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New Director Takes The Lead Of O’Connor Foundation

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MEMORIAL WALKWAY DEDICATION – American Legion Ladies Auxiliary member Linda Belmont welcomes veterans and families to the Memorial Walkway dedication ceremony at the American Legion Club on Park Street on Veterans Day. Pavers are available for engraving for those who wish to remember veterans.

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Amy Warner, the executive director of the O’Connor Foundation. By Rosie Cunningham DELHI - Delhi’s Amy Warner is the new executive director of the O’Connor Foundation. After more than 40 years of service and leadership, Donald F. Bishop II has retired and Warner stepped into his shoes. In addition to the new director, the O’Connor Foundation also has a new location - the agency moved from Main Street Hobart to 109 Sherwood Road in Delhi. There will be an Open House in early 2020 to celebrate 55 years of service to the local community (1965). “I am currently serving as interim and come Jan. 1, I will be the full time director,” said Warner, who has been involved with the O’Connor Foundation for about 20 years. “I have a drive to give back to the community.” Warner, who is also a relative of the O’Connor family, said the

foundation was established because the family was “grateful for everything they earned” and wanted to give back to the community and continued the legacy and support the individuals in the area. The foundation awards about 200 grants a year and there are about 140 grantees with active grants currently. “We make determinations as to who to award grants to by starting with Delaware County recipients,” she said. “Then, we look to seven outside county areas which will benefit individuals of Delaware County in some way.” Currently, O’Connor is assisting the Delaware Academy Spanish Club in fundraising for an upcoming trip to Spain. “We have also supported the Headwaters Soccer Program and have helped secure funding for See O'Connor Foundation page 4

Rally For Impeachment Of POTUS Held In Delhi By Rosie Cunningham DELHI - A rally in support of impeaching and removing United States President Donald Trump from office was held Friday, Nov. 8 in from of the Cook County office building in Delhi. There were about 20 individuals in attendees who discussed

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the conditions of concentration camps, misconduct, betraying allies, supporting “enemies” and his “undermining of the constitution.” According to Krisy Gashler, See Impeachment Rally page 7

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Burr Hubbell holds up an “Arrest Trump” sign during a rally in Delhi Friday.

Walton Celebrates Veterans, Past & Present

By Patty Lollot WALTON - A reprieve in the weather helped draw hundreds of supporters to the Veterans Day Parade and ceremony on Monday. The parade started from Gardiner Place, crossed Delaware Street, traveled over Bridge Street and ended at the World War II monument on Stockton Avenue. Marchers included the Walton Central School Band, which led the parade, followed by a con-

tingent of area veterans from all military branches, the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, a fleet of military and vintage vehicles and local Boy and Girl Scout troops. At the monument, Walton Town Supervisor Joe Cetta, a veteran, said, “At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, guns were silenced, ending World War I.” It occurred 100 years ago, declared as Armistice Day by thenPresident Woodrow Wilson. “It provided hope and peace for the world,” Cetta said. The day’s name was changed to Veterans

Day in 1954. When asked about service to his country, Cetta looked at the crowd and said, “You made it worth it, and I, as well as other veterans, thank you for your continued support.” A prayer was offered by Nate Watkins, who spoke of the great resources of the nation and the people who protect it from harm’s way, ensuring liberty and freedom. A rifle-firing salute was followed by “Taps” and the parade See Walton Celebrates page 3

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SUNY Delhi Criminal Justice Students Welcome Trooper And Canine Partner By Rosie Cunningham DELHI - SUNY Delhi criminal justice students had a furry guest on campus last Thursday. New York State Trooper Darrell Denning conducted a K-9 demonstration, while Trooper Lauren Warner provided a recruitment presentation and answer questions about careers with NYS Police. Denning discussed his career and relationship with his partner Kin, a Belgian Malinois and German Shepherd mix. Denning has been a K-9 handler for 12 years and he and Kin work in the narcotics division. “This is the best job in the world,” he said. “I rely on her and she relies on me - she has my back 24/7.” Denning said he wanted to be a K-9 handler since he was in high school - he had both a friend’s parents and relatives in the state police. He said Belgian Malinois are being bred with German Shepherds and are a great fit for the police force because Shepard’s’ age out at the age of seven or eight and jumping in and out of cruisers damages their hips. A Malinois is a smaller breed, not to mention obedient. Denning discussed the history of the K-9 handling program which began n 1975. The NYSP brought on three dogs to train at the Olympics in

Lake Placid for bomb detection purposes. Three handlers were selected to take on the canines and a rigorous 20 week training program ensued. “We (NYSP) use the Baltimore method when training our dogs,”

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New York State Trooper Darrell Denning with his partner Kin.

said Denning. “We incorporate basic common commands and we want our dogs to be social and work among people. The dog must reside with the handler.” Denning also noted that Kin lives with him, his wife, kids and three other dogs. “Kin spends 80 percent of her life in the police vehicle - she loves it,” he said and added that Kin was trained at Chicken Hill Road in Cooperstown - a 250 acre training facility funded by Jane Clark, who has always been a huge supporter of the program. Denning, who was a part of a drug bust with Kin earlier in the morning, discussed what he and Kin do on a daily basis. “We do routine checks on the highway and we also assist other agencies - we have the best dogs for the job,” he said. “There are two types of dogs - explosive and narcotics. Kin is trained to find the source of narcotics and scratch at it or around the area and alert her handler. Explosive dogs are trained to lay down, be passive and alert the handler to the exact spot. We also do school sweeps, look into commercial buildings and more.” Denning said Kin looks for missing children and soon, hunters, as well as dementia patients. “There is no greater feeling than finding a lost child,” he said and added, that one of the least enjoyable aspects of the job is cadaver searchers. “A canines nose See K-9 Demo page 4

Just got back from Nevada, after seeing our brand-new grandson. Cody S. Hernandez was born on Nov. 4 at 8:22 p.m. weighing 8.25 pounds and measuring 20 inches long. Proud parents are our daughter Julie and Nick Hernandez, with excited big brother Graham. We loved spending time with them and baby smooching the boys. We have been blessed with two new additions in two months, and our hearts are full. Grandparenting is the best gig yet! The DVH Volunteers have a meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 1 p.m. at the hospital, where there will be a facility tour. On Tuesday, Nov. 19 the DVH Volunteers will be sponsoring “Hare and Feather,” which will be there with baked goods, homemade jellies and jams and mustards from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Cheese Man will come from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21 with cheese tubs perfect for holiday get-togethers. Both events will take place in the lobby of the hospital, outside the gift shop. Our Warrior volleyball and football teams were defeated in the sectional matches this week, though both enjoyed exceptional seasons. While it’s disappointing for the seniors, who have played their last seasons as Warriors, most of these athletes are multisport competitors, so they will move on to the next season of play with our best wishes. Congratulations and thanks for the excitement to both teams for helping Walton show its Warrior pride. The pep band wanted to send a big thank-you to the “Spaghetti Moms” for their help and support. They found out that Section IV would only allow 15 pep band members into the game for free, but the football moms wanted to be sure all were included, so they donated the money needed to admit all into the football game. The WCS Speech and Debate Warriors won big at their tournament, coming in first place, along with numerous individual winners. Celestine Mingle won first place in her varsity original oratory (speech) event, Mario Rosario won first place in his varsity improv event and Mara Little and

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Mario won second place in their varsity duo event. Congratulations to all. Come enjoy the fun and refreshments at this year’s Basket Raﬄe at the First United Methodist Church at 101 North St. The raﬄe will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, with final bids at noon. Distribution will begin 12:15. Contact Janice Foley, 865-8512 for more information. Admission of $4 includes a door prize ticket, a slice of layer cake and a bottomless cup beverage (coffee, tea, hot chocolate, milk). Door prizes will have a minimum value of $5. The highest bidder will purchase the basket. Payment must be made at the close of the silent auction. Cash and local checks accepted. An entry ticket is necessary to bid on baskets and receive door prize. Many varieties of baskets will be available and make fantastic gifts, with 20 percent of proceeds given to the church’s Alter Family, a new one of which is selected annually. From Nov. 30 through Dec. 14, As You Wish Designs and Gifts on West Street will have a “magic mailbox” that delivers straight to the North Pole. So, stop in with your letters and Santa will respond to everyone. The Nov. 6 free community Tai Chi class was rescheduled to Nov. 20 at 10:30 a.m. at Ren-Rest Yoga on West Street. There will be another session on Dec. 4. It’s “Let’s Talk Turkey” time again at the Townsend School. Through November, we collect change from all students and those who choose to give to help teach the children the importance of giving back to the community. It always warms my heart to see the students drop in even a few coins to help others. Our goal is to raise enough money to “buy” a turkey from every classroom. We collect right up until the holiday and then donate the money to the Walton Food Bank to reimburse them for the turkeys they have bought for local families. If you can, please join our fundraiser. It helps the students learn about community and thanksgiving. Hunter’s Delight Bake Sale from the Christ Church will take place from 1 p.m. until sold out

This year’s Christmas parade will take place at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 30 (note the change of day and time) to coordinate with

the Music on the Delaware concert on Saturday night. If your group or friends would like to be in the parade, please contact me at 865-5009. Any Christmas theme is welcome, but please no live Santas, as the real one, with Mrs. Claus, will appear at the end of the parade. The parade will line up at 6:30 at the bus garage, and start at 7 then proceed down Delaware Strett, around the corner by the Wayne Bank, before turning onto Water Street and coming back to Veteran’s Plaza, where Santa will light the tree. We would love for the community to join in singing Christmas carols after the lighting. Then kiddos that want to see Santa and get a picture can meet him and Mrs. Claus at the Walton Theatre, where there will also be hot dogs and popcorn. On Saturday, there will be a day full of bargains and special events around town, and the Walton Chamber of Commerce will be producing a flyer and map for those events. If interested in advertising on the flyer, please call me as soon as possible. Chamber members can be included free of charge, with non-members paying a small fee to help cover printing costs. Let’s all come together to celebrate the holidays in Walton. The library has already decided its Nov. 30 events, which will include a book giveaway on the lower level. Come warm up with a complimentary cup of hot cocoa or cider and stock up for winter reading. There will be a special selection of books for children, and kids from birth to 5 will be given a brand-new book funded through a state initiative. Books are available on a firstcome, first-served basis while supplies last. There will be a benefit spaghetti and meatball dinner at the Walton Vets Club on Nov. 15 to help Caitlyn Hilton. The family, from Franklin, must make frequent trips to Boston for 5-year-old Caitlyn to receive lung treatments. Her dad Art is a contractor, Franklin fireman and a National Guard reservist out of Walton. Her mom stays at home taking care of their five children. Dinner will include salad and rolls and a drink and dessert for $10 per person; kids 12 and under, $7. Take-outs will be available, and the site is handicap accessible. Hosted by Southern Tier Nam Knights, all proceeds will go to the family, members of which will be on hand at the dinner.

Come meet them to show your support and get a great dinner cooked by the Knights! Booty Security LLC and Defensive Driving will be present a six-hour defensive driving course at the New Hope Community Church at 10 a.m. on Nov. 30. All are welcome, as the course is open to the public, and participants will receive certificates by mail within the week. The course saves drivers 10 percent on liability and collision coverage and can erase up to four points on a license. Please preregister if planning to attend. They do not accept prepayment; guests pay upon arrival and the course fee is $40, discounted to $35 first responders, those over 50 and high school students. Other discounts may be available, so ask when registering. To register, call 538-9632. The Townsend and MS/HS PTA will host their second annual Arts and Craft Fair on Dec. 7. They are looking for students and/or clubs to make items to sell at the fair. Last year, students participated and were very successful. Cub Scouts, 4-H clubs, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, teams and classmates can collaborate, or individual work is also welcomed. Organizers are looking for items that make good gifts and are fun, such as wreaths, candles, Christmas ornaments, baked goods, jewelry and home decor—whatever is handmade by students. The fee is $5 per table and vendors keep 100 percent of the profit on what they sell. Reserve your space by Nov. 15. Last year, some tables sold out! And what a great way to support our entrepreneurial and artistic students. DelCo Fitness is sponsoring its annual holiday craft/vendor fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16 at the gym at 119 Delaware St. If interested in vending, spots are $15. Contact delcofitness@gmail.com to be included. Items will include crafts, clothing, baked goods and more. No duplication of businesses, so interested vendors are encouraged to contact organizers soon. The November Classic Flix at the Walton Theatre will be “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance,” showing at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21. The film was made in 1962 and is the story of a senator who became famous for killing a notorious outlaw, then returning for the funeral of an old friend and telling the truth about his deed. All seats are $6.

Get well wishes are extended to Bob Cole, Abby Stone and Marion and Charlie Calhoun. Hamden Senior Citizens will meet for their monthly luncheon at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 20 in the Hamden Town Hall. All are welcome to join the luncheon and program. Attendees are asked to bring a dish to pass and individual table service; beverages are provided. Loretta Weaver will discuss how to get a book published economically. She has

written and published children’s books. Some in the audience may want to use this information as they write down the stories of their grandparents, life when they were growing up and more. A book or booklet is a nice way to save these stories for generations who might be interested in the past. Audience members are encouraged to bring notebooks, scrapbooks or other means with which to organize and document genealogy-related materials. These items will be on display so others can get ideas. Bring questions and ideas to share with the group. For the Dec. 18 meeting,

the Select Chorus from the Walton Elementary School, under the direction of Theresa Bolton, will entertain the group. Hamden Game Day meets at 10 a.m. each Monday in the Hamden Town Hall. Everyone is welcome to join in a game or two of pinochle, bridge, pitch, hand and foot, dominoes, phase 10 or whatever the mood strikes. Snacks and beverages are provided. Church services for the Hamden, DeLancey and West Delhi churches for Sunday, Nov. 17, will be held in the West Delhi Church at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Connie Stone leading the service. Youth Group will meet at the DeLancey Church at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20. All high school students are welcome.

on Friday, Nov. 15. Homemade pies, cookies, brownies and their famous peanut brittle will be available at the Gifford’s Sporting Goods/Walton Grange parking lot at 135 Stockton Ave. While you’re sitting in the woods, you might as well eat well! The Christ Church will also be holding its Christmas bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14 at the church on Gardiner Place. Lunch and snacks will be available. Vendors wanted; please call Lynda at 865-6856. The site is handicapped accessible. Please save the date. Music on the Delaware is pleased to present an exciting duo at its Coffeehouse at the Walton Theatre from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 17. Jes Sheldon, on vocals and percussion, and Mike Davis, on vocals and guitar, will perform an eclectic mix of soulful blues and heartfelt classic rock originals and covers. Jes and Mike have been friends since middle school and they started playing music together in the Syracuse band, “Plainman Brown,” in the early 2000s. They have since gone on to front their own bands. Come enjoy a rare acoustic duo show from two powerhouse performers. Coffeehouse at the Theatre events occur on the third Sunday of the month, from 6 to 8 p.m. upstairs in the Walton Theatre and admission is free. Desserts and drinks are available, with donations accepted. Music on the Delaware is also pleased to present the exciting Irish band, Cherish the Ladies, at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30. This will be the finale event for the “Spend the Day in Walton” promotion for Small Business Saturday. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. There will be no open jam session preceding the concert. Advance tickets are $20 and are available through Friday, Nov. 29 in Walton at Molto Espresso, Wayne Bank, Walton Theatre and online at waltontheatre.org. Day-of tickets will cost $25. There will be one more Coffeehouse this fall, featuring Robin Lacey at 6 p.m. on Monday (please note day change), Dec. 2. Robin is a classical saxophone player, a graduate of South Kortright High School and a member of the California-based Zelos Quartet.

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FAMILY OF VETERANS – Seen at the Veterans Day Parade in Walton on Monday were, from left, Donald Buchanan, who served with the National Guard, his father Richard Buchanan, an Army veteran, and his brother Donald Jr., a Marine. Patty Lollot/ The Reporter

TAKING AIM – Walton American Legion veterans fire a rifle salute at the WWII monument ceremony on Monday. disbanded, but not the day’s celebration. At the Veterans Club on Park Street, veterans and their families were invited to a dedication ceremony of the Memorial Walkway, followed by a buffet luncheon. At the club, Linda Belmont with the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary led the walkway ceremony, discussing the club’s formation. “In 1948, after the men had come home from WWII,” she said, “they wanted a place to continue their camaraderie and talk about their common experiences in a horrible war.” The Park Street building was purchased and to commemorate its origins, a bottle of whiskey containing samples from several bottles was sealed with wax and signed by club founders, who noted that “the last man standing” (surviving) should receive the bottle. That last man was Sonny Cetta. His family decided that the bottle should stay at the club so that all would remember its beginnings. The Memorial Walkway, Belmont said, includes individual pavers engraved with not only those veterans’ names from the original whiskey bottle, but the names of other veterans whose family or friends chose to honor and remember them. Former Walton Mayor Ed Snow, a veteran who marched in the parade, said that he would have liked to see more younger veterans participating. “You see more of the older veterans involved....and there are fewer of them,” he said. “It would be good if the younger ones would take part, too.” To purchase a paver at the Memorial Walkway, contact Linda Belmont at 607-865-5179.

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PAYING TRIBUTE – The Walton Central School Band paid tribute to veterans in the parade on Monday. Patty Lollot/ The Reporter

SCOUTS TAKE PRIDE – Above, Boy Scouts from Troop 45 paraded at Monday’s Veterans Day gathering in Walton. Below: Area Girl Scouts were part of the parade in Walton.

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KOREAN VET – Area resident Don Ogden was seen in a vintage Korean War jeep at the start of the Veterans Day Parade in Walton on Monday. He served in the Marine Observation Squad Co., aiding in the rescue of more than 7,500 U.S soldiers during the Korean War.

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THEIR JUST DESSERT – After the Veterans Day Parade and ceremony, and dedication of the Memorial Walkway, area vets and their family members enjoyed a buffet luncheon at the American Legion Veterans Club. Pictured are, from left, Don Ogden, Walton Town Supervisor Joe Cetta, Cheryl Gould, Linda Belmont, Dawn Merwin and Kim Jacob.

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AUXILIANS PAUSE FOR A POSE – Members of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary strike a pose before the parade in Walton on Monday. From left, Janet Hulse, Mary Anne Jacob, Kim Jacob, Cheryl Gould, Anne Finnegan, Jean Loker, Carol Avila, Deb Goodrich, Linda Belmont, Dawn Merwin and Jean Magnis.

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There was a full house to watch the K-9 demonstration at SUNY Delhi Thursday. is 10,000 times stronger than a humans.” All state police canines are named after troopers who die in the line of duty. Kin is named after Christopher Skinner who was killed on I-81 in the Binghamton area. During a routine stop, a motorist purposely plowed into Skinner, which resulted in his death. Denning uses a combination of Dutch, German and English commands, as Kin was trained as a puppy in the Dutch and German language. He said a key to being and staying, a successful handler is keeping the enthusiasm alive when Kin finds something and to constantly hide pseudo drugs and reward her efforts. Denning said a recent success-

ful moment on the job took place in the Richfield Springs area. He assisted in finding an individual whose car was found near the falls. “I thought we were doing a cadaver search because the man had been missing for a couple of days,” he said. “After searching, Kin found the individual after following the path leading to a drop off. He had hit his head and fractured his skull and is currently up at Albany Medical - alive.” Kin conducted a search of pseudo narcotics for the students and faculty and immediately picked up on the scent in a nearby garbage can. It seemed the act was second nature to Kin who was rewarded with toys and “play time.”

the first camp location in Delaware County next summer in Franklin,” said Warner. “We are helping Andes Library as they are in the midst of an overhaul to deter flooding - we are happy to help continued library services in Andes. We also provide funding for the O’Connor Hospital in Delhi - it is very important to the family that the hospital stays in Delhi” Other than a 10 person board making up of O’Connor family and non-family members, Heather Rosa serves as the only other full-time employee as executive assistant. Warner said she is thrilled to be the executive of a foundation she stands behind. She earned a degree in non-profit management from Boston University and has experience in the areas in which the position entails. “I know how important it is to give back and that it is a privilege to do so,” she said. “It’s a pleasure to see the impact that the O’Connor Foundation has on the community in different ways.” Warner said to be eligible for funding, a grantee must be a 501C3 or be a municipality. Warner said the closing for the Sherwood Road location formerly owned by Velma Clark will take place this week. “We are very excited to be there,” she said. “It is a great location where we can hold board meetings and speak with grantees - we are continuing to make improvements to the space.”

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Hamden Passes 2020 Budget Under the Two Percent Tax Cap

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Town of Hamden residents were given the opportunity to comment on and ask questions about the 2020 budget at a public hearing before the regular town meeting on Nov. 6. Residents were silent on the issue, so after a line-by-line review, board members voted its approval. Supervisor Wayne Marshfield said that he became well versed on the budget after spending so much time with it. He wanted to be sure that the town and its residents received the services they need without creating too much of a tax burden. When Marshfield completed the final budget, it was $78 under the two percent tax cap. Marshfield was still waiting for budget amounts from the Walton and Downsville fire districts, but those late additions will not push the budget over the cap, as property owners in those districts will pay for the services. Marshfield also addressed repaying money borrowed from the Good Neighbor Fund to cover portions of the Town Hall roof, apron and dry hydrants. Provisions will be made in the 2020 and 2021 budgets to cover the monies borrowed. Marshfield said it is important to have the Good Neighbor Fund to

cover emergency projects, so he wants to ensure that the balance is maintained or increased. In other business: • Delinquent water and sewer bills will be turned over to the county tax department. In Hamden, delinquent bills total $5,285 and in DeLancey, $3,960. A property maintenance bill of $400 will be turned over, for addition to property owners’ tax bills. • The junk car problem on Hamden Hill is ongoing. Property owners have been given 14 days to remove the excess junk cars, before the town pursues legal action. Once resolved, the town will address other junk car problems in the town. • Dennise Yeary said that the dog enumeration for the town has been completed. Fifty-nine people applied for licenses and 125-130 additional dogs were found. Yeary noted that most of those dogs have not been spayed or neutered. • The Town Clerk took in $1,414.87 in October, which included 54 dog licenses, a few sporting licenses, town hall rentals and several building permits. • Superintendent of Highways Roger Dibble said that the trailer on Lee Lane was finally moved by residents of that area, after the owner failed to respond to letters from the town.

Dibble said that the plows are ready to go, and the new dump box has been installed on the Mack truck. The highway department should be receiving $131,000 from the Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS) in December. The mower that was listed on Auction International received a bid of $1,025, which the board voted to accept. • The Hamden Wastewater report said the plant is handling 8,000 gallons of sewage per day and that between 6,000 and 11,000 gallons of water go through the plant daily. • Installation of solar panels on the roof of the Town Hall has been completed, but the town needs to coordinate with NYSEG to get the electric hooked up. • The dry hydrant project deadline has been extended to the end of November, as water levels have been too high to allow any work. If the November deadline can’t be met, installation will wait until June 2020. • Seasonal road closures in the town will remain the same as last year and will include portions of Blanchard Road, Cobbe Cross Road, Munn Road, Crystal Creek Road, Ridge Road and Stevens Road. • A hearing for the Delhi Fire and Ambulance contract for 2020 will be held on Dec. 4 before the regular meeting. • There will be adjustments to some residents’ fire tax this year, because some did not pay any tax last year and some paid too much. • The board approved waiving the rental fee for the Town Hall for a Delaware County Senior Council and Hamden Seniors event. • The septic systems of Bruce Salton and Wayne Shepard in DeLancey are scheduled to be re-done in 2020. Soil testing and engineering work will be done this fall, with projects expected to get underway this spring. • The board approved getting an insurance rider to cover Matt Crawford’s baseball field. The town signed an agreement in 1994 stating that, in exchange for field usage, the town would maintain insurance on it and pay $1 annually. • It was reported that trees are down in the cemeteries on Terry Clove and Launt Hollow roads. Marshfield said he plans to contact Milt Brock at Delaware Opportunities to take care of the downed trees.

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Standing Left to Right: Sheriff Craig DuMond, Investigator David Barnes, Corrections Sergeant Shane Biggar, Corrections Officer William Almon, Corrections Officer William Davis, Corrections Officer Keenan Kelly, Corrections Officer Bryce Charles, Corrections Officer Fred Ford, Corrections Sergeant Ivan Brkaric. Kneeling left to right: Deputy Jeffrey Clark, Lt. Brian Perazone and Corrections Sergeant Bryan Bartow. Not in attendance: Corrections Corporal Maria DeSilva, Deputy Sheriff Mike Hood, Corrections Officer Paul Moore, Corrections Officer Tyler Rubera, Corrections Officer Vincent Scinta, Corrections Officer Lynndon Huyck.

Veterans Recognized For Service At Del. County Sheriﬀ ’s Oﬃce By Rosie Cunningham On Friday, Nov. 8, the Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond awarded National Defense Veterans Service pins to 18 members of the Sheriff ’s Office in Delhi. According to Sheriff DuMond, the pins will be made a permanent part of the members’ uniform and bring immediate attention and honor to their sacrifice and service as a veteran of the armed services of the United States. The sheriff read a few words upon presenting the items. “In recognition and grateful appreciation for your service in the United States Armed Forces in

the name of freedom and democracy and for allegiance to God and country in courageously protecting our liberty and freedoms. You are a member of a select group of citizens who have answered our nations call. We are proud of your service and your continuing to serve the citizens of Delaware County as a member of the Office of Sheriff. “In light of the upcoming Veterans Day, this is the perfect time to recognize these courageous individuals who willingly volunteered to give the ultimate sacrifice if needed in defense of their Country. We should all be grateful for their service then and now. I am honored and proud to approve these pins to be displayed as a permanent part of their official uniforms for all to see and admire…they certainly deserve it.”

