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Delaware County Farm Bureau Bristles at Proposed Legislation

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2019

Margaretville Celebrates The Holiday Season And A Surprise Proposal

“Anti-Agriculture Agenda Will Hurt Us,” County Bureau President Says

By Lillian Browne SOUTH KORTRIGHT - A flurry of progressive-leaning animal rights activist bills aimed at improving animal welfare and the environment are slated to make their rounds in New York’s Assembly and Senate in the upcoming January 2020 legislative session, and they have Delaware County Farm Bureau President Duane Martin worried for the future of farming and for Delaware County’s economy.

Several of those bills have been introduced by Assembly representative Linda Rosenthal, representing the 67th assembly district which extends from Hell’s Kitchen to the lower portion of the Upper West Side of Manhattan in New York City.

One of those bills, A752, pertains to confinement of animals for food producing purposes and prohibits tethering or tying of livestock making the practice, under certain conditions, subject to imprisonment and a fine. As part of the bill, if passed, livestock would have to be unrestrained in turning around freely and able to lie down at will.

He’s opposed to the bill, Martin said, because the majority of Delaware County dairy farms are

equipped with tie-stall barns and it would place an undue financial hardship on dairy farmers to convert their barns to “loose housing” or “free stall” style barn, Martin said.

Even existing free stall barns often have milking parlors, Martin said, and it is unsafe for farmers not to have something in place to restrain the cows in the event they get spooked and stampede.

The proposed bill, Martin said, would make the practice at the Delaware County Fair illegal.

“Those cows are not in any type of distress, Martin said. “If anything they’re pampered.”

As a further example of how it would impact farmers, Martin cited the tying of exhibited cows at the Delaware County Fair, who are tethered in tie-stall fashion.

Cows have been exhibited that way for over 100 years at the fair, Martin said.

Legislators seem to think that any type of animal restrain is cruel, Martin said. “It’s simply not true,” he continued. “Tiemethods have been used for thousands of years. Just look at Egyptian hieroglyphics that depict these types of agricultural methods.”

A version of that bill, Martin said, has been introduced reSee DelCo Farm Bureau page 7

Storm Ezekiel Provides Local Residents With A Taste Of Winter Weather

By Rosie Cunningham DELAWARE COUNTY - Winter storm warnings in Delaware County, Schoharie County and beyond were lifted Tuesday at midnight.

The National Weather Service predicted “moderate to heavy” snowfall with total amounts of 9 to 13 inches across the region and what is being dubbed Winter Storm Ezekiel gave area motorists a taste of what to expect this season.

About 10 inches fell in Davenport and 11” in the Jefferson area.

About six inches was reported in the Delhi, Hamden and Hobart areas.

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New York State Electric and Gas reported more than 400 customers in Otsego and Delaware counties without power Monday morning and all power has been restored in the region.

According to Public Relations Officer of New York State Police Troop C Aga Dembinska, police responded to more than 50 motor vehicle accidents in Chenango, Delaware and Otsego counties between Sunday morning and 3 p.m. Monday.

Snowfall will occur on Wednesday, Dec. 4 and according to Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond, residents should be prepared this snowy season.

“Any motorist who does not feel safe to drive in inclement weather shouldn’t drive,” he said. “Motorists should monitor road conditions via the NYSDOT website or they may call their local law enforcement agency to get a determination concerning road conditions.”

He discussed safety precautions which should be taken.

“Make sure your car is properly serviced and prepared for inclement weather,” said DuMond. “Make sure you have proper tires, your tank is always at least half full. Ensure you have an ice scraper and a shovel in case See Storm Ezekiel page 5

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The parade comes to a temporary pause while Thomas Spiegeleire pops the question to unsuspecting Jenna Felder. With the large crowd as witness, she said yes. The couple are from Bay Shore, Long Island.

MARGARETVILLE - It was certainly an occasion worth celebrating in Margaretville on Saturday, Nov. 30.

The Business Association of Margaretville (BAM) hosted the annual Holiday on Main Event, which kicked off at 11 a.m. with a parade along Main Street in the village.

BAM organizer Raelene Bond from Catskill Candies and Confections, said there were 19 floats this year and “they were the best floats we have seen in years.”

“Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, different businesses, the supervisor and many more took part,” she said and added that each business brought something special to the table for the shop small Saturday event.

Bond said events such as the parade is a way for BAM to give back to the community.

This year, the theme is “How The Grinch Stole Christmas” and following the parade, Santa and See Margaretville Celebrates page 4

Sidney Church to Shutter After 211 Years

By Allison Collins Despite having the first church bell in Sidney, delivered by wagon in 1839, the halls of First Congregational United Church of Christ will be silent by the end of this year.

Representatives of the church at 1 Bridge St., Sidney said fiscal strain and declining membership have forced closure of the more than 200-year-old building.

“There’s a lack of funds and lack of congregation,” Pastor Patricia Robinson, with the church since November 2001, said. “And the congregation is aging mightily.” Robinson noted that she will be retiring at the end of the year, a plan that predates the closure decision.

“We’re closing because of low attendance and if you have low attendance, that goes hand in hand with diminishing funds,” Mary Jane Plummer, president of the church’s nine-person board, echoed. “The church has 53 See Sidney Church page 6

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Sidney’s First Congregational United Church of Christ, 1 Bridge Street.

‘Bravely Green in Wintertime’

Walton Fire Department Christmas Tree Lot Open Thru Dec. 23

By Lillian Browne WALTON - Walton forester Rod Jones knows his trees and he knows what he likes, particularly when it comes to Christmas trees - Balsam Fir is his favorite, he said, seconded by Fraser Fir. The two trees have “blisters” that release a “pine”-scented sap or resin that many people associate with the smell of a traditional Christmas tree.

The branches on both species are turned slightly upward; Fraser Fir has dark blue-green needles and is uniform in its pyramid shape and it doesn’t lose its needles as quickly as other trees while on display.

Rod’s wife Kathleen, a Christmas tree connoisseur who positions five trees - both inside and outside the couple’s home - prefers a Concolor Fir, also known as a White Fir, for its lengthier nee-

dles which the tree holds onto much longer than other varieties, she said.

Though he appreciates the vi-

sual beauty of the Concolor Fir, Rod said, he doesn’t care for the scent which is reminiscent of See Bravely Green page 3

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Walton Fire Department volunteers Jim Jacob, left, and John Nagel, man the tree, kissing ball and wreath lot.

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A big thank you to all who came out for the Christmas parade. It was a big crowd and I loved watching all the kids and families having a good time at the tree and the decorations at Vet’s Plaza, and eating Dewing’s delicious kettle corn. A special thank you to those who put together floats or came and walked like all those Girl Scouts. How cute were they and so many “strings” of lights together? We had some new floats from Finishing Touch Construction, Feather and Stone and the Suicide Prevention folks, and New Hope Community Church, and the Sidney Federal Credit Union returned this year as did Patches and Argyle. And of course our WCS Marching Band who brave the cold every year to play under the direction of Ray Bartlett. Also new this year were four tough riders from Eagle Mountain Riders that braved some cold temps for riding motorcycles! The 4-H Club, and a whole bunch of Cub Scouts came out with a whole camping theme (lights and fishing poles, and more) complete with a tent set up on Delaware Sport’s trucks, and the Walton girls’ volleyball team that had such a great season came out to honor the town that supported them in their season. The Catskill Dance Moves had an adorable little float filled with their littlest dancers and their older dancers walked behind. I saw Rebecca Banker braving the cold earlier in the day putting the float together down by the studio. Townsend School had a few walkers and the whole town board came to march, but I sent them down the road without me by mistake in the rush of getting the parade started! The parade started again with the lighting of the More Park star, thanks to Tracy Williams.

The Walton Explorer Post had a big group and decorated the old truck beautifully, and the WFD really turned out to bring in the season. And of course at the very end the Walton Lions brought Santa and Mrs. Claus (and their hopping elves) to town for the 2019 season. There was another hiccup at the countdown to light the tree, but that was because of the huge crowd (that were in front of the sensor for the lights) which is a great reason! It takes

a village to make a successful Christmas parade so thank you all who participated and who came to watch.

The visits and pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus were a big hit at the Walton Theatre where there was a nice orderly line, with seating, and hotdogs and hot chocolate, donated by Danny’s Restaurant and served by the Walton Lions, who sponsor the parade which allows us to have it.

Saturday was Small Business Saturday and Spend the Day in Walton, and the Walton Chamber had an impressive list of businesses that participated with sales and special promotions to help celebrate the season and showcase their stores. Saturday evening ended with the Cherish the Ladies concert from Music on the Delaware which was sold out.

The music on Delaware Street provided by Walton Music House at Molto was really lovely and added to the ambiance.

There are several more craft and church sales in the next few weeks, please consider shopping Walton first.

The American Legion Auxiliary will be serving dinner on Friday, Dec. 6 at 5 p.m. at the Walton Veterans Club at 10 Park St. Menu will be bacon wrapped stuffed pork loin, mashed potatoes, green beans, gravy, applesauce, coleslaw, bread, and our dessert bar. Donation $10. Money raised helps mail the boxes to deployed military.

The Mitten Tree, sponsored by CS Pack 45, will once again be available at Dr. Dohner’s Walton office starting Dec. 4. If you would like to donate a pair of mittens, please bring them to the office. If you need a pair of mittens, please feel free to take a pair from the tree. This is a community service project for the boys and is needed and appreciated.

Another tradition returning for the season is the Delaware River Stage Company Christmas show as they present “A Walton Mountain Christmas” on Friday, Dec. 6, at 7:30 p.m., Saturday Dec. 7, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 8, at 2 p.m. at the Walton Theatre.

Tickets are $6 and available at The Walton Music House on Rt. 206. Any remaining tickets will be sold at the door of theatre. We missed this show last year and

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are so happy to see it come back.

A lot of local talent, both adults and children, always make this a great kickoff in December.

All are invited to the Christmas Craft Show with all handmade items by students of the Walton Central School District, on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. at the high school cafeteria.

Sponsored by the TS PTA and the HS/MS PTSA and they will be selling refreshments and beverages. Come meet the talented artists and see the crafts made by students in grades K-12. All proceeds from the sales go to the artists.

And right next door is the New Hope Community Church craft show on the same Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Last year the church was packed with beautiful things and I expect it will be again. Please come check out all the wonderful, talented vendors that will be on hand. If you would like a table, please call Linda Frank at 607-865-4004. Tables cost $10.

Also on Saturday, Dec. 7, the Annual Christmas Bazaar and Luncheon will be at the United Presbyterian Church at 58 East Street. The bazaar will be from 10-2 with gifts, handcrafted items, baked goods, and white elephant items. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

You will have your choice of soup, sandwich, dessert and beverage. Proceeds will benefit Presbyterian Women’s mission projects both here and abroad.

There will also be a Christmas Extravaganza at the Walton Grange and Castle on the Delaware on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9

a.m. till 3 p.m. There will be crafts and vendors, gently used gifts and antiques and quilts. Breakfast and Lunch will be available.

There will be a guided Castle Tours at noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. $5 per person. Accompanied children age 17 and under are no charge.

The Arc of Delaware Co. is sponsoring a Community Holiday Dance from noon to 3 p.m. at the First Baptist Church at 55 Townsend St., on Saturday, Dec. 7. Free admission, there will be live music by the band Flame.

The Walton Community Band will hold their holiday concert on Monday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. at the high school. Join them for the free Christmas concert where they will be playing lots of awesome songs with duets, solos, and specials in between. Following the concert please join them in the cafeteria for refreshments.

The William B Ogden Library will hold an event, Sit with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 11 a.m. till 1 p.m. Visit the library for a photo-op with Santa, free gift for children, cookies and a simple craft. Don’t forget your camera.

Free and open to the public.

The Christ Church will also hold their Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church on Gardiner Place. Lunch and snacks will be available. Vendors wanted, please call Lynda at 607-8656856. They are also handicapped accessible.

While thinking of others this holiday season, please consider the Pet Pantry. Located on Bruce St, the pantry accepts all donations of food and toys so they

can help families provide for their furry friends this Christmas.

Contact Jessica Reed on Facebook if you want to donate and she will arrange pickup if needed, or items can be dropped off at Yarn Over on North St. A reminder that open enrollment for health insurance will only last until Jan. 31. If you need health insurance, you can check out your options via the New York State of Health website or call the customer service center at 1-855-355-5777.

Remember with this storm that in order to clean the streets properly, there is no parking on village streets between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. until April 1. Also, village sidewalks need to be free of ice and snow by 9 a.m. after a snowstorm. Several people on Facebook are advertising to do shoveling, so if you are in need look online, or ask someone to help you of you have no internet connections.

It’s that time of year again where bell ringers are needed for the Salvation Army for the kettle at Big M. Ringers are needed for Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. till 6 p.m. from now until Dec. 24. If you have even an hour or two to spare, please consider spending some time ringing the bell. Most of the money raised stays in Delaware County and helps so many people. If you would like to volunteer, please call Lois Hodge at 607-865-6022, or Barb Budine at 607-865-6230.

Happy 5th birthday to Mallory Phraner on Dec. 8. Mallory is the daughter of John and Mary Phraner. Hope you have a wonderful day.

Del. County BOS Adopts 2020 Budget

By Rosie Cunningham DELHI — Delaware County residents will see a 1.7682 percent tax levy increase from the 2019 budget ($568,946).

The 2020 total budget is slated to be $106,394,661.

Colchester Supervisor Art Merrill, the budget officer, praised the finance committee for their work.

Resident of Middletown Eddie Donoghue was the only individual to stand and address the board during the public hearing prior to the regularly scheduled meeting. He asked the BOS how much it cost to hire Frank Miller, who was hired to represent the county in disciplinary proceedings against Delaware County

Commissioner of Social Services Dana Scuderi-Hunter. He also asked where the funds would be coming from.

Chairwoman Tina Molé opted not to speak and reminded Donoghue that individuals could comment during public hearings, but the board does not have to answer.

Following the meeting, Merrill said he could not provide information as to where the expense for Miller will come from. However, he said the payments for Miller would be in the 2019 budget, not the 2020 budget.

The board also passed a series of local laws instituting pay raises for 15 department heads after a public hearing prior to the meeting was adjourned without com-

ment.

Raises were unanimously approved for Cynthia Heaney, director of community mental health services, at $98,621; Glenn Nealis, director of economic development, at $84,183; Judith Garrison, election commissioner, at $24,278; Stephen Hood, director of emergency services, at $63,591; Joseph deMauro, director of information technology, at $84,944; Shelly Johnson-Bennett, county planning director, at $81,631; Joseph Ermeti, public defender, at $106,000; Amanda Walsh, public health director, at $91,987; Susan McIntyre, commissioner of public works, at $94,683; Charles Piper, director of the Veterans Service Agency, at $50,178; Debra Goodrich, county clerk, at $69,614; Craig DuMond, sheriff, at $87,807; and Beverly Shields, county treasurer, at $69,614.

Though raises were also approved for Terri Whitney, director of the Office for the Aging, at $69,725, and Linda Pinner, county personnel officer, at $72,272, Hamden Town Supervisor Wayne Marshfield was the only one to vote in opposition.

Following the meeting, Marshfield explained his opposition.

“The OFA director was just hired and I think there should be a probationary period before she gets a raise,” he said and added that in regards to Pinner, his decision is based on performance.

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The Jones’ selected three Fraser Firs from the Walton Fire Department annual Christmas Tree sale lot at the Walton School Bus Garage parking lot on Delaware Street in Walton, on Sunday, Dec. 1 - despite the onset of the season’s first snow storm which arrived with freezing rain, sleet, snow and gusty winds.

The three trees will be placed outside the couple’s home, with twinkling lights, no ornaments.

The Concolor Fir, which will have a height of at least 18-feet to fit the couple’s Great Room, will be purchased from Baxter’s Tree Farm near Oquagua Creek.

The gigantic tree - and a fifth tree to be placed inside the couple’s home, will be specially decorated. Kathleen has been collecting Christmas tree ornaments for years, and one of the trees will become the canvas which display those keepsakes.

The couple give each of their seven children a Christmas ornament each year and each child will have a hand-selected collection for their own trees.

Lia Fickbohm, of Walton by way of Garretsville, will be putting up two trees this year, one artificial and one 6 1/2 foot Fraser Fir, though her absolute favorite species, she said is a Douglas Fir. Traditionally, she said, she puts up a Christmas tree after Thanksgiving. She decorates with a color scheme of white and silver and looks forward to surprising her children with the freshly-cut tree.

To Tinsel or Not To Tinsel

Both the Jones and Fickbohm families are tinsel-free, they said.

Rod grew up in a “tinsel family” and he can’t stand the silvery, slithering, tangling, shimmering strands of reflective aluminum foil-like decoration. “There is no tinsel in our house,” Rod proclaimed. His statement of fact was quickly and affectionately dispelled when Kathleen said that she hangs a strand of tinsel on each of the trees in memory of Rod’s mother “Mom Jones”, who died on Christmas Day, a few years ago.

