, among other entities, special dis‑ tricts. At this time, the Town of Hamden is seeking to consolidate the Walton Fire Protection District—a special district within the Town of Hamden for which the Town contracts with the Walton Fire Department for fire protection services— into Walton Fire District—a separate municipal entity governed by a Board of Fire Commissioners. At the conclusion of this consoli‑ dation action, all of the par‑ cels involved in the trans‑ action would be included in the Walton Fire District.

In order to consolidate a fire protection district into a fire district, the Town of Hamden is required to pro‑ pose a Consolidation Plan.

Under NY GML § 751(2)(a), this plan must specify: • Name of local govern‑ ment entities to be consoli‑ dated: o Walton Fire Protection District o Walton Fire District • Name of proposed con‑ solidated government en‑ tity: o Walton Fire District • Rights, duties and obliga‑ tions of the proposed con‑ solidated entity: o Would be the same as the existing Walton Fire Dis‑ trict, whose territory would simply have expanded to include additional parcels.

• Territorial boundaries of proposed consolidated en‑ tity: o See attached map for current and proposed ter‑ ritorial boundaries.

• Type and/or class of the proposed consolidated en‑ tity:

o Fire District • Governmental organiza‑ tion of the proposed con‑ solidated entity: o The Walton Fire District is governed, and would continue to be governed, by a Board of Fire Com‑ missioners, elected in the same manner, and on the same schedule as currently used by the Fire District. o The only change re‑ sulting from this consolida‑ tion would be that residents in the existing Walton Fire Protection District would be joined into the Walton Fire District, and would thereafter be eligible to serve as Fire District Com‑ missioners.

• A fiscal estimate of the cost and savings that may be realized from consolida‑ tion: o Landowners in both the Fire District and Fire Protection District currently pay for fire protection ser‑ vices through local property taxes—the principal differ‑ ences are how those taxes are imposed and applied to local tax bills. The Fire District enacts a budget which results in direct taxa‑ tion of landowners on their tax bills. The Fire Protection District is provided service via a contract executed by the Town of Hamden with the Walton Fire De‑ partment. The cost of that fire protection contract is passed on to the residents in the Fire Protection Dis‑ trict by the Town, based on the cost of the contract, di‑ vided amongst the taxable parcels within the Fire Pro‑ tection District. The differ‑ ences in these processes may result in paying slightly more or less for fire protec‑ tion services depending upon their location in the Fire District of Fire Protec‑ tion District. The change proposed would result in all landowners paying equally for the same services. o In some years, the proposed change would result in a savings to the landowners in the Fire Pro‑ tection District or Fire Dis‑ trict, while other years the proposed change may in‑ crease costs incrementally for one or both groups. o In 2018, Town of Ham‑ den landowners located in the Walton Fire District pay a tax rate of $0.88037 per $1,000 in assessed value. o If the Fire Protection District and Fire District were consolidated, assum‑ ing no change in the Fire District’s annual budget, the tax rate for fire protec‑ tion services in the newly enlarged Fire District would be approximately $0.8364 per $1,000 in assessed value—a small decrease for landowners currently in the Fire District. o Under the current Fire Protection District Con‑ tract, which expires at the end of 2018, the Town of Hamden pays $10,000 for fire protection services in the Fire Protection District.

That $10,000 is divided among the 191 properties in the Fire Protection Dis‑ trict, and those landowners pay $3.28271 per $1,000 in assessed value for fire pro‑ tection services. o Assuming the Fire Dis‑ trict would need to increase its budget by the $10,000 (the amount the Town of Hamden currently pays the Fire Department to provide services to the Fire Protec‑ tion District, which would be eliminated during the consolidation), the tax rate for fire protection services in the newly enlarged Fire District would be approxi‑ mately $0.8608 per $1,000 in newly assessed value— still a small decrease for landowners currently in the Fire District.

• Each entity’s assets, in‑ cluding but not limited to real and personal property: o The proposed consoli‑ dation would not impact the Fire District’s assets, which would remain in the Fire District’s control. o The Fire Protection District has no real or per‑

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sonal property, as it is just a special district for taxation purposes, and is served by other fire department in ad‑ jacent Towns/Districts.

• Each entity’s liabilities and indebtedness: o The proposed consoli‑ dation would not impact the Fire District’s liabilities or debts, which would re‑ main the Fire District’s re‑ sponsibility. o The Fire Protection District has no indebted‑ ness, and its only liabil‑ ity consists of a contract agreement with the Walton Fire Department to provide fire protection services, which expires at the end of 2018. The intention would be for the proposed con‑ solidation to take effect before or upon expiration of the existing fire protec‑ tion contract, which would eliminate that contractual obligation for future years.

• Terms for disposition of existing assets, liabilities and indebtedness: o As noted, the Fire Pro‑ tection District does not hold assets, liabilities or indebtedness which would survive this consolidation, or which would require dis‑ position.