Franklin Town Board Approves Budget, Mulls Building Plans By Allison Collins Only three people attended the Wednesday, Nov. 6 Franklin Town Board public budgetary hearing and regularly scheduled meeting, something board members attributed to a change in meeting times. Following Daylight Saving time, through mid-March, Town Supervisor Jeffrey Taggart said, board meetings will begin at 6 p.m., not 7:30. The next meeting will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at the former Treadwell school. The Treadwell site hosts meetings, Taggart noted, every third session. At the Nov. 6 meeting, members voted to adopt the town’s annual budget, including a line item to raise appropriated funds, and discussed plans for a new town building. The line item increases appropriated funds used for legal and other expenses related to the build from $2,500 to $3,500. Taggart cited overspending and purchase of the building site as reasons for the increase, though he said the bump was just a precaution. “We figured we’d increase appropriation just in case,” he said, during the meeting. “I’m hoping it’ll be no more than $2,500, but we better budget so we don’t come short. It’s good planning. “We don’t want to keep grabbing from the pipeline fund,” Taggart continued. “That’s got money in it, but this isn’t really a pipeline expense, so that’s why we went from $2,500 to $3,500, to kind of protect ourselves.”

In an interview following the meeting, Taggart explained, town spending exceeded expectation this fiscal year. “What happened is, we bought the lots behind the town sheds and that’s where we’ll hopefully be putting the new town building,” he said. “Lawyer expenses for the closing went over the $2,500 budget, so the budget is going to be short this year—we’ve got money to cover it—but that’s why, for next year, we appropriated an extra thousand. I’d rather over-appropriate, because you just don’t know what can come up.” The lots, he noted, were purchased for $89,000. Board members reviewed an engineer’s plans for the site at the Nov. 6 meeting, Taggart said, including how to economically increase square footage. “There’s a (42-foot by 30-foot) foundation on the lot right now,” he said. “It’s an open front toward the East Sidney Dam and it’s got an 8-foot concrete pad outside of the foundation. We’d like to put a frost wall out around that and gain an 8-foot by 42-foot area. From the frost line up, we’ll put wood and gain about 600-squarefeet of room, because we then get two stories for the cost of a frost wall that expands the building by about 25 percent.” The new building, he said, will house the town clerk’s office, the town court, an additional office and a “good-sized” storage room for municipal files. Once built, he said, town meetings will take place therein, with the existing meeting hall likely converted into offices or used as a conference room.

Taggart said he hopes to be in the new building by next fall. Plans for the build, he said, began “a couple of years ago.” Construction, Taggart said, was motivated by a need to expand the town court. The town court, he noted, is in half of a house next to the bank on Main Street in the village, a situation established by Walter Rich roughly 20 years ago. “The main thing is the court system,” he said. “Right now, it’s really small and we lease the building … and I don’t feel the town should pour money into something we don’t own. I want (to create) as much room for the court as we can … for voting. We have three districts in (the existing) meeting room and it’s crammed, it’s packed, so hopefully a new court will have more room and space for that voting aspect.” Relocating town offices, Taggart noted, means the building site, assessed at roughly $89,000, goes off the tax roll. “There won’t be any more taxes paid on that land,” he said, “but (the plan to build) has been well accepted. This land became available, and it adjoins the town property anyway, so that’s a great thing and a great investment with room to grow.” For more information, or to view the full meeting minutes once published, visit franklinlocal.org.

Weather Summary for Nov. 4 – 19 and the Week’s Prediction Let’s just be nice and say that the past week went from pleasantly warm to bitter cold, with rain, measurable snow and end-of-January temperatures. Thursday had rain changing to snow by 2:30 p.m., followed by our first measurable snow accumulation. Friday saw a mix of all-day lake effect snow, clearing, sun, then more snow, as the temperature plunged, resulting in about 2 inches total. Temps dropped further on Friday night, dipping to 9 degrees by early Saturday morning—only 24 degrees below normal. There was nice sun on Saturday, though it never got warm. It hit 36 degrees on Saturday, and only dropped to 28 that night. But now we wait for Monday’s storm. Sunday was mostly cloudy, with a possible afternoon storm and temps in the low 40s. The outlook for the week includes a mix of rain and snow on Monday, snow Monday night into Tuesday, then cold— worse even than the 9 degrees this past week. The cold will remain until the weekend, with snow likely again on Friday, but the weekend will be in the 30s and partly sunny. So, daytimes look not terrible during the week, just some cold nights in the single digits for Tuesday and Wednesday night. Remember, for announcements call 607-865-7837, email 740fmw@gmail.com or mail 740 Lower Third Brook, Walton. Call The Reporter to sponsor Frank Ward’s Weather Words or to subscribe - 607-464-4009.

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Delaware County 2019 General Election Results

November 13, 2019

New Roxbury Supervisor, Sidney Town Clerk, Delhi Council member & Alcohol in Franklin Staff Report DELHI – There were a total of 386 early voters for the 2019 General Election in Delaware County, according to Delaware County Democratic Deputy Commissioner Paula Schemerhorn. Of that number 117 Republicans, 205 Democrats, 6 Conservatives, 4 Working Families, 1 Libertarian, 14 Independence and 39 non-party designated registered voters cast their votes. Early voting numbers were counted as part of town-wide totals, Schemerhorn said, and write-in votes will be handcounted and reported by the Delaware County Board of Elections by Nov. 13. There were very few contested races in Delaware County, two supervisors races – one in Middletown and one in Roxbury; one town clerk race – in Sidney, and two council races, one in Delhi and one in Andes. Middletown Supervisor Carl Pat Davis, the incumbent, retained his seat with 496 votes against challenger Todd Pascarella who netted 343 votes. Roxbury has a new supervisor. Allen Hinkley edged out Kenneth Davie 393 – 368. Hinkley replaces long-time supervisor Tom Hynes, who announced that he would not be seeking re-election as supervisor earlier this year. Hynes was elected as a Roxbury council member in a four way race, with 493 votes. Hynes will serve alongside incumbent Ed Raeder who netted 376 votes. The two beat out Gene Cronk and Joe Resch, who netted 299 and 314 votes respectively. Sidney has a new town clerk. Sheila Paul has ousted incumbent Lisa French by a vote of 567 – 474. In Delhi, William Cairns has retained his council member seat with 452 votes, and is joined by newcomer Christina Viafore, who netted 429 votes. The two were successful in a three-way race with Tom Little, who garnered 388 votes. In Andes, Shayne Moshier and Thomas Hall retained their seats with 234 and 182 votes respectively, beating out challengers Bruce Soules and Michael McAdams who garnered 83 and 174 votes respectively. In Hamden, there is a new highway superintendent. Scott Lenci captured 125 votes and one or more write-in challengers captured 130 votes. An official announcement will be made once the ballots are hand-counted and the voting machines are returned and examined, according to Schermerhorn. Franklin voters approved changing a town law which previously prohibited the serving of alcoholic beverages in restaurants, by a wide margin. The law was changed by a vote of 448 – 169. The following are the election results as reported by the Delaware County Board of Elections:

JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT (6th District) (Vote for 3)

Chris Baker (REP, CON, IND) 5,111 24.70% Oliver N. Blaise, III (REP, CON, IND) 4,739 22.90% Mark Masler (REP, CON, IND) 5,308 25.65% Pete Charnetsky (DEM) 2,535 12.25% Claudette Y. Newman (DEM) 2,970 14.35%

ANDES

363 Ballots Town Supervisor Wayland Bud Gladstone (DEM, REP) 321 99.07% Write-in 3 0.93% Town Clerk Kimberly A. Tosi (DEM, REP) 324 99.69% Write-in 1 0.31% Member of Council Bruce A. Soules (DEM) 83 12.31% Michael R. McAdams (REP) 174 25.82% Thomas W. Hall (DEM) 182 27.00% Shayne A. Moshier (REP) 234 34.72% Write-in 1 0.15% Tax Collector Margaret D. Moshier (REP) 285 99.65% Write-in 1 0.35% Town Assessor Tina M. Moshier (REP) 286 99.65% Write-in 1 0.35% Superintendent of Highways John R. Bouton (REP, CTY) 299 83.75% Dustin A. Soules (DEM) 57 15.97% Write-in 1 0.28%

BOVINA

157 Ballots Town Supervisor Tina B. Mole (REP) 89 94.68% Write-in 5 5.32% Town Clerk/Collector Catherine S. Hewitt (REP) 116 98.31% Write-in 2 1.69% Town Justice Thomas D. Lamport (REP) 113 99.12% Write-in 1 0.88% Member of Council (Vote for 2) Donna Dickson (DEM) 98 48.28% Mark E. Rossley (REP) 104 51.23% Write-in 1 0.49% Superintendent of Highways Edward F. Weber (DEM) 110 91.67% Write-in 10 8.33%

COLCHESTER

380 Ballots Town Supervisor Arthur M. Merrill (REP) 261 96.67% Write-in 9 3.33% Town Justice Arthur C. Edel (REP) 334 100.00% Write-in 0 0.00% Member of Council (vote for 2) Janet D. Champlin (REP) 317 47.31% Gregory Lavorgna (REP) 266 39.70% Ruth A. Wilhowsky (PV) 84 12.54% Write-in 3 0.45% Superintendent of Highways Kenneth R. Eck, Jr. (REP) 274 96.14%

Write-in 11 3.86%

DAVENPORT

367 Ballots Supervisor Dennis J. Valente (DEM, TR) 261 99.24% Write-in 2 0.76% Town Clerk/Collector Linda J. Adam (REP) 289 99.66% Write-in 1 0.34% Town Justice (vote for 1) Matthew Shea (DEM) 166 56.46% George Sydlar (CON) 127 43.20% Write-in 1 0.34% Member of Council (vote for 2) Terry Collins (IND, TR) 158 29.53% Mark A. Miller (REP) 205 38.32% Trevor Bell (DEM) 169 31.59% Write-in 3 0.56% Assessor (vote for 2) Glenna R. Jeschke (TR) 168 37.67% Donald E. Wood (REP) 274 61.43% Write-in 4 0.90%

DELHI

761 Ballots Supervisor Mark E. Tuthill (REP) 519 96.47% Write-in 19 3.53% Town Clerk/Collector Elsa I. Schmitz (REP) 547 99.45% Write-in 3 0.55% Member of Council (vote for 2) Christina S. Viafore (DEM, DF) 429 33.65% Thomas D. Little (REP) 388 30.43% William A. Cairns (REP) 452 35.45% Write-in 6 0.47% Assessor (vote for 2) Joe Gifford (REP) 533 51.45% James F. Corcoran (REP) 499 48.17% Write-in 4 0.39% Superintendent of Highways Daren A. Evans (REP) 526 97.05% Write-in 16 2.95%

DEPOSIT

209 Ballots Supervisor Thomas A. Axtell (REP) 177 96.72% Write-in 6 3.28% Member of Council (vote for 2) William J. Morley, Jr. (REP) 167 48.41% Lonny A. Schaefer (REP) 160 46.38% Write-in 18 5.22%

FRANKLIN

624 Ballots Supervisor Jeffrey R. Taggart (REP) 477 89.33% Write-in 57 10.67% Town Clerk/Collector Sonja L. Johns (REP) 515 98.10% Write-in 10 1.90% Member of Council (vote for 2) Donald T. Smith (REP) 478 49.13% Dwight A. Bruno (REP) 464 47.69% Write-in 31 3.19% Superintendent of Highways Mark E. Laing (REP) 491 97.81% Write-in 11 2.19% Alcohol Beverage Control Law, Article 9, Local Options for Towns (Vote for 1) YES 448 72.61% NO 169 27.39%

HAMDEN

301 Ballots Supervisor Wayne E. Marshfield (DEM) 204 91.89% Write-in 18 8.11% Town Clerk Dennise Yeary (REP) 250 98.04% Write-in 5 1.96% Member of Council (vote for 2) David Moxley (DEM) 151 28.28% Daniel A. Liddle (REP) 168 31.46% Ryan D. Kilmer (REP) 208 38.95% Write-in 7 1.31% Tax Collector

Dolores Dibble (REP) 251 98.82% Write-in 3 1.18% Superintendent of Highways Scott J. Lenci (REP) 125 49.02% Write-in 130 50.98%

HANCOCK

658 Ballots Town Supervisor Jerry Vernold (REP) 545 99.82% Write-in 1 0.18% Town Clerk Ann L. Green (REP) 583 100.00% Town Justice Michael T. O’Brien (REP) 533 100.00% Member of Council (vote for 2) Patrick O’Brien (REP) 457 42.91% James M. Gardner (REP) 450 42.25% Write-in 158 14.84% Tax Collector Kelia L. Mason (REP) 500 99.21% Write-in 4 0.79% Superintendent of Highways Robert L. Keesler (HR) 203 32.02% Neil B. Emerich, Jr. (REP, GR) 431 67.98%

HARPERSFIELD

186 Ballots Supervisor James E. Eisel Sr. (REP) 141 98.60% Write-in 2 1.40% Town Clerk/Collector Linda E. Goss (REP) 167 100.00% Town Justice Lawrence R. Musella (REP) 148 100.00% Assessor (vote for 2) Laurel L. Bedford (REP) 149 52.46% William Boyle Sr. (REP) 135 47.54% Superintendent of Highways Russel E. Hatch (REP) 160 100.00%

KORTRIGHT

196 Ballots Supervisor George E. Haynes Jr. (REP) 140 98.59% Write-in 2 1.41% Town Clerk/Collector Kristin A. Craft (REP) 159 100.00% Member of Council (vote for 2) Lynn B. Pickett (REP) 144 49.32% Micheal E. Pietrantoni (REP) 144 49.32% Write-in 4 1.37% Superintendent of Highways William R. Burdick (REP) 150 99.34% Write-in 1 0.66%

MASONVILLE

138 Ballots Supervisor Michael A. Spaccaforno (REP) 107 96.40% Write-in 4 3.60% Town Clerk/Collector Linda L. Bourn (REP) 115 99.14% Write-in 1 0.86% Member of Council (vote for 2) Jeri Y. Brayman (REP) 97 45.97% William R. Thomas (REP) 111 52.61% Write-in 3 1.42% Superintendent of Highways Charles L. Smith II (REP) 111 98.23% Write-in 2 1.77%

MEREDITH

275 Ballots Supervisor James G. Ellis (REP, UTY) 193 98.47% Write-in 3 1.53% Town Clerk Liliane F. Briscoe (REP) 193 100.00% Member of Council (vote for 2) William J. Outsen (REP) 192 49.61% Wayne P. Oliver (REP) 191 49.35% Write-in 4 1.03% Tax Collector Marcia Shaw (REP) 213 100.00 Superintendent of Highways Jason Noble (REP) 220 99.10%

Write-in 2 0.90%

MIDDLETOWN

874 Ballots Supervisor Todd Pascarella (MM) 343 40.83% Pat Davis (REP, RWB) 496 59.05% Write-in 1 0.12% Town Clerk/Collector Patricia F. Kelly (DEM, PP) 698 99.71% Write-in 2 0.29% Member of Council (vote for 2) Brian F. Sweeney (DEM, PP) 554 49.55% Nelson O. Delameter (REP) 562 50.27% Write-in 2 0.18% Assessor (vote for 2) Miguel O. Martinez (DEM, PP) 502 45.93% MegAnne O. Balcom (REP) 590 53.98% Write-in 1 0.09% Superintendent of Highways John W. Biruk (DEM, PP) 694 98.44% Write-in 11 1.56%

ROXBURY

779 Ballots Supervisor Kenneth Macker Davie (DEM, HP) 368 48.17% Allen R. Hinkley (REP, PV) 393 51.44% Write-in 3 0.39% Town Clerk Diane L. Pickett (DEM) 612 99.67% Write-in 2 0.33% Member of Council (vote for 2) Thomas S. Hynes (DEM, PP) 493 33.27% Edward E. Raeder (DEM, WP) 376 25.37% Gene S. Cronk (REP) 299 20.18% Joseph R. Resch, III (REP) 314 21.19% Tax Collector Bonnie E. Walker (DEM) 628 99.84% Write-in 1 0.16% Superintendent of Highways William S. Sprague (DEM) 641 100.00%

SIDNEY

1,062 Ballots Town Clerk/Collector Sheila R. Paul (REP) 567 54.41% Lisa A. French (ATCY) 474 45.49% Write-in 1 0.10% Member of Council (vote for 2) Jeanette I. Hinkley (REP) 800 50.89% Eric T. Wilson (REP) 769 48.92% Write-in 3 0.19% Superintendent of Highways James A. Roberts, Jr. (REP) 911 99.67% Write-in 3 0.33%

STAMFORD

235 Ballots Supervisor John S. Kosier (REP, CON) 198 99.00% Write-in 2 1.00% Town Clerk/Collector Diane S. Grant (REP) 210 99.06% Write-in 2 0.94% Member of Council (vote for 2) Roderick A. Hillis (REP) 168 46.54% Brent G. Trimbell (REP) 188 52.08% Write-in 5 1.39% Assessor (vote for 2) Paul E. Koerner,Jr. (REP) 182 49.59% Sharon L. Anderson (REP) 181 49.32% Write-in 4 1.09% Superintendent of Highways Jonathan R. Ballard (REP) 189 98.44% Write-in 3 1.56%

TOMPKINS

143 Ballots Member of Council (Vote for 2) Howard N. Buttel (REP) 118 48.96% Peggy L. Backus (REP) 123 51.04%

WALTON

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733 Ballots Supervisor Joseph M. Cetta (REP) 552 87.62% Write-in 78 12.38% Town Clerk/Collector Ronda L. Williams (REP) 594 98.51% Write-in 9 1.49% Member of Council (vote for 2) Leonard A. Govern (REP) 552 47.34% Patricia H. Wood (REP) 600 51.46% Write-in 14 1.20% Superintendent of Highways Walter A. Geidel (REP) 635 99.69% Write-in 2 0.31%

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Bob Giambaldo was on Main Street in Delhi supporting the impeachment and removal of United States President Donald Trump from office. the rally was intentionally held during the congressional recess. It was organized by a group of friends, citizens and volunteers called Forward Friday and Delaware County Solidarity. “Our purpose with the rally is thank our elected officials - Congressman Antonio Delgado and Senator Gillibrand and Schumer of supporting the impeachment inquiry and to urge them to move forward with the impeachment and removal of Donald Trump as quickly as possible. Delhi resident Christina Hunt Wood read a Facebook post by Army veteran David Dunckel which read: “I got this tattoo upon my return from Iraq. The shield is the Kurdish flag. The eagle represents America and our commitment to always stand by their side. They didn’t want our protection. They wanted our loyalty. Our promise. I wish Donald Trump understood loyalty. I wish he understood commitment. I wish he knew what it was like to sit with someone in the dark of the night and talk about family, longing, and the fight that will come in the morning. My Kurdish brothers did. I wish he knew about friendships that were forged in a shelltorn outpost with no soft place to sleep, friendships that didn’t even share the same language. I wish Donald Trump knew what it felt like to get blown up and to shake it off and hear a Kurdish voice ask if you were all right. I wish he flinched under fire. I wish he cooked flat bread and

Congratulations to Doug and Maryls Simonds on their 50th anniversary. Congratulations to Beverly Tuthill Vergason on her 96th birthday and for being featured in a book on female pastors of the Christian and Missionary Alliance. Her history of being a home missions worker in the Ozarks and working as a pastor of The Chapel of the CMA in Meridale, NY were part of a compilation of the importance of women in ministry. Condolences to the family of Norma Clark who passed away Oct. 14. She and husband Frank Clark lived on the property where Bertha Rogers now lives. Congratulations to Tyler Huyck for winning the Treadwell Fire Department Chili Cook-off Contest in October. It is a known fact that firefighters are good cooks. Congratulations to the winners of the Treadwell Fire Department Halloween Costume Contests. 0-4 years old: Scariest-Parker Donn, Funniest- Harper Wood, Prettiest- Ginner Ackerly 5-10 years old: Scariest-Lucas Briggs, Funniest-Scott DeDominicus, Prettiest-Annaliese Olsen, Most Original, Walley Corbin 11-15 years old: Scariest-Ian Wright, Prettiest-Cassidy Walley, Funniest-Killian Newman, Most Original-Jordan Doring and Rachel McLaughlin 16 and Up: Scariest-Rich Bris-

molasses with them in the morning. I wish he wrote long letters to the state department to try to get my Kurdish friends a visa, like I did. I wish he knew loyalty. I wish he understood betrayal. I wish he was just gone. He is an embarrassment to anyone who under-

stands loyalty.” Those in attendance shared information from officials and individuals who also call upon the impeachment of the president, in addition to thought out political musical ballads to sing aloud.

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Delhi Telephone Company at 107 Main St., Delhi is a Toys for Tots collection location. Pictured are Delhi Telephone Company staff Joy Trimbell, Joanie Bedient and Valerie Nichols, with Chamber President Ray Pucci.

Toys for Tots 2019 Campaign Underway

The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce and its member businesses, in partnership with Delaware Opportunities and United Way of Delaware & Otsego Counties, has launched its annual Toys for Tots campaign. Toys for Tots collection boxes can be found throughout Delaware County where new, unwrapped toys should be dropped off for distribution to local children.

Toys can be dropped off at any collection point through Friday, Dec. 13, at which time chamber staff will collect and deliver the toys to Delaware Opportunities in Hamden for distribution the following week. To sign up a family, contact Judy or Lisa at Delaware Opportunities at 607-746-1620. For more information about toy collection points, visit delawarecounty.org.

Colchester Passes 2020 Budget, Announces Possible Sale of Town Property to Dollar General By Vicky Klukkert Rosie Cunningham/The Reporter

Laurie McIntosh holds up a sign and spoke out about the mistreatment of families and children in border detention center. coe, Prettiest-Courtney Dymes, Funniest-Tyler Huyck, and Most original with the Blues BrothersJoe and Ted DeDominicus Some members of the Treadwell Community Club attended a women’s leadership seminar in Syracuse on Nov. 9 where the NYS President and President elect of the Women’s Federation will be speaking. The senior citizens lunch will be held at the Franklin Central School Nov. 20 at 1 p.m. For reservations contact Vivian Groat or Stella Sprague. Tai Chi classes for anyone interested are being held Mondays and Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Kellogg Educational & Community Center. Contact Ginny Bell or Roberta Hudson for more info. Classes are free. The Kellogg Franklin Trust whose board oversees the Kellogg Athletic Fields and Playground are happy to share the news that the adult exercise equipment is on its way and will be set up asap when it arrives. The Treadwell Lego Club will be meeting Nov. 16 at the Kellogg Educational & Community Center at 10:30 a.m. Tomes and Scones will meet Nov. 23 at the Franklin library and the book is Overstory by Richard Powers to be discussed. The Treadwell United Methodist Church will be hosting their annual Christmas Bazaar on Nov. 23 from 10-3. A Turkey Supreme lunch with all the fixings will start at 11:00-1:30 for a cost of $6.00. The White Elephant area, the homemade crafts, the Coun-

try Store and a Bake Sale will be available for your shopping pleasure. Nov. 23 the Kellogg Educational and Community Center will be showing The Nutcracker and the Four Realms at 7pm. The Treadwell Community Club ESO Book Club met and discussed The Year of Wonders last Wednesday. They chose Where the Crawdads Sing for the January 8 meeting. Game Nights at the Franklin library will be Nov. 26 at 7 p.m. The straw insulated home of Magela Veillon is being constructed across the street from my house. We have watched as they deconstructed the previous building and then use the recycled material to build this home. Fascinating. Put this on your calendar. The Franklin Holiday Market and Christmas Stroll will be Dec. 7th. Full day of activities are planned. Tom and Nancy Barnes and Dave and I spent a week in the Virgin Islands. Seeing the aftermath of two Category 5 hurricanes from two years ago was saddening. Houses were still damaged and many vacant but the people were determined to get back to normal. Nancy Barnes was a brave driver who gave us a tour of the US National Park on the island of St. John with steep inclines of almost vertical and hairpin turns. The island speed limit was 20 out of town and 10mph in town. If you are planning a visit, wait a couple of years for the place to really shine.