And as much distaste that Fickbohm holds for tinsel, (she grew up in the era of placing tinsel on the tree one strand at a time), she likewise, makes a concession. “My mother was a huge fan (of tinsel),” Fickbohm said, and her mother, before she died, cut strands of silver beads into shortened lengths and hung them on their Christmas tree in a passive-aggressive compromise on Fickbohm’s no-tinsel rule.

Now, Fickbohm said, those cut strands of silver beads will adorn her tree.

An informal poll of the volunteer fireman on the lot overwhelmingly revealed that tinsel is a no-go in many Walton homes.

Such is the case for Walton Firefighter Trent Wood, who favors Balsam or Fraser Firs, which have “softer” needles. “I’m not a fan of White or Blue Spruce,” he said.

His Christmas tree, Wood said, will go up within the next week and stay up until the first week of January.

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Community members enjoyed the Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Walton Congregational Church.

Walton Churches Gather Together for Thanksgiving

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Kathleen and Rod Jones of Walton purchased three of their five Christmas trees at the Walton Fire Department lot at the Walton School Bus Garage on Sunday, Dec. 1. bridge, Downsville and Pennsylvania, are affordable and range in price from $25 to $40.

Sales were brisk opening day, with 35 trees sold on Saturday, Nov. 30. By mid-day Sunday, seven more had been sold and though travel was tricky, loyal customers and fire department supporters trickled in.

The department has harvested 500 trees for sale and will sell the trees Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., weekends from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., until Dec. 23 or until they are sold out.

Walton Fire Department accepts cash or checks for purchases, but does not accept debit or credit cards.

Thanksgiving is a time for fellowship, for families to come together, to reflect on what they have and to count blessings. A perfect example of the holiday spirit took place Thursday, in Walton, at the First Community Church, where the annual Thanksgiving Dinner for the local community was held.

Event organizers Judy Winter and Deb Carusso said on site prep work begins Tuesday, two days prior to the free dinner, and the planning and organizing, long before that. This year, 20, 20-pound turkeys were donated

by Walton Club Royale. Maine’s supplied pies, butter, as well as aprons, while Eternal Flame Farm supplied sausage, napkins and Utensils. Winter credited the Walton Fire Department for making a monetary donation.

Other money was donated and a free will donation is taken the day of the dinner.

It takes a lot of people to make an endeavor this large to succeed. This year, approximately 45 people volunteered their time.

Adding to the atmosphere, music was provided by the Wilcox and Dove families, a tradition that began several years ago by the late Julian Wilcox.

This year more than 300 people attended the sit down dinner at the Congregational Church Fellowship Hall. There were 125 take outs. Winter commented that this year seemed better organized, which she attributed to some new volunteers. She added, new volunteers are always welcomed, and going forward, she asked potential volunteers contact the church at least two weeks in advance so the organizers have time to plan ahead.

Churches participating were representatives of the host, First Congregational, United Methodist and United Presbyterian. Responding to the question, what were the goals, Carusso stated, “feeding the community,” she added the organizers would like to encourage more people to come.

The annual Thanksgiving Dinner has been a tradition for more than 20 years. Winter said it will continue again next year.

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After scouring the lot, Lia Fickbohm of Walton, finds the perfect Fraser Fir Christmas tree on Sunday, Dec. 1. She is pictured with Walton volunteer firefighter Jim Jacob.

Safety and Sales

Wood reminds Christmas tree lovers of a safety and longevity measure: water the tree each day.

A dried-out Christmas tree, he said, can become fully engulfed in flames in 30 seconds. Always check for frayed wires on Christmas lights, Wood further cautioned. “If the lights don’t work, don’t out them on the tree,” he said.

And just as important, he said, do not place a Christmas tree near a heat register or other heat source. And finally, he said, make certain smoke detectors are working and there is a fire extinguisher in the home. If something in the home catches fire, Wood said, “get out an call 911.”

Do not try to save valuables, he urged.

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The parade, always a welcome delight, was made all the more special due to a marriage proposal.

Thomas Spiegeleire popped the question to unsuspecting Jenna Felder. The couple are from Long Island, but were visiting long time friend Shirley Sanford.

“They love it up here and have been coming for years and years,” said Sanford, of Margaretville.

Spiegeleire was riding in the Middletown-Hardenburgh Fire District’s aerial truck, which was carrying Santa and Mrs. Claus.

The truck stopped right in the middle of the parade to let Spiegeleire out and Felder was unsure as to what he was doing. But then, he got down on one knee and proposed.

“Everyone went ballistic,” said Sanford. “She had no clue and always told Thomas if he was to propose her family better be there.”

Her whole family was there, a second surprise for the soon

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Margaretville Discusses Rental Applications, Fees

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Wreaking havoc in the staging area are Ryan Oravetz, left, and Connor Joedicke at the annual Holiday on Main Parade in Margaretville. soon-to-be bride.

“We hid them a away for a couple of days,” Sanford laughed.

“Thomas wanted to propose up here because it is a special place for the family.”

Holiday on Main was held in conjunction with Shop Small Saturday and many businesses featured special offerings throughout the day. Attractions included

Home Goods of Margaretville, cookie tasting; Margaretville Liquor Store, wine tasting: Catskill Mountain Tattoo, gift certificate specials; Catskill Candies and Confections, chocolate tastings; Bloom Fabric Art and Retreat, holiday star class; Catskill Mountain Artisans’ Guild, kids’ giftmaking class; Honeybee Herbs, art exhibit and tea sampling: Kria Jewelry, Tarot card reading; Barbara Alyn Designs, tea, cookies and more.

Other specials from local shops and eateries included Happy Giraffe, a Longyear Gallery, members’ exhibit; the Margaretville Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop, Black Friday Sale; Liza Belle’s Kitchen, vegan Thanksgiving; Trattoria Locale, open house a holiday pop-up market in the former Miller’s Drug Store a Margaretville Central School Holiday Bazaar and a collection for Community Food Drive.

The Catskill Mountain Christian Center hosted a live nativity and community membered gathered in the Binnekill Park for caroling and a tree-lighting.

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Santa and Mrs. Claus are riding high on the Middletown-Hardenburgh Fire District’s aerial truck.

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Manning the MTC float is Jaden Haysey. The parade’s theme was based on “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.”

The Margaretville Village Board at their Nov. 19 meeting went over the formalities of transient rental regulations, touching on refining the application process for said rentals as well as determining the fee owners would need to pay to authorize such properties.

In May Kent Brown, a member of the Margaretville Planning Board, gave a presentation to the Village Board about a rising trend of Airbnb-type properties showing up in communities throughout the Catskills. These properties were often owned by people who did not live in the communities their rentals were in, and the concern was that owners living elsewhere would take advantage and neglect any responsibility to the community. Brown and other concerned citizens wanted to alert the village board to this in order to, through legislation, get ahead of the wave of such businesses showing up in the community. A Local Law establishing regulations for transient rentals was created and passed at the October meeting, with one dissenting vote.

The November meeting’s agenda included time to go over editing and amending the transient rental application and fee.

Trustee Iris Mead suggested several corrections and clarifications to the application, including where to mark what zoning district the rental property would be in and how many names of local contacts in case of emergency would be listed on the application.

“The more people we can contact, the better,” Mayor John Hubbell said. He said that if the owner of the property lived far away, their name in effect wouldn’t even count because there would be no way such a person could help in the event of an emergency. The application was amended to say that at least two contacts should be listed on the application.

Mead also brought up the perennial nuisance issue of parking, saying that on the application mention should be made concerning noise levels and parking.

The village board decided it was a zoning issue not an issue for the application under discussion.

Under the maintenance section of the application, garbage disposal for transient rentals were discussed, with certain dilemmas. Mayor Hubbell said they were already having problems in the town of Middletown with renters bringing garbage to the transfer station without having permits. Trustee Jeff Warren brought up the dilemma of having renters disposing of garbage on a Saturday, a day in which a permit could not be obtained, for

example. The board mentioned that it would be better for the transient rental owners to have a housekeeping service to handle garbage in the rental properties, as long as the housekeeping service had a permit for Middletown.

The village board passed the application as amended.

When it came time to discuss fees for the transient rental application, there was disagreement over how much money should be paid for the fee and how often. At first the board talked about the terms recommended by code enforcement, which was $250 for either three or five years.

Mead mentioned the possibility of a rental business deciding they didn’t want to continue after a year, asking would the village have to refund the money. Warren asked if the code enforcement officer’s inspection would be annual. He also reminded the board that he was not in favor of any part of the law, that he had voted against it in October.

The board discussed whether the fee should be annual as opposed to for three or five years.

Mead mentioned that maybe they would want to discourage transient rental properties that were being a nuisance, and that it should be a yearly fee, suggesting $75 per year. Mead made a motion to that effect but there was no second. Deputy Mayor Dave Budin said that maybe the board would want to welcome such businesses as long as they were being run properly and adhering to all the laws. He made a motion that the fee be set at $100 the first year and $50 every subsequent year. The motion passed.

Mayor Hubbell also discussed with all those present the roof replacement project, which was underway as of the 19th. Fences and equipment surrounded the Gottfried Building, as well as taking up parking spots. Hubbell mentioned that the asbestos removal stage of the construction had been completed, and within a week the actual construction of the roof proper was expected to begin.

The NY Rising projects that Margaretville has been working on saw some development, as Mayor Hubbell reported that Milone & MacBroom was about to have sketches and diagrams for both the Binnekill Bulkhead Levee Repair and the Gateway Implementation projects, which would need to be worked on in tandem since one project impacted the other.

“Mostly the Bulkhead right now is what we want the pictures on, but we’re supposed to do it on the Gateway as well,” Hubbell said.

The village will be acquiring a new 2019 Dodge Ram truck with plow and sander to replace the 2008 Dodge Ram that the village currently has. The value of the 2019 Dodge Ram is $60,970 and the old truck will be put out to bid once the new one arrives.

The next Margaretville Village Board meeting will be Dec. 17.

Election Results for Rockland The Sullivan County Board of Elections has certified the 2019 general election results and for the town of Rockland they are as follows: Supervisor - Robert Eggleton, 531 votes; six write-in votes.

Councilperson (vote for two) - Christine N. Routledge, 458 votes; Andrew McRell, 445; and Mark Zeininger, 377. No write-in votes.

Highway Superintendent Theodore Hartling, 717 votes; one write-in vote.

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Bryce and little brother Jackson Gardner on the front lawn in front of their holiday decorations on Saturday.

Happy Holidays: Delhi Family ‘Lights Up’ The Neighborhood

By Rosie Cunningham DELHI - The Gardner family isn’t hard to find at Delview Terrace in Delhi. A bear half the size of the house and multiple giant and bright lawn decorations have taken up residence on the front lawn this holiday season.

According to Dan Gardner, he and his wife Amber started getting into decorating when their son Bryce was born.

With Bryce now 5 and Jackson, 2, there are more than 25 inflatables of varying sizes.

Gardner said the endeavor is time consuming but is now a family affair. On site, the family, who originally hail from the Sau-

gerties area, have inflatables of Mickey Mouse, a village, Scooby Doo, Snoopy, a giant bear, Santa Claus and more.

Not only is the family into the annual festivity which begins around Thanksgiving, but the community gets involved too.

“My wife’s mother has found some at lawn sales, and I get more on sale after Christmas,” said Dan. “We’ve had neighbors who have given us some stuff as well.”

Bryce said “Frosty” is his favorite inflatable and character for that matter.

“All year round,” said Amber.

They start installing right after Thanksgiving and put up one ev-

ery week. Each year they add to the display with new inflatables.

“We have more than 100 stakes in the ground and we have to move them when it frosts,” said Dan. In the summer, Amber pulls out the inflatables and cleans and patches them up for the upcoming season.

“Santa brings two for each kid,” said Dan, who added the extra electric costs are minor. “And, we buy a couple more each year.”

Bryce and Jackson darted from inflatable to inflatable, calling out which one they like most.

“It’s definitely something we do as a family,” said Dan. “It makes people happy.”

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A view of the Gardner residence at Delview Terrace in Delhi at night.

Storm Ezekiel... continued from front page you need it. Cat litter is also a good idea for extra traction if a person becomes stuck. Keep gloves, a blanket and water in your vehicle and make sure your cell phone is fully charged before you set out. If you must travel in extreme weather, let a friend or family member know when you leave and expect to be back. That way someone can check on you if you happen to become disabled in an area without cell service.”

DuMond said in the Delhi area, there have been “several” accidents.

“Luckily, no major injuries so far,” he said. “Folks need to slow down and allow for extra space in between vehicles, over knolls and around corners. Unfortunately, we face the same problems every year during the first few snow storms, people don’t slow down and/or do not have their vehicles properly equipped for winter driving conditions.”

Not one to leave out animals to

the elderly, DuMond advised residents to take care of each other and pets.

“Make sure your animals are taken inside during inclement weather,” he said. “My deputies and I take this very seriously.

Folks can and will be held criminally responsible for neglecting their pets and leaving them outside in the elements without

proper protection and nutrition.

Also, we should be very diligent and mindful of our elderly neighbors; especially the shut-ins.

Folks are encouraged to check on them to ensure they maintain proper groceries, medicine and heat. The Sheriff ’s Office can help in this endeavor - feel free to contact us anytime and we will make safety/welfare checks.”

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November’s Story, Week’s Summary and Predictions

By Frank Ward November ended up short of precipitation, we had 2.03”; normal is 3.77” and short of snow, we had 5.4 inches and normal is 9.9” and it was very cold, the average temperature per day was 31.9 degrees, normal is 38.1 degrees. That makes it the 5th coldest November since I have records and the coldest November since 1976; it was 31.3 degrees in 1976.

Last week was rather amazing, we had rain and snow on Sunday with 1.5” and 2 inches on the ground and it was windy, by Tuesday it was 60 and Wednesday 55 degrees, that’s 20 degrees and 15 degrees above average.

It rained Wednesday and Thursday and windy once again and now it’s Sunday and I’m waiting for it to start snowing.

How much? Won’t know until Tuesday morning but 12-18 inches & sleet and

maybe some ice is the prediction at the moment then, cold and then colder. This is the black part of the wooly bear caterpillar by the tail, hopefully it normalizes soon.

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It’s Puppy-palooza At SFC

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The Delhi Tiger Cub Scouts were at the Delaware County Historical Asccostion this past weekend. From left to right: Franklin Metlicke, Miles Holland, Tommy Ambrose and Shaine Pawlikowski. Absent: Jaysen McKee and Colton Schneider.

Delhi Tiger Cub Scouts Decorate Trees At DCHA

By Rosie Cunningham DELHI - The local Tiger Cub Scouts made Delhi a little more festive this holiday season.

On Saturday, Nov. 30, the Delhi Pack 33 Tiger Cub Scouts were busy decorating a tree for the Heart of the Catskills Humane Society Holiday Tree Celebration. The celebration will be held this Saturday at the Delaware County Historical Association (DCHA). Proceeds from the decorated trees, which will be auctioned off, will go toward the humane society and the DCHA.

According to Pam Metlicke, a mother of a scout, in October, the boys had gone on a local hike and collected some of the decorations outside they used for decorating.

The theme of their tree is “Tiger Cub Scouting is Pawsome! Go Take A Hike!” said Metlicke.

The decorated trees at the DCHA can be previewed and drawing tickets bought all this week with the celebration taking place this Saturday, Dec. 7, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information, call the Heart of the Catskills at 607-7463080.

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Emma, Anna and Evan Smith, were all smiles with a litter of border collie puppies on Saturday at the Stamford Farmers’ Cooperative. Photos were taken of children and adults with the puppies - donations were appreciated and proceeds will go towards the South Kortright Central School lunch program.

Sidney Church... continued from front page members, 15 of whom are out of the area and 38 in the area.” Following a June 2 vote, she noted, the dissolution was announced to congregants this September.

Though construction of the building began in 1806, according to historical documents, the church was not considered usable until 1808, making 2018 its 210th anniversary.

To commemorate the closure and the church’s role in the community, Robinson and Plummer said, two farewell events have been planned since September.

The first is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 8, during that morning’s 10:30 a.m. service.

“It will be a hymn sing, celebrating the ecumenical church year,” Plummer said, “and it will be followed by a potluck lunch in the church hall.”

The second event will take place in the sanctuary at 3 p.m. on Dec. 15 (this is a change from Dec. 1, after inclement weather necessitated rescheduling). The public, Plummer noted, is invited to both.

“We felt it was important to

pen and we’re trying to make it easy, but there is not anything but sadness. A lot of these people, the ones that are left, have been together for a lifetime. They came here as infants, so it’s not an easy thing to do.” “(People) understand mentally why we’re doing what we’re doing,” Plummer said, “but there’s a lot of grief. I’ve been a member there for 60 years and that’s a long time. I think it’s weighing on a lot of people’s minds and we’re all going to be left with the task of finding someplace else to celebrate our faith, but where that’s going to be, I don’t know.”