• Enforcement of local laws, ordinances, resolu‑ tions and orders: o This section is not ap‑ plicable to the Fire Protec‑ tion District, which is an en‑ tity of the town and which cannot adopt its own local laws, ordinances, resolu‑ tions or orders. No such enactments would be af‑ fected by the proposed consolidation.

• Effective date of pro‑ posed consolidation: o January 1, 2019 1Part of the reason for the discrepancy between tax rates for the Fire District versus the Fire Protection District is that the Town of Hamden’s equalization rate is 18%, while the Town of Walton’s is 100%. In order to fairly attribute Fire Dis‑ trict taxes to those District residents in the Town of Hamden, Delaware County applies the equalization rates.

At a Special Meeting of the Board of Education of the Delaware Academy Cen‑ tral School at Delhi, held on Monday, August 6, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. in the High School Media Center, the Board of Education ap‑ proved a resolution to hold a Special School District Meeting on Thursday, Oc‑ tober 11, 2018.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT MEETING AND AVAILABILITY OF ABSENTEE BALLOTS Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi Delaware County, New York PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Special School Dis‑ trict Meeting of the Dela‑ ware Academy Central School District at Delhi, Delaware County, New York, will be held on Oc‑ tober 11, 2018 (the “Elec‑ tion Date”) at 12:00 o’clock Noon, in the Middle School Lobby, in Delhi, New York, at which the polls will be kept open between the hours of 12:00 o’clock Noon and 8:00 o’clock P.M., Prevailing Time, for the purpose of voting by voting machine upon the following bond proposition: FACILITIES PROPOSITION Shall the following resolu‑ tion be adopted, to‑wit: RESOLVED, that the Board

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to Title 5, Chapter 3, Subchapter 3 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York, a public hearing will be held at 1 Centre Street, Mezzanine, Borough of Manhattan on Wednesday September 26, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. on the following: REAL PROPERTY PUBLIC HEARING in the matter of the acquisition by the City of New York of fee simple (Fee) interests, and by the Watershed Agricultural Council of conservation easement interests on agricultural lands (WAC CE) or forest lands (WAC FE) using funds provided by the City of New York on the following real estate in the County of Delaware for the purposes of providing for the continued supply of water, and for preserving and preventing the contamination or pollution of the New York City water supply system: NYC ID Town Type Tax Lot ID Acres (+/-) 2313 Andes Fee p/o 303.-1-7.1 381.00 2617 Andes Fee 218.-1-29.2 188.20 6262 Andes WAC CE 279.-1-21 187.80 2868 Franklin Fee 123.-2-3 50.01 3751 Hamden Fee 167.-1-17 through 25 124.82 6250 Kortright WAC FE 128.-3-1.12 104.18 4977 Middletown Fee 305.-1-46.22 15.55 7293 Middletown Fee 220.-1-34.112 200.00 2211 Roxbury Fee 178.-1-3 132.10 5725 Stamford Fee p/o 130.-2-11 25.00 9229 Stamford Fee 129.-1-12 5.17 6172 Tompkins WAC CE p/o 206.-1-32.111 109.80 5707 Walton Fee p/o 232.-2-11.1 & p/o 232.-2-11.2 192.04 5707 Walton Fee 232.-2-12.22 & 12.23 100.74 5835 Walton Fee 188.-2-27.22 10.65 9223 Walton Fee 274.-1-20 123.70 6247 Walton WAC FE p/o 316.-1-23 & p/o 336.-1-4 267.56 6247 Walton WAC FE 316.-1-24, 28 & 29 781.18 A copy of the Mayor’s Preliminary Certificates of Adoption and maps of the real estate to be acquired are available for public inspection upon request. Please call (845) 340-7810.

Note: This location is accessible to individuals using wheelchairs or other mobility devices. For further information on accessibility or to make a request for accommodations, such as sign language interpretation services, please contact the Mayor’s Office of Contract Services (MOCS) via e-mail at DisabilityAffairs@mocs.nyc.gov or via phone at (212) 788-0010. Any person requiring reasonable accommodation for the public hearing should contact MOCS at least three (3) business days in advance of the hearing to ensure availability.

Vincent Sapienza Commissioner

of Education of the Dela‑ ware Academy Central School District at Delhi, Del‑ aware County, New York, is hereby authorized to con‑ struct improvements to and reconstruct various School District facilities, including bathrooms, cafeteria and kitchen areas, window re‑ placements, roofing and paving, together with site and other improvements, furnishings, equipment, and incidental expenses, at a maximum estimated cost of $8,968,747.00, and that said $8,968,747.00, or so much thereof as may be necessary, shall be raised by the levy of a tax upon the taxable property of said School District and collect‑ ed in annual installments as provided by Section 416 of the Education Law; and, in anticipation of such tax, obligations of said School District shall be issued.

SEQRA DETERMINA‑ TION: The School District improvements have been determined to be an “Un‑ listed Action” pursuant to the regulations of the New York State Department of Environmental Conserva‑ tion promulgated pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SE‑ QRA”), the implementation of which as proposed, the School District has deter‑ mined will not result in any adverse significant environ‑ mental impacts. A copy of SEQRA compliance docu‑ mentation is on file in the office of the School District Clerk where same may be inspected during regular of‑ fice hours.