Members of the Colchester Town Board and residents raised concerns with the police line in the 2020 town budget, during a Nov. 6 budget hearing. “I have a concern with the police lines,” Ruth Wilhowsky said, listing several numbers. “That’s a $48,000 increase. Is this going to be the real budget, or are you going to go over budget again next year?” Colchester Supervisor Art Merrill said: “$30,000 of that is going toward a new police car and the other $18,000 is for other expenses.” Councilman Mark Mattson and Councilwoman Julie Markert also raised concerns about the police line, noting that has gone over budget the past few years. “I’m concerned that the personnel services in the police department,” Mattson said. “We’ve been running short the last few years and I want us to try to not run short again. How can we do that?” “We started the year out with too much coverage,” Merrill said.” I didn’t put into the budget that we would have two FTOs (fulltime officers). We were over by several thousands. We’ve done pretty well catching up.” Mattson also voiced a concern about the part-time officers. “I deal with a lot of part-timers

myself,” he said. “They like to work when they want to work. I don’t want the officers to dictate to us what hours they want.” Merrill assured Mattson that officers don’t get to pick their hours. The schedule has been revamped, he said, noting that, if it is implemented next year, “we will be under budget, so it will be flexible for overtime.” Markert also raised concerns about overtime during the hearing and voted “no” on the budget, because of the police lines. The budget passed 3-1, as Janet Champlin was absent. Merrill announced at the meeting that Dollar General Corporation offered the town $100,000 for its piece of property, the old Eagle Hotel, to build a store in the hamlet of Downsville. The town and the corporation’s attorneys need to look at the paperwork. Town residents would then get to vote in a permissive referendum before sale of the property. In other business, the town approved buying a security camera system for the Cooks Falls court and highway garage from J Hubner LLC Fire Security Electric in Walton. Jeff Francisco of Delaware Engineering announced that Richard W. Wakeman, Inc. accepted the bid for the Downsville Water District improvements and said construction of the building is expected to take about three months.

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Team Clover is taking preorders for decorated Christmas wreaths. Proceeds from this year’s wreaths will again benefit local food banks. Please see any member of the Team Clover 4-H Club if interested in ordering a wreath. All pre-orders must be placed by Nov. 22, with delivery happening after Dec. 2. Or, if interested in purchasing a wreath starting Nov. 29, decorated wreaths will again be available at the Downsville Diner. The DCS Class of 2021 will host a pancake breakfast at 7 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 17 in the Downs-

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THE REPORTER ville Fire Hall. A delicious breakfast awaits attendees. Renovations of the Colchester Community Church steeple are ongoing. It won’ be long until it returns to its rightful place. If you haven’t had a chance to respond to fundraising efforts, please know we are still in need of assistance to pay for this major undertaking. As good stewards of the historic building, it was necessary to repair the steeple before it was too late. Donations already received have been a blessing for which we are so grateful. However, the church is still a bit short and asks that donations of any amount be made payable, by check, to CCUMC and sent to CCUMC Steeple Fund, PO Box 305, Downsville, N.Y., 13755. Additionally, you can make a pay-

ment through your bank account or with a credit card or money order. Thank you in advance for your consideration of our need and the value of your donation to the iconic landmark that is our church building. Tickets are available for the Corbett Community Corporation fundraiser. First prize is a Savage 270 Winchester w/ Weaver 3-9x40 scope; second prize a PSE Coalition cross bow 380 FPS and third prize is a Real Tree twoman 15’ ladder tree stand. Tickets are $10 each or three for $20. The fundraiser benefits the repair and maintenance of the Corbett Community Hall. For tickets and booking hall events, contact Tammy Lacey at 363-2825. The drawing will take place at 5 p.m. on Dec. 1 and winners need not

be present to win. The Colchester Reading Center/Library has added more than 20 newly released books in the last two months! The Town Library is open from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturdays, with extended evening hours Tuesdays until 7 p.m. If these hours are not convenient, please contact Joyce at 607-3637187 and she can arrange to meet you there. Come in and check out the inventory. Also, please check your home shelves and return all overdue books as soon as possible, as others may be looking for the same books you’ve enjoyed. Books may be dropped off upstairs at the town hall in the book depository inside the main entrance.

On Nov. 15 the Class of 2022 will host a basket raﬄe at the DCS School. Hopefully you are working hard on your Christmas “Festival of Lights Parade” float. We will be anxious to see them on Dec. 14. The parade will be followed by a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Santa in the Downsville Fire Hall. Come in to get warmed up with a cup of hot cocoa or coffee and homemade Christmas cookies. Please join me in wishing our friends and neighbors a very happy birthday: Nov. 18, Brian Becker; Nov. 19, Donna Triebe, Marcia Shaw and Adam West; Nov. 21, Tim Stanton; and Nov. 22, Danny Bennett and Rhonda Murphy. We wish you a day filled with love and laughter

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November 13, 2019

O’Connor Hospital & Rural Health Alliance of Delaware County Partner To Support Walkable Community Initiatives

O’Connor Hospital, part of Bassett Healthcare Network, has granted $1,600 through its Complete Streets Committee to the Catskill Recreation Center (CRC) to help create walkable communities. The grant will help fund a .5-mile trail on CRC’s property in Arkville, connecting to a larger network of trails to help establish the hamlet as a recreational hub. Trail development will begin this month. The goal is to create a community trail that can be utilized by anyone for health and wellness activities, as well as educational purposes. “We hope to build a community space where everyone can enjoy what nature has to offer and where students can learn from their environment,” said Amy Beveridge, director of operational support at O’Connor Hospital. “We would like to thank the Rural Health Alliance of Delaware County for providing the means

to make this project happen. Their continued support is moving our community forward.” A landscape designer will create a map of the trail for users and build two outdoor benches. The CRC hopes that people will utilize this trail daily and trail users will be encouraged to sign in at the recreation center’s front desk during business hours. Additionally, with the help of a grant from the Rural Health Alliance of Delaware County, O’Connor Hospital’s Complete Streets Committee purchased bicycle and pedestrian crossing signs for Sherwood Road and Sherwood Bridge in Delhi. The inclusion of these signs will make the road safer for all modes of transportation. Delhi is considering additional improvements to strengthen infrastructure and pedestrian safety throughout the community.

The Reporter

Climate Change Needs To Be Addressed

Rupert Murdoch’s newspaper for speculators, The Wall Street Journal, has started to freak out about climate collapse. Appropriately on Halloween they reported, “The swings in PG&E [northern California’s electric utility] securities are complicating hedge funds’ efforts to profit from what some are describing as the first major bankruptcy induced by climate change.” Wall Street’s valuation of PG&E has dropped over 90% in the past two years. Southern California’s electric utility, Edison International, has also lost value. A bit slow on the uptake considering that the international association of weather forecasters (the WMO) has reported that the past four years were the warmest ever recorded. Tipping points have passed. This means that not only are we adding increasing amounts of gases that form a blanket heating the world, but that now “natural” self-reinforcing processes have been set in motion that will dramatically release more energytrapping gases from the melting tundra and burning forests. These in turn are speeding the melting of the glaciers and ice sheets which will unstoppably lead to an over 200-foot increase in ocean heights. Cities will have to be moved to higher ground. The Charles Kochs, Michael Bloombergs, and Warren Buffetts aren’t going to save you and your children. But there is an easy thing you can do to slow this process to buy us time to reorganize societies to adapt. Using what’s left of your “right to vote,” exercise it for Bernie

Sanders for president in the Democratic primary and encourage your friends and coworkers to. His proposal is more than eight times larger than Elizabeth Warren’s. It relies less on unenforceable regulation and incentivizing of rich people and their moneygrubbing waste of people’s creativity, as Warren proposes. Sanders proposes 10 times more resources for the fight than Biden’s plan. Sanders doesn’t rely on toxic nuclear power plants with their ever-growing pools of nuclear waste to transition away from fossil fuels. Most of the nukes are located, like the Fukushima plants were, near bodies of water that the reactors use for cooling. As the climate heats further, these waters will overwhelm the reactors and their waste pools -- as we saw at Fukushima. Joe Biden, Cory Booker, Andrew Yang, … much of the media, aren’t looking at the whole picture when they push nukes. They also aren’t proposing to organize the power and creativity of people like you. Meanwhile the current president is doing everything in his power to make the situation worse. This includes, in the past few days, taking the last step to exit the Paris Agreement between all the 196 other nations to slow climate collapse at least a little (the UNFCCC’s “Accord de Paris” if you prefer the original French). Sanders can’t solve this by himself, but at least he’s on the right track. Don’t trust me. Read their plans on their websites. Read the scientific data. Time is up. MICHAEL KAUFMAN Bovina

Anti-Green Light

It’s green light season. I put out an anti-green light. Let me explain: A green light is supposed to show support for our troops. Huh? When my son was in Afghanistan (or Iraq or Kosovo) neither he nor any of the troops he served with knew or cared anything about green lights. It does nothing for the troops. It did increase the sale of green light bulbs. Places that sold them made money and probably China where the bulbs were made were all supported. If people want to support our troops there are many valid people to people ways to send that message. Groups send holiday cards to soldiers. Churches send gift packages to their members who are serving or to the families of those who serve whose parent won’t be home for the holidays. Veteran agencies can put people in touch with Chaplains who can dispense cards and gifts to soldiers who don’t have families or to those who will be away from those they love. We did a phone card drive for those who were on R & R in Iraq and sent them to the Chaplain stationed at the R & R location. If someone is serious about supporting the troops or our veterans there are so many ways to take action. Turn on your heart light! MARIE VAN VALKENBURGH Delhi

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Freeze Out High Heating Costs By Senator James L. Seward

Solution to last week’s puzzle appears on page 11

Even though winter is still a few weeks away, the first chilly signs are being felt and the first dusting of snow has hit our region. Skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, ice fishing and other winter recreational activities await here in upstate New York. Unfortunately, the cold temperatures lead to an indoor activity none of us are too fond of - paying the heating and electric bills. The good news is that there are steps you can take to help lower your energy costs. Some of the tips I am including in this column have been detailed in the past. Many are common sense, while others are new. I am hopeful that by utilizing some or all of the tactics you will be able to better manage your energy use and keep winter bills in check. One of the simplest cost saving measures is to lower the thermostat. For every one degree you set back your thermostat, you can save one to three percent on your annual heating bill. By installing a programmable thermostat you can adjust your home’s temperature based on your family’s schedule. Dropping the temperature at night, during the day when you are at work and your children are at school, or any other time when you leave the house for more than two hours can provide real savings. It takes less energy to warm a cool house

than to maintain a higher temperature all day and night. It is also vital that you do everything you can to keep out the cold. A quick inspection of your home may reveal areas where heat, and in turn, cash, are simply leaking out. Check for insulation in your attic, walls, ceilings and floors, and install more if needed. Inexpensive weather-stripping around doors and windows can also go a long way in blocking cold drafts. You should also replace any cracked windows and use easy to install storm window kits to keep out breezes. Finally, close your curtains at night to keep warm air inside. Keeping your furnace or boiler in tip-top working order is also key. You should have your furnace checked and cleaned annually by your heating contractor. To keep it running efficiently, check your filters and replace them as needed and insulate ducts or pipes that run through unheated spaces. There are also a number of steps you can take to help conserve energy. When you are upgrading your appliances you should look for those that carry the ENERGY STAR® label to assure you are purchasing the most energy efficient products on the market. If your furnace is over ten years old you may want to replace it with an ENERGY STAR® approved unit to save up to thirty percent in energy costs. Additional energy saving tips are available on-line at a spe-

cial website created by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), www.nyserda.ny.gov. The site includes plenty of useful information on cutting your energy costs, community outreach programs, and information on how to receive a home energy assessment. Even after implementing energy conservation measures many New Yorkers still find themselves struggling to pay their heating bills. The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a federally funded program administered by the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) that provides financial assistance to eligible households to help pay for their home heating costs. The regular HEAP benefit for the upcoming heating season ranges from $350 to $675 depending on income, household size, and the type of heating. There are several benefit add-ons that are also available, including the HEAP Clean and Tune benefit to help ensure heating systems are operating efficiently. Some households could also qualify for an additional emergency benefit that will be offered later this winter. Eligibility requirements for HEAP benefits along with an online application are available at http://www.ny.gov/services/ apply-heap. You can also receive additional information through your local social services office.

November 13, 2019

The Reporter

Three Locals Earn American FFA Degree

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Claire Loker with parents Mark and Patricia Loker of Walton.

Two Delaware Academy and one Walton FFA members recently received their American FFA Degree, the highest degree achievable through FFA. Claire Loker of Walton, and Jack Stanton and Henry Post of Bovina, received their awards at the national convention in Indianapolis. The American FFA Degree shows an FFA member’s dedication to his or her chapter and state FFA association. It demonstrates the effort FFA members apply toward their supervised agricultural experience and the outstanding leadership abilities and community involvement they exhibited through their FFA career. The American FFA Degree is awarded at the National FFA Convention & Expo each year to less than one percent of FFA members, making it one of the organization’s highest honors. Requirements to earn the honor are lengthy. In addition to their degree certificate, each recipient receives a gold American FFA Degree key. Claire is the daughter of Patricia and Mark Loker and a 2018 graduate of Walton Central School. She attends SUNY Mor-

Greenlawn Students Honor Servicemen with Fourth Annual Veterans Breakfast

risville where she is an Ag Business major. Stanton is a 2018 graduate of Delaware Academy and attends SUNY Cobleskill. Post, also a 2018 Delaware Academy graduate, attends SUNY Delhi.

DCS BoE Will Meet The next meeting of the Downsville Central School District Board of Education will be held on Monday, Nov. 25 at 6:30 p.m. in the superintendent’s office.

WCSD BoE To Meet The next meeting of the Walton Central School District Board of Education will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 6 p.m. in the board of education room at O’Neill High School.

College News

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Claire Loker received her American FFA Degree from 2018-2019 National President Luke O’Leary.

Kayla Spangenberg, Delhi, and Emily Chaloupka, Franklin, students at SUNY Cortland, were recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.

Veterans Day Celebration

- Margaretville Central School

By Allison Collins Students at Greenlawn Elementary in Bainbridge served up breakfast with a side of gratitude on Friday, Nov. 8. The school, home to Bainbridge-Guilford Central School District’s second- through sixthgraders, hosted its fourth annual Veterans Breakfast, with roughly 70 attending, representing all branches of the military. B-G Superintendent Timothy Ryan said the event began as a way of inspiring appreciation for veterans early. “I felt it was an important piece to bring to Bainbridge-Guilford to celebrate and thank our veterans,” he said. “It was something I’d done in my previous district (at the former Otego Elementary), and I think it’s a huge thing that we can do for the community. The kids gain an understanding of what our veterans have done for our country and what they provide today, so … if it’s not the most important thing we do as a district, it’s one of the top things.” “The B-G district felt it was necessary to provide an opportunity to show appreciation for veterans and their families,” Greenlawn Principal Jennifer Henderson echoed. “The students in the building are very thankful and think it’s a great opportunity to give back to those who gave for us. Students gain a tremendous amount of respect.” The event requires schoolwide collaboration, Ryan and Henderson said, and features breakfast, patriotic student performances and a presentation

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U. S. Army Vietnam Veteran Don Seeley from Walton salutes during the playing of the Star Spangled Banner by the MCS Jr./ Sr. Band at the Veterans Day Celebration at Margaretville Central School on Friday morning.

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Greenlawn Elementary sixth-grader Connor Davy, 11, offers pancakes to Army veteran and Bainbridge resident Bucky Furgason at the school’s fourth annual Veterans Breakfast on Nov. 8. by American Legion members to Greenlawn fifth-graders. Planning, Ryan noted, begins early in the academic year. “We start right at the beginning of September with the pre—publicity and making sure people know about it, making sure the cafeteria staff knows about it and students know to get (projects) going,” he said. “All the decorations and centerpieces are done by the elementary art students, the elementary chorus does the performance and we have about 20 sixth-grade honor students helping to facilitate and serving (the food),” Henderson said. “It’s very student-driven.”

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Greenlawn Elementary sixth-graders Peyton Umbra, 11, left, and Kaylynn Crandall, 11, serve Army veteran and Bainbridge resident Allen Lorenzen at the school’s fourth annual Veterans Breakfast on Nov. 8.

This year’s breakfast was the largest yet, Ryan said, though the event has seen increasing participation since its inception. “We started with 25 (veterans), and now we’re at 70,” he said. “The second year we had 37, then 50 and now 70, so we’re excited that it’s growing and … our goal for next year is 100.” “We get really great feedback,” Henderson said. “Word has gotten out that it’s just a nice atmosphere and a chance for (the veterans) to come and relax.” Veterans, too, said they value the day. “This is my first time,” Bainbridge resident and U.S. Army veteran Allen Lorenzen said. “My wife works here, so she was always telling me about it, but I was never able to come before because I was always working. “But this is really nice,” he continued. “It’s a great turnout and the kids seem to love it.” U.S. Army veteran Bucky Furgason, of Bainbridge, said he attends the breakfast annually. “My granddaughter goes to school here and I think it’s great,” he said. “You get to see regular veterans and other veterans and you get to talk. And after 50 years (since serving) in Vietnam, it’s nice to be recognized.” “I enjoy being recognized and I enjoy the service,” 77-year-old Army veteran Dave Hubbard of Guilford said. “(The kids) get to meet people and realize some of what we went through.”

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Keynote speaker Kurt Holcherr addresses what it means to be a Veteran. Holcherr is Commander of Middletown American Legion Post #216 and a member of the Margaretville Central School Board of Education.

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Veteran Gary Atkin acknowledges the recognition that assembled vets received individually at the Appreciation Ceremony at Margaretville Central School on Friday.

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Life Scout Justin Johnson serves Peggy and Don Kearney at the Veteran’s Appreciation Breakfast at MCS.

November 13, 2019

THE REPORTER

Friends of Music Presents

Art of Song

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Danny Paisley and the Southern Grass

Bluegrass Concert at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre

Danny Paisley and the Southern Grass will perform at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre, 15 North Main St. at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16. Members of the band include Danny Paisley on guitar, his son Ryan on mandolin, TJ Lundy on fiddle, Mark Delaney on banjo and Eric Troutman on bass. Their combination of instrumentation and vocals convey the energy and emotion of classic bluegrass and country music.

Friends of Music of Stamford will present “The Art of Song,” a concert featuring Mario Diaz-Moresco, baritone, and Spencer Myer, piano, at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 17 at the Stamford United Methodist Church, 88 Main St., Stamford. The performance will include works by composers Gabriel Fauré (with words by Charles Grandmougin), Gustav Mahler (with words by Friedrich Rückert), John Musto (with words by Christina Rosetti, Edna St. Vincent Millay and Louise Bogan) and William Bolcom (with words by Arnold Weinstein). Admission is by donation, with a suggested offering of $12 per person and $6 for seniors and students. Attendees under 13 are free. Cash or check only; no advance ticket sales or reservations. For more information about Friends of Music of Stamford, visit friendsmusic.org.

Beginning at 6 p.m., the gallery that evening will feature the works of Diana Forrest. The exhibit will remain open through intermission and is free to the public. The artists will be available to discuss their work. Tickets for the show are available at the door or may be reserved by calling 607-288-3882. For more information, visit jerichoarts.com.

Delhi Fall Cleanup Mario Diaz-Moresco

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The Delhi Beautification Committee recently completed its fall cleanup of planters along Main Street, with help from SUNY Delhi students and Delaware Academy elementary students.

Unadilla To Hold Santa Saturday The Unadilla Chamber of Commerce will present Small Business and Santa Saturday with a Holiday Magic Parade on Saturday, Nov. 30. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., holiday vendors will be at the Bill Bauer Community Center (former Masonic Temple) on Main Street. There will be several raﬄes held throughout the day by the Unadilla Rotary, Unadilla Chamber, Unadilla Food Pantry and the Unadilla Fire Department. Events will include a children’s

Author To Speak About Sexual Violence Catskill Art Society will present Nancy Princenthal, discussing her book “Unspeakable Acts: Women, Art, and Sexual Violence in the 1970s” at CAS Arts Center, 48 Main St., Livingston Manor, at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30. The talk will coincide with the closing of solo photography exhibitions by Lorie Novak and Sarah van Ouwerkerk.

Answers From Preceding Week

holiday movie at the Unadilla Public Library from 11 a.m. to noon, music by the Unatego Holiday Ensemble at the Community Center from noon to 12:30 p.m., story time and kids’ crafts will be from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the House of Consignment, 214 Main St. and a tree-lighting ceremony with Christmas caroling at 4:30 p.m. in front of the Community Center. The Holiday Magic Parade down Main Street will start at 5:30 p.m. Organizations, area fire

departments, floats, dogs, decorated vehicles and walkers are encouraged to join the fun and, for those so included, kazoos will be provided to accompany a local kazoo band. The parade will form on Sperry Street (off Clifton Street). To participate, email unadillachamber@yahoo.com. The parade will finish at the Community Center, with Mr. and Mrs. Claus greeting children from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. with gifts. The Meeting Place will provide hot cocoa and cookies.

Pilgrimage Book Talk at Skene Memorial Library Dr. Michael J. Freeman, of Walton, will discuss his book “Buen Camino! Reflections from the Road and Trails, El Camino de Santiago, The Journey Is the Destination” Saturday, Nov. 16 at 1 p.m. at Skene Memorial Library, Main Street, Fleischmanns. The book is about Freeman’s and his family’s El Camino journey from France to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compsetela in Spain. The event is free and open to the public.

Spencer Myer

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Blowout Book Sale in Equinunk Equinunk’s Little Library will hold its annual, end-of-season “Blowout Book Sale” from 9 a.m. to noon on Nov. 16 and Dec. 7, at which time the library will close for the winter months. All hardcovers will be 50 cents and paperbacks five cents. Visitors can choose from fiction and non-fiction, cookbooks and, new this year, books on tape. A limited number of children’s books will also be available. Many are like new and suitable for gift-giving.

If buying in bulk, special bag and box prices are negotiable. The library is at 3879 Hancock Highway, about 2 miles south of the center of Equinunk. Enter at the shared driveway between the Manchester Township office and the library, then stay to the left past the recycling area. The library is the small building at the end of the drive. Call 570-2248500 for information and directions.

November 13, 2019

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East Branch Church Succumbs to Veterans Day Blaze By Lillian Browne EAST BRANCH - The East Branch United Methodist Church was deemed a complete loss, following a Nov. 11 blaze, according to East Branch Fire Chief Rod Keesler. The structure fire

was toned out at 9:12 a.m., Keesler said, and because he could see the church ablaze from his home, called for mutual aid from neighboring fire departments in Hancock, Downsville and Cooks Falls. There was no one inside the building at the time of the fire,

photos from Hancock Fire Department Facebook Page

Police Blotter

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

Delaware County Sheriﬀ’s Oﬃce

• Michael P. Stein, 25, Delhi, was arrested on Nov. 4 and charged with second-degree harassment and criminal obstruction of breathing following a domestic dispute. Stein was also charged with violating parole. He is being held at the Delaware County Jail awaiting a court appearance. • Natasha Reed, 30, Treadwell, was arrested on Nov. 4 and charged with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, obstructed license plate and failure to notify Department of Motor Vehicles of an address change. She was released on her own recognizance to answer the charges in Meredith Town Court. • Steven Palmeter, 39, Wells Bridge, was arrested on Nov. 11 and charged with violating the family court act. He is being held at the Delaware County Jail without bail awaiting an appearance

• Thomas A. Shaw, 33, Franklin, was arrested by Oneonta State Police on Nov. 4 and charged with operating a motor vehicle while ability impaired by drugs, failure to keep right, driving left of crescent grade, driving left of pavement markings, moving from lane unsafely, crossing road hazard markings, speeding, reckless driving, and a seat belt violation. • Michael A. Abate, 69, New York, was arrested by Margaretville State Police on Nov. 7 and charged with driving while intoxicated and refusal to take a breath test, following a property damage accident on Bovina Road in Bovina. • Donna I. Bond, 51, Sidney, was arrested by Oneonta State Police on Nov. 5 and charged with second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana following a traﬃc stop on state Route 23 in Oneonta.

• Christopher A. Bravo, 43, Margaretville, was arrested by Margaretville State Police on Nov. 8 and charged with third-degree criminal possession of a weapon and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. • Keith J. Muller, 51, Stamford, was arrested on Nov. 9 by Stamford State Police and charged with second-degree criminal contempt. • Derek W. Blume, 33, Livingston Manor, was arrested by Liberty State Police on Nov. 10 and charged with driving wile intoxicated following a traﬃc stop on Fox Mountain Road. • Michael S. Manzer, 20, Sidney Center, was arrested by Sidney State Police on Nov. 4 and charged with failure to stop at stop sign and second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana, following a traﬃc stop on River Road. • Virginia M. Bowers, 20, Roscoe, was arrested by Liberty State Police on Nov. 4 and charged with third-degree criminal mischief.