Plummer said she is “hopeful” for the historic building’s fate, noting that church officials are in discussions with a potential occupant.

“We’re trying to figure out a way to keep the building in the community and used,” Robinson said. “We’re working very hard on that.”

For more information on the upcoming events, contact Plummer at 607-563-1978 or Sue Ruestow at 607-369-7415.

Holiday For The Heart Tree Celebration To Be Held Dec. 7 Local Girl Scouts Look To Give Back To HCHS

By Rosie Cunningham DELHI - The holidays are about celebration and giving back.

On Saturday, Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. there will be a Holiday for the Heart Tree Celebration at the Delaware County Historical Association (DCHA) located on Route 10 in Delhi.

The public can preview and buy raffle tickets for the beautifully decorated holiday trees which will be on display on Dec.

Donations accepted through December 20th and can be dropped off during banking hours at:

2 through Dec. 6 before the Saturday event.

Tickets cost $5 each or six tickets for $25 for the opportunity to win a custom tree.

There will be holiday music, a bake sale, light fare, holiday gift shopping and more.

Proceeds will be shared between the DCHA and the Heart of the Catskills Humane Society.

In conjunction with the tree celebration, Troop 30206 Delhi Service Unit 350 (11 girls) will be giving back to the humane soci-

ety, a part of their Bronze Project.

“We are presenting them with our completed materials and project on Dec. 7 at approximately 2:30-3 p.m. is when we will be presenting them,” said Ann Stacy, troop leader.

She said the girls, at an overnight have made braided dog toys, homemade cat scratchers, kennel blankets, pillows to sell, and made grocery bags to sell.

“They have used cookie money to shop and purchase bleach, dog/cat toys, paper products, wet can food, litter, cleaning supplies, washcloths, dry food, latex gloves, laundry soap, dish soap and towels.”

The troop held a bake sale which yielded $973 and with the money, they purchased for the HCHS 12 kennels, a cat tree and more.

For more information on the Saturday event, call 607-7463080 or e-mail info@heartofthecatskills.org.

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reach out to the community to celebrate the church,” Plummer said. “The (Dec. 15 event) will be a celebration of the organ, the piano and the voice. We will be highlighting an organist from Worcester, Sidney Chase, and we’re featuring him because he’s done a lot of work on our organ.”

The organ, Robinson noted, is from 1894. Historical documents refer to it as “the finest instrument of its kind between Binghamton and Albany.”

“It’s a gorgeous machine,” she said, “and this will be celebratory for the congregation and community, because we want the community to understand what’s here.”

Robinson and Plummer said, though few, congregants are sad to see their roughly 10,000-square-foot church shuttered.

“This is a death of part of the family for these people,” Robinson said, “It’s not just a closing, it’s a death.

“We don’t want to do it,” she continued. “It’s not a fun thing.

We understand that it has to hap-

Rep. Antonio Delgado, DRhinebeck, NY-19, will hold a town hall-style meeting at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8 at the State Theatre, 148 Front St., Deposit.

Residents are encouraged to ask questions and share their priorities with Rep. Delgado.

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DelCo Farm Bureau... continued from front page peatedly and unsuccessfully for a number of years in both the assembly and the senate.

It’s going to be a tough legislative year for agriculture, Martin said.

A Senate bill proposed by Brian Kavanaugh, representing the 26th Senate District, which encompasses lower Manhattan and a portion of Brooklyn, aims to ban non-therapeutic use of antimicrobial agents in the absence of any clinical signs of disease in an animal.

The measure is particularly dangerous, Martin said, suggesting that farmers may not be following laws that are already govern dispensing of such medications to livestock which is used to produce food for or are raised for human consumption - most of which are done under the direction of a veterinarian.

There is a misperception, Martin said, that antibiotics are not being used correctly by farmer.

“There is already a withhold time imposed by the FDA for when meat or milk can be placed back into the food chain,” Martin said with frustration.

“Introducing tainted milk or meat into the market would not be in the best interest of the farmer and would provide the farmer with no economic advantage,” he said. Dairy farmers are fined if antibiotics are detected in milk.

Another bill is being proposed, Martin said, that seeks to prohibits horse-drawn carriages in New York City. “It’s a sneak attack,” Martin said. New York City Mayor Bill DeBlasio claims horse-drawn carriage rides are a “barbaric practice” Martin said.

But the truth is, Martin continued, that DeBlasio’s campaign has received campaign contributions from a properly developer who wants to turn the horse and mule stables in Central Park into high-end condominiums.

Farm Bureau is concerned about the issue, Martin said, simply because if the practice is banned, legislators will go after someone else next.

Another bill that continues to circulate is Assembly bill 390 which seeks a five-year moratorium on the planting and growing of GMO or genetically modified organisms crops, except for the purpose of doing research, Martin said.

Martin said Farm Bureau views GMO crops as a “gift from the gods which allow farmers to grow better crops with less input.” The American Medical Association has conducted research, Martin said, and found nothing wrong with crops grown from GMO seeds. “They are safe. If the AMA says so, they should be okay,” Martin said.

A related Senate bill is seeking to ban the use of pesticides which are Round-Up Ready-based, Martin said. Not only are the pesticides a time-saver for farmers, Martin said, but if the ban is imposed, it would put Delaware County farmers at a competitive disadvantage in the state and the nation.

“I am incredibly fearful of this anti-agriculture attitude coming out of the urban political arena,” Martin said. First it was the charge for “meatless Monday” and then the villanization of dairy products, he said.

The message that animal agriculture is bad for the environment is being spread like wildfire downstate, Martin said.

“In fact,” he continued, “If you turned agriculture into produce farming, it would be very bad for Delaware County’s landscape.

The best type of agriculture for Delaware County’s landscape is grazing or feed crop production.”

Delaware County is “hilly, rocky and wet,” Martin said.

Animal agriculture has a symbiotic relationship with the land, Martin said. Wildlife, such as turkeys, feed after a manure spread, which the ground cover also utilizes as fertilizer, he said.

The anti-agriculture attitude, he said, is an effort to re-pro-

gram people and bring them under “fascist control,” telling them what to think, Martin said.

“People are being brainwashed to behave in a certain way. I don’t buy that nonsense that animal agriculture is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions,” he said. Studies have show that agricultures contributes only 5 percent of the world’s carbon footprint - much less than other industries.

Despite the proposed legislation, Martin is grateful to Congressman Delgado and Senator Metzger for their continued efforts and recognition of the importance of Delaware County agriculture. He is thankful to Hamden Supervisor Wayne Marshfield and Delaware County Chamber of Commerce President Ray Pucci, at the local level, for speaking on behalf of Delaware County agriculture in opposing the Farm Labor Bill earlier this year.

Recently, one of Metzger’s bills was signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo, which eases administrative burdens on farmers that required them to maintain

The Reporter paperwork for farm vehicles that specified each anticipated destination the vehicle would travel.

Having to record continuous destination updates was burdensome for farms looking to alter or expand routes, or to purchase additional farm land.

The rule was repealed, thanks to Metzger, Martin said. “Our laws have not kept up with the changes in agriculture,” Martin said. Farms have grown and land used by farms have grown beyond the previously imposed 25-mile limit, Martin said. When an animal is sick, or a piece of equipment is broken and a part is needed, the last thing on a farmer’s mind, is doing more paperwork to comply with nonsensical laws, Martin said. Thanks to Metzger, that burden has been eliminated, he said.

The general public can help farmers who are facing legislative hardships Martin said, by voting for candidates that support agriculture. “Listen to what they are saying with regard to what they want to do with our food,” Martin said.

Delaware County can not afford these proposed laws, he concluded.

The next state legislative session begins Jan. 1, 2020.

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Free Or Low-Cost Energy Audits Available To NY State Residents

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County has partnered with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to educate residents about free or low-cost energy audits as part of the Community Energy Engagement Program.

Homeowners will learn how to maximize their home’s efficiency with an energy assessment designed to identify where it might

need more insulation or air sealing, among other measures.

There are also programs specifically for low-income customers who, after an audit, may be eligible for free or discounted home energy upgrades, such as air sealing or insulation. Call 607865-6531, email vsd22@cornell. edu or visit ccedelaware.org/he/ smart-energy/ for more information.

Delhi Community Bank N.A. Accepting Toys for Tots Donations The holiday season often means spending extra time with family and friends and enjoying delicious meals with loved ones.

It’s also the perfect time to focus on gratitude and giving. Community Bank N.A. branches are getting in the spirit by giving back to the communities they serve, ensuring all families have a happy holiday season.

Locally, the Delhi branch has a Toys for Tots drop-off box in its lobby. Community members are encouraged to donate new or gently used toys, which will be

given to local families in need.

Additionally, the Delhi branch hosted a food drive benefiting the Delhi Food Pantry in November.

“Giving back to our communities during the holidays is our favorite tradition,” Community Bank N.A. Branch Manager Tina Seguare said. “The true spirit of the holidays comes from helping those in need. The Delhi branch has been bustling lately to help make a difference. We encourage everyone to get involved.”

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Spend the Day in Walton and Christmas Lights Parade

December 4, 2019

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Lions Club members served hot dogs and hot chocolate as folks visited with Santa at the Walton Theatre following the parade. Lions Vern Wildenstein and Ed Snow are pictured serving Dr. Mike Freeman, Dr. Denise Freeman, Emme and Michael Freeman.

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Waverly Wood, daughter of Eric and Tiffany Wood, sits on Santa’s lap at the First Congregational Church during Spend the Day in Walton on Saturday, Nov. 30.

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The Walton Girl Scouts dressed as light bulbs for the parade. From left, front row: Zoey Kille, Addison Merwin, Abbeygail Bushnell, Bristol Hunt, Haven Barnes, Martie Jean Foster and Madeline Cash; back row: Holly Cash and Jessica Barnes.

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The Walton Lions Club sponsors the Christmas parade annually, and members brought Santa and Mrs. Claus, and some of their elves, to town.

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Following the parade, Santa and Mrs. Claus greeted the large crowd at the Vet’s Plaza to light the community tree. The crowd sang a few carols after the lighting, thanks to Walton Music House and Nate Jamieson, before taking pictures with other decorations, visiting with Santa or getting free pie at TA’s Place.

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Decorating Delhi for the Holidays

Still Against Proposed DPW Site

Once again the topic of a new County DPW facility has been raised. The fact is that the present facilities are in a flood zone and in dire need of repair.

Using inaccuracies to substantiate the arguments in favor of centralizing the entire facility to the McFarland / Marti “Riverview” property on County Route 18 in Delhi is unfair to all of the County taxpayers who will foot the bill.

One argument is that since County Route 18 floods, a bridge to that property from State Highway 10 will help the residents in time of flood.

Fact (along County Route 18 from West to East) 1. Village of Delhi 2. McFarland property (proposed DPW facility) 3. Proposed bridge 4. Area that floods 5. Fitch’s bridge 6. Hoag’s crossing 7. Bloomville As recently as Thursday January 24, 2019 County Route 18 was impassible at #4 because an ice flow covered the road. A bridge at #3 would have been no help to the residents.

If you don’t believe me or the pictures I took, ask the Wests who own the liquor store and laundromat, Frank Bovee, the tax as-

sessor, the folks at Maple Shade or any of the other residents who live east of Fitch’s Bridge. Ask the county employees who closed that section of the road or those who spent time clearing the ice, debris and silt from that section of the road to open it again.

Hoag’s Crossing will need repair. A bridge near Elk Creek Road is not the answer and as a solution would be an expensive mistake.

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Bail Reform Laws Will Put Public At Risk

By Senator James L. Seward As we approach the start of 2020, there are a number of new laws that will take effect in New York State. Among them are provisions I am deeply concerned about that will put public safety at risk. The measures include: • Bail changes that will allow 90 percent of individuals arrested to walk free without posting bail; • New discovery laws that put increased demands on local prosecutors and could put crime victims and witnesses in danger.

These so-called “criminal justice reforms” put criminals first.

When the measures were proposed in Albany, I spoke with district attorneys and law enforcement officials in my senate district to gather information and gauge their thoughts on the changes. Many legal experts pointed out the dangerous, unintended consequences associated with these laws. I voted against the proposals.

While I am open to discussing changes that could better address the way bail is utilized, these laws go too far. Starting on January 1, perpetrators arrested for manslaughter, assault, criminal possession of a gun, and a number of drug sale offenses will all be released without bail.

These suspects will be back on the streets immediately even if they have a criminal past.

Judges will no longer have the ability to consider a defendant’s criminal history when determining bail. This is of particular concern in domestic violence cases. A suspect will be released immediately, sent back into the community unsupervised, and have the ability to encounter the victim, the victim’s loved ones, and others.

When California became the first state in the country to eliminate cash bail, they provided for safeguards to ensure the protection of the community, including allowing courts to order defendants to report to a court officer or consent to monitoring such as ankle bracelets, as well as allowing preventive detention for those the court deems too dangerous to release. New York’s new reforms include none of these safeguards.

Along with the serious pub-

lic safety concerns posed by the lack of bail, new discovery laws will force several unfunded mandates on our county district attorney offices and police departments. Small rural departments that are already understaffed and underfunded will need to hire personnel and purchase new computer systems to comply with new deadlines and requirements. In the end, taxpayers will be footing the bill to help with the defense of suspected criminals.

The District Attorneys Association of the State of New York it will cost $100 million for extra staff and other resources for offices outside of New York City to comply with the new discovery laws.

Recently, the New York State Sheriff’s Association, Association of Chiefs of Police and the District Attorneys Association held press conferences around the state calling for a delay in implementing these new laws. The New York Conference of Mayors (NYCOM) is also calling on the state to hold off on the changes until sufficient time is allowed to fully understand the negative effects, and to make the necessary corrections.

I am co-sponsoring legislation to address the concerns regarding the changes in the bail and discovery laws: • S.6839 – giving judges discretion to set bail in domestic violence cases; • S.6840 – allowing judges to consider whether a defendant poses a danger to the community when determining bail; • S.6849 – repealing criminal justice reforms enacted in the 2019-20 state budget including bail and discovery changes; • S.6853 – placing a one-year moratorium on criminal justice reforms to hold statewide hearings on the measures.

Earlier this year, I helped advance several bills to protect crime victims and keep our communities safe. Those bills, known as the Crime Victims’ Justice Agenda, never even received a vote. I will continue to advocate in favor of those measures in the upcoming legislative session. I will also be working to pass these new bills I am co-sponsoring to right a serious wrong and tilt the scales of justice back toward lawabiding citizens.

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Dan Ayres, chair of the Delhi Beautification Committee, accepts donation of 27 Christmas trees from Rich Terranera, owner of Hamden Hill Tree Farm. This is the second year Terranera donates trees to the DBC, Ayres said.

“The decorating of Delhi is a true community event, with volunteers from the community, Delaware Academy, the Delhi Volunteer Fire Department, students from SUNY Delhi and businesses, such as Hamden Hill Tree Farm and Delhi Telephone Company,” Ayres said.

The Courthouse Square tree will be lit at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8, with caroling and refreshments. The entire community is invited.

Walton Theatre Balcony Revamp Plan Provisionally Approved Winter Overnight Street Parking Rules In Effect

By Lillian Browne WALTON - The proposed plan to upgrade balcony seating at the historic Walton Theatre was provisionally approved by Walton Village Trustees at a meeting on Dec. 2. The proposed plan, which does not need to adhere to code because of the building’s historic designation, found a stumbling block from Code Enforcement Officer Steve Dutcher, who asked to be provided with details about table height and placement, as well aisle width measurements to ensure the safety of patrons of the theater, before he would give his approval.

The municipality owns the theater building, which is part of village hall. Municipal approval of the plan is needed in order for the Walton Theatre Preservation Committee to submit a grant application and begin upgrade work.

Balcony seating has remained unchanged since 1914 and the original wooden seats are damaged or worn.

In addition to the new seating, the sound and lighting console will be redesigned and carpeting and lighting will be installed on the steps and aisles, after the floors have been refinished.

The current balcony seating will be removed and declared value-less surplus for disposal, with a number of seats to be donated to the Walton Historical Society.

Walton Theatre Preservation Committee members Lisa Favret and Jim Richardson will provide Dutcher with table height measurements and other details needed for his “judgment” approval.

In other business before the board, Dutcher reported that a track-setter is being constructed for the village, free of charge, to create cross-country skiing trails at Austin Lincoln Park and the Water Street riverwalk park.

Trustee Nate Jamieson reported that the village ice-skating rink will be filled once the weather is cold enough to make ice.

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Lisa Favret and Jim Richardson, representing the Walton Theater Preservation Committee, stand on the wing of the balcony which will be outfitted with new tables and chairs.