ABSENTEE BALLOTS. NOTICE IS ALSO HEREBY GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be applied for at the office of the School District Clerk.

Any such application must be received by the School District Clerk at least seven days before the date of the aforesaid Special District Meeting (October 4, 2018) if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before such Special District Meet‑ ing (October 10, 2018), if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. A list of all persons to whom absentee voter’s ballots shall have been issued shall be available for pub‑ lic inspection in the office of the School District Clerk not less than five days prior to the date of the Special District Meeting (excluding Saturdays and Sundays) during regular office hours from 8:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. until the date of the afore‑ said Special District Meet‑ ing. Absentee ballots must be received by 3:30 P.M. on date of election in the office

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of the School District Clerk.

Any qualified voter may, upon examination of such list, file written challenge to the qualifications of a voter of any person whose name appears on the list, stating the reason for challenge.

Such written challenge shall be transmitted by the School District Clerk or designee to the inspectors of election on the date of the election. Such list shall also be posted in a con‑ spicuous place during the election. Such challenge and the reason therefor may be made known to the inspectors of election be‑ fore the close of the polls.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in the event of a weather or other emergency which ne‑ cessitates cancellation of the October 11, 2018, Spe‑ cial District Meeting, said Special District Meeting shall be held on October 18, 2018, at the aforemen‑ tioned time and place.

QUALIFIED VOTER: All U.S. citizens who have lived in the School District at least 30 days prior to the date of the Special District Meeting are eligible to vote if they are at least 18 years old, and not otherwise pro‑ hibited from voting under the provisions of Section 5‑106 of the Election Law. Dated: Delhi, New York, August 14, 2018

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE DELAWARE ACADEMY CENTRAL SCHOOL DIS‑ TRICT AT DELHI, DELA‑ WARE COUNTY, NEW YORK. Susan J. Temple School District Clerk NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the tax roll and warrant for the collection of school taxes for Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi have been approved. Taxes are pay‑ able to Delaware Acad‑ emy CSD, Tax Collector, 2 Sheldon Drive, Delhi, NY 13753 without penalty from September 11, 2018 to Oc‑ tober 11, 2018. Taxes paid from October 12, 2018 to November 1, 2018 will have a 2% penalty. Taxes paid from November 2, 2018 to November 9, 2018 will have a 3% penalty.

Dated: September 6, 2018 Elizabeth Marino Delaware Academy Central School District Tax Collector Notice of Formation of 801 Main LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/27/18. Office location: Delaware County.

59619 DEP NOTICE OF PROJECT AVAILABILITY Walton RequestReporter for Proposals – Agricultural Use of City Property September 2018 2 col 3.25” x nec 1/2” Description: The New York City Bureau of Water Supply is soliciting Proposals for agricultural use of certain City-owned water 8.22.18 supply lands. Agricultural uses considered may include: planting, cultivating and harvesting hay and row crops as well as pasturing livestock. pg 2 Project Information: The following locations have been identified and the City will accept proposals for the following: Project No. 2670

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*Approximate Availability of Information: Information about the above projects and Request for Proposal Packages are available by calling the Project Supervisor- Charles Laing at (845) 340 –7218, or requesting via e-mail at: claing@dep.nyc.gov Minimum Annual Payment: The minimum annual payment shall be twenty five dollars ($25.00) or one-hundred twenty-five dollars ($125.00) for a five (5) year agreement.

Requirements – Farmers Selected Shall: 1.

Maintain the required Workers Compensation and Disability Benefits Coverage (or proof they are not required to carry coverage).

2.

Furnish and maintain a commercial general liability insurance policy.

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Have demonstrated experience in farming and agricultural activities.

Proposal Due Date: All Proposals must be sent to the Project Supervisor via mail, at: 71 Smith Ave, Kingston, NY 12401 postmarked NO LATER THAN September 21st, 2018.

Notice of Award: The expected date for awarding the projects will be on or about September 27th, 2018.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: c/o Jonathan Glazer, 496 State Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217. Purpose: any lawful activity.

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at a regular meeting held on the 4th day of Sep‑ tember, 2018, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Walton, Delaware County, New York duly adopted a resolution, an abstract of which follows, which reso‑ lution is subject to a per‑ missive referendum pursu‑ ant to Section 36.00 of the Local Finance Law of the State of New York.

Said resolution supple‑ ments a bond resolution dated September 1, 2015 by amending the specific purpose described therein and authorizing the issu‑ ance and sale of an addi‑ tional serial bond or bonds, and a bond anticipation note or notes in anticipa‑ tion of the issuance and sale of said serial bonds, in an amount not to exceed $277,923. The proceeds from the sale of the obli‑ gations authorized in said resolution shall be used for the specific purpose of financing the additional cost of the replacement of approximately 5,000 lineal feet of watermain along portions of Union Street, Bruce Street, Burton Street and St. John Street, which streets will also be re‑ paved, the replacement of approximately 1,800 lineal feet of watermain along a portion of Prospect Avenue (New York State Route 10), the rehabilitation of the Vil‑ lage’s two water storage tanks and the rehabilitation of the Curry Well pump‑ ing facility. The estimated maximum cost of said pur‑ pose is $2,000,000. The remaining balance of the cost of said purpose, that being $1,722,077, shall be financed as provided in the prior bond resolu‑ tion referred to above. The Board of Trustees also plans to apply to the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation for a grant through its Water Grants program and for funding through its Drink‑ ing Water State Revolving Fund program to finance or refinance a portion of the cost of said purpose.