Worship services for the DeLancey, Hamden and West Delhi Churches during the month of November will be held in West Delhi Church at 11 a.m. with Rev Connie Stone. During November, the Youth Group will meet at the DeLancey Church at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays 13th and 20th. There is now a Blessing Box in front of the Hamden Presbyterian Church. The Blessing Box is there for people to donate food and toiletries item and people who are in need of these items are welcome to take them. I do welcome news from folks on what they have been doing. Readers tell me they like to read this column but I can’t do it without your help. Give me a call 607746-6860 or you can e mail me at lshepard@delhitel.net. Blessings and we’re thinking of you Paul Moody and Don Ford. The Town of Hamden Senior Citizens November meeting will be held a week earlier this month due to Thanksgiving. Nov. 20 will be the date at noon at the town hall. Bring your dish to pass and your table service. Loretta Weaver will be the speaker. Our sympathy is extended to Burneda Ford and her family on the passing away of Burneda’s younger brother Red Raville of Sherburn. Burneda and several members of her family went to Sherburn to attend the funeral of their loved one. Bright thoughts on your special day. Happy November birthday Melissa Ordmandy, Dale Jones, Bert More, Betsy Gielskie,

Tyler Dibble, Amber Jones, Bob Stanton, Darla Jones, Donnie Ford, Harry Nichols, Mason VanNostrand, Ruth Clark, Josh Wake, Dezi Schriver, Chandler Shepard, Jan Cairns, Connie Lukas, Ellen Sanford, Madison Wake, Patrick Ford Jr., Lelia Schriver, Emma Reynolds, Ellen O’Hara, Richard Smith, Dolores Smith, Phyllis Dandignac, Paul Dibble, Andrew Hannigan, Mary Conklin, Wayne Metlicke, Joe Imperi Happy anniversary in November to Wayne and Karen Marshfield, Tim and Nadine Shampine. On Friday evening family and friends gathered for supper and birthday cake for Madison Wake. Madison celebrated her 8th birthday on that day. Madison was so very happy with the side car for her bike that Andrew had made for her. She now will be able to give her dog Clover a ride in it up and down the street. Saturday was a very nice day to celebrate the birthday of a very special lady Ellen Sanford who had turned 106 years old on Nov 1. The party hosted by her children Susie (Dick) Pearson, Bob (Mary) Sanford, Little Ellen (Doug Whittaker) O’Hara was held at the Delhi Nursing Home. Many of Ellen’s grandchildren, great-grandchildren and some friends were in attendance and all enjoyed a great dinner and some time visiting together. As usual Ellen was in great spirits and enjoyed her company. Ellen is such a very special lady to all of us who know her. Happy Birthday Ellen. Early bowhunting season is now open until Nov 15. Regular hunting deer season opens on Nov 16 until Dec 8. A Grandma’s recipe: My recipe this week is for a

Cranberry Relish. 1 quart cranberries, 2 apples, not peeled, 1 orange, 1 1/2 to 2 cups sugar. Core the apples but don’t peel them, cut orange and take out seeds but don’t peel. Grind cranberries, orange and apples and add the sugar. My thoughts of the week: Another Halloween is now over. The day started out nice, but before it was time for the Trick or Treaters it started to rain hard and the wind blew. Now I don’t know if that prevented the kids from coming around or not because I waited all evening for them to come but only one came to my house and that was my little cowboy man Franklin. It was disappointing to me not to see more kids come as I always enjoy seeing them. Friday morning when I went to Delhi there was some flooding along the river but only up to the edge of the road near Burgins. The Holiday Bazaar at the First Church in Delhi had a good many shoppers out to get their Christmas shopping started. I hope all remembered to turn their clocks back an hour and are getting use to the daylight earlier in the morning and the night darkness earlier in the evening. Lynn Kinch’s joke of the week: During World War II, everyone saved tin cans, cutting out the ends and flattening them inside the can. We also used tin cans to hold night crawlers for fish bait. One night while some fishing buddies were gathering worms, they noticed their friend Herman standing in one spot picking worms as fast as he could. No sooner did he drop one worm in the can than he bent over for another. He’d obviously found a great crawler picking spot

in Delaware County Family Court,

New York State Police

Keesler said, and no injuries were reported. The building, he continued, is a complete loss. “What wasn’t lost to fire was lost to water damage,” Keesler said. State fire inspectors seemed to have pinpointed the originating location of the fire, and though the cause officially remains under investigation, it appears as though it was caused by faulty and/or old wiring, Keesler reported. East Branch Volunteer Firefighters were back in service at approximately 3 p.m. Also providing mutual aid and stand-by service were fire departments from Deposit, Walton, Roscoe, Liberty and Equinunk, Pa. The Delaware County Cause and Origin Team, Sullivan County Bureau of Fire and the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control also assisted at the scene.

Sidney Couple Guilty Of Welfare Fraud Reimburses Delaware County $61K+ DELHI - Heather Becker, 35, and her husband, Fred Becker, 37, of Sidney, pled guilty to one count of third-degree welfare fraud on Oct. 29 in Delhi Town Court, according to District Attorney John Hubbard. The couple admitted to defrauding Delaware County of $61,821.21, over the course of 5 years, by submitting documents to DSS in which she failed to report her household income in its entirety, and as a result, received SNAP (Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program aka food stamps) and Medicaid benefits to which she was not entitled. The Beckers, as part of a negotiated plea and sentence arrangement, paid $61,821.21 in restitution and the matter was ACD’d (adjourned in contemplation of dismissal). The Beckers are also prohibited from receiving SNAP benefits for one year. The prosecution, conviction and resulting reimbursement to Delaware County was the result of an investigation conducted by DSS investigators after they discovered that the Beckers had rental income from multiple properties, along with other liquid assets of more than $1.8 million. “This is an egregious case of welfare fraud, based upon the large amount of the defendants’

unreported income. We were able to determine that the defendants owned, mortgage free, at least six rental properties in Delaware County alone. They attempted to conceal such a substantial amount of income from DSS in an effort to get public assistance benefits designed to assist truly impoverished individuals,” said Hubbard. This is the latest recovery of taxpayer money from those who fraudulently obtained welfare benefits in Delaware County. More than $380,000 in fraudulently obtained welfare benefits have been recovered so far this year. That amount does not include other cases in which people have been convicted of welfare fraud and ordered to pay restitution. “We will continue to prosecute this fraudulent activity, in an effort to ensure that money isn’t diverted from programs designed to help the needy,” Hubbard said. The District Attorney’s office will continue to work in partnership with the Department of Social Services to ensure the integrity of public assistance programs. To report welfare fraud to the Delaware County Department of Social Services, contact the Welfare Fraud Hotline at 607-8325404.

because the rest of his friends weren’t having any luck. When Herman flashed a light into his can to see if it was full, he got a surprise. His was a war effort can with both the top and bottom cut out. Senior Moments: I got a gym membership after I retired, and I was flabergasted at how hightech all the exercise equipment was. I had been working out for an hour before I realized I was actually just spinning on an of-

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November 13, 2019

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Walton Football Comes Up Short Against Tioga In Section IV Class D Championship By Brianna Schmitz JOHNSON CITY - Tioga won a back-and-forth battle against Walton 44-36 Friday, Nov. 8 in the Section IV Class D Championship at Johnson City. After Walton picked up several first downs as they moved down the field, they struck first, with a Kaylieb Stanton rushing touchdown as well as a 2-point conversion putting the Warriors up, 8-0. Tioga took little time to respond with a 35 yard touchdown run by Bennett Wood. In the second quarter, Tioga struck again on a 34 yard run by Worthing (Wood with the 2-point conversion) and Tioga led 14-8 midway through the first half. Walton’s QB Dylan Jacob makes several strong runs setting up Nick Lamoreaux for

a 29 yard rushing touchdown. Stanton completed the 2-point conversion for the Warriors’ 16-14 lead. Tioga tacked on two more long touchdown runs (both by Worthing) bringing their lead to 28-16. With little time left in the half, Walton’s Jacobs made a few short passes to Cody Ray and Kyle Wright to set up first and goal. Jacob walked the sideline for a touchdown with just over one second left. Stanton ran in the 2-point conversion to cut the lead to 24-28 at halftime. Tioga ran in another touchdown, but an offensive holding brought it back and then Walton’s defense forces a turnover on downs. Walton was unable to take advantage and Tioga’s defense forced a fumble at midfield. Tioga moves down the field and Wood punched in another touchdown

and a good two-point attempt brings their lead to 36-24. A penalty on the kickoff return forced Tioga to a long field but with a fumble recovered by Walton’s Wright. Walton after picking up a fourth and short scored quickly with a 14 yard run by Jacobs, tying the game at 36. Walton defense has some success holding Wood,but Tioga is able to pick up a fourth down. Tioga broke the tie with a long touchdown run by Worthing and a conversion, to lead 44-36. Walton fought until the end, but Tioga’s defense forced a turnover on downs, allowing them to run out the clock and win 44-36. “At halftime we talked about listen we gotta get a stop and we got a stop at the end,” said Tioga’s Head Coach Nick Aiello. “That was the one that we needed. There has been a big build up to this game, basically all season. It was a great game by both sides, it was a Walton/Tioga game you would expect.” “Offensively, I thought we played very well,” stated Walton Head Coach Adam Hoover. “If you had told me before the game we would score 36 points I

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Walton’s Dylan Jacob breaks a tackle by Tioga’s Bryce Mashas during their game on Friday.

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Walton’s Cody Ray stiff-arms Tioga’s David Macwhinnie for a gain during their game Friday.

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Walton’s Nick Lamoreaux recovers a fumble during his team’s loss to Tioga on Friday.

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Walton’s Skylar Pesout reacts as time runs out after his team’s 4436 loss to Tioga on Friday.

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Walton’s Morgan Condon jumps up for a pass as Tioga’s Brady Worthing and Gavin Godfrey defend, the pass would be intercepted by Worthing.

would have felt very good about our chances. Our line did a good job and our backs ran hard all night. I think Walton Football is getting back to where we want to be and this group of seniors has had a huge part of getting us there.” Walton’s Dylan Jacob who was named offensive player of the game finishing with 127 yards (46 passing and 81 rush-

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Teammates Dylan Jacob (19) and Nick Lamoreaux (25) hug after their team lost to Tioga 44-36 in the Section IV Class D championship game on Friday at Johnson City High School. ing) and two rushing touchdowns. Nick Lamoreaux had 59 yards on 10 carries while adding one touchdown, and on defense Lamoreaux had 15 tackles. Kaylieb Stanton finished with 65 rushing yards, two touchdowns and three 2-point conversions. Tioga’s Brady Worthing was named MVP finishing with 167

yards on 15 carries, four rushing touchdowns, and two 2-point conversions. Emmet Wood collected 221 yards rushing on 32 carries, two touchdowns, and two 2-point conversions. Dominic Wood was named defensive player of the game. Walton finished the season 8-2 and Division V champions.

Unatego Girls’ Soccer Shoots Into Girls State Semifinals By Rosie Cunningham

NORWICH – It’s onto the final four for the Unatego girls’ soccer squad. The competitors clinched the programs first trip to the girls’ state semifinals with a 2-0 win over Little Falls on Saturday, Nov. 9, in the NYSPHSAA Class C regional final. Unatego defeated the Mounties earlier in the season with a 4-3 victory in the Kyle Sharpe Tournament in Schoharie. Scoring opened off of a free kick following a hand ball. Spartan Morgan Perry took the kick which was rebounded into the path of Hali Lucia who found the back of the net. Unatego dominated for most of the first frame. However, in the second, Little Falls players stepped up their game. Twenty six minutes into the second half, Unatego’s Dana Stepp converted a pass from teammates Kylie Mussaw and took a shot to the lower left corner of the goal giving the Spartans a 2-0 edge. Keeper Meghan Perry was a standout between the posts,

earning 18 saves. “I’m very proud of the way we played,” Unatego coach Sue Herodes said. “I couldn’t be more happy for my group of kids. Our legs were bothering us and when you’re starting to feel tired you kind of lose sight of what actually saves us energy. Herodes said, defensively, the game was a “team effort,” but credited her keeper

for making some “incredible saves.” Perry made 12 of her 18 total saves in the second half. “It’s just an awesome feeling to win and it’s an honor to be their coach,” said Herodes. Unatego (18-0-1) moves on to face Section I’s Haldance this weekend at Cortland High School.

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Unatego’s Hali Lucia celebrates after scoring her team’s first goal during their 2-0 win over Little Falls on Saturday.

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(right) Unatego’s Morgan Perry plays the ball in front of Little Falls’ Riley Dunn during Unatego’s 2-0 win in the Regional Championship on Saturday.

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Unatego’s Paige McCoy celebrates with the Regional Championship trophy after her team’s 2-0 win over Little Falls on Saturday.

November 13, 2019

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SUNY Delhi East Meredith’s Women’s Jordan Finch Named Basketball ATHWK For SUNY Opens Season Cobleskill at Utica

The SUNY Cobleskill Department of Sport & Exercise announced today that freshman Jordan Finch, East Meredith, N.Y., South Kortright High School, a member of the women’s basket-

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ball team has been named the athletic program’s Fighting Tiger Athlete-of-the-Week for the week ending Sunday, Nov. 10. The freshman forward/center made an impressive collegiate debut in the Fighting Tigers season opening 70-63 home victory over the visiting Saxons of Alfred University on Saturday. The South Kortright High School alumnus posted a double/double with 12 points and 12 rebounds to go with five blocked shots and an assist as Cobleskill opened the season 1-0 overall. The Fighting Tigers will next be in action on Wednesday, Nov. 13, when they travel to North Adams, Mass. for a non-league meeting with the Trailblazers of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) beginning at 6 p.m.

WDA Looks to Dominate on Mats By Ron Galley The Walton-Delaware Academy WarDogs are accomplishing big things. According to head coach John Jackson, in his fifth year leading the program, the team finished the 2018-‘19 season 18-4 in dual matches. As strong as the WarDogs were in duals, they also brought home three Section IV crowns and a state championship. The seeds for the WarDogs’ recent successes took root in 2013.

John Jackson At that time, Walton and Delaware Academy fielded wrestling squads, though numbers were down. Paul Le Blanc was coaching Walton’s squad and current WarDogs assistant coach Jon Pecori headed the team at Delhi. Discussions with their respective school boards led to merging the programs. Jackson had high praise for each school’s athletic director: Jeff Ferrera at Delhi and Justin Preston in Walton. The team hosts practices and matches at Delaware Academy and Walton. The coaching staff includes Jackson, Jon Pecori, Ron Boerner and Mark Lamoreaux, along with Micaiah Abts, the strength and conditioning coach at Delaware Academy. This past season concluded with three WDA wrestlers competing at the state level, marking the third consecutive year in which WDA advances that far. Chandler Merwin won the state title at 123. Jackson said having a state champion means “a lot” to the program. “(The championship) was a culmination of a lot of hard work for that one moment,” he said. Merwin is the third wrester from the school to win a NYSPHSAA title, joining the late Donny Stanton and Brandon MacNaught. The WDA WarDogs’ recent successes mean several large schools want to schedule them. Later this year, WDA will compete in the Requim Duals at James Dr Witt in Syracuse. “To be the best, you have to wrestle and beat the best,” Jackson said.

According to Jackson, this year’s WDA squad is young and full of potential. There are 35 student-athletes signed up, including veterans Cody Merwin, Caiden Vernold, Scotty Barnhart, Nick Lamoreaux, Skylar Pesout and Caleb Stanton. Jackson said despite the group’s youth, its members provide quality leadership. He also had high praise for eighth-grader Colton Church, who is considered solid at 99 or 106 weight class. “I feel it might take time for the team to peak,” Jackson said, “but by January, I expect things will begin to click.” Jackson noted that it takes “a tremendous amount of conditioning and hard work” to be a quality wrestler. “You cannot compete at a high level without great conditioning,” he said. “You might beat us, but you are going to have to go six minutes, hard, to beat us.” The team, he noted, has purchased considerable workout equipment to facilitate season-long fitness training. Jackson said his athletes strive to balance making weight with maintaining strength. “If a wrestler is certified at a certain weight, he cannot go below that weight to wrestle,” he said, emphasizing the importance of remaining hydrated; eating red meat, fruits and vegetables; and drinking whole milk. He said it is also important to get enough rest. Regarding making weight, Jackson said, WDA squad members work to stay around an athlete’s natural weight. The entire Section IV is considered promising this year, with contenders on local teams such as Bainbridge Guilford-Harpursville-Afton, coached by former Walton NYS Champion Brandon Mac Naught, Bainbridge-Guilford, Windsor, Tioga, Norwich and Sidney. Jackson called Section IV “as strong as any section in the state.” Practice began Monday, at Delhi. The season starts on Dec. 4 at Greene and the Requim Duals will take place on Dec. 7. The WarDogs will participate in the nine-state Eastern State Championships, which includes teams from as far away as Alabama. This competition takes place at Sullivan County Community College in Lake Sheldrake. A highlight of every wrestling season is the Cuneen Doane Wrestling Tournament. This year marks the tournament’s 52nd, held in Walton and hosted by WDA. The tournament memorializes Michael Cuneen and Stephen Doane, former Walton athletes who died during the Vietnam War. Jackson extolled the Delhi and Walton communities for supporting the program, noting that more than 100 people volunteer annually in various ways.

UTICA – The SUNY Delhi women’s basketball team’s 2019-20 season, as well as the head-coaching debut of Lauren McRoberts, began up the road at Utica on Saturday, resulting in a 99-34 decision to the Pioneers’ favor. The Broncos resume their season with their home opener on Thursday versus Clarks Summit at 6 p.m. Samiaya Salley led Delhi with eight points, while Camryn McDonald tallied seven points. Diana Echols and Justine Lubbers each pulled down a team-high seven rebounds, with Echols netting six points and Lubbers four points. Carissa Crandall finished with four points. Delhi ended Saturday’s opener shooting 21.0 percent (13-for62), making just 2-of-20 3-pointers, while Utica fared 54.8 percent (40-for-73) and 8-for-22, respectively. The Broncos trailed, 45-34, in rebounds, and were forced into 23 turnovers, which the Pioneers converted into 14 points.

City League East Main Lanes SIDNEY - Scores on Nov. 5, 2019 1. Al & the Boys 45-27 2. Jess F Howes 41-31 3. Bosket Brothers Bluestone 40-32 4. Ermetis 38-34 5. J & M Trophies 35-37 6. East Main Lanes 35-37 7. The Miss Fits 30-42 8. Night Riders 24-48 HIGH SINGLE Larry S. 264 Reece C. 260 Scott F. 258 HIGH SERIES Larry S. 719, Reece C. 694, Bruce S. 682. There were 15 clean games There were seven splits made

Delhi Sporterrifles Beat Broom County Delhi put up its highest score of the season to a win over Broome County Sportsmen’s Association: 1392 to 1338, bringing their record to 4 and 3. Top Shooters were Mabel Gutliph 293, Kevin Gutliph 281, Tom Whittaker 275, and both MJ Coloney and Bryan Fitch JR each had a new personal best this season with a 272 and a 271 respectively. Also shooting were Kristy Fitch, Roland Groppe, Bret Sage, and Sarah Keehr. For the Juniors, Garrett Fitch shot a 276, and Kara Fitch put up a new personal best of a 254.

Sports Slates Cross Country

Saturday: State Championship at SUNY Plattsburg

Girls Soccer

Saturday: Unatego vs. Haldane at Cortland High School at 10 a.m. Sunday: State Championship game at 10 a.m. at SUNY Cortland.

Athlete of the Week Unatego keeper Meghan Perry was a standout between the posts, earning 18 saves in a 2-0 win over Little Falls on Saturday, Nov. 9, in the NYSPHSAA Class C regional final. The junior has been consistent all season and her coach Sue Herodes describers her as “very athletic and competitive with quick reflexes and she is a very focused player.” “She’s always paying attention to the field,” Herodes added. “She is confident and trusts her defense.” As far as her teammates go, Herodes said they have a lot of respect for their keeper. As for the Little Falls win, Herodes said Perry, a captain, “did great.” “In the second half, she came up big,” she said. In addition to soccer, Perry

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Meghan Perry plays basketball for the Spartans and enjoys traveling ball as well. Unatego (18-0-1) moves on to face Section I’s Haldane this weekend at Cortland High School.

MAC 2019 Girls and Boys CC All Stars Girls: First Team

Cella Schnabel - Delhi Ellie Lees - Delhi Lonnie Weiss - Delhi Sienna Dorr - Delhi Camille Mueller - Delhi Anna Tessier - Delhi Gretel Hilson-Schneider Delhi Kelsey Young Deposit/Hancock

Second Team

Lucia Marsiglio - Delhi Madison Dawson Deposit/Hancock McKayla Payne Harpursville/Afton MacKenzie Payne Harpursville/Afton

Boys: First Team

Marco Shaw - Delhi Jonathon Hadley - Delhi Sam Lees - Delhi Ty Saleman - Delhi Luke Schnabel - Delhi Brennan Finch Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Noah Artis - Sidney Nick Sousa - Unatego

Second Team

Jared Coleman - Delhi Karter Small - Delhi Chance Caffery - Delhi Alton Francisco - Delhi Aidan Aldridge Deposit/Hancock Jonathan McNarmara - Sidney Glenn Rogers - Sidney

Broncos Defeated By Maine Maritime

In NAC Semifinals to Conclude Season CASTINE, Me. – The 2019 SUNY Delhi women’s volleyball season ended on Saturday with a postseason 3-0 defeat to Maine Maritime in the North Atlantic Conference (NAC) Semifinals. The Broncos earned the fourth seed for the conference tournament and were tasked with going up against the top-seed and host Mariners, who won the contest by 25-15, 25-15, and 25-10 scores. Senior Erica Prindle finished her career with a 12-assist, four-dig performance as Delhi ended its first NAC season with a 12-14 record. Prindle’s dozen assists Saturday gives her a career total of 1,057 assists to put her in the top four all-time among two-year Broncos. Her four-year total accounts to 1,314 career assists, including her two years at SUNY Ulster. In her time at Delhi, the native of Kingston, NY was a 2018 All-ACAA Second Team recipient, a 2019 USCAA First Team

All-American, and the USCAA Setter of the Week. Lexi Taylor led the team with five kills and six digs, while Witchney Clersainville tallied three kills and Haylee Lefebvre, Taylor Tsatsis, and Marie Julian each charting two kills. Julian had five digs. Libero Shelby Nolan finished with six digs. Head coach Beau Bracchy’s team made the conference tournament with a 3-3 league record, beating foes Husson, Maine Presque Isle, and Northern Vermont Lyndon. The women began the season winning their first five matches and six of their first seven. Clersainville earned a pair of USCAA Athletes of the Week during the season on her way to a USCAA First Team All-American selection. Taylor was a two-time NAC Rookie of the Week, while Julian earned a NAC Rookie of the Week honors. Tsatsis earned USCAA All-American Honorable Mention honors.

Rosie’s Rounds By Rosie Cunningham

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Congratulation to the Delaware Academy Cross Country boys and girls for clinching the section for the third year in a row. The Unatego girls soccer team clinched the program’s first trip to the girls’ state semifinals with a 2-0 win over Little Falls on Saturday, Nov. 9, in the NYSPHSAA Class C regional final. Unatego (18-0-1) moves on to face Section I’s Haldane this weekend at Cortland High School - The Reporter will be there! I am trying in vain to switch gears because high school basketball and wrestling is fast approaching - practices have

started this week. Basketball is admittedly, my favorite sport to cover and this year, I don’t know quite what to expect out of the Delaware League and Midstate-Athletic Conference. I’ll be making the rounds this week and check in with coaches to get a better idea as to what to expect on the mats and the courts this season. Send in pictures of your harvests as the firearms portion of big game season dawns Nov. 16. To submit your harvest, or for athletic inquiries of suggestions, e-mail me at r.cunningham@the-reporter. net.

November 13, 2019

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It’s A Three-peat For The DA Cross Country Boys and Girls

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Delhi’s Ellie Lees is seen finishing the girls race running a 20:41, she would be the Bulldogs top finisher leading her team to a first place team finish.

MAC - The Delaware Academy boys and girls clinched the Section IV Class D cross country championships Thursday, Nov. 7, at Chenango Valley State Park. The feat is the third consecutive years for the Bulldog leggers. For the girls, team scores are as follows, 1, DA 25; 2, Elmira Notre Dame 38, 3, Southern Cayuga 68 - winner: Kelsey Young (Deposit/Hancock) 20:17.4. DA: 3, Ellie Lees 20:40.1; 4, Cella Schnabel 20:49.9; 6, Gretel Hilson-Schneider 20:55.0; 7, Anna Tessier 21:00.9; 10, Lonnie Weiss 21:13.0; 11, Sienna Dorr 21:34.2; 14, Camille Mueller 22:04.7; 16, Lucia Marsiglio 23:01.6. Harpursville/Afton: 22, Makayla Payne 24:22.5; 29, Logan Ives 26:02.1; 39, Angela Miller 30:05.4. Schenevus: 25, Emily Craig 25:00.0; 28, Haylee Poliseno 25:32.7. Unatego: 36, Sonja Reyda 27:39.7. Boys team scores are, as fol-

lows: 1, DA 26; 2, Southern Cayuga 99; 3, Elmira Notre Dame 113; 4, Sidney 132; 5, Seton Catholic 148; 6, Groton 148; 7, Marathon 169; 8, Tioga 188; 9, GilbertsvilleMount Upton 200; 10, Unatego 224 - winner: Jonathon Hadley (Delhi) 16:45.7. DA: 1, Jonathon Hadley 16:45.7; 3, Ty Saleman 17:47.1; 4, Diego Aguirre 17:49.7; 8, Marco Shaw 18:38.1; 10, Sam Lees 18:46.2; 15, Jared Coleman 19:09.1; 16, Luke Schnabel 19:14.3; 18, Karter Small 19:20.1; 40, Chance Caffery 20:24.5; 49, Josh Baxter 21:13.1. Sidney: 13, Noah Artis 19:01.0; 25, Jonathan McNamara 19:45.5; 31, Bryce Chirico 19:58.5; 32, Glenn Rogers 20:01.4; 41, Sam Bagley 20:25.3; 47, Matthew Cox 21:02.5; 51, James Naef 21:27.1; 56, Logan Higginbotham 22:28.1; 61, Connor Thomson 23:05.7. Gilbertsville-Mount Upton: 11, Brennan Finch 18:52.5; 17, Hamid Williams 19:14.5; 65, Connor Eberly 23:15.5; 74, Ian Payne 25:23.4; 81, Aaron Pondolfino 29:12.5. Unatego: 26, Gavin Fetterman 19:47.1; 29, Nick Sousa 19:53.5; 71, Garrett Backus 23:52.2; 73, Noah Cole 24:23.5; 80, Jacob Treffeisen 28:17.4. Harpursville/Afton: 34, Zach Swislosky 20:14.8; 54, Ryan Akulis 22:09.4; Schenevus: 45, Andrew Hamilton 20:48.1. Delaware Academy will compete in the state championship Saturday, at SUNY Plattsburgh Stafford Ice Arena.