Other business before the board: • Police Chief Joe D’Addezio reported that arrests and tickets are down for the month of November. However, he said, 18 parking tickets, for violation of the village’s ban on overnight parking from Nov. 1 - April 1, were issued two weeks after the seasonal ban went into effect.

Department of Public Works Supervisor Butch Smith praised the efforts of the police department in making motorists aware of the parking prohibition, stating that plowing snow-covered streets was not problematic because vehicles were not illegally parked.

In November, police responded to 10 domestic complaints, made six driving while intoxicated arrests, assisted fire and EMS department 24 times, responded

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A detailed sketch depicting the proposed plan to upgrade seating on the balcony of the Walton Theatre was presented to Walton Trustees

by Lisa Favret and Jim Richardson, representing the Walton Theatre Preservation Committee on Dec. 2.

to four harassment complaints, responded to two larceny complaints, responded to eight suspicious activity or persons complaints, made 12 misdemeanor arrests, three felony arrests and issued two violation appearance tickets, among other activity. Officers drove the departments two patrol vehicles 2,867 miles in November.

• Trustees approved the installation of electric conduit in the waste water treatment plant CBUD building by Taggart Electric at a cost of $6,990 and 19 tons of sand for use at the plant from U.S. Silica at a cost of $3,546.62.

The expenses will be fully reimbursed by New York City Department of Environmental Protection.

• The annual Christmas Show will be at the Walton Theatre on Dec. 6 and 7 at 7:30 p.m., and Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $6 per person. Trustees approved the use of the board meeting room on those dates as a temporary dressing room for the Delaware River Stage Company, which is producing the show.

• Mayor Steve Condon announced that the village is working toward a ban on overnight parking in all municipal parking lots so street crews can snow plow and street sweep unimpeded. Municipal parking lots are located next to village hall/ theater; at the village pool; Austin Lincoln Park and between the former bowling alley and Veterans Plaza - behind the Smoke Shop between Delaware and Water Streets.

• A public hearing on the codification of all village laws will be held on Jan. 6 at 6 p.m., immediately before the start of the next regularly scheduled.

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“A Walton Mountain Christmas” Performances at The Walton Theatre

By Patty Lollot Area theater-goers will be treated to a taste of local talent and a nostalgic look back at Walton’s Christmas history at the upcoming production of “A Walton Mountain Christmas,” a two-act musical comedy comprised of 20 plus scenes. Evening performances will be on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 6 and Dec. 7, beginning at 7:30 p.m. A matinee performance will be on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 2 p.m. at the historic Walton Theatre on Gardiner Place.

The show is a production of the Delaware River Stage Company, and, as in past years, is under the direction of Molly Hafele-Hammond and Paula O’Brien.

Without giving too much away, the show will feature glimpses of memories of a past Walton and how Christmas was celebrated in this rural, mountain community.

One featured local is Patrick Meredith, who, according to O’Brien, “will add playing the piano in addition to the guitar.”

On Sunday’s matinee, local resident Lindy Taggart will be featured in one scene with a basket of treasured memorabilia. In her youth, Taggart noted, “Christmas was a time for family, food and mostly home-made gifts.” She shared home-made Barbie Doll clothes made by her then 70-year-old aunt and a pair of ice skates purchased at Western Auto, a store that once served locals on Delaware Street.

Other, behind-the-scene crew members include Don Conklin with lighting, Ron Hadden with sound, Jessica DelBalso and Liz Cucciarre as stage

Silent Auction To Benefit Hospice The Franklin Railroad and Community Museum, 572 Main St., Franklin, and the Franklin National Honor Society and Students Against Destructive Decisions are teaming up to offer a silent auction benefiting Hospice/ Helios Care.

The museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 7 and 29 for anyone interested in bidding on a variety of sports memorabilia. Bids will be opened at 4 p.m. on Dec. 29 and the person with the highest bid receives the item.

Anyone unable to make those dates but still hoping to bid should call John at 607-829-2692 for an appointment.

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Posing with Poinsettias. Young cast members in the Delaware River Stage Company production of “A Walton Mountain Christmas ham it up for the camera during rehearsal last Thursday. Pictured are Raleigh Gardepe, Paige Moody, Abigail Bojo and Avery Hitt. managers and both Ryan Favret and Ethan Sikorski with staging.

Musical choruses will include the Townsend School Chorus, and the Delaware River Stage Co. Chorus as well as its youth chorus.

Tickets are $6 and are now available at the Walton Music House.

Bushel, at 106 Main St. in Delhi, announced the following December events: • First Fridays: Open Mic Friday, Dec. 6, 5-9 p.m. This will be the first one and performers can sign up the day of the show between 5 and 7 p.m.; show from 7-9 p.m. There will also be music

by DJ Sending.

• Kids’ Workshop: Holiday Greens, Sunday, Dec. 8, 10-11:30 a.m. Jenine Osbon will lead a wreath-making workshop for kids and their caregivers, with paperwhite bulb planting and sugar-cookie decorating, too. $10/child. RSVP required. Please email jenine.osbon@gmail.com.

• Art from the Heart, benefiting the Heart of the Catskills Humane Society, Saturday, Dec. 14, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The walls of Bushel will be adorned with prints, artwork, picture frames and mirrors donated to the Heart of the Catskills Humane Society. Proceeds benefit the shelter.

• Free Store Dec. 15-31. Starting at 11 a.m. on Dec. 15, Bushel’s infamous Free Store is back!

For that day, everything is priced at $0 and shoppers are welcome to take home anything they like (you know, within reason). Donations of clean clothing or working household items is welcome.

To donate, email bushelcollective@gmail.com or stop by the Free Store during open hours.

• Bushel Open Hours, with Drop-In Knitting Clinic every Sunday from 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Art + coffee + conversation + knitting. During Sunday Open Hours, people may bring their knitting questions and ‘stuck’ projects from 3 p.m.-5 p.m. and Candice Egan will have answers and solutions!

• Yoga: Basic Vinyasa Flow with Jenine Osbon, Sundays from 7-8 p.m. Open to all levels, this class aims to connect movement with breath as students flow through various asanas. Each breath cycle will offer students the opportunity to transition deeper into a pose to lengthen and strengthen their bodies while expanding their breath capacity. Suggested donation: $12.

Local Gifts at the Oxford Christmas Cantata in Sidney Winter Farmers’ Market

The Sidney Ecumenical Cantata Choir will present the Christmas cantata “And It Came to Pass, Emmanuel” by Jay Rouse and Rose Aspinall at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12 at the Sidney Methodist Church, 12 Liberty St. The 36-voice choir includes members of the Methodist Chancel Choir and singers from many

area churches. The program will also feature two narrators, solos and several area instrumentalists to complement Sarah Pressler at the piano. Jack Doyle will direct the program.

The cantata will follow wellknown Christmas solos from select choir members.

Walton Residents to Receive Awards from BSA The Boy Scouts of America Leatherstocking Council will host its annual Good Scout Award ceremony Dec. 5 at the Castle on the Delaware in Walton. BSA Good Scout Awards will be presented to Rachel Trimbell and Alfred Aubin, Jr. Orville Wright, Commander U.S. Navy, retired, will deliver they keynote

address on leadership.

The event will begin with hors d’oeuvres at 6 p.m., followed by dinner and program at 7 p.m. Individual tickets are $45; tables of eight are available for $600.

For more information or to purchase tickets, call 607-4326491 or email paul.vanderkruik@ scouting.org.

Roxbury Soup & Sip and Wynotte Sisters Concert Saturday Roxbury is serving up a healthy dose of holiday cheer, along with soups and wine pairings, as part of the Roxbury Soup & Sip event from 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7 on Main Street in the historic hamlet. The event will culminate

Bushel Announces December Events

with a throwback rockabilly-style holiday concert at 7 p.m. featuring the Wynotte Sisters at the Roxbury Arts Group.

More than a dozen Roxbury businesses and organizations will serve up soups and sips from

HOLIDAY FOR THE HEART TREE CELEBRATION Saturday, December 7th, 11am-3pm

At The Delaware County Historical Association Route 10, Delhi

Live Holiday Music, Bake Sale, Holiday Gift Shopping, Light Fare & Lots More!

Preview & Buy Drawing Tickets for Beautifully Decorated Holiday Trees all week!

Mon. Dec. 2 - Fri. Dec. 6, 10am - 4pm Drawing tickets cost $5 each or 6 tickets for $25 Drawing for the Winners of the Holiday Trees is Dec. 7, 3-4pm Dec. 7 admission is a $5 Donation, includes one drawing ticket.

Children accompaniied d by a parentt entter free!!

For more information: 607-746-3080 or info@heartofthecatskills.org www.heartofthecatskills.org

5 to 7 p.m., warming ticket holders as they stroll through town admiring the holiday decorations on Main Street. At 7 p.m., strollers will head over to the Roxbury Arts Group to vote for their favorite soup and enjoy a cookie buffet before heading into the Roxbury Arts Group hall for the Wynotte Sisters concert.

Tickets for the Soup & Sip event are $30 each or $50 for two.

Proceeds benefit Roxbury beautification and other community projects. Tickets for the Wynotte Sisters only are free and require reservations. Tickets for both the Soup & Sip and the Wynotte Sisters are available at Roxbury Wine and Spirits, Roxbury General Store or at roxburyartsgroup. org; tickets for the concert only can be reserved at roxburyartsgroup.org.

The Oxford Winter Farmers’ Market will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Parish House Community Center of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 34 Main St., Oxford.

The Winter Market features vendors selling fresh produce, dairy products, free-range eggs, locally raised beef, lamb, pork and chicken, breads and baked goods, jams, syrup, honey, Oxford FFA’s wreaths, local alpaca fiber and willow products, handmade pottery, artist prints, jewelry, small-batch soaps and lotions and lip balms.

Chef Becky, the former owner of Becky’s Place in Norwich, will be offering freshly made chili and cornbread for the local lunch.

Live music will be performed

by Elaine Sherman of Tremolo, playing traditional, folk, Irish and popular music on the hammered dulcimer.

There will be hourly holiday

door prize drawings, starting at 11 a.m., with prizes donated by market vendors. There is no charge to be eligible for a door prize, but recipients must be present when their name is called.

Other events taking place in Oxford this weekend include the Oxford Christmas Market from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 6 On the Square, 6 Lafayette Park. Santa’s Secret Shoppe will be at the United Church of Christ Oxford from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. The Clyde Cole Wrestling Tournament at the Oxford High School Gym will take place at 5 p.m., Friday through Saturday.

From 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8, visit the Community Breakfast at Fort Hill Post #376 American Legion, 17 S Washington. And starting at 7 p.m., the Wynotte Sisters will perform at 6 On the Square, 6 Lafayette Park.

First Friday in Equinunk, Pa. The last First Friday celebration of the year will take place on Dec. 6 at the Calder Cafe in the Equinunk Historical Society, 1972 Pine Mill Rd., at the junction of Pine Mill and Route 191, (the Hancock Highway), in Equinunk, Pa. Doors open at 6 p.m.; arrive early to get a table. Music starts

around 7:15 and admission is free. Musicians are asked to plan for three songs, acoustic only. To sign up for a spot, call Pat at 570224-0223.

Light refreshments will be available for purchase. As a special holiday inducement, the Calder Gift Shop will be open from 6 to 7 p.m.

Shabbat and Chanukah Services Dec. 6 The public is invited to Congregation Agudas Achim, 587 Old Route 17, Rock Avenue, Livingston Manor, for interfaith Shabbat and Chanukah services led by Rabbi Fred Pomerantz at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6 downstairs in the social hall.

Celebrate the Festival of Lights and hear the miraculous Chanukah story, join in joyful song with the music of Ira and Julia Levin

and enjoy latkes and donuts together afterward. Attendees may bring their menorah and candles to add a personal touch to the festive glow. No membership required to attend. Congregation Agudas Achim is an LGBTQfriendly synagogue.

In the event of inclement weather, a cancellation notice will be sent via email and posted to the synagogue Facebook page by noon on Friday, Dec. 6. For more information, call 845-4393600 or email agudasachim@ hvc.rr.com.

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Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre Holiday Celebration Show

Franklin Christmas Stroll And Holiday Markets Dec. 7

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Pictured are members of the cast from the Bainbridge and Guilford participating in the play, “The Holiday Assignment”. Front Row: Brayden Wehrli, Jaxson McGraw, John Winn, Abbagayle Fitzgerald and Vanessa Brazee. Middle Row: Makenna Wehrli, Jude Morgan and Shaylyn Fitzgerald. Back Row: Peter Blance, Gavin Dicks, Hannah Shackelton, Clare Sullivan, Olivia Hawkins, Jeniffer Hawkins, Erinne Sullivan, Lainelle Brazee, Sophia Nelson, Laila Brazee and Deagan Capobianco. Missing from photo: Matthew Downey, Luis Rives, Mariah Miller and Anna Ritchie.

The Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre will host two holiday events, beginning at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7.

The afternoon performance will feature music provided by the Well-Tempered Brass Quintet. Members include Jeff St. John, Amy Hoxie, Cat Brandas, David Dewey and Philip Wade.

Following the quintet, a play, “The Holiday Assignment,” written by Pam Tompkins and presented by students and faculty from the Bainbridge-Guilford School District, will highlight how folks from different countries celebrate the holidays. To close, a chorus of B-G students directed by Jennifer White will

lead the audience in singing festive holiday music. And of course, no holiday show would be complete without an appearance by Santa Claus.

Admission is free, but food and monetary donations benefit the Sidney and Bainbridge food pantries.

Ogden Library Announces December Events

The William B. Ogden Free Library, 42 Gardiner Place, Walton has announced its December calendar and statistical information on library usage from January to October.

According the library board of directors, 12,331 items were borrowed and 2,753 computer users and 10,242 visitors logged.

The library offered 316 programs, which included 2,391 participants.

The library will host the following events: The library offers two opportunities to play or learn how to play mahjong each week: Tuesdays at noon or at 6 p.m. on Thursdays.

Book and Film Chat is held at 3 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month. Recommendations are shared among attendees.

Writers meet in the community room on the lower level from 11 a.m.-1:45 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month for the Walton Writer’s Group.

Teen Night takes place from 5-7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month, featuring events for teens such as crafts, movies and learning how to use new apps. And no Teen Night would be complete without pizza.

Book Club meets at 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of every month. The club reads a variety of book genres throughout the year. Participants read the same book before the meeting and come prepared to discuss what was read. The library provides copies of each month’s selection.

Parent/Child Play Date is held from 6-7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month. The library provides space for this informal time for parents to get together with other parents while their children play with the library toys and games.

Fans of knitting and crocheting are invited to the library at 4 p.m. each Tuesday afternoon. Bring projects, receive tips and advice from other yarn enthusiasts and enjoy friendly conversation with community members.

Preschool Storytime is offered at 10:30 a.m. every Friday.

Engage children through songs, action rhymes and finger plays.

Children will also enjoy read-aloud stories and participating in a simple craft.

The library’s ukulele group meets for fun and relaxed practice at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of each month. All ages and skill levels are welcome.

If you don’t have a ukulele, some are available to borrow.

Special programs happening in December include: Big Book Giveaway - The library has books left over from the “Spend the Day in Walton” give-

away available in the lower level through the first week of December.

Make a Centerpiece - 6 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 11. Participants are asked to bring their own scissors. Sign-up is required, as space is limited.

Sit with Santa -11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14. There will be a photo-op with Santa, free gifts for children, cookies and a simple craft.

The library reminds people that, if the Walton School District closes due to inclement weather, the library is also closed. If the school dismisses early, the library will close early. Announcements will be posted on the library’s website and Facebook page and WDLA radio.

The library will be closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

Th he Arc of Delaware County nvites you to a Community in Holiday Dance!

Saturday, December 7th, noon-3 p.m.

At The First Baptist Church 55 Townsend Street Walton, NY

*Free Admission*

Live e Music featuring: FLAME! www w.flametheband.com Join n us for an afternoon of music, food, and fun!

We’ll be collecting donations of canned goods for the Food Pantry and unwrapped gifts for Toys For Tots.

Call (607) 865-7184 with questions.

Many thanks to the Arc of New York's recreation grant that made this wonderful event possible! Join us for an afternoon of celebration.

The village of Franklin will host its 18th annual Christmas Stroll and Holiday Markets from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7.

Early shoppers can start at the pop-up market, Classic Crafts, at 9 a.m. Longtime shops on Main Street such as the Squire’s Tankard, Franklin Durable Goods and Blue Farm Antiques will be joined this year by Kabinett & Kammer, GaryGraham422 and Mercantile on Main.

The Franklin Free Library will host a children’s holiday story hour with a visit by Mr. and Mrs. Claus, bringing gifts of books at 10 a.m. Downstairs, the Winter Book Sale goes from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Also opening at 10 a.m., visit the Franklin Railroad and Community Museum just off Main Street. In addition to exhibits, there will be several decorated trees. New this year will be an O-scale and HO-scale running model of O&W Railway’s Merrickville pass and station as it was in the town of Franklin in the last century. Admission is free.