Water reserve funds and/or Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS) funds may also be used to pay a portion of the cost of said purpose. The period of probable usefulness of said purpose is forty (40) years.

A complete copy of the res‑ olution summarized herein, and a complete copy of the prior bond resolution referred to above, are avail‑ able for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the Village Clerk located at 21 North Street in the Village of Walton, New York.

Dated: September 4, 2018 Jody L. Brown Village Clerk Village of Walton INVITATION TO BID James & Nancy Backus, 7377 Co Hwy 27, Trout Creek, NY is seeking bids for repairs to the exist‑ ing calf greenhouse to be funded by the Watershed Agricultural Council. Pro‑ spective bidders will re‑ ceive a bid package which contains a bid sheet with instructions to bidders, sample contract, plans and specifications. Bid pack‑ ages 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 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at the James & Nancy Backus farmstead. Failure to attend will result in the rejection of your bid. Sealed bids must be clearly marked “Backus Bid” and will be accepted on behalf of the landowner at the Water‑ shed Agricultural Program Office at 44 West Street, Walton, NY until 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 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. NOTICE OF FORMATION OF DOMESTIC LIMITED LI‑ ABILITY COMPANY; Name of LLC: Green Sun Orchard & Cidery, LLC; Date of Fil‑ ing: 9/4/2018; Office of the LLC: Delaware Co.; The NY Secretary of State (NYSS) has been designated as the agent upon whom process

may be served. The NYSS may mail a copy of any pro‑ cess to the LLC at P.O. Box 6, Trout Creek, NY 13847; Purpose of LLC: Any lawful purpose.

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF DELAWARE NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER, Plaintiff, vs.

LAURA ASHBY, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF RUTH SHUMARD; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF RUTH SHUMARD; any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown per‑ sons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the follow‑ ing designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, ex‑ ecutors, administrators, devisees, legatees, credi‑ tors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, credi‑ tors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are un‑ known to plaintiff; NEW YORK STATE DEPART‑ MENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA – INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last twelve names being ficti‑ tious and unknown to plain‑ tiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or cor‑ porations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, de‑ scribed in the complaint, Defendants.

INDEX NO. 2018‑421 Plaintiff designates DELA‑ WARE as the place of trial situs of the real property SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Mortgaged Premises: 28288 STATE HIGHWAY 206 DOWNSVILLE, NY 13755 District: Section: 358.2

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mons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plain‑ tiff’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

Last week’s trivia question was: Who was the last Frisbee to live in the Frisbee house, now owned by the Delaware County Historical Society? The last family member to live in the Frisbee House was Jennie, the daughter of James and Nancy Frisbee.

She was born on June 25, 1883.

Jennie remained in the house until 1961. On Aug. 27, 1960, the Delaware County Historical Association purchased the Frisbee House. The Frisbee House is know as the birthplace of Delaware County as the first board of supervisors meeting was held there in March of 1797.

This week’s trivia question: What student group is hosting a wing-eating contest with Sarky’s on Sunday, Sept. 23 at 2 p.m. to raise funds for the Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention walk on Sunday, Sept. 30?

Community volunteer of the week is Linda Iwanow. She is a huge help to our community.

Steven Wright “It’s a small world, but I wouldn’t want to have to paint it.”

The first day of school for Sidney students was Monday, Sept.

10. Students and parents keep watch on your school calendars for when your children are to have School Pictures taken.

The annual harvest supper at the Masonville Federated Church will be this year on Friday, Sept. 28. Serving will begin at 3 p.m. - the menu: biscuits hot from the oven, gravy with chicken, real mashed potatoes, vegetables, coleslaw, rolls and breads, beverage and assorted pies for dessert, served buffet style. There will be a slight change in the price - adults $9 and children $4 and children under 5 free. Come and bring your friends, neighbors and family along for a great meal and good fellowship for all.

Here on the Farm, the fellas have been able to do some third cutting baled and wrapped hay between the forecasts of rain.

So far the rain has held out and it has just been cloudy, hot and humid. We are promised some better sleeping weather with the temperatures in the 70s for the rest of the week. We along with other farmers in the area, have been getting ready for the feder-

to you within the State of New York) in the event the United States of America is made a party defendant, the time to answer for the said United States of Amer‑ ica shall not expire until (60) days after service of the Summons; and in case of

She is on the board of the Delhi Historical Society, and the Cannon Free Library, and I know she helps a lot at her church.

Thanks to Linda for all her efforts to make our community the best it can be.