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Deposit/Hancock’s Kelsey Young, right, runs with Elmira Notre Dame’s Alyssa Walker during the Section IV Class D girls cross country championship on Thursday at Chenango Valley State Park. Young would win the race with a time of 20:17.4.

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Delaware Academy’s Section IV Class D boys championship team is seen on Thursday.

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Delaware Academy’s Section IV Class D girls championship team is seen on Thursday.

Delhi’s Lonnie Weiss hugs Delhi head coach Skip Baxter after finishing the girls race with a time of 21:13 – Weiss would be the team’s fifth finisher at the Section IV Class D championships.

B-G Volleyball Falls To Candor In Sectional Title Game

Indians take it 3-2 To Advance To The State Tournament Candor edged past Bainbridge-Guilford Volleyball to advance to the state tournament. The final score was Candor: 2520, 28-26, 25-14 and B-G: 25-23, 25-20.

Top seed Candor defeated 2-seed Bainbridge-Guilford 2520 in Game 5. Candor held an early 12-3 advantage over the Bobcats, who were determined to fight back as they did in game

four. B-G trailed 23-15 and began edging their way up to a 24-19 deficit, but Candor held on to win 25-20 and clinch the sectional title.

SUNY Delhi Men’s Hoops Dominates Second Half in Season-Opening Win at Mount Saint Vincent RIVERDALE, N.Y. (November 10, 2019) – The SUNY Delhi men’s basketball team got their 2019-20 season off to a positive start Saturday with an 80-61 victory at Mount Saint Vincent. The game was tied at halftime, 38-38, but the Broncos stormed off with 42 second-half points and stifling defense for the decisive victory. A see-saw opening half saw Delhi down by as much as nine at 25-16 with 8:45 before halftime. The Broncos kicked into gear with a 19-4 run as both teams kept pace with one another the rest of the half. A Darius Hines 3-point-

er just before the break knotted things up for the even score at intermission. Ahead, 49-48, with 11:26 remaining, the Broncos broke loose with a 17-3 run over the next five minutes that carried them to the double-digit victory. Four Broncos finished in double digits in scoring, including Justin Daoud and Payton Dean notching double-doubles. Daoud logged a game-high 19 points, making three 3-pointers, with 15 rebounds, while Dean finished with 15 points and 14 boards. Jordan Fragale notched ten points, nine assists and seven

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SUNY Delhi Guard Jordan Fragale.

rebounds, while Mavenson Therneus totaled 11 points with nine rebounds. Norman Wilson recorded nine points, as Carlos Ithier made eight points, including knocking down a pair of threes. Delhi overwhelmed MSV with a 57-37 lead in rebounds, including a 25-12 lead in offensive boards that led to 18 second-chance points. This control down low also led to a 36-24 Broncos advantage in points in the paint. Head coach Zack Thomsen’s team shot 36.3 percent (29-for-80) on the afternoon, making 9-of-28 3-pointers and 13-of-19 free throws. The Dolphins countered with 33.8 percent (22-for-65), converting on 6-of-22 threes and 11-of-19 chances from the charity stripe. The Broncos passed the first of their five road matches to start the year. They will be Pennsylvania bound next weekend as they face off at Lycoming and Pennsylvania College of Technology as part of the two colleges’ Crosstown Challenge. The men start by playing the Lycoming Warriors Saturday, Nov. 16 at 4 p.m., followed by the Penn Tech Wildcats Sunday, Nov. 17 at 1 p.m.

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Delhi’s Jonathon Hadley, left, and Ty Saleman run together during the Section IV Class D boys cross country championship on Thursday. Hadley would take individual honors running a time of 16:45.7 and Saleman would finish third running a 17:47.1. The pair would be Delhi’s top two finishers leading the team to a first place team finish.

Charlotte Valley’s Justine Lubbers Takes The Court At SUNY Delhi By Rosie Cunningham DAVENPORT - Charlotte Valley Central School graduate Justine Lubbers is set to take the court at SUNY Delhi for the basketball season. The 18-year-old said at first, she was “very nervous” to take the court at SUNY Delhi, but she worked hard in the off season to be prepared. “Once team practices began, I felt so much more comfortable and confident,” she said. “The upperclassmen were very welcoming and continue to help me with whatever I am struggling with. We are finally beginning games and I am so excited to continue to work with this great group of women.” Lubbers said she knew she wanted to play college basketball sophomore year of high school. “Although I loved soccer and softball, basketball was my passion,” she said. “I chose SUNY Delhi because I knew I would adjust well knowing three other locals who were going to be playing on the team: Carissa Crandall, Sam Acuna and Brenna Gioffe.” Lubbers is currently in the nursing program and said she wanted to play softball as well, but has decided to focus on basketball. She said she knew coming into the season she was prepared physically. “But mentally, I needed to make sure I was ready,” she said. “My teammates and coaches re-

ally prepared me by making me feel very comfortable and helping me stay confident in myself. It is a lot different from high school mostly because it is a larger time commitment and it’s a lot more serious since we are competing at a Division III level. This year I’m a power forward/ forward. Our head coach is Lauren McRoberts and our assistant coach is Karyn Wendrow. They have made it so much easier for me to adjust to competing at the college level and have helped me improve my game immensely.”

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Justine Lubbers

November 13, 2019

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Cobleskill Fighting Tigers Open Women’s Basketball Season With A W Bovina’s Anna Post Tallies 11 Points

COBLESKILL - The SUNY Cobleskill women’s basketball team opened their season on Saturday afternoon at the Iorio Gymnasium in impressive fashion defeating the visiting Saxons of Alfred University by a 70-63 margin. With the win the Fighting Tigers open the year 1-0 overall while the Saxons open with a 0-1 mark. A stingy Fighting Tiger defense played havoc with the Saxon offensive efforts holding the visitors to only 21for-73, 28.8%, from the field including only 6-for-28, 21.4 percent, from three-point

range while forcing the Empire 8 member program into 23 turnovers on the afternoon. Junior guard Nylasia Sutton, Queens, led a balanced Cobleskill attack with 19 points to go with three rebounds and two assists, while freshman forward Jordan Finch, East Meredith, posted a double/double in her first collegiate start with 12 points and 12 rebounds along with five blocked shots. The Fighting Tigers also received strong outings from: senior Liyah Graham, Bronx, with 12 points and four re-

bounds, freshman forward Anna Post, Bovina Center, with 11 points and five rebounds, freshman guard/ forward Megan Hughes, Warrensburg, with eight points and nine rebounds and from senior guard Erica Cabrera, Middletown, with 11 rebounds, three points, six assists and four steals. Cobleskill will next be in action on Nov. 13 when they travel to North Adams, Mass. for a non-league meeting with the Trailblazers of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) beginning at 6 p.m.

CESRPL Action The Stamford/Richmondville (S/R) pistol club defeated Delhi in the Central Empire State Rifle and Pistol League action Friday, Nov. 8 to remain in first place. In other action, Rockdale defeated Oneonta and Walton defeated Sidney. Cliff Christman led S/R with the highest score of the night, 291(10X) (100(7X)

timed) as S/R defeated Delhi 1,139(34X) to 1,035(12X). He was followed closely by Harry Wyckoff 288(11X), Cori Tubbs 283(9X) and Larry VanDeusen 277(4X). The top shooter for Delhi was Kevin Gutliph with a 265(6X). He was followed by Tom Whittaker 261(2X), Fred Stanton 259(3X) and Mabel Gutliph 250(1X).

Also shooting for S/R was Gus Mueller, Brian Righi, Nick Righi, Steve Baker, Jan Hornbach, Judy Wyckoff, Maynard Vance, and Jeff Mattice. Also shooting for Delhi was Fred Robertsen and Dennis Klimowski. Rockdale defeated Oneonta 1,104(17X) to 1,086(22X). Rockdale was led by Tom Rees 285(3X); followed by Dave Dewey 276(2X), Rick Braun 274(7X) and Dave VanValkenburg 269(5X). Also shooting for Rockdale was Steve Ingalls, Michele Hartwell, Rick Jaycox, Gerry Palmer, Joe Ocasio, Pat Hawkins, Jess Bouton and Eli Kelly. Oneonta was led by Scott May 275(5X), Adam Nichols 272(7X), Wayne Jones 272(2X) and Grant LaBarr 267(8X). Also shooting for Oneonta was Allen Nichols, Ken Soden, Charlie Lowe, Don Fleming, Tony Adamo, Tim Donovan, Laura Dohner, Roland Groppe, Brad Osborn and Bri May (2 hand/Jr.). Dennis Bennett 280(5X) (100 timed), led Walton to a 1,080-20X to 1,066-18X defeat over Sidney. He was followed by Justin McAdams 275(5X), Brian MacRabie 263(4X) and Bill McAdams 262(6X). Other Walton shooters were: Kris Bowker, Ryan Boice, Michael Noviello, James Noviello, Glenn Bowker, Steve Condon, John Noviello, and Will Sulger. Top scores for Sidney were: Vinny Guglielimo 280(5X), Jim Driscoll 271(6X), Ernie Griswold 258(2X) and Mike Pecoraro 257(5X). Other Sidney shooters were: David Short, Denny Puglisi, Erwin Smith, Mike terzo, Bruce Gerken, Tim Winn, Dick King, and Mike Westbrook. The records for the season so far are: S/R at 5-1, Rockdale 4-2, Oneonta, Delhi and Walton at 3-3 and Sidney at 0-6.

NAC Names Four Broncos to Men’s Soccer All-Conference Team WATERVILLE, Me. – SUNY Delhi men’s soccer’s top scoring tandem of midfielders Brody Rettle (Staten Island, NY / Susan E. Wagner) and Juan Velez (Peekskill / Peekskill, NY), sophomore defender Devonte Dawson (Yonkers, NY / Roosevelt), and senior goalkeeper Corey O’Toole (Colonie, NY / Colonie Central) earned all-conference honors from the North Atlantic Conference (NAC). Rettle, Velez, and Dawson were recognized to the First Team, while O’Toole was named to the Second Team. Junior Michael Zerniak (Wolcott, NY / North Rose-Wolcott) received a spot on the NAC Sportsmanship Team. Though the Broncos’ season ended last Sunday with a 1-0 NAC Quarterfinals defeat to SUNY Canton, head coach Brian Mitko’s team overcame many obstacles to finish with a 9-8 record and 6-2 NAC mark. After scoring just two goals in their first three matches to stand at 0-3, the Broncos bounced back to win their next four games with a combined 11 goals, including a pair of conference victories over Northern Vermont Johnson and Maine Maritime. While this was followed by another three-game losing streak, Delhi remained resilient, ending the season winning five of its last six matches that featured four league wins. These efforts awarded the Broncos the number-three seed for the conference tournament. Rettle led the team in scoring with 23 points on ten goals and three assists for second in the NAC, while Velez was the Broncos’ leader with 11 goals to rank number two in the conference. Velez was named both the NAC and USCAA Athlete of the Week

during the season, while posting four two-goal games that helped Delhi win three of those matches. Rettle completed his junior year pushing his career numbers to 67 career points on 27 goals and 13 assists. Velez now holds 31 career points on 15 goals and one assist through two seasons with the Broncos. This marks the second straight year Rettle has received all-conference honors after being named to the American Collegiate Athletic Association (ACAA) Second Team in 2018. Dawson was the vital part of Delhi’s defense that allowed just 36 goals on the season and posted four shutouts. He exhibited a calmness under pressure and a confidence with the ball at his foot. Dawson was physical against strong attackers and had a technical ability to contribute to the team’s attack. Playing in all 17 games with 16 starts, the Yonkers, NY native proved his reliability and consistency in his sophomore campaign, and even contributed to the Broncos’ attack by playing free kicks strongly on both sides of the field. O’Toole finished his senior season with an 8-7 record as Delhi’s full-time starter, posting two solo shutouts with a pair of combined shutouts and recording a 1.95 goals allowed average and .726 save percentage. He earned NAC Defensive Player of the Week honors and put on a gritty performance against SUNY Canton in the NAC Quarterfinals. After the Roos scored just ten minutes into the contest, O’Toole stepped up big to keep it a onegoal match, posting a penaltykick save and a point-blank save on a one-on-one matchup at the ten-yard mark in the second half.

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Virginia Mae Benedict Julie Hedges Rohrer Julie Hedges Rohrer, 81, beloved wife of Stephen Berg passed away peacefully on October 28, 2019 at their home in Andes, New York after a long illness. Born in Glen Ridge, N.J. on July 7, 1938, Julie grew up in Montclair and was the youngest daughter of Robert and Frances Hedges. She attended The Kimberley School in Montclair and was graduated from Wheaton College (MA) in 1960 with a BA in philosophy. After Wheaton, Julie moved to Manhattan and began a successful career as a financial journalist. She got her start at Business Week, went onto Forbes Magazine and finally landed at Institutional Investor Magazine where she worked for almost 20 years. There she rose to the position of Senior Editor. She not only wrote articles but had an industry “must read” column covering top professionals from money management firms and pension funds. After retiring from journalism and moving to Andes, New York, Julie pursued her life long passion for horses. Her keen interest in competing with Morgan horses resulted in numerous national titles and seven world championships at the Annual Grand National and World Championship Morgan Horse Show held in Oklahoma City. Julie was and remains the first and only person ever to win three consecutive Open Classic Pleasure Driving Championships. She won the Masters Classic Pleasure Driving Championships three times with two different horses and won the Ladies Classic Pleasure Driving Championship once. Julie loved baseball, especially the St. Louis Cardinals. Sam B re a d o n , Ju l i e’s m a t e r n a l grandfather owned and was president of the St. Louis Cardinals from 1920 until 1947. Under his reign, the Redbirds won six world series titles: 1926, 1931, 1934, 1942, 1944, and 1946. In August of 2016, Julie was invited to speak at the induction of her grandfather into the Cardinals Hall of Fame. It was a weekend full of Cardinal accolades and extended family. Along with fellow 2016 inductees Joe Torre, Chris Carpenter, and Ron Moore on behalf of Terry Moore, and in front of several thousand Redbirds fans in the heart of Cardinal Nation, Julie paid tribute to Sam Breadon and the team that brought her a lifetime of both heartache and joy. Julie was an avid reader and enjoyed traveling. In addition to her passion for horses, Julie was a lifelong dog lover. She possessed a wicked sense of humor that will be missed by all who loved her. Julie was predeceased by her siblings Catherine Barker, Ann Egbert and Frances Parsons. In addition to her loving husband Steve Berg. Julie is survived by her nieces: Ann Egbert, Susan Egbert Gilroy and Catherine Livingston and her nephews Robert Barker, Jamie Egbert, John Parsons and Peter Parsons. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 16 at the Hynes Funeral Home in Margaretville. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Julie’s life at 11 a.m. Contributions in her memory may be made to Big East Akita Rescue in Toms River, NJ. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Hynes Funeral Home, Margaretville NY.

Virginia Mae Benedict, our Mom, was an amazing, caring, and loving person. She showed this not only in the tender, devoted care she gave to our dad till his last day, but also to the people she had just met. Being of Irish descent, she knew no strangers. Virginia was blessed with a loving family, supportive friends, a quick wit and a sharp step. Rumor has it that she and her older brother were quite the dancers in the Village of Walton, New York. Virginia passed on Friday, November 1, 2019 and is preceded in death by her husband Edward E. Benedict, Sr. She is survived by her five children; Barbara, Cindy, Eddie, Marcus, and Jennifer; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A private family service will be held. Mom, we will always love you and will miss you until that wonderful day comes when we will all be together again. Your loving Family.

Gina Flynn Gina Flynn passed away peacefully Oct. 29, 2019 after a battle with cancer, with her family by her side. Gina was born in Walton, N.Y. on Aug. 12,1955 to Henry Flynn and Barbara Wolcott. Some of her fondest memories growing up were her high school years. She was class president two years, homecoming queen, prom queen, cheerleader, and a member of the color guard. She worked in Walton Central School as a Videographer and Bus Driver before moving to Florida. In Florida she became a dog groomer. Perfect job for her as she loved all animals. She also worked hard as a waitress until systematic lupus and rheumatoid arthritis curtailed those jobs. But she always stayed upbeat and worked hard at keeping active. She is survived by her brother Patrick Flynn (Carol), sister Vicki Finn (Jack), ex-husband Roy Michael, step-daughter Dithanne Michael, step-son Shannon Michael. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Sean Flynn, Kim McMullen, Shane Finn, Monica Finn Carpenter, Ryan Finn and Kellen Finn; great-nieces and great-nephews Joshua Flynn, Alexandra McMullen, Cole Finn, Ryder Finn, Connor Carpenter, Cayla Carpenter, Madison Finn, Gavin Finn, and Shea Finn; one great-great-niece Zoey McMullen; sister-in-law Jo (Phil) Childs, brothers-in-law Andy Michael (Deb), Jack (Betty) Constable. She also left her dog Shadow, who found her 8 years ago and became her best friend. She is now in heaven with the ones she has missed for years. To mention a few. Her mom and dad, sister Cindy Lou, brother Robert, and step father Frank. She also has been reunited with Hap Michael who became her second mom when living in Florida. Burial will take place in Walton with a private service.

Joyce Elaine Scott Patricia Ann “Patty” Rubera Patricia Ann “Patty” Rubera, 45, of Walton passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019 following a brief illness. Born June 7, 1974 in Walton, she was the daughter of the late Clifford and Paulette Campbell Lezer. Patty had a great love for her friends and family and cherished every moment she spent with them. She enjoyed writing poetry, jamming out to the music of The Doors, was an avid Bingo player always looking forward to Thursday nights and was a longtime member of the Walton Grange. Survivors include her sons Tyler Rubera of Hamden and Nathaniel Rubera of Walton; sisters Ann Lezer of Walton and Jennifer Garcia of Walton; brother-in-law John Garcia of Walton; significant other Daniel “DJ” Wood of Walton; father of her boys Mark Rubera of Hancock; mother-inlaw Eva “Cookie” Rubera and Richard Wormuth; nephew Dakota Gray; niece Mackenize Gray; niece Kimberly Garcia and nephew John Garcia; great-niece and nephew Jordynn Boecke and Korben Garcia and cousins Spike Walke, Jackie and David Brown and Dorothy Farnsworth and beloved pets Fozy and Princess. Patty had a free spirit. She loved with all she had and warmed the lives of those around her. She was a strong woman who stood up for what she believed. Who was also not afraid to get out on the dance floor and shake her tail feathers. Patty was also a published poet. She wrote often and with heart. Her inspiration came from her everyday life, and especially Jim Morrison of The Doors. Who we’re sure has a restraining order against her up in heaven based off of how she talked about him. We won’t go into detail for there may be young eyes and ears. Patty taught us how to love truly and accept people for who they are, even if they are a little weird. At the risk of being cliché this isn’t goodbye, its we’ll see you later. In the meantime, dance like no one’s looking, embrace the love around you, laugh till it hurts, and most importantly, you’re never too old to dress up for Halloween. A celebration/party of Patty’s life will be held on Friday, Nov. 15, at 2 p.m. at the Walton Fire Department, 61 West Street, Walton. The family requests that you please wear tie dye or bright colors in Patty’s memory. A graveside service will be held on Friday, Nov. 15, at 1 p.m. at Walton Cemetery with Pastor Larry Light officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to Courtney Funeral Home, Walton. To leave a message of hope and comfort for Patty’s family please visit www. courtneyfh.com

Joyce Elaine Budine Scott of Deposit, N.Y. went to be with her Lord on Nov. 4, 2019, at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, N.Y. She has lived on Silver Lake in Deposit, N.Y. since 1959. Joyce was predeceased by her husband of 38 years, Frank C. Scott; her parents Paul W. Budine and Angelica R. Pickwick Budine Vining Booth; brother Donald P. Budine; sister in-law Cindy Budine; brother Theodore H. Budine; brother in-law Dewey Vandermark and her beloved dog Scooter. She is survived by her sisters, T. Joan Budine Vandermark and Susan Vining Truesdale; sister in-law Diane Budine and many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Joyce was a proud graduate of Walton High School Class of ‘51. One of her favorite jobs was working for Jackman’s Hell Drivers. Her other jobs included working at Bendix, Breakstone’s, Pearlman Dress Co., and BardParker. She participated in two U.S. Census Surveys and served as a local election worker. Joyce loved adventure, liked big cars, motorcycles, traveling and most especially dogs. She was an avid NY Yankees fan, enjoyed water skiing, scuba diving, driving cross country, motorcycling, gardening, raising award winning flowers, golfing and Flyin Breakfasts. She enjoyed hosting yearly Labor Day Picnics for family and friends around Silver Lake and making huge pots of clam chowder for the occasion. Arrangements are being handled by Hennessey’s Funeral Home, Deposit, N.Y. The family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday, Nov. 13, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Christ Episcopal Church, 14 Monument Street, Deposit with the Celebration of Life Service immediately following with Father William Wright Sr., officiating. Burial will take place at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Deposit. Contributions in memory of Joyce Scott may be made to the Broome County Dog Shelter, 110 Culter Pond Road, Binghamton, NY 13905 or to Christ Episcopal Church, 14 Monument Street, Deposit, NY 13754. Special thanks to Deposit Rescue, Eastern Broome Ambulance, and Hancock Ambulance. The family would also like to thank Wilson Hospital ICU and Palliative Care staff for their kindness and care of Joyce during her stay. Words cannot express the gratitude we have for Joyce’s cousin Lori Vandermark Fuller who spent many hours by Joyce’s bedside providing her much needed comfort and care, as well as keeping family members updated. Joyce had many friends and family who looked in on her often as her illness progressed. We would especially like to thank Bethany Robinson, Lorie Bennett and Tim O’Donnell whose frequent visits brightened Joyce’s days bringing her peace, comfort and joy.