At the United Methodist Church, Grandma’s Pantry Bazaar begins at 11 a.m. The congregation will also serve a lunch.

Both go until 3 p.m.

Holiday Market runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Franklin Firehouse, packed to capacity with 25 regional vendors.

From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., come and sit in St. Paul’s Episcopal Church to relax and listen to seasonal music.

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Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit the Franklin Free Library at 10 a.m. for a special story time.

A self-guided tour of decorated homes runs from 1 to 5 p.m., with maps sold in the firehouse starting at 12:45 p.m.; $10 per person or $15 per couple. Returning this year, the Steely family is displaying more of its extensive collection of Victorian decorations in its 19th-century farmhouse.

Rich’s Autobody will host a Kid’s Crafts Extravaganza from 1 to 5 p.m.

There will also be free treats.

For the family, the Tulip and Rose Cafe will offer build-yourown hot chocolate from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For adults, there will be wine and cheese across the street at 422 Main St., 3 to 5 p.m.

Area Seniors Invited To Holiday Dinner and Dance The Tri-County Seniors will hold an annual Holiday Dinner and Dance at the Sidney American Legion Hall on Saturday, Dec. 14.

A buffet dinner at 5 p.m. will be followed by music from 6 to 9 p.m., provided by DJ Chet Delameter. Tickets are $15 and available by pre-sale only,

through Dec. 6. All area seniors are welcome.

For tickets, call Carol at 607563-8065 or pick up tickets from Joanne at 607-967-4049 or Barbara at 607-967-4988. Those wishing to come for the music only, no dinner, can purchase tickets at the door for $8 after 6 p.m.

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Fire Claims Highway Truck In Andes Town Building

By Rosie Cunningham ANDES - A fire erupted at the town of Andes Highway building at 3534 County Highway 1 on Monday morning Nov. 26 at approximately 4:30 a.m.

The incident was confirmed by Andes Town Supervisor Waylon “Bud” Gladstone on Tuesday at the board of supervisors meeting.

In addition to the Andes Fire Department, the Bovina, Delhi and Margaretville Fire Depart-

ments responded to the scene.

“There was a fire in our highway department,” said Gladstone. “There was a truck which caught fire in the garage. The alarm worked well and the truck is a total loss, but the structure is fine.”

Gladstone commended the town of Stamford for lending Andes a truck in the meantime and pointed out that he appreciated other towns helping out “in situations like this.”

“These relationships are important,” he said.

Sheriff ’s ‘No Shave November’ Benefits Del. Cty. Agencies During October and November, 28 members (24 males and 4

females) of the Delaware County Sheriff ’s Office Correctional Di-

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Front row, from left, Sheriff Craig DuMond, Dennis Klimowski, Mario Blincoe, Donald Simonds, Charles Piper, Michael Callhoun, Stacy Osborn, Demetra Alberti. Back row, from left, Bryan Bartow, Fred Ford, Shane Biggar, Michael Pedulla, Bryce Charles and Paul Moore.

vision participated in a variedform of “No-Shave October/November”.

Officers raised $1,105, which was divided evenly between the Delaware County Veterans Service Agency and Delaware Opportunities-Safe Against Violence program.

On Monday, Nov. 25, Corrections Sergeant Michael Calhoun, who headed the fundraiser, presented Director Charles Piper of the Veterans Agency and Stacy Osborn and Demetra Alberti of Safe Against Violence $552.

Sheriff Craig DuMond said he is proud of the correctional officers for participating in the event and raising the funds and for choosing two excellent recipient programs.

The two agencies, among others, provide vital resources that directly benefit veterans and families of Delaware County, DuMond said.

Fishs Eddy Fire Destroys House Several fire departments responded to a house fire in Fishs Eddy Friday, Nov. 29.

According to the Hancock Fire Department they were dispatched to the residential structure fire shortly before 10 a.m. When they arrived to the house on County Highway 28, heavy smoke was coming out of the residence and a working fire was declared. There were no fire hydrants nearby and several companies were called for mutual aid with their tanker trucks.

Water was drafted out of a pond a quarter-mile away and fed to fire engines using large diameter hose. Water was also supplied with tankers.

In addition to the Hancock Fire Department and EMS, the following fire departments responded: East Branch, Cooks Falls/Horton, Roscoe, Deposit, Walton, Liberty, Downsville and Equinunk. The Upper Delaware EMS, Delaware County Emergency Services, Delaware County Cause and Origin, Sullivan County Bureau of Fire, NYSEG, Hancock Town Code Enforcement, Hancock and East Branch auxiliaries, New York State Police, Delaware County Sheriff ’s Office and the Delaware County and Hancock Department of Public Works.

The fire was brought under control and an extensive overhaul was conducted. The house sustained severe fire and water damage. No injuries were reported.

Contributed by the Hancock Fire Department

A house in Fishs Eddy was damaged by fire Friday.

Stamford Man Sentenced to Prison for Sex Crime DELHI - A Stamford man was sentenced to 12 years in state prison in Delaware County Court on Oct. 21, following a guilty plea to a sex crime against a child.

Scott E. Vining, 24, pled guilty to one count of first-degree course of sexual conduct against

a child as part of a negotiated plea and sentence deal, admitting that between June 2018 and June 2019, he engaged in sexual conduct with a child who was less than 11 years old.

As part of the negotiated plea and sentence deal, one count of

predatory sexual assault against a child was dismissed.

In addition to the prison sentence, Vining must register as a sex offender upon his release from prison and will serve 20 years of parole supervision.

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

• Joseph M. Lavin, 49, Collingwood, N.J., was arrested on Nov. 30 and charged with second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana, speed not reasonable and failure to keep right following a property damage automobile accident in Walton. He was released on his own recognizance.

• William C. Laraby, 29, Utica, was charged with first-degree promoting prison contraband at the Delaware County Jail, accused to possess buprhenorphine hydrochloride and naloxone hydrochloride while inside the jail. He is being held at the jail on an unrelated charge, awaiting arraignment in Delhi Town Court.

Walton Police Department

• Charles D. Kern, 26, Walton, was arrested on Nov. 29 and charged with criminal obstruction of breathing following a domestic complaint.

• George A. Stanton-Helms, 49, Hancock, was issued a summons on Nov. 29, alleging a complaint of second-degree harassment.

Sidney Police Department

• Ana L. Silva, 36, Sidney, was arrested on Nov. 27 and charged with endangering the welfare of a child and second-degree harassment.

New York State Police

• Collin C. Decker, 28, Deposit, was arrested by Deposit State

Police on Nov. 29 and charged with third-degree arson. He is being held in jail awaiting a court appearance.

• Melissa J. Frabizio, 52, Tompkins, was arrested by Deposit State Police on Nov. 29 and charged with driving while intoxicated and aggravated driving while intoxicated.

• Amanda L. Schmitz, 32, Franklin, was issued an appearance ticket by Oneonta State Police on Nov. 25 and charged with second-degree harassment, following a Oct. 24 reported incident.

• Sean M. McAuliff, 50, Livingston Manor, was arrested by Liberty State Police on Nov. 29 and charged with driving while intoxicated following a traffic stop on state Route 17 in the town of Rockland.

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DA Girls Hoop Posts A Win In Season Opener

By Rosie Cunningham

DELHI - Delaware Academy cruised to a 40-27 nonleague season opening win Saturday over Marathon.

Cella Schnabel had 13 points in the game, which included 8 points in the third frame.

The Bulldogs led 16-10, at the halftime break, and outscored the squad 17-6,in the third quarter.

Sylvia Liddle contributed six points, six boards and team highs of eight assists, five steals and four blocks for DA. According to DA Head Coach Todd Bruce, Riley Mason recorded six points, Amanda Nealis tallied four points and three steals and Alanna Ruchar tallied four along with nine rebounds for DA, who took a 33-16 advantage into the fourth quarter.

On the defensive end So-

phia Wakin ripped down 10 rebounds.

“We had 22 steals as a team, and six blocked shots,” said Bruce. “I thought our intensity and energy on the defensive end is what won the game for us. We need to be more efficient on the offensive end. It took us too long to get in our sets, and our movement is something we continue to work on. We are a young team, so these things take time, but we are hopeful to get them ironed out. We have many offensive weapons, and are a deep team, so we are overall pleased for our first game on the floor.”

DA, who lost leading rebounder and scorer Anna Post to gradation in 2019, will host Duanesburg in the first round of the Bulldogs’ annual tip-off tournament at 7 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 6. Cooperstown and Sidney will face off in the other first-round game at 5:30 p.m. Friday.

Bronco Women Cruise To Win Against Pioneers DELHI – The SUNY Delhi women’s basketball team welcomed Utica to Floyd L. Maines Arena Tuesday for a rematch from their season opener on Nov. 9. Though the Pioneers completed a season sweep of the Broncos, Delhi showed plenty of grit and determination in the face of a 98-50 final score.

The Broncos stepped up to the task of sizing up against a Pioneers squad that breezed to a 99-34 win a few weeks prior with three players scoring in double digits, as well as outrebounding UC, 50-47, including 22-14 in offensive boards. Sam Acuna connected on four 3-pointers on her way to a team-best 15 points, as well as five rebounds. Kiera Holland and Katelyn Lewis each had 11 points, with Lewis garnering seven boards and Holland four. Diana Echols led the team with 12 rebounds while tallying

four points, as Camryn McDonald pulled down seven rebounds and collected two points with four assists.

The Pioneers were good on 49.4 percent of their shots from the floor (39-for-79), while Delhi fared 25.0 percent (17-for-68). Each side made seven threes, as Utica connected on 13-of-16 free throws to the Broncos’ 9-of17. UC also scored 41 points off 34 turnovers and held a 56-18 lead down in the paint.

Head coach Lauren McRoberts’ team returns from Thanksgiving break with a road meeting at SUNY Cobleskill on Monday at 5:00 p.m. Their stretch before winter break includes a home contest with Purchase Thursday, Dec. 5 at 6:00 p.m., on the road at Alfred University on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 2:00 p.m., and home versus Alfred State Saturday, Dec. 14 at 1:00 p.m.

SUNY Delhi Men’s Hoops Post Win Against Spartans Trailing, 19-17, to the Spartans in the early going, a William Knight 3-pointer put Delhi in front and they never looked back, taking a 37-26 lead into intermission. The men played consistent all through the second half to preserve the comfortable win, as ten of 11 Broncos who took the court produced points.

Darius Hines came off the bench for a game-high 17 points, making 4-of-7 threes, as well as three steals. Jordan Fragale tallied 14 points with seven assists, making 7-of-10 shots from the field, as Mavenson Therneus totaled 11 points, along with a pair of blocks.

Both sides shot almost identically, with Delhi connecting on 47.5 percent of their attempts (28-for-59) to Castleton’s 43.4 percent (23-for-53). The Broncos fared 7-of-21 from long range and 7-of-12 from the charity stripe, while the Spartans were

6-for-16 and 8-of-11, respectively. The green and gold did tip the scales with a 37-28 lead in rebounds and a 37-27 lead in bench points, as well as coming up with a dozen steals from the Spartans’ 18 turnovers. Justin Daoud led the game with nine rebounds, while delivering five points and three steals, as Payton Dean had five boards with four points. Glenn Butler had nearly two of everything on the night, including points, rebounds, steals, and blocks.

Head coach Zack Thomsen’s team returns from Thanksgiving break with a four-game week. It begins Monday, Dec. 2 with a local matchup at SUNY Cobleskill at 7:00 p.m. They are home the rest of the week, starting with Bard on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 7:00 p.m., Sage Friday, Dec. 6 at 7:00 p.m., and Houghton Saturday, Dec. 7 at 3:00 p.m.

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SK Alum Alexa DuBois Earns USCAA First Team All-American Honors

By Rosie Cunningham DELHI – Local athletes picked up honors and received USCAA All-American honors.

First Team, Alexa DuBois (Hobart, NY / South Kortright Central) was among them.

Head coach Lauren Mackay’s soccer team finished the year with a 9-7-2 record in their first season in the North Atlantic Conference (NAC).

They earned the fourth seed in the NAC Tournament with a 5-2-1 league mark, beating fifth-seed SUNY Canton, 5-0, in the NAC Quarterfinals to reach the conference final four. The Broncos fell to topseed Maine Maritime, 1-0, in a close league semifinals contest.

Junior Sara Fischetti (Treadwell, NY / Delaware Academy) was named USCAA National All-Academics, earning distinction for achieving GPA’s of 3.50 or greater. Fischetti majors in

Hotel & Restaurant Management. Sophomore Sam Acuna (South Kortright, NY / South Kortright) was honored to the NAC Sportsmanship Team, which recognizes those who have distinguished themselves through demonstrated acts of sportsmanship and ethical behavior. The honorees positively affect the women’s soccer culture and match environment by clearly demonstrating sportsmanship and integrity beyond the sport playing rules and etiquette.

DuBois finished tied for the team lead with 15 goals, ranking third in the conference, as DuBois’ highlights included a pair of two-goal games.

“The season was great overall,” said DuBois. “We made it to the second to last game we could have played (semi’s) and we ended up driving nine hours to Maine Maritime but did not get the result we wanted.”

This year, DuBois trans-

ferred from Hartwick College to become a Bronco.

“I love my team, the school and how close it is to home,” she said. “I transferred from Wick to Delhi just looking for something that was more for me.”

DuBois’ major is sports and recreation facilities management.

“I love playing soccer because it is something that has always been available for me and never failed me,” she said. “It’s been a passion of mine since I could walk and it will forever be a passion.

When I found out about the honor, I was very excited to know that it made an impact and did whatever I could to help my team out. In order to improve/maintain my game for my senior year, I will be keeping myself in shape and I will be getting touches on the ball at least two times a week so that I do not lost what I’ve gained.”

Area Ski Centers Ready For Business

By Rosie Cunningham WINDHAM — Lifts are upand-running or will be this weekend at area ski centers. And, after last year’s lack of snow, the prediction is this season will be a good one to hit the slopes.

Bellayre Mountain Ski Center in Highmount is currently in the process of making snow and is currently open.

Plattekill Mountain in Roxbury is owned by the Vajtay family and features four lifts and 38 trails, and boasts 1,100 feet of true vertical.

Area skiers, snowboarders and snow tubers flock to Plattekill each year due in large part, to the family-oriented charm.

There have been many improvements made, which include 3,200 feet of snow making

pipe, the widening of ski trails and base lodge improvements, according to the site, which details snowfall and trail conditions. Dec. 7 is the opening day according to owner Danielle Vajtay Monday, “This is one of the earlier years we will be opening,” she said.

“We are ready. We have both natural snow and we have been making snow.”

The family have owned the ski mountain since 1993 and Vajtay said she is unsure as to what trails and how many trains will be open this weekend.

“It depends how much more snow we get and how much snow we make,” she said.

Hunter and Windham Mountain Ski Centers are officially open.

Hunter Mountain opened last Friday, earlier than anticipated due to the snowfall which took place early last week.

All four ski centers offer up-todate information on their websites for weather information and trail conditions. Visit www. belleayre.com, www.plattekill. com, www.huntermtn.com or windhammountain.com.

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Athlete of the Week Sylvia Liddle helped lead the Delaware Academy hoop squad to a season opening win over Marathon Saturday at home.

The sophomore tallied six points, eight assists, six rebounds, five steals and four blocks.

“Sylvia fills up the stat sheet,” said DA Head Coach Todd Bruce. “She is our floor general who makes everyone better. She is extremely unselfish, many times looking to pass before shooting.

She has the ability to rebound well, push the floor and just make some unbelievable plays on the offensive end, whether a pass, or great move.

Sylvia is long and lengthy as well, so she is an incredible shot blocker, and has incredibly quick hands.

“Sylvia puts in an enormous amount of time in the off season. She plays for HAVOC out of Albany, so she travels all over the country to play. She is completely dedicated to this sport and I can see her someday playing at the college level.

She just loves the game, and it shows.”

Liddle who plays soccer at DA as well started for Bruce in

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Sylvia Liddle her freshman year.

“She learned a lot having to take the reins as our point guard at such a young age, but she continues to improve so much and develop into our go to player,” he said.

Bruce describes Liddle as an “incredible young lady.”

“Sylvia carries herself so well. She always takes criticism and looks to improve everyday,” he added. “She always has a smile on her face, and is just a joy to coach and to know on and off the court. She is well respected by her teachers and peers at DA.”

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Basketball season is underway despite a set back courtesy of mother nature.

I have been making my rounds and attended a couple of scrimmages. Not to be negative Nancy, but I came across a great article which I thought was spot on. It is called “How Parents Are Ruining High School Sports.”