The Greater Delhi Area Chamber of Commerce will host a community mixer on Thursday, Sept. 13 at 5:30 p.m. at Cafe on the Green, 85 Scotch Mountain Road. The Community Star awards will also be presented.

The Customer Service Star award will go to JoAnn Hunt, a server at Cafe on the Green.

The Business Star award goes to Meg Kennedy & Pete Morganstern who make the farmers market happen each week, and the Community Volunteer Star award will be Polly DellaCrosse.

Cornell Cooperative Extension will host a session titled Cultivating Success: Marketing Strategies for Women in AgriBusiness on Friday, Sept. 21, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Registration is free, but required by Sept. 14. Call 865-6531 or email delaware@cornell.edu.

The workshop will be held at Camp Shankitunk, 2420 Arbor Hill al inspection and we all hope we have done well for our cooperative to get a good rating overall.

Keep buying dairy products to help keep our farmers in business and help get better prices for their milk. We think of the many talks of trade deals with countries and hope they can make better deals for our country. Farmers all over the country are trying to be patient so we hope it happens soon. Keep our farmers in your thoughts for better prices, good weather and a good harvest season this fall.

Soon there will be tractors and trucks on the road with loads of corn to be stored - be aware and be very careful when traveling.

Birthday greetings to Marleen Hornbeck on Sept. 16, Linda Jones Johnson Sept. 17, Vicki Green and Amanda Jane Lent on Sept. 20, Erma Card Sept.

21 and Tom Sherman, Theresa Schalk and Amanda Mott on Sept. 22.

Masonville Federated Church Sunday services are at 11 a.m. with adult Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. and Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17, at 6:30 p.m. there will be a prayer meeting. Getting ready for the harvest supper which will be Friday, Sept. 28, there will be a peeling bee for vegetables on Thursday, Sept.

27 at 9 a.m.- all help is welcome.

On Friday, Oct. 6, there will be a workshop 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.

your failure to appear or an‑ swer, judgment will be tak‑ en against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint.

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above

caption action is to fore‑ close a Mortgage to secure the sum of $75,900.00 and interest, recorded on April 20, 2016, at Liber 2021 Page 281, of the Public Records of DELAWARE County, New York, covering premises known as 28288 STATE HIGHWAY 206 DOWNSVILLE, NY 13755.

The relief sought in the within action is a final judg‑ ment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above.

DELAWARE County is des‑ ignated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is lo‑ cated in said county.

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the

answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home.

Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property.

Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action.

YOU MUST RESPOND

BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. RAS BORISKIN, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff BY: DYZIO J. GUZIEROW‑ ICZ, ESQ. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516‑280‑7675

Road. Visit ccedelaware.org for more information and to check the schedule. Kristan Morley will be presenting on exploring upstate/downstate connections and Pure Catskill branding.

Primary Day is Thursday, Sept. 13. Polls are open in Delhi for Democrats from noon to 9 p.m. at the Delaware County Public Safety Building. Democrats can vote between Cynthia Nixon and Andrew Cuomo for New York state governor; Kathy C. Hochul and Jumaane Williams for lieutenant governor; Sean Patrick Maloney, Letitia A. James, Leecia R. Eve and Zephyr Teachout for attorney general and Pramilla Malick and Jen Metzger for the senate seat in the 42nd District. Then on Sunday, the Delaware County Democratic Committee will hold its annual barbecue Sunday, Sept.

16 from 2 until 5 p.m. at the Hamden Town Hall, 20 Covert Hollow Road, Hamden. Visit www.dcnydems.org/calendar to buy tickets.

The Heart of the Catskills Humane Society Woofs & Wags Dog Walk will be Saturday, Sept.

15, from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m.

at 46610 State Highway 10. Help the humane society celebrate its 50th Anni-Fur-Sary. Dog walk, best dressed, hay maze, cafe, golden “paw”vilion cat tent, fortune telling and much more.

Call 607-746-3080 for more information.

Evan’s Annual Autism Event is Saturday, Sept. 15 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on the Courthouse Square. This event includes a 1K walk around the square with MC/DJ Patrick Michael Del Rosario & Staff. Kids will be able to enjoy bubble mania hosted

by Noah’s World, bounce houses, artistic face painting by Gia Sabitini, an art project by Sarah Outerson Murphy, and EVAN will have an obstacle course set up. There will be free massages

by Jess About Massage and Carousel, Delaware Opportunities and Playschool will be there to hand out information on their programs.

On Saturday, Sept. 15 there will be a showing of The Coulter Code, a fascinating historical documentary starring local talent, at 7 p.m. at DCHA, 46549 State Highway 10. The film explores the story of a secret code

written by a local farmer in the 1860s and how it was cracked in 2014. It stars Ian Lamont, Tiffany Poborsky, Ray LaFever and Samantha Misa and was filmed and produced by Arthur Pierson of Hancock. A question and answer session will follow when audience members may converse directly with the filmmakers. Admission is free.