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Pauline M. Clum Pauline M. Clum, 75, of Walton passed away peacefully on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family following a brief illness. Born Aug. 26, 1944 in Bradford, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Paul and Helen Shugar Webster. Pauline was a cafeteria worker for the Walton Central School District for over 29 years. She loved her job and it gave her great joy to watch all the children grow up over the years. After retirement Pauline loved to travel with her husband and family all over the country. Pauline had a passion for taking care of others, caring for her mother Helen for many years but most of all loved being around and caring for her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be truly missed by all who the opportunity to know her. Survivors include her beloved husband of 56 years Ronald A. Clum of Walton whom she married Oct. 5, 1963; daughters Debbie Bush of Delhi and Bonnie Brown (Patrick) of Bainbridge; sister Laurie Mayhood (Greg) of Maine, N.Y.; grandchildren Leann Bush (David), Nikki Utter (Kyle) and Kimberly Brown (Lisa); greatgrandchildren Aiden Bush, Jayne Utter and Prestyn Utter and cousin and caregiver for many years Laurie Anderson. Pauline was predeceased by her sister Anna Clum. A gathering to celebrate Pauline’s life will be held on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019 from 1-4 p.m. at the Walton Fire Department, 61 West Street, Walton. Pauline will be laid to rest at Walton Cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations in Pauline’s memory may be made to Helios Care, 297 River Street Service Road, Suite 1, Oneonta, NY 13820 or to the Walton Fire Department & Emergency Squad, 61 West Street, Walton, NY 13856. Arrangements have been entrusted to Courtney Funeral Home, Walton. To leave a message of hope and comfort for Pauline’s family please visit www.courtneyfh. com

The Delhi Women and Men’s Club is hosting a raffle for a $500 gift card to Price Chopper. Only 250 tickets will be sold. Call Joannie Bedient at 607-434-4565 to get your ticket before they are sold out. All the proceeds go to support scholarships for local students and donations to local organizations. I learned that recently, one of the scholarship recipients, Jonathan Li, M.D., won the first Delaware Health Sciences Alliance (DHSA) “Shark Tank” competition. Proposals were to improve the health of local people in Jonathan’s community. Dr. Li wanted to know if lower-income communities had different air quality and looked to measure this to work to improve care for patients with asthma. He and his team beat out five other contestants and they received a $50,000 grant to install fifty monitors at various locations in Wilmington to measure the air quality. Last week’s Delhi trivia question was: In what year was Division Street laid out? It was 1837. In that same year, Kingston and Elm Streets were surveyed. This week’s trivia question is: Where is the Eternal Flame dedicated to all Delaware County veterans located? This week’s community volunteers of the week are the students that helped with the blood drive at SUNY Delhi last week. Under the leadership of Michele DeFreece, Senior Staff Associate of O’Connor Center for Community Engagement, Kashera Jones, Community Outreach Assistant, Craig Reese, Ijaiah Valdez, Annllely Santana, and Sisters of SOEJasmine Noble, Antonia Ricciarci, Leisha Mendoza, Reimonda Gashi, and Kimberly Dilone made the blood drive possible. There were 37 units of blood collected that will go to save another life. Mark your calendar for the next blood drive on Monday, Dec. 3 at the United Ministry on Church Street from noon until 6 p.m. Visit www.redcrossblood. org/give.html/donation-time to choose the time you can make your donation. Volunteers are needed for the AARP tax aide team to assist people with their income tax returns. No tax experience is necessary as training will be provided sometime in January. Volunteer positions include either greeting people to help them with paperwork or as a tax counselor. Mile-

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age is reimbursed for travel and volunteers are asked to work a maximum of two days a week. If you are interested, contact John Drinan at 607-832-5750. Leave a message with your name, phone number and the position you would like to volunteer for. Join Barnes & Noble at SUNY Delhi for a talk and a book signing with Dr. Richard Scranton on Thursday, Nov. 14, at 5 p.m. The bookstore and cafe are located on the second floor of the Farrell Student & Community Center. Dr. Scranton was a veterinary professor at SUNY Delhi for 20 years. Come and join in the fun and learn about his successful journey into veterinary medicine. On Wednesday, Nov. 20 there will be a fundraiser for the Walker family at Bluestone Pub from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at 85 Scotch Mountain Road. Guest bartenders Kim Eighmey and Dave Arehart will be there to keep you entertained. Tickets are $30 and include hearty hors d’oeuvres. Cash bar. Proceeds will assist Vivian and Annya Walker with offsetting costs related to multiple brain aneurysm surgeries. Limited tickets are available. Call Dave Arehart at 607-435-3085 to reserve yours today. On Wednesday, Nov. 20, the Delhi Beautification Committee will be taking down the fall garlands and putting up the wreaths and winter garlands. Delhi Telephone will be assisting but extra hands are necessary. A number of volunteers are needed to bag the fall garlands and to position the wreaths and winter garlands for those hanging them. A couple of volunteers will be needed to help hoist the wreaths into place and fix the top of the garlands. Then on Saturday, Nov. 23. The DBC will be installing the trees and putting lights on them. The DA football team will be helping with the installation and there will be grade school students to help place the lights on the trees. We need volunteers to help supervise the students as well as help distribute the trees. Someone with a pickup truck would be of great help. The Delhi Fire Department will also be putting up the lights on the tree on Courthouse Square, so some help there would also be appreciated. Anyone who is willing to help, please contact Dan Ayres at danayres7@ gmail.com or 607-746-6922. A Pancake Breakfast hosted by

Hamden Hill Ridge Riders will be held on Sunday, Nov. 17, from 8 a.m. until noon at the Hamden Hill Ridge Riders Clubhouse at 1021 Covert Hollow Road, in Hamden. Let someone else cook, meet the club members and learn what the club is all about. There is a WIC Outreach program on Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Saint John’s Episcopal Church at 134 1/2 Main Street. Anyone wishing to apply for WIC can pick up an application during this information session or by stopping by their office at 35430 State Highway 10, Hamden. Call 607746-1700 for more information. There is a Mended Hearts Support group on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. at O’Connor Hospital. They meet in the medical library. Please call Trudy Barlow at 607-746-3385 for more information. A Parkinson’s Support group meets on Thursday, Nov. 14, at 12:30 p.m. in O’Connor Hospital’s conference room. For information contact Pat Cleary at 607-746-0329. A Hepatitis C or B Support group meets at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, also at O’Connor Hospital. The meeting is open to all people living with Hepatitis C or B and family or friends that are the personal support of people living HCV or HBV. A Diabetic Support Group meets on Monday, Nov. 18, at 10 a.m. at O’Connor Hospital at 460 Andes Road. Meridale EMS & Fire Department monthly EMS and firefighters meeting on the second Thursday of the month on Nov.14. New members are always welcome. EMS meeting starts at 6 p.m. and fire meets at 7 p.m. For more information, call Jessica Patterson’s cell phone, 607-437-2583. The Delhi Food Bank is open Mondays from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. and Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. in the United Ministry Church. Community club meetings this week include the Meredith Senior Club who hold their monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 18, at noon, at the Meredith Community Church. You can call 607278-5520 for more information. The Meri-Homemakers meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at the Meridale Firehouse County located on Highway 10. Call President, Jessica Rall at 607-746-6532 for more information. The Delhi Women & Men’s Club will hold their monthly meeting at Tuna II on Main Street from at 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19. Their monthly meeting will include a dinner catered by Tuna

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III and feature a presentation by a foreign exchange student. Dinner is $22. Please RSVP by email to pthomson001@stny.rr.com or by phone: 607-746-3729 by Thursday, Nov. 14. The Delaware Academy Board of Education will meet on Monday, Nov. 18 at 5 p.m. It is anticipated that the Board of Education will act upon a resolution to convene an executive session and will plan to return to open session at 6 p.m. The Village Board Meeting will hold their meeting on Monday, Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. at the Village Hall on 9 Court Street. Crafty club meetings include the Delaware County Town & Country Quilters who meet from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at St. John’s Episcopal Church on 134 1/2 Main Street. They meet every first and

third Wednesday of the month. Bring your lunch and a project to work on. New members are always welcome and you can call 607-746-6099 for more information. The Night Owl Quilters of Hamden always welcome new members. They also meet the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Arc of Delaware County on Route 10 in Hamden. There will be a free quilt block starter kit available for those who wish to learn how to quilt. Call Vera Buel for any questions at 607-746-8647 after 6 p.m. Bingo is held every Wednesday at the Legion. Come out and play and win some cash, eat some good food and relax. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and bingo starts at 7:30 p.m. Have a great week. Let me know if you know have an event you want me to include.

John Stuart Mills “I have learned to seek my happiness by limiting my desires, rather than attempting to satisfy them.” Sometimes the desire to satisfy takes over the desire to learn from our mistakes. Good luck to all those athletes, JV/varsity Winter Sports Begin. Here on the Farm the cows were tested last week for production, butterfat, protein and other things that they need to know for the papers we get in the mail later in the week. Harold has been trying to get some wood cut up but his chainsaw chain was needing to be replaced so he did that and now he can get it going again. The snow and cold kind of gets everyone wanting to get more wood for their furnaces to keep warm, I know I started a fire this morning and it feels really good. On Tuesday the fellas put some dry cows that are getting ready to freshen soon outdoors to get some exercise before they have their calves. Selling the calves when they are born is quite a challenge, the price just doesn’t even pay for the breeding costs but it is too much to keep them between the labor of feeding them and the cost of raising them, what should a farmer do? Sometimes it costs more to truck the calves to the sales than you get for the calf, what has happened to the market. Keep on purchasing all the dairy products and watch for the many new products that are now on the market and in stores, our farmers depend on your help. As

always keep all our farmers in your thoughts for a better 2020. Have a great week. Birthday Greetings this week go out to Todd Wormsley, Cassid Lynn Pierce, Alana Wagner, Tiffany Frazier, Marty Pritchard, Peter Masciave, Morgan Frances Ruff, and Anne Scott, Sharon Signor and Lucy Anne Warner. Have a great day everyone. Maosnville Federated Church Sunday Services are at 11 a.m. with Adult Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Make sure you mark your calendars for the Hunter’s Ham Supper that will be on the First Day of Deer Rifle Season Saturday, Nov. 16 serving 4 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. The menu will include baked ham, raisin sauce, mashed potatoes, gravy, coleslaw, winter squash, mixed vegetables, bread and rolls, beverage and assorted pies for dessert. Welcome all and a special welcome for hunters to come as you are and enjoy a good hot meal after being in the woods hunting all day. There will be a peeling bee at 9 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 15 all help is welcome. Tuesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m. and Wednesday 6 p.m. will be Christmas Choir Practice for all who can attend. The Christmas Boxes are due on Sunday, Nov. 17. A reminder that the Masonville Food Bank is the third Wednesday of each month from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. If you have questions call Chrissy at 607-244-3488, Ellen at 607-265-3224 or Julie at 607-265-9265.

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The Reporter

100 YEARS AGO, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1919

THE WEEK IN WALTON What We Are Talking About at the County Hub Chased Boy Robbers With a GunTown Board Audits— Tuttle Reappointed Highways Head. Herbert D. Henderson has been appointed chairman of the Red Cross in place of Charles N. Peake, who declined to serve. Mrs. Orrin Brazee of South Franklin fell recently while on her way to the mail box and sustained a Colles’ fracture of her right wrist. Dr. Smith reduced the fracture. The Walton town board has voted to construct a concrete bridge over West brook at the junction of the Frear hollow and West brook roads above Robert Palmer’s farm. Remember the Harpvocal Ensemble, a rich and unique musical treat, at Walton Hall next Tuesday evening. Season tickets are still on sale at More’s drug store for the lecture course, Seven excellent entertainments for $1.25. The town board on Friday by a unanimous vote reappointed John S. Tuttle town superintendent of highways at a salary of $5 per day. Two years ago it was voted to make the office appointive. The selection of Mr. Tuttle, a Democrat, by a Republican board is a testimony to the efficiency of his work on the highways during the past two years. The town superintendent will have the handling of nearly $20,000 of highway money the ensuing year as the town board has voted to raise $15,500 and the state aid will raise the amount to nearly $20,000. The total of the bills audited by the town board last Thursday is $5,361.67. Some of the principal items are as follows: Compensation and insurance premiums, $471,28; election officials, $840.42; overpaid and remitted taxes, $154.27; E, L. Wakeman, overseer of the poor, $145.62; D. J. Miller, assessor, $270.50; C. A. Churchill, assessor, $242; Fred B. Lyon, assessor, $267.92; Louise Lyon, assessors’ clerk, $60; Thomas Ford, attendance officer, $46; Harry Meade, attendance officer, $26.95; R. L. Shaw, justice, $88.90; Samuel H, Pond, justice, $55.30; D. E. McLean, justice, $32; John Payne, constable, $7.40; C. R. Wakeman, constable, $102.55; C. D. Ostrom, justice, $54; John S. Eells, town clerk, $264.51; A. E. Conner, attorney, $33; Joseph Schaufler, constable, $7.50; rent of polling places, $400; S. H. Fancher, attorney, $250; W. G. Moore, supervisor, fees, $815.15. The audits of the board of health amount to $286.37. Last Thursday morning about 11 o’clock the attention of C. G. Thomson of West brook was attracted by smoke coming from his sap house on North’s bill about half a mile distant. Mr. Thomson thought tramps had broken into the building and started for the place taking his shotgun along. When he was still some distance away three young men ran out of

the building and started up the hill. Mr. Thomson fired his gun into the air. One of the boys, who was carrying a five pound box of candy, fell to the ground, rolled over twice, picked himself up and ran on, leaving the candy behind. When Mr. Thomson reached the sap house he found a quantity of the goods stolen from Cobb’s store the previous night. These included three cans of peanut butter, a can of fig newtons, some cans of sardines and condensed milk and a quantity of sausage. The impromptu frankfurter roast was broken up and the goods returned to Mr. Cobb. Most of the articles recovered were things which Mr. Cobb had not missed and his loss from the theft is probably more than the $40 at first estimated. The boys were too far away for Mr. Thomson to identify them.

DEPOSIT BOY ARRESTED Young Man Who Gave Name as Roy Cordner Wanted in Oneonta. Two young men, who gave their names as Roy Cordner of Deposit and Eric Lacey of Binghamton, both 20 years of age, were arrested in Binghamton Monday charged with entering the clothing stores of Jacob Schatzky and the Rochester Clothing company in Oneonta early last Thursday morning. A small amount of clothing was taken from each store and the arrests resulted through tracing the goods to Binghamton pawn shops. The arrests clear up a number of robberies in Oneonta and Binghamton as the young men have confessed to unsuccessful attempts to enter Ward’s jewelry store and the City drug store in that city and have owned up to a long list of robberies in the city of Binghamton.

DEATH OF COLONEL BOICE Well-Known Army Officer Stricken With Heart Failure. Colonel Charles H. Boice died suddenly Tuesday, Nov. 11, in Long Beach, California. Death was caused by heart failure. The death of Col. Boice came as a great shock to his relatives and the many friends of the family in Walton. Col. Boice and family were here in the spring and at that time he was apparently enjoying the best of health, Col. Boice was 55 years of age. At the outbreak of the Spanish-American War in 1898 he was first lieutenant in the 33rd Separate Company of Walton and served in Hawaii with that organization. On their return in the spring of 1899 he went with the United States Volunteers to the Philippines where he served nearly two years and then entered the regular army. Col. Boice was extremely popular with the members of the 33rd Company and was always active in looking after the welfare and comfort of the men under his command. His promotion in army circles has been steady and based on merit. He served on General Pershing’s staff during the expedition into Mexico and it was a great disappointment to him that during the great war he did not see service overseas. At the time the armistice was signed Col. Boice was in command of a regiment of pioneer infantry being organized at Camp Wadsworth, S. C. Last spring he was appointed by the War Department as military instructor in the Polytechnic school in Long Beach, Cal., and the family went to that city to reside. Col. Boice is survived by his wife, who was Miss Cora Fancher of Walton before their marriage; by two sons, Wintchell and Charles, Jr., by his aged mother, Mrs. Margaret Boice of Walton and tivo sisters, Mrs. Platt Harby of Walton and Mrs. H. L. Chace of Richmond Hill, L. I. A military funeral will be held today, Friday, at Fort McArthur, near Long Beach, and burial will be made in the cemetery in that city.

ERIE TICKET OFFICE AT HANCOCK ROBBED Seventeen Year Old Boy Held for the Theft.

OVERTAKEN AT TYLER’S SWITCH Tried to Escape on Bicycle But Was Captured and $32 of Money Recovered by Officer. (From Hancock Cor.) The Erie ticket office in Hancock was entered early Tuesday morning and the money drawer robbed. A young man, who gave his name and residence as Clyde Wheeler of Ohio, is now a prisoner in the Delhi jail and has confessed to the theft. When S. J. Whitaker, the Erie agent, went on duty Tuesday morning at 7 o’clock he at once noticed that things were not right. Going to the money drawer Mr. Whitaker found that some one had been through it and the contents partly taken. The agent called the night watchman, S. H. Whitaker, who gave the information that things were all right in the office at 6:15 a. m., but that a young man had been hanging around the station all night. The fellow had a green bicycle and had stated that he was going to New York. Austin McGranaghan, chief of police, was put on the case and started along the state road at once in an automobile, He overtook the fugitive at Tyler’s switch where the young man was standing upon the porch of a vacant house. The officer placed him under arrest and brought him back to Hancock, where he was taken before Justice Read. After some questioning the young man owned up to the theft. According to Agent Whitaker’s accounting he had taken $32.45 and this amount was returned with the exception of 35 cents. The fellow gave his age as 17 years and his name as Clyde Wheeler of Ohio. He stated that he was an orphan but had a brother living. He was committed to the Delhi jail for sixty days.

MANY DEER KILLED But Careless Hunters Pay Fines for Shooting Does. (From Fleischmanns cor.) A large number of deer have been killed in this vicinity the past week. Frank Hanna killed a fine buck Monday. Every day since the season opened hunters are seen going through here with their trophies strapped on their automobiles. A number of does have been illegally shot and arrests have been made. About $800 in fines have been collected thus far. Up the Oliverea Valley two men were seen to shoot a doe out in an open field and then went into the woods leaving the doe where it was shot. A large force of game wardens are patrolling the hunting grounds under the direction of Inspector P. M. DeSilva. Ellsworth Decker was accidentally shot last week by Willard Baker with a charge of buckshot. One shot entered his cheek, cutting his tongue and coming out through the other cheek. His tongue is badly swollen but otherwise he was not much injured. Mr. Baker shot at a partridge and some of the shot glanced and struck Decker.

INCREASE IN HIGHWAY MONEY Amounts Which Towns Will Raise For Coming Year. The following table shows what the towns, with the exception of Kortright, will raise for highway purposes the coming year. The first column is the amount for general purposes, the second for bridges, the third for machinery and the last for snow and miscellaneous purposes.

Genl. Bridge Andes $4,500 $1,000 Bovina 2,255 200 Colch’ter 8,000 2,000 Davenp’t 2,800 500 Delhi 5,000 1,500 Deposit 2,000 600 Franklin 5,572 1,500 Hamden 4,600 1,250 Hancock 11,300 2,500 Harpers’d 3,000 600 Masonv’le2,536 250 Meredith 4,000 1,000 Middlet’n 7,500 1,500 Roxbury 5,000 500 Sidney 5,200 2,000 Stamford 3,650 600 Tompkins4,500 750 Walton 10,000 2,500

Mach. Misc. $500 $1,000 550 200 1,000 1,000 100 335 800 2,000 300 250 1,000 2,000 400 700 1,000 1,800 1,000 400 300 100 1,000 1,500 600 900 250 300 1,000 2,000 500 300 200 75 2,000 1,000

SUPERVISORS MEET FOR ANNUAL SESSION Will Be Engaged in Routine Work Another Week

MEMBERS NOW ON A SALARY Law Enacted Last May Gives Members $300 Each– Equalization Committee Files Report. The board of supervisors convened in Delhi Monday evening and organized for the annual session by electing Harry L. Eckert of Bloomville, chairman; David S. Booth of Roxbury, clerk, and Miss Louise Gleason of Delhi, assistant clerk. The several towns of the county were represented as follows: Andes, Walter Gladstone. Bovina, Thomas H. Johnson. Colchester, John E. Thompson. Davenport, E. I. Sherman. Delhi, H. S. Marvin. Deposit, Robert A. Briggs. Franklin, Leroy Evans. Hamden, A. B. Shaw. Hancock, W. 1. Randall. Harpersfield, N. P. Nichols. Kortright, Harry L. Eckert. Masonville, P. W. Willis. Meredith, Ferris D. Mackey. Middletown, E. H. Dickson. Roxbury, Edward Enderlin. Sidney, P. O. Wheeler. Stamford, John H. King. Tompkins, L. E. Kipp. Walton, William G. Moore. Two changes in the board are noted: Arthur Henderson of Masonville has resigned as supervisor and P. W. Willis was appointed Saturday to fill the vacancy. Walter Gladstone is the supervisor from Andes in place of the late James W. Dickson. Tuesday morning the report of Dr. C. R. Woods, coroner, was received and read and adjournment then taken until evening. Communications received from the state place the county’s share of the direct state tax this year at $40,433.02. The county’s share of the court and stenographers’ expenses is $2,291.26 and the county must raise $6,800.44 as its share of the support of the state armories in this brigade district. The state tax commission has fixed the equalized valuation of Delaware county at $38,144,351. Among the communications received was one from the state department of highways showing the mileage of state roads and requiring the levy of the following sums on the several towns for the maintenance of state and county highways in 1920: Town Mileage Amount Andes 2.11 $100 Bovina 5.74 300 Colchester 10.20 500 Davenport 13.14 650 Delhi 12.62 650 Deposit 7.03 350 Franklin 2.56 150 Hancock 21.92 1,100 Harpersfield 8.92 450 Kortright 5.91 300 Meredith 4.09 200 Middletown 12.43 600 Roxbury 19.90 1,000 Stamford 1.65 100 Walton 10.24 500 Total 138.46 $6,950 Tuesday evening the chairman announced the appointment of the following committees: Finance: Moore, Evans, E, H, Dickson.

Highway Taxation: Evans, Sherman, Shaw. County Roads: King, Johnson, Willis. Local Legislation: Nichols, Briggs, Sherman. County Claims; E. H. Dickson, Nichols, Wheeler. Sheriff’s and Clerk’s Accounts: Randall, King, Enderlin. Apportionment and Mortgage Tax: Thompson, Briggs, Moore. Treasurer’s Accounts: Marvin, Moore, Gladstone. Salaries, County Officers: Kipp, Marvin, Shaw. Poor House and Superintendent’s Accounts: Mackey, King, Thompson. Justices and Constables’ Accounts: Gladstone, Williams, Kipp. County Line Bridges: Wheeler, E. H. Dickson, Gladstone. Printers’ Bills: Shaw, Randall, Marvin, Coroner’s Bills: Sherman, Thompson, Briggs. Court House and Jail: Briggs, Mackey, Sherman. Brush Cutting Audits: Enderlin, Mackey, Nichols. Supervisors’ Bills: Willis, Evans, Enderlin. Law Committee: Johnson, Wheeler, E. H. Dickson. Miss Elizabeth McDonald addressed the board in the interest of the home economics and asked for an appropriation to continue the work. The report of the commissioners of equalization was presented and read by the clerk and placed on file. Mr. Shaw presented the following resolution which was duly adopted: Resolved, that the abstracts of town accounts for the several towns of the county as certified by the several auditing boards be presented and filed with the clerk of the board, and that the accounts therein certified to pay such town audits be levied upon and charged on the several and respective towns. The reports of Surrogate A. J. McNaught and Dr. Craig, coroner, were filed. The sums levied by the several towns for the payment of town abstracts, are as follows: Andes, $2,637.07; Bovina, $1,623.13; Colchester, $3,302.77; Delhi, $3,456.10; Davenport, $2,415.43; Franklin, $1,858.51; Hamden, $2,074.14; Harpersfield, $2,775,21; Masonville, $1,935.08; Meredith, $2,242.12; Middletown, $5,122.74; Roxbury, $2,578.46; Sidney, $5,353.84; Stamford, $1,124; Tompkins, $2,538.41; Walton. Amounts levied for other purposes, include the following: Andes: Bonds, $6,000; interest om bonds, $1,925; poor fund, $200. Bovina: Fire district, $420; certificates and interest, $253.75. Colchester: Highway appropriation, $3,000; memorial day, $50; poor fund, $500; compensation, $300; fire district, $400; certificates of indebtedness, $666, $219 and $500; interest on same, $43.65. Davenport: Poor fund, $100; contingent fund, $100; fire district, $100. Delhi: Poor fund, $500; memorial day, $50; bond and interest, $5,940; certificates of indebtedness, $1,303.33. Franklin: Poor fund, $700; memorial day, $50; library appropriation, $200; fire district, $100; certificates of indebtedness, $400; Treadwell fire district, $100. Masonville: Poor fund, $200; certificates of indebtedness, $512.50. Middletown: Poor fund, $350; certificates of indebtedness Nos. 69-73, $4,900; interest on same, $159.70; health board, $275. Roxbury: Health officer, $216; Grand Gorge fire district, $204; Grand Gorge lighting district, $320; Roxbury fire and lighting districts, $ 715. Sidney: Poor fund, $1,000; memorial day, $50; Bradford Post, G. A. R., $50; Sons of Veterans, $15; purchasing land for new highway, $200; superintendent of highways, salary, $1,000; Sidney Center fire district, $300.

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Stamford: Poor fund, $250; memorial day, $50; superintendent of highways, $800; superintendent’s expenses, $150. Tompkins: Poor fund, $200; certificates of indebtedness and interest, $615; Cannonsville lighting district, $240.18; superintendent’s salary, $100. Walton: Library fund, $650; cemetery fund, $50; memorial day, $100; principal and interest on bonded debt, $1,860, less estimated railroad rebate of $1,720, $140; town audits, $5,361.67 less $800 available, $4,561.67; certificates of indebtedness, $4,071; interest on same, $41.49; health board, $286.37. The November session of the board will probably last another week or longer. A law enacted by the last legislature provides a salary of $300 for supervisors while in attendance at the sessions of the board. The Republican members of the board have designated the Sidney Record to publish the session laws in 1920, the Delaware Express the election notices and the Delhi Republican the official canvass. The Democratic members designated the Sidney Enterprise to publish the session laws and the Walton Reporter the election notices. The amount of state and county taxes is based on the equalized assessed valuation as fixed by the county equalization commission. The report of the commissioners giving the rate per cent of assessment to actual valuation as found by them and the full value of real estate figured on this basis is given in the table below: Per cent Full value Andes 56.50 $1,563,314 Bovina 57.88 896.338 Colchester 53.35 2,242,950 Davenport 67.44 1,035,248 Delhi 96.83 2,400,140 Deposit 40.11 1,633,356 Franklin 62.00 2,124,595 Hamden 97.50 1,019,602 Hancock 34.08 5,022,575 Harpersfield 47.69 1,438,018 Kortright 80.01 1,558,992 Masonville 48.75 649,815 Meredith 95.22 1,251,811 Middletown 44.80 3,807,618 Roxbury 75.09 1,978,254 Sidney 60.72 4,088,256 Stamford 43.92 2,142,230 Tompkins 43.52 1,401,393 Walton 98.98 4,932,911 $41,187,421

CELEBRATE ARMISTICE DAY Roxbury Has Splendid Program of Addresses and Songs. (From Roxbury Cor.) Armistice Day was fittingly celebrated by the community of Roxbury at the Gould memorial church. At the noon hour a sumptuous banquet was served to about one hundred and seventy-five people. Immediately after the dinner the people assembled in the auditorium where an inspiring program was rendered. Rev. R. T. Hodgson of the local M. E. church presided. Superintendent F. W. Whitney gave a pleasing and instructive address on the war work of the Y. M. C. A. This was followed by a recitation “Salute to the Flag,” which was composed by Rev. Hodgson and charmingly rendered by Mrs. Hodgson. The Marsellaise was then sung by Miss Dorothy Davidson. Bruce Kilpatrick, the popular tenor, sang a solo in his usual effective manner and responded by an encore. Then followed a very impressive part of the program. The stars on the service flag were named and when the names of the two young men, who made the supreme sacrifice, were read the audience arose, while taps were sounded and the service flag lowered by two soldiers. Attorney Arthur F. Bouton then gave a stirring address. The speaker paid high tribute to our soldiers; he sounded the note of warning regarding the work of the Reds and made an eloquent appeal for all to stand firm for the great fundamental principles of our government for which our fathers died.