I couldn’t agree more - as a step parent to teens and as a reporter, I have witnessed this first hand. Parents don’t realize that their children hear every negative thing said about their coach and it sticks - this isn’t just parent, it’s grandparents, friends and community members alike. In addition, if a kid walks off the court and hears everything they did

wrong from loved ones - why would they want to play?

Also, I have heard, but I won’t specify what team locally, that athletes were not playing basketball this season because they allegedly don’t like their coach. My opinion on this is that the athletes didn’t come to this on their own and I think it is important to emphasize to kids that they should play for their team and the love of the game if this is the case.

Hopefully for next week, I’ll have a ton of basketball and winter sports to talk about.

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The American Collegiate Athletic Association (ACAA) recognized junior guard Darius Hines (Troy, NY / Troy) as its Men’s Basketball Player of the Week. His game-leading performance last Tuesday helped Delhi to a win over Castleton to improve to 5-2.

Hines had a game-high 17 points off the bench to lead the Broncos to a 70-60 victory over the Spartans. He shot 6-of-12 from the field, including 4-of-7 from three-point range. Hines also grabbed two rebounds, three steals and two assists.

Hines and the Broncos are home this week for three games, starting with Bard tonight at 7 p.m. They then play host to Sage on Friday at 7 p.m., followed by Houghton Saturday at 3 p.m.

Sullivan County and Partners Relaunch Trailkeeper.org A joint effort of Sullivan County’s Division of Planning & Community Development, Catskill Mountainkeeper, the Delaware Highlands Conservancy, the Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association and Morgan Outdoors, Trailkeeper. org now contains more trails, photos more resources than ever.

“Our beautifully redesigned website includes a choice of more than 80 trails, ranging from easy walks to moderate hikes to intense climbs, in every corner of the southern Catskills and Upper Delaware River Valley,” Sullivan County Planning Commissioner Freda Eisenberg, whose team co-manages the site, said.

“Each listing comes with the details people need: interactive maps, difficulty levels, trail characteristics, natural resources, local communities, lodging and camping spots, even GPS coordinates.”

The relaunch was made possible through funding from a Sullivan County Plans and Progress Grant, plus contributions from Trailkeeper partners. The site, which is hosted and monitored by the SCVA’s web manager service, was redesigned by Bethany Martin, owner and designer at B. Martin Studio, bmartinstudio.com.

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DEC Campground Ambassador Program Expanded for 2020 Camping Season New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced the opening of the 2020 application period for the Campground Ambassador program.

As part of the state’s Adventure NY initiative to connect more New Yorkers with the outdoors, Campground Ambassadors volunteer to assist DEC campground staff in welcoming and assisting the millions of visitors who vacation in the Adirondack and Catskill parks each year.

DEC is encouraging New Yorkers with a passion for camping and the outdoors to help introduce new campers to DEC facilities and other outdoor activities. Ambassadors also connect campers and day users to nature through environmentally themed activities and programming.

Ambassadors will serve for two weeks, between July 1 and Labor Day. For services provided, a campsite will be provided for the duration of their stay at one of the following locations: Catskills - Kenneth L. Wilson Campground and Day Use Area, Little Pond Campground and Day Use Area and North South Lake Campground and Day Use Area; Adirondacks - Ausable Point Campground and Day Use Area, Cranberry Lake Campground and Day Use Area, Frontier Town Campground, Equestrian and Day Use Area, Golden Beach Campground and Day Use Area, Lewey Lake Campground and Day Use Area, Luzerne Campground and Day Use Area, Meacham Lake Campground and Day Use Area, Moffitt Beach Campground and Day Use Area, Nicks Lake Campground and Day Use Area, Northampton Beach Campground and Day Use Area and Rogers Rock Campground and Day Use Area.

To apply, visit the 2020 DEC Campground Ambassador Application website.

Applications must be received by Jan. 1.

For more information about the Campground Ambassadors program, visit dec.ny.gov/ outdoor/112550.html or call 518-457-2500, ext. 1.

Audubon Announces Dates for Christmas Bird Counts New Participants are Welcome

Spend a day this holiday season helping with one of the largest citizen science programs in the world. The Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society will participate in the National Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count Dec. 14 in Oneonta and Jan. 4 in Delaware County.

The Christmas Bird Count provides data about the state of birds, species population trends, migration statistics and more.

All are welcome to participate— novice birders are partnered on teams with more experienced individuals. Feeder watchers are also needed. There is no fee to participate.

This will be the DOAS’s 51st year participating in the national count in the Oneonta area.

Small groups in one or two cars count all the birds they find during whatever hours they choose.

Each team is assigned a territory within one of three designated 15-mile radius circles, centered in Milford. Bird feeder watchers are also needed within the circle.

Each group has a leader who receives materials beforehand.

To sign up as a new counter or a feeder watch participant, contact Sandy Bright at brights@hartwick.edu or 607-287-4465.

To view a map of the Oneonta area, which includes most of the town of Davenport, visit doas.us/ wp-content/uploads/2015/02/ NYOT-CBC-Circle-with-Territory-Borders-2.jpg.

All are invited to participate in the Delaware County Region count. Contact Pam Peters if able to drive or count: ovenb1rdp@ gmail.com or 607-829-6545.

To view previous bird counts, visit netapp.audubon.org/cbcobservation/.

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The village of Franklin will host their 2019 Christmas Stroll and events will start at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. Classic crafts, Build Your Own Chocolate, Holiday Story Time, Winter Book Sale, Trees and Trains for Christmas, Seasonal Music, Firehouse Holiday Market, Grandma’s Pantry Christmas Stroll House Tour, Wine and Cheese, Franklin Central School Senior Class Lasagna Dinner and Meet Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Cost of the tickets for the Stroll will be $10 per person or $15 per couple. Check out franklinny. org for specific times.

The Kellogg Educational & Community Center will host two Grinch movies during the afternoon at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Dec. 7. In the evening at 7 p.m., there will be a Celtic Women Christmas Concert on DVD at the Kellogg Center.

Dec. 10, the Treadwell Community Club will be hosting their annual Christmas Cookie Exchange at Callie Triarsi’s on Olin Evans Road at 6 p.m. Bring two dozen to exchange and some extra for the Over 80 Christmas Community Bags. On Friday, Dec. the club and anyone wanting to help will be putting together the Community Christmas bags from 1-3. If you have not been receiving the Christmas Bags for the over 80 crowd and have reached the venerable age of 80, please contact Deb Tuthill, Nancy Barnes.

The Treadwell Lego Club is displaying their Christmas Tree and Winter Village Legos at Delaware Academy School in the lobby starting Dec. 3.

Franklin Central School will be hosting their Annual Holiday Concert on Dec. 10

at 7 p.m.

Treadwell Lego Club will meet on Dec. 21 at 10:30 a.m. to put together Lego Train Sets for a display.

A Christmas Holiday Decorating Contest is being hosted by the Treadwell Community Club. The categories are Porch, Door, Lawn. Contact dtuthill@stny.rr.com or Deb Tuthill to enter. Judging will be done on Dec. 20. Prizes will be awarded. Treadwell village and surrounding area homes are eligible. Leave your name, address and category by email/ phone 607829-8531.

Treadwell Fire Department is holding a Christmas Ornament memorial and/or Honor Tree. You may purchase an ornament that will have the name of someone in memory or in honor of for $10. Please contact Terry Huyck at 607-

829-8361 Santa will be visiting Treadwell on Dec. 14 at the Treadwell Fire House at 6:30 p.m. and following will be the lighting of the Christmas Tree at the Memorial Commons.

The funeral for Jim Lynch was held at the Treadwell United Methodist Church with a standing room only crowd. The service was officiated by Rev. Elliot Oakes, Treadwell Fire Department Chaplain. The children of Jim Lynch gave eulogies of their dad. At the end of the service, the LAST CALL for past fire chief Lynch was toned and officers and members of several departments filed past in honor of Jim. The grandchildren were gifted with a last ride on the fire trucks around the village.

The Christmas Holiday Bazaar was held at the Treadwell

United Methodist Church on Sat. Nov. 23 with Turkey Supreme Luncheon, Country Craft Store, Homemade Baked Goods, White Elephant Store and more. Thank you to all who donated, set up, served and purchased to make this a successful event.

Walton Riverside Alliance Church is hosting a VeggieTales The Best Christmas Ever movie for FREE at the Walton Theater on Dec. 14 at 10 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Door prizes will be drawn.

If you are interested in knowing about events and being on a Call-em-All list to be notified of Treadwell happenings, contact Dave Tuthill at dtuthill@stny.rr.com.

Please continue get well wishes for Charlie and Marion Calhoun, Sandy Cole, Dan Soccorso and Abby Stone.

I hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving and your family and friends got home safely this past weekend.

The Delaware Senior Council will hold a Christmas Dinner on Wednesday, Dec 11 at the Hamden Town Hall.

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den, DeLancey and West Delhi Churches for Sunday, Dec. 8 will be held in the DeLancey Church at 11 a.m. Rev. Connie Stone will be leading the service. And, at 7 p.m., there will be a “Blue Christmas Service”. This is a special service designed to bring hope and healing to those who have lost loved ones.

The Christmas Eve service will be held in the DeLancey

Church at 7 p.m. There will be a Christmas Eve reception in the basement beginning at 6 p.m.

Youth group will meet on Wednesday, Dec 4, starting at 6:30 p.m. Dinner will be provided.

Covenant Study Group will meet at the Hamden Church on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 12:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

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Worship services for the DeLancey, Hamden and West Delhi Churches during the month of December will be held in DeLancey Church at 11 a.m. with Rev. Connie Stone.

During December the Youth Group will meet at the DeLancey Church at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays 4, 11, 18 Christmas Party.

Second Sunday of Advent Dec. 8 at 11 a.m. Blue Christmas Service at DeLancey at 7 p.m. Third Sunday of Advent Dec. 15.

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 607-7466860 or you can email me at lshepard@delhitel.net.

Our sympathy is extended to all the family and friends of Brian Quinn on his passing away.

Congratulations to the Delhi Schools girls and boys Cross Country teams. State Championships were held at SUNY Plattsburgh. It was a cold bitter day but the Bulldog girls and boys ran hard to keep warm and they came out very well, with the girls taking first place and the boys taking second place. A great job kids, we are proud of you all.

The Town of Hamden Seniors held their monthly meeting last week and enjoyed a nice talk by Loretta Weaver on writing your own book. Next meeting will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at noon at the Town Hall with a dinner and entertainment by the Walton Elementary School Select Chorus with a Christmas program.

Hunters can try their luck again at the late deer bow hunting season will be held Dec. 9 to Dec. 17.

Coming up on Dec. 7 will be the O’Connor Hospital Holiday Parade in Delhi. Parade begins at 11 a.m. along Main Street. Followed by an open house at the Hospital where pictures with Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus will be taken. Refreshments will be available.

The Heart of the Catskill Humane Society will hold a fundraising Christmas Tree Decorating event at Delaware Co Historical Associa-

tion, Route 10, Delhi Dec. 7 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Come see all the decorated Christmas Trees.

Get your last minute Christmas Shopping done at the DCHA Dec. 14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.. Crafts, collectibles and homemade items. DCHA shop will feature its usual extensive offering of books on local history and numerous locally produced craft items, including blown glass ornaments and crocheted and knitted items.

Other Christmas events coming up: Dec. 7 Holiday Craft Fair. Lunch available at New Hope Community Church in Walton. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Dec. 8 Song of Joy Christmas Program with reception following the program at the Delhi Alliance Church.

Dec. 10 Middle School Winter Concert, 7pm at Delaware Academy & Central School.

Dec. 12 High School Winter Concert at 7pm at Delaware Academy & Central School Dec. 15 Christmas Cantata.

The Gift Goes On, will be performed at 7 p.m. at the Delhi Community Church.

Dec. 17 Winter Concert performed by students attending the high school. 7 p.m. at the Walton O’Neill High School.

Fun days of the month: Dec 5. Bathtub Party Day, Repeal Day, Dec. 6 Mitten Tree Day, Put on your own shoes day, Bartender Appreciation Day, St. Nicholas Day. A Grandma’s recipe: My recipe this week is for a cookie mix in a jar. These I have used many times through the years. They make nice gifts for adults and kids.

My family have loved them.

Use quart canning jars. The jars are easy to decorate. Cut a circle of wrapping paper or fabric and secure it to the lid with a rubber band. Tie a bow of ribbon or raffla around the lid and tie the mixing directions to it. Cowboy Cookie Mix in a Jar. 1 1/3 cups quick oats, 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, 1 cup chocolate chips, 1 1/3 cups flour mixed with 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp baking soda, 1/4 tsp salt.

Layer ingredients in order given in a 1 quart wide mouth canning jar. Press each layer

firmly in place before adding next ingredient.. Instructions on card for making cookies.

Empty jar of cookie mix into large mixing bowl and thoroughly blend. Add: 1 stick butter or margarine (not diet) melted, 1 egg slightly beaten, 1 tsp vanilla. Mix until completely blended. You may need to finish mixing with your hands. Shape into balls the size of walnuts. Place 2” apart on sprayed baking sheets. Bake at 350 for 11 to 13 minutes until edges are lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet. Remove cookies to racks to finish cooling. Makes 3 dozen cookies.

My thoughts of the week: With the deer hunting season on, I know even though they weren’t hunting together my grandson Jeremy and my nephew Terry both got 8 point bucks. I’m glad for them because they both like their deer meat. Even we here in our little hamlet we can get in the Christmas spirit with the pretty red and green snow flake design flags hanging along our road. I think they are beautiful and thank the Town for them. Also thanks to Wayne Marshfield and his son David whom I’m sure spent the time to hang them.

Lynn Kinch’s joke of the week: Heavy rainfall had caused the river to flood, and two men were standing on the bank watching a straw hat float downstream. Then it went back upstream. Back and forth went the hat, until one man said to the other that he couldn’t figure it out.

Oh, that’s Grandpa the other man explained, He said he was going to mow his lawn come the devil or high water.

Senior Moments: Life is like a roll of toilet paper, the closer you get to the end the faster it goes.

A cute saying: There are many paths to the top of the mountain, but only one view.

Helpful Hint: Leftover snickers bars from Halloween make a delicious dessert.

Simply chop them up with the food chopper. Peel, core and slice a few apples. Place them in a baking dish and sprinkle the chopped candy bars over the apples. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes. Serve alone or with vanilla ice cream.

Happy December! As if on cue the winds brought us a covering of white snow. It gives me a sense of rebirth, of renewal. Time to cocoon, and let our memories give us flower beds all abloom.

Remember we are closer to spring now than we were in September. Bring on the big fuzzy sweaters, the warm cups of cocoa, and lots and lots of good food shared with good friends and family.

Breakfast with Santa will be on Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Downsville Fire Hall. Serving from 9 a.m. to noon. The annual event is sponsored by the local Girl Scouts with proceeds to benefit their scholarship fund. Come ring in the holiday season.

The Annual Angels Remembered Tree event is scheduled for Dec. 13 Proceeds benefit the charities in the names of Paul Shaw and Diane Lacey. You may purchase your Angel in remembrance of your loved one to place on the tree for $5 by contacting Sue Shaw at 607363-7190 or Julie Markert at 607-363-7814. Angels can be placed on the tree starting at 6:30 p.m. and tree lighting is at 7 p.m. In the pavilion in front of the Old Schoolhouse Inn and Restaurant.

Hopefully you are working hard on your Christmas “Parade of Lights” float. We will be anxious to see them on Saturday, Dec. 14. The parade

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is followed with 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. This will be the 11th annual Christmas parade with line up starting at 4:30 p.m. and parade starting at 5:30 p.m.

Please join me in wishing our friends and neighbors a very Happy Birthday. We wish you a day filled with love and laughter. Dec. 5 Brian Elmore, Dec. 6 Jessica Gifford, Dec. 7 Laura Ashby, Dec. 8 Sandy Elmore and Joe Bivens,

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Glenn J. Hobbie Jr. Glenn J. Hobbie Jr., 74, of Bovina, passed away on Saturday evening, Nov. 9, 2019 at Albany Medical Center.

Born on March 25, 1945 in Delhi, he was the son of the late Glenn J. Hobbie and Anna (Boggs) Hobbie.

In the past Glenn operated a Dairy farm in Bovina, owned and operated Blondies Bar and worked as a auto mechanic for J. Renner until his retirement.

Glenn was an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, shooting and trap leagues, snowmobiling and all that nature had to offer. He also enjoyed bowling and bowled in local leagues. Glenn also liked playing billiards. Mr. Hobbie also was a former member of the Bovina Fire Dept.

He is survived by his children: Glenn (Rina Murphy) Hobbie of East Meredith, Holly (Dusty VanBuren) Northrop of Virginia and Scott (Christine) Hobbie of Delhi; grandchildren: Savannah, Jacob, Riley, Britney, Matthew, Ryan and Kiersten; brother: Jack (Yvonne Favereav) Hobbie of Bovina; sister: Dawn (Dan) Mainville of Colonie; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A celebration of life will held at noon on Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Bovina United Presbyterian Church, 2120 County Route 6, Bovina Center.