The Cannon Free Library will host a 1950s Decades Celebration on Tuesday, Sept. 18, at 3:30 p.m. at 40 Elm Street. Did you know that the Hula-Hoop was created by Wham-O in 1958?

Join us at the library for HulaHoop games and ice cream sodas. Call 607-746-2662 for more information.

SUNY Delhi will run a water exercise class starting Tuesday, Sept. 18 until Thursday, Oct. 11. The class will meet on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 4:30 p.m. The cost is $5 per person, per class or purchase a plan for all 12 classes for $50.

Registration forms are available at delhibroncos.com/facilities/ kunsela_hall_pool. Call 607746-4263 for more information.

Game Day was Monday, Sept. 3, at the Hamden Town Hall. Welcome to Virginia from Delhi who read about it in this column and came to join the fun. She was a quick learner for Hand and Foot. As two tables played that game, partners were switched for a second round.

The six-handed pinochle game continued as usual. The next Game Day is on Monday, Sept.

17, at 10 a.m. at the Hamden Town Hall. Come for a game or two. Games vary depending on the interests of who is there.

Snacks and beverages are provided.

Thanks to Chris and Kim Altman from East Meredith for their support of the Hamden Schoolhouse Museum. As a professional graphic designer, Chris designed the rack card which depicts baseball in Hamden from 1825 on one side and various pictures from the first Hamden one-room school- now the museum - on the other. Pictures of the school bell, Elizabeth Chambers, one of the teachers, and of course of the school itself are on the opposite side.

Chris donated his services, and the cards can be picked up at the schoolhouse museum and at the Delhi Chamber of Commerce. His wife Kim drove an

hour and a half in their Outback from her dad’s while literally sitting with her chin on the steering wheel to bring back an old display case of her dad’s to donate to the schoolhouse. Chris had to pry her out of the vehicle.

Marty and Loretta Foster picked up the case in their truck to bring back to his shop. Refinishing it is Marty’s winter project, but he couldn’t resist seeing what was under the green paint.

It just might be chestnut and if so, it would match the chestnut coat cupboard that was donated earlier by Dick Yarnes of Walton. Loretta is already planning on what items she can display in there come next spring.

Much has been said about baseball being played in Hamden when it formed as a town in 1825 and about the Hamden Schoolhouse Museum being opened this year and obtaining donated items each week as word spreads about the items already on display, but few realize how much the Post Office determined the names of the hamlets and the town.

Many of the early residents felt a kinship to this area as it so resembled the beloved countryside of Hampden, a county in Massachusetts which borders Connecticut from where many had come. Thus they named this new area Hampden. But the Post Office determined that the name should be changed to avoid confusion with the already established town in Mas-

sachusetts - thus the new area was named Hamden. It became a town in 1825 with the first town meeting held at the house of Edward Chace, an innkeeper. Jabez Bostwick was elected its the first supervisor, and his picture hangs in the schoolhouse museum. The hamlet of DeLancey area, part of the town of Hamden, was known as Lansingville. Again, the Post Office interceded because there was another village already known as Lansingville. So to avoid confusion, our area became known as DeLancey in 1872. The other hamlet in the town of Hamden is Mundale, but it started out being known as Stoodley Hollow after the family of Allen Stoodley which founded that area. It then became known as North Hamden, and much later as Mundale. During these times it was a thriving community with a Presbyterian church, general store, site to gather milk to be delivered to the creameries in Hamden, and other businesses.

Currently all those are gone, save the stone steps of the Presbyterian Church.

There will be no morning church services for the Hamden, DeLancey and West Delhi Churches for Sunday, Sept. 16.

However, the installation of Rev. Connie Stone will be at 3 p.m. in the West Delhi Church. Come for the installation and stay for the reception to follow.

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Eugene Bailey Eugene L. Bailey, 76, of Carbondale, Pa., passed away on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, at the Geisenger Community Medical Center, Scranton, Pa., following a long illness.

Gene was born on May 24, 1942, in Bradford, Pa., the son of the late Albert L. and Ruth (Shugars) Bailey. On March 25, 1967, he married the former Charlene Dean in Walton.

Gene was a machine operator for S.J. Bailey in Walton for many years. He was a former member and captain of Company 5 of the Walton Fire Department for 25 years. He later became an honorary member. He was captain of Company 5 and helped start the WFD Explorer Post.

Gene was an “outdoor man” who loved fishing, hunting, camping and spending time with his family. He was also a great handyman, who did most of the repairs around the house. His greatest joy was spending time with his family and taking care of them.

Eugene is survived by his loving family, his wife, Charlene; children Darlene Bailey, Eugene Bailey Jr. and Jeffrey ( Tina) Bailey; grandchildren Jeffrey Jr. and Lacey; brother Raymond and Leola Bailey, brother- and sister-in-laws, Everett and Sherrie Dean, Donald Buchanan, Norma Collier, Sharon Young, Vicki Wells, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was predeceased by his brothers David, Robert and Rodney, and sisters Helen Tompkins, Katherine Mason and Agnes Buchanan.

Family and friends were invited to call on Sept. 11 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Walton Fire Department, 61 West Street, Walton, where a Celebration of Life was held at 12 noon. A luncheon followed.