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Rev. A. W. Terry of Stamford gave an instructive address on “What is Worth While.” He was followed by Corporal George W. Tupper, who saw service in France. He gave a very interesting talk illustrating it by exhibiting many trophies of the war, which he secured while he was in France. During the exercises patriotic songs were interspersed under the direction of Bruce Kilpatrick. The program was brought to a close by singing the Star Spangled Banner.

HAD TO KILL THE BEAR Olney Redmond Unable to Present Live Bruin to Home City. (From Arkville cor.) In the height of the deer season this locality last week became stirred to its depths by the details of a bear hunt. Olney Redmond of Schenectady set his mind and directed his efforts on catching a bear alive and presenting it to the city park. He set several traps in this vicinity and some outside and then last week went home. On getting home a telephone message from Watson Hollow, back from the upper reaches of the Ashokan dam, awaited him, saying that a big bear had been caught in a trap there. Mr. Redmond telephoned at once to Philip Prestchel here to get men and go at once to the scene, while he immediately left Schenectady to meet them there. Mr. Prestchel with Abe Peck, Leo George and Pat Redmond were soon under way and soon arrived at Watson Hollow, but not near the bear. Mr. Redmond arrived in due time and with an old Shokan hunter they set out in the dark and rain. Several miles up the wildest mountain paths imaginable they came to where the trap had been but now was gone; bear, trap and anchor log. Over a mile they tracked Bruin and towards daylight they found him fact near a big rock and a real problem presented itself in getting his growlship alive and active back up the river to the little park awaiting him. Several attempts proved that he was a formidable animal to try to get to the peace table so Mr. Redmond killed him with two well placed shots. They brought the body here and hung it on Mr. Prestchel’s veranda for inspection. He was pronounced a fine specimen by several old hunters hereabouts who know real bears when they see them. He tipped the beam at 270 pounds. Mr. Drexel, who has a summer home near the Goulds up the brook, on his way home to New York stopped and offered Mr. Redmond a good sum for the catch but Mr. Redmond refused, naming a large figure that couldn’t buy it. We thank Mr. Redmond for stirring our blood up as he did and sympathize with him and his Schenectady friends in not being able to adorn their park with this fine specimen alive.

HANCOCK WOMAN BREAKS HIP Two Other Residents of Village Meet Painful Accidents. (From Hancock Cor.) Mrs. John B, Kelsey, who has rooms in the La Valley building, Hancock, fell down stairs last Friday evening and fractured her hip. She was taken to Scranton Monday for treatment. Henry Williams of Hancock had the thumb of his right hand broken while working in the woods at Pea’s Eddy Monday. He was engaged in loading mine props on a wagon, when he fell. His right hand was caught between some of the props and the thumb, forced back and broken.

Dr. L. E. Woolsey is the attending physician. Henry Lockwood of Hancock was injured in the excelsior mill Monday. He was engaged in changing some of the knives on one of the cutting machines, when the lever slipped out of his hands and struck him in the face. His nose was cut open the entire length and his face badly bruised.

STAMFORD MAY HAVE HOSPITAL N. P. Young Purchases Building and Makes Offer to Village. At a community rally held in Stamford Friday evening it was announced that N. P. Young of New York City, who is largely interested financially in the Churchill hotel properties has purchased the property owned by the S. E. Churchill estate, known as “Hillsover,” located on an eminence west of the village, which he stood ready to donate to the village of Stamford for the purpose of a hospital. The property contains a fine residence and is admirably suited for the purpose planned. At the same meeting it was proposed to submit a proposition at the village election to raise $1,000 for advertising the village as a resort and it was announced that if the proposition carried Mr. Young would add $500 to that amount.

DEER KILLED BY TRAIN Inmates of County Home Now Feasting on Venison. (From our Hancock Cor.) F. O. Bowen of Hancock, the game warden, on Monday found a dead buck near Tyler’s switch, Fish’s Eddy. An examination showed that the deer had been struck by a train or an automobile and had not been shot. Mr. Bowen brought the buck to Hancock and later took it to the county house for the use of the inmates.

Dairymen’s League Meeting. Meetings of the local branches of the dairymen’s league are being held in nearly 1,100 communities to elect their local officers for the coming year and a delegate to attend the annual meeting of the parent organization in Jersey City on December 9. Last year over 2,000 men attended the annual stockholders’ meeting, passed upon the reports of the officers, and elected directors for the coming year.

MAN ATTACKED BY HOG Misfortunes Did Not Come Singly to Hewitt Family. (From Halcottsville cor.) Harry Hewitt, who lives near Halcottsville, was attacked by an ugly hog Monday. The animal was owned by S. G. Scudder, a neighboring farmer, and Mr. Hewitt was endeavoring to pen the hog when it turned on him and bit him in the thigh. On Thursday last Mr. Hewitt’s son, George, was knocked down and run over by a Ford car owned and driven by Arthur Miller. The boy was badly bruised but not seriously injured.

DROPPED DEAD IN STORE Fleischmanns Merchant Fatally Stricken Friday. (From Fleischmanns cor.) On Friday Carl Huderup, one of Fleischmanns oldest dry goods merchants, dropped dead in his store. He had been complaining for some time and had suffered a slight shock. Mr. Huderup was of German

extraction and came to this country when a boy and located in Philadelphia, where he resided for ten years. He then came to Fleischmanns and has resided there since, having conducted a successful business. His wife, two sons and two daughters survive. The funeral was held at the M. E. church Monday. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias and of the Masonic lodge. Burial was at Fleischmanns.

Holds Court in the Bronx. Han A. J. McNaught of Stamford, county judge and surrogate, will go to New York Monday, Nov., 17, where he will devote two weeks in assisting as presiding judge in the county court for Bronx county. The court calendar there is badly clogged and the selection of Judge McNaught to assist in clearing the same is a signal honor.

Stamford Also Celebrates. Stamford celebrated armistice day under the auspices of the Ernest Hubbard Post of the American Legion. About seventy service men were in the parade which formed at 2 o’clock in the afternoon. Following the parade a patriotic meeting was held in the opera house at which the speaker was E. Halladay Woods of Delhi, who saw two years service in the ambulance corps and later in the British army. In the evening the ladies of the D. A. R. served a banquet to all men in service and their wives and sweethearts. The evening was devoted to dancing.

TRY DEPOSIT MAN ON MURDER CHARGE Newell Y. Evans Accused of Double Killing in August

EXHAUST EXTRA JURY PANEL Prosecution Will Seek to Show Evans Killed Sweetheart and Mother in Jealous Rage. The trial of Newell Yale Evans of Deposit, on an indictment charging murder in the first degree for the killing of Miss Vera Rickard and her mother, Mrs. Frederick Rickard, in Binghamton last August, opened in supreme court in Binghamton Monday with Justice A. L. Kellogg of Oneonta presiding. Evans is defended by Attorneys H. E. Hennessey and Thomas J. Mangan of Binghamton while District Attorney Urban C. Lyons is conducting the prosecution. The task of securing a jury has been a tedious one and has taken the entire time of the court up to the present. An extra panel of one hundred jurors was drawn but this was exhausted Tuesday and another one drawn. When court adjourned Wednesday evening only seven jurors had been accepted by both sides. An examination of the criminal records in Broome county reveals the fact that not since 1886 has the death penalty been inflicted for murder in that county. In that year George Axtell was found guilty of murder and was executed. There have been fourteen murder trials since, resulting in two

life sentences and others for a long period of years. The prosecution will seek to show that Evans shot and killed Mrs. Rickard and her daughter, Vera, to whom he had been attentive, in a fit of jealous rage. Their case is somewhat handicapped by the fact that Donald Loomis, the only witness to the shooting, was killed by a live wire since the murder occurred. The line of defense has not yet developed. Evans’ father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Arba Evans, his sister, Mrs. Zeola Monk, and his brother, Lieut. Leland Evans, are interested witnesses of the trial which will determine whether the son and brother shall live or die.

SULLIVAN SUPERVISORS Eight Republicans and Seven Democrats Comprise New Board. The new board of supervisors of Sullivan county stand eight Republic cans to seven Democrats. Nine of them are re-elected as indicated by a star. In five towns, Delaware, Highland, Liberty, Lumberland and Mamakating, the candidates had no opposition. Bethel--Edward Norris, R.* Callicoon—Edward Homer, D.* Cochecton-Harry J. Tyler, R.* Delaware-James H. Curtis, D. Fallsburg—Wm. R. Stodart, R. Forestburg—M. E. Galligan, D. Fremont-Albert Holcomb, R. Highland-Fred F. Freeman, D.* Liberty—Byron Grant, D. * Lumberland-Edward Bisland, R.* Mamakating-C. D. Hornbeck, R. Rockland--David T. Curry, R. * Thompson-Charles Stackhouse, D. Tusten-Michael T. Clark, D.

ANNUAL FARM BUREAU MEETING Will be Held in Delhi Tuesday of Next Week, Nov. 18. The annual meeting of the farm and home bureau associations will be held in the opera house at Delhi on Tuesday, Nov. 18, beginning at 10:30 a. m. It is expected that most of the business will be transacted in separate sessions, in the morning. There will be a basket lunch at noon as usual and free coffee will be served by the home economics department of the state school. There will be music all day. In the afternoon, addresses will be given by Mrs. A. E. Brigden of Cortland, president of the state federation of home bureaus on “Homemaking as a Business,” and by H. W. Collingwood, editor of Rural New Yorker, on “The Farmers’ Relation to the Present Unrest.” The committee in charge has deemed it wise to hold an evening session similar to the one of two years ago. At this time C. W. Whitney will be in charge of the county sing. It is planned to have this program of value and interest not only to the farmers but to the town people as well. Everyone is invited to come and help make this a big day. For detailed program, consult the November issue of the Farm Bureau News or your local farm bureau committeeman.

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We accept Furlow Farm LLC. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/26/19. Office location: Delaware County. LLC formed in Maryland (MD) on 10/10/18. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Gould Property Company, 14401 Sweitzer Lane, Ste 200, Laurel, MD 20707. MD address of LLC: 14401 Sweitzer Lane, Ste 200, Laurel MD 20707. Arts. of Org. filed with MD State Dept. of Assessments and Taxation, 301 West Preston St, Baltimore, MD 21201. Purpose: to manage, operate and maintain the Furlow Farm in Arkville, New York. Notice of Form. of KSD STRATEGIES LLC filed with SSNY on 10/16/19. Office location: Delaware. SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to 4898 Vega Mountain Road, Roxbury, NY 12474. Purpose:Any lawful act or activity. Matthew C Clark Excavating and Trucking, LLC. Filed 9/16/19 Office: Chenango Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 332 Dingman Hill Road, Bainbridge, NY 13733. Purpose: General NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF DELAWARE U.S. Bank National Association, as Legal Title Trustee for PROF-2013-M4 Legal Title Trust II, Plaintiff AGAINST Delaware County Treasurer, as the Limited Administrator of the Estate of John T. Wilson a/k/a John T. Wilson III; John C. Wilson; Christine Egan; Keith Wilson; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated September 25, 2019 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Delaware County Office Building, 111 Main Street, Delhi, NY on November 20, 2019 at 10:00AM, premises known as 295 Upper East Brook Road, Walton, NY 13856. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Walton, County of Delaware, State of NY, Section 252. Block 1 Lot 33.212. Approximate amount of judgment $132,923.09 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 2016-327. Bradford Harris, Esq., Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: October 14, 2019 #97860

LEGAL A. Demarest, LLC. Filed 7/3/19 Office: Delaware Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 74 Main Street, Sidney, NY 13838. Purpose: General. Notice of Qualification of

Supplemental Summons and Notice of Object of Action SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF DELAWARE Action to Foreclose a Mortgage INDEX #: 2009/337 MORTGAGED PREMISES: 418 A/K/A RR1 BOX 238A BISSELL ROAD FRANKLIN, NY 13775 SBL #: 76 - 1 - 7.11 BANK OF AMERICA NA, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO SEATTLE MORTGAGE COMPANY Plaintiff, Vs DAVID MAURER AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF LOUISE K. MAURER, GRETCHEN MAURER AS HEIR TO

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THE ESTATE OF LOUISE K. MAURER, JUDY ANN AUSTIN AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF LOUISE K. MAURER, UNKNOWN HEIRS TO THE ESTATE OF LOUISE K. MAURER IF LIVING, AND IF HE/SHE BE DEAD, ANY AND ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF, CLAIMING, OR WHO MAY CLAIM TO HAVE AN INTEREST IN, OR GENERAL OR SPECIFIC LIEN UPON THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THIS ACTION; SUCH UNKNOWN PERSONS BEING HEREIN GENERALLY DESCRIBED AND INTENDED TO BE INCLUDED IN WIFE, WIDOW, HUSBAND, WIDOWER, HEIRS AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, DESCENDANTS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, COMMITTEES, LIENORS, AND ASSIGNEES OF SUCH DECEASED, ANY AND ALL PERSONS DERIVING INTEREST IN OR LIEN UPON, OR TITLE TO SAID REAL PROPERTY BY, THROUGH OR UNDER THEM, OR EITHER OF THEM, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE WIVES, WIDOWS, HUSBANDS, WIDOWERS, HEIRS AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, DESCENDANTS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, COMMITTEES, LIENORS, AND ASSIGNS, ALL OF WHOM AND WHOSE NAMES, EXCEPT AS STATED, ARE UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF, PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING THROUGH THE IRS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Defendant(s). To the above named Defendant: You are hereby summoned to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Supplemental Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff(s) attorney(s) within twenty days after the service of this Supplemental Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Supplemental Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The Attorney for Plaintiff has an office for business in the County of Erie. Trial to be held in the County of Delaware. The basis of the venue designated above is the location of the Mortgaged Premises. TO Unknown Heirs to the Estate of Louise K. Maurer Defendant in this Action. The foregoing Supplemental Summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of HON. Richard D. Northrup, Jr. of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, dated the Eighth day of October, 2019 and filed with the Complaint in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Delaware, in the City of Delhi. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, executed by Louise K. Maurer (who died on April 5, 2006, a resident of the county of Delaware, State of New York) dated the March 8, 1999, to secure the sum of $84,000.00 and recorded at Book 727, Page 271 in the Office of the Delaware County Clerk, on the March 23, 1999; The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed June 29, 2001 and recorded on October 2, 2001, in the Of-

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fice of the Delaware County Clerk at Book 874, Page 306. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed April 10, 2014 and recorded on June 3, 2014, in the Office of the Delaware County Clerk at Book 1931, Page 46. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed March 16, 2016 and recorded on April 14, 2016, in the Office of the Delaware County Clerk at Book 2021, Page 44. The property in question is described as follows: 418 A/K/A RR1 BOX 238A BISSELL ROAD, FRANKLIN, NY 13775 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 your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. DATED: October 18, 2019 Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s) 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 The law firm of Gross Polowy, LLC and the attorneys whom it employs are debt collectors who are attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained by them will be used for that purpose. REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF DELAWARE THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-6, Plaintiff - against - CHRISTINA L. SCHMITT, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on September 10, 2019. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at 3 Court Street, Village of Delhi, Delaware County, New York on the 5th day of December, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. All that tract or parcel of land situate in the Town and Village of Franklin, County of Delaware and State of New York. Premises known as 816 Main Street, Franklin, (Town and Village of Franklin) NY 13775. (Section: 97.8, Block: 2, Lot: 3) Approximate amount of lien $260,347.49 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 2016-702. Robert W. Carey, Esq., Referee. Davidson Fink LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 28 East Main Street, Suite 1700 Rochester, NY 14614-1990 Tel. 585/760-8218 Dated: October 4, 2019 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF DELAWARE Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company, Plaintiff AGAINST Charlene Elam a/k/a Charlene Cahill a/k/a Charlene June Elam a/k/a Charlene J. Elam a/k/a Charlene June

Cahill a/k/a Charlene J. Cahill; Ellen Cahill; Walter Cahill, III; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated September 25, 2019 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Delaware County Office Building, 111 Main Street, Delhi, NY on December 5, 2019 at 12:30PM, premises known as 1639 Garvey Road, Davenport a/k/a Schenevus, NY 12155. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Davenport, County of Delaware, State of NY, Section 2 Block 1 Lot 26.2. Approximate amount of judgment $103,651.39 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 2016-729. Robert A. Gouldin, Esq., Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: October 18, 2019 #97879 39 Howell Street LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 8/13/2019. Cty: Delaware. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 3509 Dunk Hill Rd., Walton, NY 13856. General Purpose. STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF DELAWARE BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, vs. JODY CONDON, ADAM JOHNSON, et al., Defendants NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the office of the County Clerk of Delaware County on September 27, 2019, I, Larisa Obolensky, Esq., the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on December 13, 2019 at 111 Main Street, First Floor Lobby, Village of Delhi, County of Delaware, State of New York, at 11:00 A.M., the premises described as follows: 1102 County Highway 1 Andes, NY 13731 SBL No.: 303.-1-30 ALL THAT TRACT OF PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Town of Andes, Delaware County, New York The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 2018-56 in the amount of $84,942.99 plus interest and costs. Richard C. Turner, Esq. Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Plaintiff’s Attorney 500 Bausch & Lomb Rochester, New York 14604 Tel.: 855-227-5072 LEGAL NOTICE BEAVERKILL VALLEY FIRE DISTRICT ANNUAL ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual Election of the Beaverkill Valley Fire District will be held at the Lew Beach Fire House, Tuesday, December 10, 2019 between the hours of 6PM and 8PM. Purpose of such election is to elect one Commissioner for a term of five (5) years commencing January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2024. All duly registered voters of the Beaverkill Valley Fire District shall be eligible to vote. Candidates for District Office shall file their names with the Secretary no later than November 25, 2019.

By Order Of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Beaverkill Valley Fire District. Carolann Backman Secretary/Treasurer Beaverkill Valley Fire District 845-439-4272 LEGAL NOTICE ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE BOVINA FIRE DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual Election of the Bovina Fire District will take place on December 10, 2019 between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. at the Bovina Fire Hall located at 36 Maple Avenue, Bovina Center, New York 13740 for the purpose of electing one Commissioner for a two (2) year term commencing January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2021 and one Commissioner for a four (4) year term commencing January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2023 . Only residents registered to vote with the Delaware County Board of Elections on or before November 18, 2019 shall be eligible to vote. Candidates for District Office shall file their names and the position they are seeking with the Secretary of the Bovina Fire District, at P.O. Box 39, Bovina Center, New York 13740 no later than November 20, 2019. Dana Sluiter Bovina Fire District, Secretary BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS BOVINA FIRE DISTRICT 36 Maple Avenue Bovina Center, New York 13740 Notice: “This Notice is to advise all interested parties that a Meeting for the Lot Owners of the Croton Union Cemetery of Treadwell will be held on Monday, December 9, 2019 at 7:00 pm at the United Methodist Church in Treadwell. The Lot Owners’ Meeting will be immediately followed by a regular meeting of the Croton Union Cemetery Board. Submitted by Gabrielle Pierce, President, Croton Union Cemetery, Treadwell, NY” The Catskill Watershed Corporation is soliciting bids for an Information Technology and Networking Consultant. Qualified bidders must have experience working with governmental agencies, with ability to handle secure and confidential information. Bidders will need to provide installation services, 24 hour support, and 4 hour response time to deliver parts and service. Additional services include, internet based phone service and support, cloud services and remote backup, website support and backup, and hardware support and network services, including but not limited to; copiers, printers, plotters and audio visual equipment. Bids are due Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 4:00 pm. For bid documents please contact Timothy Cox at 845586-1400. EOE The Catskill Watershed Corporation is seeking to hire a qualified building and grounds Maintenance Manager. Responsibilities include but not limited to having an understanding of plumbing systems, electrical systems, and carpentry. Applicant must be able to develop maintenance procedures, carry out inspections of the facilities, resolve issues, and check electrical and hydraulic systems to ensure functionality. Plan and oversee repairs, monitor equipment inventory, monitor expenses and budget control,

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Agency Re: L972 P148 and Filed Map 7184, Delaware County Clerk’s Office. Thence, westerly along the northerly bounds of New York State Route 23 on a bearing N75° 33’1 B”W, a distance of 110.46 feet to where a “PK” nail was set for an angle in said highway bounds. Said “PK” nail is in the line between Lot 47 and Lot 46 of the Charlotte River Patent. Thence, westerly along the northerly bounds of New York State Route 23 Re: Map 49 Parcel 75, on a bearing of N83 °O3’14”W, a distance of 89.54 feet to where a 5/8” steel rod capped “L.Kalmus, Oneonta, N.Y.” was found in the southwest comer. of the herein described parcel. Said capped 5/8” steel rod is in the southeast corner of lands now or formerly of Herbert J. Fiederer Re: L732 P796. Thence, northeasterly along the easterly bounds of said Fiederer’s land on a bearing of NO4° 55’56”E, a distance of 1385.47 feet to a point In the center of the Charlotte Creek as was determined in 1988, by Filed Map 4288 Delaware County Clerk’s Office. Thence, easterly along the center of the Charlotte Creek as shown on Filed Map 4288 the following courses and distances: 1) S86 °25’25”E, a distance of 67.81 feet to a point. 2) S64°3O’3O”E, a distance of 139.52 feet to a point being the northeast corner of the herein described parpel. Said point is the northwest corner of lands now or formerly of the County of Delaware Industrial Development Agency Re: L972 P148 and Filed Map 7184, Delaware County Clerk’s Office. Thence, southerly along the westerly bounds of said County of Delaware Industrial Development Agency’s land on a bearing of SO4° 55’56”W, a distance of 1369.48 feet to the point and place- of beginning (containing 6.28 acres for conveyance not for policy). I am selling the above, subject to any liens, chattels, mortgages, conditional sales or any other encumbrances. TERMS OF SALE: 10% DUE AT THE TIME OF SALE IN THE FORM OF

CASH OR CERTIFIED CHECK. BALANCE DUE WITHIN 10 DAYS OF THE SALE DATE. DATE OF SALE: January 14, 2020 TIME OF SALE: 1:00 SALE WILL BE CONDUCTED AT: DELAWARE COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING, 280 PHOEBE LANE, DELHI NEW YORK. DATED: October 18, 2019 Craig S. DuMond Sheriff of Delaware County

Town of Franklin, County of Delaware and State of New York The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 805/2011 in the amount of $260,347.76 plus interest and costs. Kathryn E. Assini, Esq. Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Plaintiff’s Attorney 500 Bausch & Lomb Rochester, New York 14604 Tel.: 855-227-5072

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF DELAWARE DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS F/K/A BANKERS TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR SAXON ASSET SECURITIES TRUST 2000-2, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2000-2, V. MICHAEL A. BATTHANY, ET. AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated October 16, 2018, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Delaware, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS F/K/A BANKERS TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR SAXON ASSET SECURITIES TRUST 2000-2, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2000-2 is the Plaintiff and MICHAEL A. BATTHANY, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the DELAWARE COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING, 1st FLOOR LOBBY, 111 MAIN STREET, DELHI, NY 13753, on December 12, 2019 at 10:00AM, premises known as 1107 ROXBURY MOUNTAIN ROAD, HOBART, NY 13788: Section 132, Block 1, Lot 17: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE IN THE TOWN OF STAMFORD, COUNTY OF DELAWARE AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 985/2015. Robert W. Birch, Esq. - Referee. RAS Boriskin, LLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff.

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF DELAWARE HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED NOTEHOLDERS OF RENAISSANCE HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 20054, RENAISSANCE HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSETBACKED NOTES, SERIES 2005-4, V. ROBERT ROMANO A/K/A ROBERT C. ROMANO, ET. AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated September 25, 2019, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Delaware, wherein HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED NOTEHOLDERS OF RENAISSANCE HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2005-4, RENAISSANCE HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSET-BACKED NOTES, SERIES 2005-4 is the Plaintiff and ROBERT ROMANO A/K/A ROBERT C. ROMANO, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the DELAWARE OFFICE BUILDING, 1st FLOOR LOBBY, 111 MAIN STREET, DELHI, NY 13753, on December 12, 2019 at 10:00AM, premises known as 1659 TURNER HILL ROAD, DAVENPORT, NY 13750: Section 8, Block 1, Lot 28: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE IN THE TOWN OF DAVENPORT, COUNTY OF DELAWARE AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # EF2019285. Robert W. Carey, Esq. - Referee. RAS Boriskin, LLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff.

STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF DELAWARE HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR NOMURA ASSET ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION, ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006-WF1 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, Plaintiff, vs. ANY UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, DISTRIBUTEES OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF THE LATE EDNA C. MURPHY AND THE LATE KATHLEEN BAUDER, et al., Defendants NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the office of the County Clerk of Delaware County on September 27, 2019, I, Michael E. Trosset, Esq., the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on December 12, 2019 at the Delaware County Courthouse, Front Courthouse Steps, 3 Court Street, Village of Delhi, County of Delaware, State of New York, at 10:00 A.M., the premises described as follows: 70 Water Street a/k/a 70 Case Hill Road Treadwell, NY 13775 SBL No.: 100.1-1-24 ALL THAT TRACT OF PARCEL OF LAND situate in the

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Legal Notice: The following roads in the Town of Masonville are designated seasonal by the Highway Superintendent from December 1, 2019 to May 1, 2020: Thorp Hill, Beals Pond, Steam Mill, Gould Dean, Mormon Hollow, Mormon Hollow Cross Road, Lake Cecil and Dry Brook Roads. Linda Bourn Town Clerk PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Sidney Center Fire District will be holding an election for the position of commissioner for a 5 year term commencing on January 1, 2020. The election will take place on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 between the hours of 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM at the Sidney Center Fire Station on Rt. 35, Sidney Center, NY. Anyone interested should contact the Chairman of the Board, Gerald Ruestow at 607369-7415, no later than November 29, 2019. PUBLIC NOTICE The Sidney Center Fire District is requesting bids to supply propane to the Fire Station on Rt. 35, Sidney Center, NY (in our tank) for the 2020 calendar year. Bids should be sent to: Sidney Center Fire District, Attn: Gerald Ruestow, PO Box 431, Sidney Center, NY 13839. Bids should be

mailed no later than November 30, 2019 with the envelope clearly marked as “Propane Bids”. Bids shall be opened and contract awarded at the District’s December 5, 2019 board meeting. Questions may be directed to Gerald Ruestow at 607-369-7415. Tito Bandito’s LLC. Filed 10/18/19. Office: Delaware Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: PO Box 696, Margaretville, NY 12455. Purpose: General. LEGAL NOTICE Please take notice that according to Local Law of 1995, the parking of any vehicle on any Town highway with the Town of Hamden is prohibited between November 1 of any year and April 1 of the following year. Vehicles parked in violation of the Local Law will be removed as authorized by the Highway Superintendent in provisions of said Local Law. DATED: November 7, 2019 Dennise Yeary Hamden Town Clerk LEGAL NOTICE By resolution of the Town Board, pursuant to Section 205-a of the Highway Law, the Town of Hamden designates the following as seasonal limited use highways to be posted for temporarily discontinued snow and ice removal from November 1 of any year and April 1 of the following year. Blanchard Road. Cobbe’s Cross Road from Miller’s trailer to former Mary Gray residence Corner of Munn Road to former Gray Farm Crystal Creek Road from big power line to Franklin Town line Ridge Road from Gray Road to Gay Merrill residence. Steven’s Road from Caroline Keil/Myles Connell’s, the old Steven’s farm to Andes Town line By order of the Hamden Town Board DATED: November 7, 2019 Dennise Yeary Hamden Town Clerk Legal Notice: 1) The Town Board of Masonville will hold a Public Hearing on November 20, 2019 at 7:30 PM, to approve Local Law #1 of 2020, which is to override the tap cap for 2020. 2) To pass the 2020 Masonville Town Budget. Linda Bourn Town Clerk NOTICE TO CANDIDATES AND ELECTION FOR THE TOWN OF TOMPKINS FIRE DISTRICT Annual Election for the Town of Tompkins Fire District is December 10th, 2018 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Trout Creek Fire Hall, The last day to notify the secretary in writing of intent to run for the office of fire commissioner is November 22nd, 2019. One Fire Commissioner for the term of two years starting January 1st 2020 and ending December 31, 2021. Second Fire Commissioner for the term of five years starting January 1st 2020 and ending December 31, 2025. Candidates must be resident of the Town of Tompkins and must take an 8 hour course after being elected. To vote you must be a registered voter of the Town of Tompkins. Please contact Luther Higley, Chairman to Town of Tompkins Fire Commissioners P.O. Box 44 Trout Creek NY 13847

TOWN OF WALTON NOTICE OF ENACTMENT OF LOCAL LAW WHEREAS notice of public hearing was duly given and said hearing duly held on the 4 day of November, 2019 to consider the enactment of the local law described below; NOW, THEREFORE, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, after due consideration and deliberation, the Town Board of the Town of Walton duly enacted said local law on the 4 day of November, 2019, and said local law and the Code adopted thereby shall be in full force and effect as provided by law upon the filing of a copy of this local law with the Secretary of State. The local law enacted is entitled and described as follows: LOCAL LAW NO.3 2019 A LOCAL LAW TO PROVIDE FOR THE CODIFICATION OF THE LOCAL LAWS, ORDINANCES AND CERTAIN RESOLUTIONS OF THE TOWN OF WALTON INTO A MUNICIPAL CODE TO BE DESIGNATED THE “CODE OF THE TOWN OF WALTON” This local law: (1) States the legislative intent of the Town Board in adopting the Code. (2) Provides for the designation of the local laws, ordinances and certain resolutions of the Town of Walton as the “Code of the Town of Walton.” (3) Repeals local laws and ordinances of a general and permanent nature not included in the Code, except as provided. (4) Saves from repeal certain local laws and ordinances and designates certain matters not affected by repeal. (5) Retains the meaning and intent of previously adopted legislation. (6) Provides for the filing of a copy of the Code in the Town Clerk’s office. (7) Provides for certain changes in or additions to the Code. (8) Prescribes the manner in which amendments and new legislation are to be incorporated into the Code. (9) Requires that Code books be kept up-to-date. (10) Provides for the sale of Code books by the Town and the supplementation thereof. (11) Prohibits tampering with Code books, with offenses punishable by a fine

of not more than $250 or by imprisonment for not more than 15 days, or both. (12) Establishes severability provisions with respect to the Code generally. (13) Provides that the local law will be included in the Code as Chapter 1, Article I. DATED: November 4, 2019 BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD TOWN OF WALTON RONDA WILLIAMS TOWN CLERK LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the next General Election for Village of Walton officers will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 and the Board of Trustees designates as vacant at the end of the current official year: Trustees – 2 for two year terms Jody L. Brown Walton Village Clerk-Treasurer LEGAL NOTICE To: The last known owner or owners of the following burial lots located in the Walton Cemetery, Walton, in Delaware County, New York, and all persons having or claiming to have an interest in said burial lots: 1. Rufus Houck 2. Ben Wade 3. Richard Stever 4. Eben Owens 5. William Gibson 6. P. W. Gregory 7. Myrtle Fletcher 8. Harry, Teresa and Tom Ammon 9. White and Avery 10. Pomeroy 11. Ivan and Nellie Tweedie 12. Kenneth Owens 13. John Thomson 14. Charles Finch 15. Ellen H. Finch 16. Julia Marie Fitch 17. Simeon Howell 18. Maria Fitch 19. Esther Fitch 20. Mariah Fitch 21. Elizabeth Hanford 22. Anna Hanford 23. Hannah & Nathan White 24. Moses Holvenston 25. Judith Holvenston 26. Josephine Potter 27. Florence Ogden 28. Helen Gardiner Seely 29. Sara Gardiner 30. Anna Eells Gardiner 31. Jeter Gardiner 32. Banyer Blakely 33. Gertrude Weisman 34. Jacob & Mary Boice 35. Joseph W. and Sally Fitch 36. William W. Robertson 37. John, Emma, and Frank

Shackelton 38. Anna C. Shackelton 39. Mary June Harris 40. Adaline Owens 41. John and Mary Burton 42. Philo and Matilde Olmstead PLEASE TAKE NOTICE; That (1) the monuments or markers are so badly out of repair or dilapidated as to create a dangerous condition, (2) the persons to whom this notice is addressed must repair or remove said monuments or markers after the third publication of this notice or by January 27, 2020. And if the persons to whom this notice is addressed fail to repair or remove said monuments or markers after January 27, 2020, the Walton Cemetery Association may remove or repair said monuments without further notice to the persons to whom this notice is addressed. If you have questions, they can be directed to Ruth L. Houck at 607-865-8083 prior to January 27, 2020. NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT DELAWARE COUNTY NEWREZ LLC, F/K/A NEW PENN FINANCIAL, LLC, D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, Plaintiff against ALICE E. SCHAMBACH A/K/A ALICE SCHAMBACH, et al Defendants Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP, 53 Gibson Street, Bay Shore, NY 11706 Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered September 6, 2019, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Delaware County Office Building, 111 Main St., Delhi, NY 13753 on December 18, 2019 at 11:30 AM. Premises known as 134 Buck Road, Deposit, NY 13754. Sec 349 Block 1 Lot 22. All that tract or parcel of land, situate in the Town of Deposit, County of Delaware and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $43,002.48 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 579/2018. For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. Timothy P. Burke, Esq., Referee 01-087939-F00

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Regular Firearms Season for Deer and Bear Hunting in Southern Zone Dawns Nov. 16 DEC Reminds Hunters to Follow Safety Steps and Report Harvest NEW YORK - New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced that big game hunting in New York’s Southern Zone, the state’s most popular big game season, begins on Saturday, Nov. 16. “The regular firearms season for deer in the Southern Zone draws hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers afield each year to hunt big game. It’s a cherished annual tradition in New York State,” Commissioner Seggos said. “New York’s deer and bear populations are tremendous resources that provide more than 11 million pounds of quality, locally grown, organic meat to families across the state. I wish all hunters a safe and successful season.” The 2019-20 regular deer and bear hunting seasons in New York’s Southern Zone begin at sunrise on Saturday, Nov. 16, and continue through Sunday, Dec. 8. The Southern Zone regular season is New York’s most popular hunting season, with participation from about 85 percent of New York’s 550,000 licensed hunters. Harvest during this season accounts for nearly 60 percent of the total statewide deer harvest and 3060 percent of the statewide bear

harvest. Following the regular deer and bear seasons in the Southern Zone, late bowhunting and muzzleloading seasons will run from Monday, Dec. 9, through Tuesday, Dec. 17. Hunters taking part in these special seasons must possess a hunting license and either bowhunting or muzzleloading privileges. In the Northern Zone, the regular deer and bear hunting season opened Saturday, Oct. 26 and will close at sunset on Sunday, Dec. 8. The Northern Zone includes the Adirondacks, Tug Hill Plateau, Eastern Lake Ontario Plain, and the Champlain and St. Lawrence valleys. A late bowhunting and muzzleloading season for deer will be open in portions of the Northern Zone from Dec. 9 to 15. Regulated hunting of deer and bear is one of the most important conservation efforts New Yorkers engage in each year, as the annual harvest is critical for adjusting populations to levels that are compatible with local habitats and land uses. Deer hunting has been changing in New York, with more hunters opting to voluntarily pass up shots at young, smallantlered bucks in favor of letting them grow to be older,

larger bucks. Working together, hunters are making a difference for the future of the deer herd and increasing their likelihood of seeing older, larger bucks by choosing to Let Young Bucks Go and Watch Them Grow. Help Protect New York Deer from Chronic Wasting Disease DEC has not found any new cases of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in New York deer since 2005. However, hunters should take the threat of CWD seriously as CWD is always fatal to deer. If introduced, CWD could spread rapidly and be practically impossible to eliminate once established, threatening the future of New York’s deer population, hunting tradition, and many of the other benefits associated with deer. The most effective disease management strategy is to prevent CWD from entering New York. Hunters can help protect New York’s deer herd from CWD by following these tips:

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From left: Luke Dianich (Hobart) bagged a monster 12-point buck, Jesse Boest (Bloomville) harvested a 7-pointer and Ryan Dianich (Bloomville) came home with an 8-point beauty. The hunters claimed the game during an annual trip to Ohio.

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DEC Reminds New York State Hunters: Be Safe During Hunting Seasons

With several hunting seasons underway, and the start of the Southern Zone big game season just a week away, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos reminded hunters to put safety at the forefront this fall when going afield. “Hunting in New York State is safer than ever,” Commissioner Seggos said. “However, huntingrelated accidents and falls from tree stands still occur. Our investigations show that every huntingrelated accident is preventable. DEC urges New York’s 500,000 hunters to use common sense, follow the tenets taught in DEC’s Hunter Education Course, and put safety first in every hunting trip this season.” The four rules of firearm safety: 1. Treat every firearm as if it is loaded; 2. Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction; 3. Hunters should keep their fingers off the trigger and outside the trigger guard until ready to shoot; and 4. Always be sure of the target and what is beyond. Be Safe, Be Seen: Hunter Orange Saves Lives DEC encourages all hunters to wear blaze orange or pink. Wearing orange or pink makes hunters highly visible in the field and prevents other hunters from mistaking a person for an animal or shooting in their direction. Hunters who wear hunter

orange are seven times less likely to be shot. New York State law requires hunters age 14 and 15 and their mentors who are hunting deer or bear with a gun to wear fluorescent hunter orange or pink that is visible from all directions-a shirt, jacket, or vest with at least 250 square inches of solid or patterned fluorescent orange or pink (the pattern must be at least 50 percent orange or pink) OR a hat with at least 50 percent fluorescent orange or pink. During the past 10 years, no hunter wearing hunter orange was mistaken for game and killed in New York. Most big game hunters involved in firearm-related incidents were not wearing hunter orange. Tree Stand Safety Tips: Every year, hunters are seriously injured, paralyzed, or killed by falling out of tree stands. Falls from tree stands have become a major cause of hunting-related injuries and fatalities in New York. In 2017, DEC Commissioner Seggos requested the agency’s Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) to track and investigate tree stand injuries. DEC investigated five tree stand accidents in 2018. All five accidents involved a hunter who was not wearing a harness or were using a harness that was not attached to the stand or tree at the time of their fall. The proper use of tree stands and full-body harnesses helps to prevent these injuries and fatalities.

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Hunters are encouraged to use a full-body safety harness and a climbing belt and stay connected from the time they leave the ground to the time they get back down. Most tree stand accidents occur when hunters are climbing in and out of the stand. In addition, follow these safety tips: Never climb in or out of a tree stand with a loaded firearm; Read the manufacturer’s instructions and warnings before using the tree stand and check stands (including straps and chains) every season. Replace any worn or missing parts; and Hunters should tell friends and relatives where they will be hunting and when they will return. A map showing the tree stand location makes it easier for others to find a hunter if they do not return on time. Legal Hunting Hours DEC reminds hunters that legal hours for big game hunting across the state are from official sunrise to sunset. It is the hunter’s responsibility to know when these times are in his or her location. Consult the DEC hunting guide, use the DEC HuntFishNY app, or search weather data on the internet to find the official sunrise and sunset times for the hunter’s area. It is illegal to hunt deer and bear before sunrise or after sunset . Fitness for Hunters Hunting is an exciting sport, but it can also be physically demanding. Every year, some hunters suffer heart attacks and strokes. Walking in heavy clothing, carrying gear, and dragging a deer through the woods can require vigorous exertion and may be more stress than the heart can handle. It is a good idea to exercise and build up endurance before hunting season. In addition, hunters should be prepared for winter conditions when venturing in the woods, inform a friend

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or relative of their whereabouts, and pack emergency supplies like flashlights, water and high energy foods. Hunter Education Program DEC requires every hunter to take a Hunter Education Course free of charge before they can receive a license to hunt. Since New York’s Hunter Education Program was first introduced in 1949, the number of huntingrelated accidents have declined by 80 percent. Thanks to the efforts of 2,600 DEC staff and volunteer hunter education program instructors that teach nearly 50,000 students each year, New York’s hunting safety statistics continue to improve. Trained volunteer instructors certified by DEC teach safe, responsible, and ethical hunting and trapping practices and the important role of hunters and trappers in wildlife conservation. In 2018, 13 hunting-related shooting incidents (HRSI) were reported in New York. In 1966, there were 166 incidents, 13 of which were fatal. For more information on these and other important hunting safety tips, please visit DEC’s website and watch a video about hunter safety and tree stand safety for more tips on how to prevent accidents. http://www.dec.ny.gov/press/ press.html

If you hunt any type of deer, elk, moose, or caribou outside of New York, debone your animal before bringing it back. See CWD Regulations for Hunters. DEC may confiscate and destroy illegally imported carcasses and parts; Do not use deer urine-based lures or attractant scents. Use synthetics instead; Dispose of carcass waste in a landfill, not just on the landscape; Report any deer that appears sick or acting abnormally; and hunt only wild deer and support fair chase hunting principles. Take It - Tag It - Report It: With DEC’s HuntFishNY mobile app, reporting deer or bear harvest is easier than ever. Through this mobile app, hunters, anglers, and trappers can access an electronic version of their licenses and report the harvest of deer, bear, and turkey immediately while afield on a mobile device. Hunters may still use the phone report system (1-866-GAME-RPT), but the online and mobile systems are faster, more convenient, and easier to accurately enter information. Reporting your harvest is required by law, so please remember to Take It, Tag It, Report It.

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Evander Wright, 14 of Treadwell bagged this 9 point buck during the 2019 youth hunt weekend in October dressing at 178 pounds with a 14.5 inch spread.

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No Chronic Wasting Detections in NYS in 2018 NEW YORK - DEC tested 2,483 harvested deer across the state and found no evidence of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in the herd. “Preventing the introduction of CWD into New York is a high priority for DEC to ensure the health of our deer herd and to protect the recreational and viewing opportunities deer provide,” DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos said. CWD has now been found in 26 states, with Mississippi and Tennessee joining the list in 2018. Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) stepped up enforcement efforts this past year, seizing and destroying hunter-killed deer brought in illegally from states where CWD has been found. CWD continues to pose a threat to New York’s wild white-tailed deer herd. Chronic wasting disease is a highly contagious disease that affects deer, elk, moose, and reindeer. CWD is always fatal and there are no vaccines or treatments available. CWD is believed to be caused by a prion, which is an infectious protein, that can infect animals through animal-to-animal contact or contaminated environments. DEC has tested more than 52,000 wild white-tailed deer for CWD since 2002. In 2005, CWD was found in both captive and wild white-tailed deer in Oneida County. After intensive disease response efforts, no subsequent cases have been detected. In the 2018-2019 surveillance period, 2,371 samples were tested from hunter-harvested deer and 112 from clinical deer that appeared sick or abnormal. DEC partners with cooperating meat processors and taxidermists in obtaining samples for testing each year. For wildlife diseases like CWD, prevention is the most effective management policy. DEC recommends several practices hunters can take to prevent the introduction of infectious prions: 1. Debone your deer before you bring it back to New York. This practice removes “high risk” parts (brain, spinal cord) that could potentially spread CWD. If you bring a

whole, intact carcass from a prohibited state, province, or any high-fence shooting facility, you will be ticketed and your entire animal (including trophy heads) will be confiscated and destroyed. Meat, hide and cape, antlers, cleaned skull cap with antlers attached, finished taxidermy mounts, tanned hides, and clean upper canine teeth are permitted. 2. Consider alternatives to natural deer urine or lure products. Prions are shed in a deer’s bodily fluids before the deer appears sick. Commercially available urine products are not tested for prions. Prions bind to soil and plants and remain infectious to deer that ingest contaminated soil. There is no method of disinfection. 3. Dispose of carcass waste, even from New York deer, into a proper waste stream either by putting butcher scraps in with your household trash or otherwise assuring it goes to a

licensed landfill. A landowner may dispose of their own deer on their property, but it is illegal in all cases for businesses (butchers and taxidermists) to dispose of waste generated from their business in any way other than a landfill or rendering facility. 4. Do not feed wild deer or moose. Animals concentrated together can spread disease quickly. If there is another CWD outbreak in New York, DEC and the State Department of Agriculture and Markets will implement their Interagency CWD Response Plan. The plan will guide actions if the disease is detected in either captive cervids-any species of the deer family-or wild white-tailed deer or moose. There are no documented cases of CWD infecting humans, but DEC urges caution when handling or processing CWD-susceptible animals.

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DEC Announces 2018-19 Deer Harvest Estimates, NY Hunters Bagged 12 Percent More Deer than Last Season Hunters in New York harvested an estimated 227,787 deer during the 2018-19 hunting seasons, approximately 12 percent more than the previous season. According to an April 8, 2019 DEC press release, the estimated deer take included 114,402 antlerless deer and 113,385 antlered bucks. Statewide, this represents a 20-percent increase in antlerless harvest and a 5-percent increase in buck harvest from the last season. The increase in antlerless harvest comes on the heels of a lower-than-desired antlerless harvest in 2017 and will help limit growth in areas with an overpopulation. Regionally, hunters took 28,642 deer in the Northern Zone and 199,145 deer in the Southern Zone. With nearly 60 percent of the adult buck harvest 2.5 years or older, hunters took an estimated 66,697 older bucks, setting another record in the percentage and total number of older bucks in the harvest. “Whether through organized deer hunting cooperatives or due to personal decisions, it’s exciting to see how the voluntary choice of hunters to Let Young Bucks Go and Watch

Them Grow is shifting our buck harvest,” Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos said. “Many hunters desire to see older, large bucks on the landscape, and as hunters choose to pass on shots at young bucks, that change is happening.” In addition, hunters increased the rate at which they reported their harvest in 2018, for the second year in a row. Although harvest reporting is required by law, the portion of successful hunters who report their harvest has averaged around 45 percent for the past decade. Hunters have increased their reporting rates to 50 percent in 2017, and 51 percent in 2018. Along with DEC’s Take It · Tag It · Report It campaign, the agency has made the process of harvest reporting easier for hunters by providing phone, internet, and mobile app options. Harvest reports are critically important for accurate monitoring of deer harvests, and DEC hopes hunters continue to contribute to the management process by complying with the reporting requirements.

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Brendon Barlow bagged a 3-point deer with a crossbow in Delhi on Nov. 6.

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Jaime Shortsleeve of Hobart bagged a 6-pointer with a bow in South Kortright on Nov. 11.

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Brian McCabe, bagged a female bear on Oct. 26 in Worcester. It was the Jefferson Central School alum’s first bear which was dressed at 178 pounds.

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New York Hunters Took 1,295 Black Bears During 2018 Hunting Seasons New York State bear hunters took 1,295 black bears during the 2018 hunting seasons, state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced. “Black bears continue to thrive in New York’s exceptional bear habitat and the state’s vast, accessible public lands offer great opportunities for bear hunting,” said Commissioner Seggos. “The black bear hunting season provides valuable tools and data for DEC’s wildlife managers in their work to maintain healthy bear populations across the state.” Hunters took an estimated 804 black bears in New York’s Southern Zone in 2018, approximately 20 percent fewer than 2017 and the recent five-year average. With reduced natural forage for bears this past fall and deep snows in mid-November prior to the regular firearms season, many bears went into dens a few weeks earlier than normal. As a result, although

bear take through the early season and bow season was comparable to 2017, take during the regular season declined by more than 40 percent from 2017. Comparably, hunters took about 45 percent fewer bears during the Northern Zone regular season in 2018 than in 2017. Bear take during the early season was particularly strong, however, with a nearly threefold increase over 2017 and a 50-percent increase over the five-year average. In total, hunters took an estimated 491 bears in the Northern Zone, about 25 percent more than 2017 and within the historical average range - 5-year Average (20132017). Notable Numbers: One bear harvested per 3.2 square miles. By DEC Wildlife Management Unit (WMU), the greatest bear harvest density occurred in WMU 3C which mainly covers Ulster County and includes portions of Sullivan and Greene counties. The town of Kingston in Ulster County (WMU 3C) yielded one bear for every 1.5 square miles. 80: the greatest number of bears reported taken on any one day. It happened on November 17 the opening day of the regular firearms season in the Southern Zone. 585 pounds: the heaviest dressed weight bear reported to DEC in 2018, taken in the town of Shandaken, Ulster County. A 550-pound dressed

weight bear was reported taken in Marbletown, Ulster County, and six bears were reported with dressed weights between 400-500 pounds. Scaled weights of dressed bears were submitted for 23 percent of bears taken in 2018. Six: the number of tagged bears reported in the 2018 harvest. These included one bear originally tagged in Pennsylvania and two from New Jersey. The remainder were originally tagged in New York for a variety of reasons, including research, nuisance response, relocated urban bears, or released rehabilitated bears. 767: the number of hunter-killed bears from which DEC collected teeth for age analysis in 2018. Hunters who reported their harvest and submitted a tooth for age analysis will receive a 2018 Black Bear Management Cooperator Patch. Results of the age analysis is expected to be available by September 2019. Nine percent: the proportion of bears taken by non-resident hunters. Successful non-resident bear hunters hailed from 19 states, the farthest being Washington. DEC’s harvest estimates rely on successful hunters reporting their harvest. For more information on game harvest reporting, visit DEC’s website. A complete summary of the 2018 bear harvest with results and maps by county, town, and WMU is available on DEC’s website.

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