Please visit www.macarthurfh. com to share a condolence with the Hobbie family.

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Herbert T. “Herb” Shields, 98, of Stamford, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019 at Fox Hospital following a brief illness.

Born November 8, 1921 in the Bronx, he was the son of the late Peter E. and Adelaide Richardson Shields.

Herb proudly served his country in the Army Air Corps during WWII as an airplane and engine mechanic from 1942-46. As an aerial engineer on the B-24 Liberator, Herb was responsible for the mechanical functioning and flying condition of the aircraft. Herb lived in Hicksville, N.Y. until he relocated to Walton in 1983. He worked at Republic Aviation in Farmingdale, N.Y. as a Senior Electrical Engineer for over 32 years until his retirement. Herb was a very active member of the First Baptist Church in Walton for many years where he played organ in the choir.

Survivors include his daughter June Y. Shields of Lynbrook, N.Y. and sons Peter P. Shields and Timothy P. Shields both of Hancock. Herb is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his beloved wife of 73 years Natalie J. Shields who passed March 2, 2016 and sisters Adelaide, Grace, Lillian, Evelyn, Edna and Miriam.

Calling hours to which relatives and friends are invited to attend will be held on Monday, Dec. 9, from 11 a.m.-noon at Courtney Funeral Home, 25 Townsend Street, Walton. A service to celebrate Herb’s life will follow at the funeral home at noon with Pastor Nate Watkins officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Walton Cemetery.

Memorial donations in Herb’s memory may be made to Samaritan’s Purse, 801 Bamboo Rd., Boone, NC 28607 or online at www.samaritanspurse.org.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Courtney Funeral Home, Walton. To leave a message of hope and comfort for Herb’s family please visit www.courtneyfh.com.

Robert W. Dalton Robert W. Dalton, 75 of Sidney passed away Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019 at his home.

He was born on Dec. 29, 1943 in Sidney to Wesley & Arlena (Conklin) Dalton. He married Jo Kelsey on May 18, 1974 in Sidney. He was a retired employee of Amphenol in Sidney. He was a lifetime member of the Unadilla Rod and Gun Club.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years. Jo Dalton, Sidney, four sisters, Elsie & Norris Howland, Unadilla, Mary Dalton, Otego, Avis Dalton, Unadilla, Eva & Richard Harvis, Sidney, brother, Thomas & Nancy Dalton, Unadilla, mother-in-law, Dorothy Kelsey, Sidney, several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

He was also predeceased by a brother, William “Ho” Dalton.

Services will be announced by the family.

Online condolences may be made at: www.wmaddenfh.com.

Arrangements by the WestcottMadden Funeral Home 123 Main Street Unadilla.

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

HAND INJURED IN BUZZ SAW Accident Shuts Down Novelty Works –Macadam for West Brook– New Express Rules.

Fred B. Lyon has sold his house on Union street to John McClenathan, who recently sold his farm at Beerston to George Nichols. Mr. Lyon will occupy his other house on the corner of North and Union streets.

At the meeting Saturday of the Walton branch of the dairymen’s league Robert George was elected president and I. D. McClenon secretary and treasurer. Mr. McClenon is also the delegate to the convention in Jersey City Dec. 9.

At the annual election of officers of Fancher Hook & Ladder Company, No. 3, Monday evening, Fred Haverly was elected foreman; George Windsor, assistant foreman; George Rutherford, secretary; Fred B. Lyon, treasurer; Russell Baker, steward.

Elmer Neff, son of Charles Neff of Beerston, had his left hand badly cut on a buzz saw Thursday while sawing wood. In some way his hand was thrown against the saw and was injured so badly that the index finger: had to be amputated. The cord of the third finger was severed and the hand badly lacerated.

Another hearing in the matter of the elimination of the grade crossings on the Delhi branch of the Ontario & Western on the proposed state road between Frasers and the Clark crossing at Delhi, will be held in Rochester today, Friday, before Commissioner Fennell of the public service commission. The change in the amount to be paid by the railroad is one of the questions to be determined.

Walter J. More is chairman of the local committee in Walton in charge of the sale of the Red Cross Christmas seals. The other members of the committee are Mrs. B. G. North, Mrs. David More, Mrs. F. G. Lyon, Mrs. C. G. DuMond, Mrs. C. W. Peak, Mrs. W. E. Webster, Mrs. E. B. Guild, Mrs. W. T. Neal, Mrs. W. J. More, Mrs. G. H. Nellis, R. B. St. John, H. D. Henderson, W. R. Reynolds, Rev. C. S. Wyckoff, Rev. George C. Groves, John Olmstead.

New express packing rules go into effect Dec. 10. Under the new regulations all express shipments over 25 pounds must be forwarded in wooden containers or cartons bearing the boxmaker’s certificate as to strength and size required by the express company. No change is contemplated in the shipments under the 25 pound limit, which will still be accepted wrapped in paper. Christmas shippers should see that their packages conform to the regulations.

The novelty works has been forced. to close by the blowing out of the cylinder on their engine Monday. The accident was caused by a strap breaking on the crossbead. The accident has forced an almost complete shut down in the midst of the holiday trade season. It is hoped to have the damage repaired within a week. Charles Constable, who has charge of the boiler room, fortunately had stepped out of the room just before the accident occurred or he would probably have been seriously injured.

“The Brixton Burglary,” the home talent production given in Walton Hall Thursday evening for the benefit of the Civic Club, drew a crowded house and was pronounced by all as one of the best staged plays ever given in Walton. Those in the cast were Seacord Greene, George Drake, James Peake, Mildred MacLean, Gertrude Nichols, Grace Garrison, Janie Launt, Kaveda Holmes and Harold Smith. It would have been difficult to have secured a stronger cast, as all carried the parts to perfection.

The patriotic allegory and the features between the acts also caused much favorable comment.

The sale of War Savings certificates. War Savings stamps and thrift stamps in the town of Walton this year up to October 31 amounted to $8,426.25, according to the report of H. S. Marvin of Delhi, county chairman. Sales in other towns were as follows: Stamford, $9,513: Delhi, $8,378; Tompkins, $4,934; Sidney: $9,836; Franklin, $3,866; Roxbury, $3,655; Hancock, $5,931; Andes, $2,369; Middletown, $4,464; Hamden, $1,478; Kortright, $1,423; Colchester, $2,323: Davenport. $965; Meredith, $706; Masonville, $343; Bovina, $231; Deposit, $125; Harpersfield, $79.

Sales in the county for October amounted to $6,537 and for the year to $69,062.

A petition is being circulated in the town of Walton asking the town board to construct a macadam highway up West Brook, similar to the piece which has been built up Third Brook. The petition was started

by West Brook farmers who are willing to contribute to the cost. It is proposed to extend the improvement from the corporation line to the Franklin town line near Plymouth church. The town of Franklin is understood to be prepared to build a macadam road connecting the Walton stone highway when completed with the state road below Franklin village, eventually giving an outlet to the Susquehanna valley. Supt. John S. Tuttle has completed about two miles of macadam road up Third Brook at a cost of about $4,000 per mile.

the second degree by a jury in Broome county supreme court in Binghatmon Saturday evening.

Evans was indicted for murder in the first degree for shooting and killing Vera Rickard of Binghamton on August 4 1919.

The jury returned its verdict after a deliberation of over five hours. Following Justice A. L. Kellogg’s charge they retired at 4:10 o’clock in the afternoon.

The verdict was reported at 9:33 in the evening.

Evans has escaped the death chair but the verdict of murder in the second degree carries with it a sentence, the minimum of which is 20 years and the maximum life. With good behavior Evans will be eligible for parole in fourteen years.

The members of Evans’ family were not in the court room when the verdict was returned as he had requested that they remain away when the verdict which meant life or death to him was rendered.

Immediately after the announcement of the jury’s findings, Evans was called before the clerk of the court to give his pedigree and Justice Kellogg then pronounced the sentence.

“Newell Y. Evans,” said the court, “you have been found guilty of murder in the second degree. The sentence of this court is that you be confined in Auburn prison for an indeterminate sentence, running from 20 years, with good behavior, as the minimum, to the duration of life, as the maximum.”

The indictment charging Evans with the murder of Vera Rickard’s mother, Mrs. Frederick Rickard, will probably not be pressed for trial in view of the verdict in the present case. Evans attorneys also reserved the right to file an appeal in the present case.

The defense sought to prove at the trial that Evans was intoxicated at the time of the crime, that he had no remembrance of the occurrences that evening and in his condition was in no way responsible for his actions. They further sought to show that the revolver with which the women were killed did not belong to Evans. Under the skillful direction of Attorneys Hennessey and Mangan the prosecution’s case was strongly attacked in places by the defense and there were many who expected acquital or a verdict of manslaughter.

The expense of the trial is placed at $15,000

BUY RED CROSS XMAS SEALS Funds Secured Will be Used in Fight Against Tuberculosis.

The slogan of the Christmas seal campaign throughout the country is “Tuberculosis, the Next to Go.” Liberal purchases of the Red Cross Christmas seals will help to make this slogan a reality.

In other years the Christmas seal campaign has been very successful EVANS FOUND but this season is the first when GUILTY ON an organized effort is being made MURDER CHARGE to raise funds to be used in Delaware county in this work. Arthur Escapes Death Chair W. North of Walton is the county But Faces Twenty Years’ chairman.

Imprisonment The Delaware County Tuberculosis association was formed last THE JURY OUT FIVE summer and Miss C. C. Foote, HOURS registered nurse, was engaged as the executive secretary with headDeposit Man’s Family Not quarters in Walton. Her duty is to in Court Room When stimulate active interest in the fight Verdict Was Returned against the white plague and in Saturday Evening. every way possible to promote the Newell Y. Evans of Deposit modern public health movement. was found guilty of murder in Her work will be in co-operation with the county tuberculosis hospital near Delhi which has been completed and will soon be opened.

By steady, persistent effort the people of New York state have built up a movement to fight tuberculosis that is second to none in the United States.

The work of promoting institutions and agencies to fight the disease and much of the actual fighting is financed chiefly by Red Cross Christmas seals. The seals

will be on sale everywhere in New York state during December.

They will be supplemented by health bonds, representing seals.

These bonds resemble Liberty bonds and are in $5, $10, $25, $50 and $100 denominations. In effect, they are receipts for campaign contributions of the amount on their face.

Governor Smith recently accepted the chairmanship of the State Christmas Seal Campaign committee and appointed prominent citizens in the various counties to act as county chairmen for the sale of the seals which began December 1. Dr. Hermann M. Biggs, state commissioner of health, is vice president of the state committee and Lt. Col. Homer Folks, secretary.

The National Tuberculosis association has fixed $6,500 as the sum to be raised for the tuberculosis work of the local, state and national societies during the coming year. Of this proposed tuberculosis “peace chest” each state is asked to raise its share. New York state’s proportion (outside of New York city) amounts to $580,000 representing 58 million seals. This is over three times as much as was realized from the last sale of Christmas seals. The increased prevalence of tuberculosis-whatever the cause or causes; stress of war conditions, the influenza epidemic, the high cost of food, overcrowded housing conditions or other influences, makes imperative the raising of larger funds with which to combat the disease.

In Delaware county letters are being sent out, each enclosing a definite number of stamps and an addressed envelope for the return of the money therefor.

TRUCK GOES THROUGH COLCHESTER BRIDGE Breakstone’s Big Machine Takes Plunge Into the River

DRIVER ESCAPED UNINJURED Climbed to Top of Truck and Halted Second Machine by Cries–Bridge Fifty Years Old. The five-ton Selden truck used

by Breakstone Brothers, the creamery men, broke through the covered bridge at Colchester station Sunday evening about 5:30 o’clock. Fred Miller, the driver, escaped without injury although he took a plunge of twenty-five feet or more into the river.

The Selden truck and a smaller truck driven by Kenneth McClune were on their way to Downsville with loads of bricks for use in the installation of a new boiler in the Breakstone creamery at Downsville. The Selden, which had a load of about 1,500 bricks, was in the lead.

Miller was about half way through the bridge when he heard the timbers crack and give way under the rear of the truck. Almost immediately three of the big sleepers supporting the planking snapped off and the truck plunged down into the river, the rear end going first and the front end carrying with it as it went off a quantity of the planking in front of the machine. A gap thirty feet or more wide was torn in the bottom of the bridge.

As Miller felt the truck going he kicked the side curtains loose so that he might escape should the machine turn over on its side. He was not thrown out or injured as the truck struck the water, and at once started to climb to the top of the machine and yell in order to stop the other machine which was close behind.

New brake bands had been put on the smaller truck the previous day and as McClune, the driver of this machine, came down the steep incline to the bridge, he threw the gears into neutral and applied the brakes in order to test them. They worked, but in putting on the brakes McClune stalled the engine just as the machine reached the entrance to the bridge

and on getting out to crank the machine heard Miller’s cries. Had his engine not stalled the second machine would doubtless also have plunged into the river and Miller was prepared for a cold swim rather than risk having his life crushed out under this truck.

William Ward and family were called to help and were assisted by William McDonald and others, who had heard Miller’s shouts for help. A rope was thrown to Miller and after he had fastened it about his body he was drawn up.

A force of men under the supervision of John S. Tuttle, superintendent of highways, started work Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning had gotten the truck out of the river with the help of blocks and tackle. The engine was found to be out of commission and the body jammed, but until the truck is dismantled the extent of the damage is not ascertainable. The machine was taken to Tweedie’s garage.

The covered bridge was built about fifty-five years ago. The bridges are supposed to carry an eight-ton load and there has been some suggestion as to the weight of the Breakstone load. The truck weighs five tons and the brick weigh about four pounds apiece.

The Breakstone people say there were 1,500 on the load while Supt.

Tuttle states that a count showed over 1,800. The bridge is now being repaired by Mr. Tuttle.

SCHOOL SUPT. FORFEITS BOND December County Court Lasts Only 50 Minutes-No Cases Were Tried.

(From Delhi cor.)

The story of the December term of the Delaware county court is so easy to tell that one can only say hail and farewell.

Litigation showed such a propensity toward quitting during Judge Raymond’s incumbency of the office that he concluded to dispense with one of the three terms of county court which had been the rule. It would seem that Judge McNaught might dispense with still another were it not compulsory by statute to hold at least two terms of such court in each county annually.

The December term opened Monday at 3:30 with all the elements of a full-fledged court available and the usual invitation to draw near and give attention and you shall be heard. But litigants did not draw near so that one could notice them. There were two civil cases printed in the calendar and they were so civil that neither cared to annoy the court.

No. 1, Everett Munsell against G. W. Kelly, action for negligence, was put over the term because of illness of one of the parties.

No. 2, Fred W. and George B. Odwell against the American railway express company, was said to have been settled.

This put the calendar out of business and District Attorney Hewitt stated that he had no case for trial except that of the indictment against W. E. Van Wormer, who was not present to answer when the court crier called for him.

This defendant was indicted for grand larceny and placed under cash bail of $500, which is now forfeited. Van Wormer was a superintendent of schools in Schoharie county, and the indictment charges that he has appropriated to his own personal use the joint property of other superintendents.

It appears that the superintendents of Delaware, Otsego and Schoharie counties arranged a syllabus for public schools, which was perfected by a committee of three, appointed by the association for the purpose, the defendant being at the head of it. Later it is charged that he secured a copyright in his own name, had copies printed and proceeded to sell them for his own benefit. On his refusal to account to the association the matter was brought

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to the attention of the grand jury resulting as mentioned.

When the jurors’ names were called after court opened six of the number wished to be excused and their wish was quickly granted by the court. While the entire time of the term was less than an hour by ten minutes there was a half hour intermission included.

Courts are expensive and short terms are not distasteful to taxpayers, of course. At a random guess this one would figure about 12 cents a second.

The jurors were discharged at 4:20 with thanks for coming, and the legal machinery was again at rest until February.

FARMER AND CONSUMER SHOULD CO-OPERATE Governor Smith Says Producer is Not Responsible for High Prices

DISTRIBUTION TOO COSTLY NOW Farmer at Present Gets Eight Cents a Quart While Distributors’ Share of Retail Price is Ten Cents What is represented as the views of Governor Smith of New York on the situation are set forth in a statement issued in Washington by the national board of farm organization, the national headquarters of the farmers of the country, through C. A. Lyman, its secretary, in which it is asserted that Governor Smith does not believe that the farmers are responsible for the high cost of living.

In making its statement, the board explains that it recently sent one of its representatives to New York city to see Governor Smith, and that the governor so expressed himself to that agent of the farmers.

“Governor Smith,” the announcement reads, “said he believed the fault lay in the cost of distribution, and wanted to know why the farmers and the city workers had not adopted a plan by which closer cooperation could be established for the mutual benefit of each element. The governor said he was particularly anxious to reduce the cost of milk to the poor people of New York and at the same time he desired that the dairymen who supply the fluid obtain compensation sufficient to make the business to them attractive.