Arrangements were with Courtney Funeral Home, Walton.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Gene’s memory may be made to Walton Volunteer Fire Dept. & EMS, 61 West Street, Walton, NY 13856.

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

John Norman Dent April 9, 1946 July 4, 2018 John passed away in Orlando, Fla., where he was receiving

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medical attention. He was the son of Thomas Benham Dent and Marian Barnes Dent of Delhi.

John lived in Ocoee, Fla., for twenty years where he was arbitration manager for the Florida Auto Auction. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War from 1966-1971. He was awarded two Purple Hearts for injuries sustained while on active duty in Vietnam.

He returned to Arbor Hill, Delhi in 2010, where he had grown up. He raised Arabian horses, and enjoyed hunting and fishing the Delaware River. He also volunteered for 4-H Camp activities, having been a 4-H member from the age of six. He showed horses at the Delaware County Fair, Walton, and the New York State Fair, Syracuse.

He was predeceased by his wife, Carolyn, and his father, Thomas Dent. He is survived by his mother and sons, David and John.

He is buried in the Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Fla. A Life Well Lived.

There will be a celebration of his life at a later date at Arbor Hill in Delhi.

Margaret Torma Margaret “Peg” Torma, 85, a longtime resident of Walton, passed away unexpectedly early Saturday morning, Sept. 8, 2018, at Delaware Valley Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Peg was born on Jan. 29, 1933, in New York City, the daughter of the late Michael and Katie (Ferencko) Sankosky. She graduated Salutatorian of her class from Andes Central School. She was a graduate of St. Vincent’s School of Nursing in New York City where she earned her Registered Nurse Degree.

Peg was employed as a staff nurse and then as OR supervisor at Delaware Valley Hospital for 40 years. She took pride in her nursing skills and abilities; and was honored to be awarded the Employee of the Quarter at DVH. She enjoyed her second family of coworkers. Peg joined the DVH Volunteers after retirement and continued to stay active working in the gift shop.

Peg was a faithful member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church. She was an enthusiastic supporter of the Walton Fire Department and the Heart of the Catskills Humane Society.

She took pleasure in watching the birds and planting flowers. Peg loved attending the Andes Central School Class Reunions and St. Vincent’s School of Nursing Reunions, remaining in close contact with her classmates.

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a kind and helpful soul with a contagious smile who enjoyed visiting with people, going to garage sales, taking senior citizen trips and spending time with her family, especially her granddaughters. She was very proud of being a single mother who had successfully raised three daughters. Peg loved Life and doing things with her girls. Her special moments were attending dog shows with Kathy and Bob and their Irish Setters; helping Mary and Richard at their craft shows; and spending as much time as she could with Liz and Carl and her adorable granddaughters. She loved her sonsin-law as her own “sons.”

Peg is survived by her daughters, aka “Peg’s Girls” - Mary Torma-Kelly and Richard Kelly and Kathy and Bob Brown, both of Walton; Elizabeth Galatioto and granddaughters Margaret and Mary, all of Binghamton; several nieces, nephews and cousins, and many special friends including, Charlotte and Ginny.

Peg was predeceased by a grandson, Francis Galatioto, a brother, John Sankosky, sister, Helen Dropp and son-in-law, Carl J. Galatioto.

Friends and family are invited to call on Friday evening, Sept. 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Courtney Funeral Home, 25 Townsend Street, Walton.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15 at Saint John The Baptist Roman Catholic Church, 1725 Benton Avenue, Walton, with the Rev. Edward Golding, officiating. Burial will follow in Walton Cemetery. Reception to follow at the Walton Fire Hall, 59-61 West Street, Walton.

Arrangements are with Courtney Funeral Home, Walton Memorial contributions in Peg’s memory may be made to Delaware Valley Hospital Volunteers, 1 Titus Place, Walton, NY 13856; Heart of the Catskills Humane Society, PO Box 88, Delhi, NY 13753; or Walton Volunteer Fire Dept. & EMS, 59-61 West Street, Walton, NY 13856.

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

Jory R. Biedekapp Jory R. Biedekapp, 23, of Walton, formerly of Watertown, passed away unexpectedly early Thursday morning, Aug. 30, 2018, at home.

Jory was born on May 14, 1995, in Watertown, the son of Brent and Kelly (Berkman) Biedekapp. He was a 2013 graduate of General Brown High School, Dexter.

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Edna G. Morse Edna G. Morse, 98, passed away Sept. 10, 2018, at Chestnut Park Nursing Home in Oneonta.

She was born on May 4, 1920, in Brooklyn, the daughter of Edgar and Alice Gaarn. She moved to Roxbury in her teens when her father took a position with the National Bank of Roxbury. She graduated from Roxbury Central School in 1938. On Sept. 21, 1941 she married Lindon (Lindy) B. Morse in Roxbury, where they lived and raised their family.

Lindy predeceased her on July 13, 2009. Besides her parents she was predeceased by a sister, Carolyn Weidemann.

As a wife, mother and grandmother her love for her family knew no bounds. She always had time and space for them in her day. Her simple pleasure in life was being with family.

She was a member of the Ralph S. Ives Jr. Women’s Auxiliary, the Order of the Eastern Star and the Roxbury Methodist Church.

She is survived by her sons, Fred and Shirley Morse of Margaretville, and Thomas and April Morse of Rosharon Texas; grandsons Justin Morse of Denver, Colo., Andersen Morse of Margaretville, Leamon Morse and Kelan Captain of Rosharon, Texas.

Friends and family may call from 1–3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14, at the Miller Funeral Home, Main Street, Roxbury.

A memorial ser vice will immediately follow at 3 p.m.

Memorial contributions in Edna’s name may be made to the Heart of the Catskills Humane Society, 46610 State Highway 10, Delhi, NY 13753 or The Roxbury Methodist Church, 53765 Rt-30, Roxbury, NY 12474.

Committal services will be private at a later date.

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played ice hockey and lacrosse.

He was employed by Delaware Opportunities as a field technician.

Jory enjoyed all outdoor activities. He loved hunting and fishing. He enjoyed golfing, snowboarding and four wheeling with his friends on the weekends.

He will be remembered as a very loving son and grandson. Jory loved holidays with his family and loved to end the evening with a game of Scat. He had a great sense of humor and was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it. Jory will be missed tremendously by all who knew him.

Jory is survived by his loving family: his mother, Kelly, brother Jace (Watertown); grandparents Bill and Carol Berkman (Watertown), Malcolm Biedekapp (Alabama), aunts, uncles and cousins.

Jory is pre-deceased by his father, Brent, grandmother Sandra, his Aunt Jodi and Uncles Barry and Brian.

There will be no services at this time.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Courtney Funeral Home, Walton.

Memorial contributions in Jory’s honor can be made to American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

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

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Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Miller Funeral Home, Roxbury.

Andrew M. Beers Andrew M. Beers, 74, of Walton, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018, at home, following a long illness.

Andy was born on Dec. 1, 1943, in Walton, the son of the late William H. and Geraldine (Drumm) Beers. He was a lifetime resident of the Walton area.

On Feb. 22, 1964, he married the former Phyllis Cole in Walton.

Andy worked as a heavy equipment operator for the NYS Department of Transportation in Walton for 30 years, retiring in 1996. He was affiliated with the Riverside Alliance Church in Walton. In August of 1997 he accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior and was baptized on Aug. 16, 2015. He was also a former member of the Walton Fire Department, NRA and CSEA. Andy was an avid hunter and enjoyed being outdoors watching the wildlife from his back porch. He was a gentleman farmer and enjoyed raising and caring for pigs, heifers and cows. His greatest joy was spending time with his children and grandchildren. He loved kids and dogs.

Andy is survived by his loving family, his wife, Phyllis; children, Dennis Beers (Kristine Russell) of Walton, Lorie and Raymond Flavell of Berne; grandchildren, Lesley Beers, James and Amber Beers and Logan and Samantha Flavell; great-grandchildren Lillie and Gunner Beers; brother, William H. and Darlene Beers of Roscoe; Ruth Tennant of Unadilla; Terry Lambrecht (Stuart Axtell) of Masonville; motherin-law, Marian I. Cole, sister-inlaw, Deborah Cole, brother-inlaws Daniel and Kathryn Cole, Raymond and Virginia Cole and Philip and Janet Cole; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by his brothers Clinton, Dick and Earl Beers, sisters Phylis Schriver, Laverna Foree and father-in-law, Philip L. Cole.

Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday, Sept. 15, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Riverside Alliance Church, 110 Stockton Avenue, Walton, where services will be held at 3 with Pastor Will Balta, officiating. People are invited downstairs to the fellowship hall after the service for food and fellowship.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Courtney Funeral Home, Walton.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Andy’s memory may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or a charity of one’s choice. Condolences to the family may be made online at www. courtneyfh.com.

Grantor SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Location

Grantee

Walton Walton Franklin Delhi

Peck, Richard Goodman, Eric

Middletown Roxbury Franklin

Brundege, Alan W. Brudege, Alan W. Sanford, Richard Dehne, Maxwell Fabian, Sheri Hunter, Adelia J. Tsonev, Sibin Boyanov Dimitrova, Elitza Georgieva Lynch, James C. & Denise E.

Hancock

Bulina, Brian Sr. & Bryan Jr.

400.00

Hancock

Sparacio, Joseph Jr. & Sheri Ann

290.00

Walton

Soto, Maria

Gonzales, Domingo & Joan Finch, Pamela G. Williams, Daria M. R.E.G.A.R.D. Two, LLC

Schinnerer, Richard Sorber, Carolyn Weyrauch, Robert Carlyle

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Nash, Barbara (Ind & Exx) Nash, Brad (aka Bradley Garrison)(Exx Of) Soto, Maria (Admin) Soto, David (Admin Of)

Transfer Tax 0.00 0.00 164.00 540.00 72.00 510.00 76.00

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