“He couldn’t understand how a farmer could raise his cow, feed it, milk it, and carry the milk to the distributing point at a total cost of 7 or 8 cents a quart, while the distributor insisted on getting 10 to 12 cents a quart for his part of the service. It seems strange to me that a man can raise the calf until it is old enough to give milk, tend it in every way, pay for the milking and housing, and carry the milk to the supply station for 8 cents a quart and still make a profit, while the city distributor claims to be making no money when he receives 10 or 12 cents a quart for his service, said Governor Smith. Decidedly the farmer cannot be held responsible for the high cost of milk. There are other elements which enter into this matter, and which cumulatively result in abnormally high costs to the consumer.’

“Governor Smith said he wanted to see the consumer and producer act together in an intelligent, broadminded way. As long as the present costly system of distribution prevails the milk producer will be dissatisfied with his returns, and the city milk buyer will feel that he is being robbed, the executive said: “ ‘I am trying to get the two elements together,’ said the Governor. ‘It will probably take a long time to effect his junction, but is reasonable satisfaction is to be guaranteed, it must be through intelligent and effective co-operation between the farmer and the ultimate consumer. What I say with regard to milk applies in

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relation to other products. There must be found a means by which the cost of distribution will be materially reduced. “ ‘Distributors will supply you with data which will support their contention that they are unable to perform their service to the city at less than the prevailing cost. The farmer who at least makes a living on 8 cents a quart must be a particularly efficient individual. He has done all the preparatory work. He has prepared the cow to furnish the milk and has made her efficient for that purpose. And yet the distributor will tell you that he must have 10 cents a quart to break even or make a satisfactory return on his investment. “ ‘When comparing his claims with the actual results achieved by the farmers one might be excused for indulging in an incredulous smile, I hope the time will come when there will be an established and recognized community of interest between the city worker and the farmer along economic lines. It would be a good thing for both.’ ”

ESCAPED FROM JAIL Cordner Secured Freedom for Only Four Days.

Roy Cordner, who gave his home as Deposit at the time of his arrest, escaped from the Otsego county jail in Cooperstown Saturday night when left unguarded for a moment in the hospital ward of the jail. He was captured again in Wilkesbarre, Pa., Wednesday.

A key, left in the lock by the jailer when he went to another part of the jail, was used by Cordner to effect his escape.

Cordner was arrested in Binghamton on Nov. 11, together with a man who gave his name as Eric Lacey, on & charge of breaking into two stores in Oneonta.

ATTEMPT BURGLARY AT HANCOCK Thieves Frightened After Breaking Window of Wheeler Hardware.

(From Hancock cor.)

An attempt was made Saturday night to burglarize the hardware store of S. N. Wheeler & Sons company in Hancock.

About 12:50 a. m. George E. Beers and son, Edwin, were awakened by the breaking of glass and going to the window of their room saw two men between the Beers store and the Wheeler building. One of the men was smashing the window of the office in the Wheeler store with a brick. As the glass broke the men ran away a distance and waited a few minutes to see whether the noise had been heard. Then they returned and were about to enter the store when Mr. Beers cocked his revolver to shoot and the click of the gun was heard by the thieves, who started to run.

Mr. Beers at once notified L. H. Wheeler of the Wheeler firm, who came to the store at once.

About an hour before the attempted burglary Perry Hoffman, night watchman at the bank building, saw the men wandering about the streets and later saw them run up Main street as fast as their legs would carry them. No arrests have yet been made.

WIND BLEW DOWN BARN Another Building at Margaretville Unroofed Saturday.

(From Margaretville cor.)

The high winds of Saturday night blew a barn to the ground belonging to William Delameter of Margaretville, and also unroofed a barn on lower Main street in that village owned by S. Osborn. Considerable damage

was done elsewhere.

Enlarge Meredith Inn. (From Delhi cor.)

F. W. Ayer is now adding very materially to the size of Meredith Inn, which proved a conspicuous financial success during the past season. Rumor has it that if the business continues to show success, which is thought most probable, there will be further and even more pretentious developments along this line on the high grounds of Meredith hills. Mr. Ayer’s enterprise in the building line has made that town an interesting place because of the many fine buildings on his estate.

ENDS LIFE WITH REVOLVER George Griffin, Former Hobart Man, Commits Suicide.

George F. Griffin of Utica, a native of Hobart, committed suicide Friday in his office in that city by shooting himself in the head with a revolver bullet.

Mr. Griffin was a dealer in investment securities and financial reverses are believed to have led to his act.

Mr. Griffin is survived by his wife, one brother and a sister. The body was brought to Hobart Sunday and burial services were held at the grave

by Rev. W. N. Hawkins, rector of St. Peter’s church. Mr. Griffin was 41 years of age and came of a family prominent in the life of Hobart thirty and more years ago.

COUNTY HOSPITAL FILLED Admission Applications Exceed Capacity-Operation Cost $20,000.

(From Delhi cor.)

When the tuberculosis hospital was ordered for Delaware county it seemed there was no use for such an institution here, according to popular belief.

When state representatives asserted before the board of supervisors that this county was sorely in need of the hospital they were said to be distorters of facts.

The hospital has been built and before it is ready to open the applications for admission exceed the capacity of twentyeight patients. The annual cost of operation is placed at around $20,000.

Pomona Grange in Walton.

The Delaware county Pomona Grange met in Walton Wednesday, December 3. At the business session in the morning the following officers were elected: Master, R. H. Champlin, Pepacton; overseer, A. M. Rutenber, Sidney Center; lecturer: Mrs. C. W. Sagendorf, Sidney Center; steward, S. Cleveland; assistant steward.

R. W. Conklin; chaplain, W. H. Benedict; treasurer, R. P. McIntosh; secretary, Mrs. A. M. Rutenber; gatekeeper, O. M. Waters; Ceres, Mrs. Mary Elwood: Pomona, Mrs. W. H. Jenkins; Flora, Mrs. W. H. Benedict; lady assistant steward, Miss Mabel Lloyd. In the afternoon S. J. Lowell, the state master, gave an address.

This session was public and was attended by about two hundred.

In the evening the fifth degree was conferred on a class of thirty-one.

Truck Ditched by Cow. (From Hancock cor.)

A truck passing through Hancock on the state road Sunday struck a cow owned by Joseph Shaffer. In trying to avoid the animal the driver ditched the truck and the body of the machine was damaged so that

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it was held up several days for the military and naval forces. That repairs. this work was necessary has been proved by the conditions revealed by the selective draft which showed 146 Factories in County. that at least onefourth of the men A recent report of the state examined between the ages of 21 Industrial bureau gives the and 31 were infected with venereal number of factories in Delaware disease, brought in from civil life. county as 146, of which 20 are in Everyone who has the welfare Sidney, 17 in Walton and 11 in and prosperity of his state and Delhi. community at heart should be interested in this campaign. To Only Two Soldiers’ Ballots. neglect or refuse any opportunity to inform oneself and one’s sons Only two soldiers’ ballots and daughters as to the nature and were received by the election dangers of the venereal diseascommissioners of Delaware es, the chief of which are syphilis county from the secretary of and gonorrhea, is little short of a state. One of these was the criminal neglect of duty. The time ballot of Frank Combs of is past for any false modesty about Walton and the other that of a this subject. Old-fashioned innoMargaretville man. The election cence regarding sex and sex diseasboards in the home districts of es is present day ignorance. these men will meet and canvass While it is true that the venereal their vote. diseases do not strike the dwellers in rural districts as hard as they do LECTURES ON SEX the inhabitants of the larger and HYGIENE more densely populated cities, they are no respector of persons in their Speakers From State Health startling prevalence and terrible efDepartment Will be Here fects. No class, age or sex is exempt Next Week. from the ravages of these diseases, The men and women of Wal- whether in town or country. Syphton are to have an opportunity to ilis is as common in the average hear two lecturers from the state community as tuberculosis; it is far department of health on Tuesday more contagious than the latter, and Wednesday, Dec. 9 and 10. and it is inherited, while tubercuMrs. Carro C. Croff, M. D., and losis is not. And gonorrhea is as Dr. Arthur R. Guerard of New widespread as mumps or measles.

York, will be sent here through the Both syphilis and gonorrhea can co-operation of the United States be cured if treated early enough public health service and the New and long enough, but they are ofYork state department or health, ten difficult to cure. venereal disease bureau, to address These and further plain facts the men and women and boys and about the venereal disease and sex girls over 14 years of age on the hygiene, which everyone should general subject of venereal disease know, may be learned by readand their prevention. ing the several sex hygiene pamBrief meetings will be held in the phlets published in serial form by factories in Walton during both of these days, separate meetings be- the New York state department ing held for men and women, the of health. These will be distributmen to be addressed by Dr. Gue- ed at the lectures or may be had rard and the women by Dr. Croff. free of charge by writing to the On Tuesday night at Walton Hall state department or health, veDr. Croff will address a meeting nereal disease bureau, at Albany. for women and girls over 14. Pic- The titles and numbers are as foltures which have been taken from lows: 1. Syphilis, Gonorrhea and actual cases showing the progress Chancroid; 2. Facts for Parents: 3. and results of these diseases will be Facts for Young Men: 4. Facts for shown on the screen. On Wednes- Young Women: 5. Facts for Pubday evening a similar event will be lic Officials and Business Men; 6. held for men and boys over 16, this Do Your Bit to Keep Him Fit; 7. meeting being addressed by Dr. Your Country Needs You - Talk Guerard. Admission to both of With Girls: 8. The Nation’s Call these features is free and everyone to Young Women; Circular 26, inover 14 is invited to attend them. formation for physicians regarding This is part of an educational syphilis, gonorrhea and chancroid: campaign in social hygiene which compilation of laws relating to the New York state department of health is carrying on throughout syphilis, gonorrhea and chancroid.

If anyone is in doubt or trouble the state through its bureau of venereal diseases. Medical clinics for and wants advice on any kind the diagnosis and treatment of ve- of sex subject he should ask his nereal diseases, free for those who local health officer or the state cannot pay, have been established department of health for aid. A in many municipalities, and lectur- medical expert on its staff will ers on social diseases are covering be glad to give, free of charge. personal answers to his questions. the state.

Dr. E. Alexander Hand, local Whatever he writes or says will be health officer, has succeeded in treated as confidential. He may arranging for this event, and is to need the information to safeguard be commended for his effort as the his health, and the department will lecturers are in great demand all put the facts before him. Before he over the State. sows his wild oats everyone should The state campaign in social learn the truth about the crop they hygiene is a continuation of the may produce. work which was commenced by the United States government at the outbreak of the war to safeguard the health and efficiency of

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LEGAL 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

We accept 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.

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 Dela-

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ware 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 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 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.

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.

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 en-

tered 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 NOTICE OF ELECTION DOWNSVILLE FIRE DISTRICT Voting for the Downsville Fire District Board of Fire Commissioners will be held December 10, 2019 from the hours of 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Downsville and Cooks Falls fire halls.

Ballots can be cast by any registered voter in the Downsville Fire District.

Voting will be for one (1) Fire Commissioner for a term of five (5) years and one (1) Secretary/Treasurer for a term of three (3)years.

Lavonne Shields Secretary NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Foothills Rentals and Property Management LLC. Filed with the SSNY on 08/07/19. Office: Delaware County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, c/o Joshua & Katherine Taggart, 204 Merrickville Rd., Sidney Center, NY 13839.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING ANDES CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to a resolution adopted by the Board of Education of the Andes Central School District No. 2 (the “District”) a special meeting of the qualified voters of the District be and the same is hereby called to be held on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Andes Central School Technology and Bus Garage building located at 85 Delaware Avenue, Andes, New York for the purpose of voting on the following proposition: PROPOSITION SHALL the Board of Education be authorized to (1) increase the maximum cost of the project approved by the voters on September 26, 2017 consisting of the reconstruction of various School District buildings, including site work and improvements, and the acquisition of original furnishings, equipment, machinery or apparatus required for the purpose for which such buildings are to be used and payment of incidental costs related thereto, by $400,000.00 for a total aggregate maximum cost of $4,036,000.00, (2) expend such additional sum for such purpose, including the expenditure of $400,000 of available funds, and (3) levy the necessary tax therefore, taking into account state aid and the amount of available funds expended, to be levied and collected in annual installments in such years and in such amounts as may be determined by the Board of Education?

The vote upon such proposition shall be by paper ballot or absentee ballot.

The hours during which the polls shall be kept open shall be from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., prevailing time or for as long thereafter as necessary to enable qualified voters who are in the polling place at 8:00 p.m. to cast their ballots.

Personal registration of voters is required. If a voter has heretofore registered pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law and has voted at an annual or special district meeting within the last (4) four calendar years; he/she is eligible to vote at this election; if a voter is registered and eligible to vote and their name appears on the County of Delaware Voter Registration list or portion of such lists as transmitted to the school district by the Delaware County Board of Elections official prior to the special meeting he/she is also eligible to vote at this election. All other persons who wish to vote must register.

The Board of Registration will meet for the purpose of registering all qualified voters of the School District pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law at the Andes Central School Administrative offices on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at the Andes Central School Administrative offices between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to add any additional names to the register to be used at the aforesaid election, at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such register, provided that at such meeting of the Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of said Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such election for which the register is prepared.

The register so prepared pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law will be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the School District in the Andes Central School, and will be open for inspection immediately upon its completion by any qualified voter of the School District during regular office hours on each business day until the date of the vote.

Absentee ballots may be applied for at the office of the District Clerk. Applications for absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk at least seven days prior to the vote if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or on or prior to January 13, 2020, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. Any person who appears on the County of Delaware Board of Elections registration list pursuant to subdivision 3 of Section 5-612 of the Election Law of New York as a permanently disabled voter shall be entitled to receive an absentee ballot by mail in the manner prescribed

by Section 2018-a of the Education Law. Absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m. on January 14, 2020. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots have been issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the School District in the office of the District Clerk during regular office hours on each business day until the date of the vote. Any qualified voter present in the polling place may object to the voting of the ballot upon appropriate grounds for making his/her challenge and the reasons therefore known to the Inspector of Election before the close of the polls.

District Clerk Andes Central School District No. 2 JAKE DAVIES PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 11/18/2019.

Office in Delaware Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC

whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 3403 County Route 47, Walton, NY 13856. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

ANNUAL ELECTION Masonville Fire District Take notice that the annual election of the Masonville Fire District will take place on Dec. 10, 2019 between the hours of 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. at the Masonville Fire Hall, Masonville, N.Y. for the purpose of electing one commissioner for a five (5) year term commencing Jan 1, 2020 and ending Dec 31. 2024. Any registered voter in the Masonville Fire District is eligible to vote.

Candidates for the District Office must file a letter of intent with the district secretary by Nov. 30, 2019.

Ed Brayman Secretary Masonville Fire District THE MECHANICALS THEATER LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. Of State of NY (SSNY) 11/18/2019. Cty: Delaware. SSNY desig. As agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to ALEXIS CONFER 668 REED RD, HOBART, NY 13788. Any lawful purpose.

Notice of organization of Roxbury Manor South LLC under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. 1. The name of the limited liability company is Roxbury Manor South LLC. 2. Articles of Organization of Roxbury Manor South LLC were filed with the New York Secretary of State on October 30, 2019.

3. The county within this state in which the office of the limited liability company is to be located is Delaware County.

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NOTICE OF ELECTION OF THE WALTON FIRE DISTRICT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the annual election of the Walton Fire District will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. The electors of the Fire District will vote at the Fire Hall, 61 West Street, Walton, NY. Voting will be by written ballot and the polls will be open from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for the purpose of electing a Fire Commissioner to serve a term of five (5) years.

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Walton Fire District By: Lenore A. Dutcher, Secretary Dated at Walton, New York November 20, 2019 Legal Notice Watchful Eye Caretaking & Property Management, LLC. Filed 10/30/2019. Office location: Delaware Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 996 Sprague Rd., Margaretville, NY 12455. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF DELAWARE JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Plaintiff AGAINST Christopher Brown a/k/a Christopher M. Brown; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated December 23, 2016 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Delaware County Courthouse, 3 Court Street, Delhi, NY on January 6, 2020 at 11:00AM, premises known as 46 Bruce Street, Walton, NY 13856. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings

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and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Walton, County of Delaware, State of NY, Section 251.20 Block 2 Lot 23. Approximate amount of judgment $115,245.34 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 2016274. John Wadlin, Esq., Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 4304792 Dated: October 15, 2019 For sale information, please visit Servicelinkauction.com or call (866) 5394173 66058

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Outstanding piece of land w/ fields, wds, stone walls & amazing mountain views. This 46+ ac parcel has a driveway, gar, spring & older singlewide that could be used but not for yr-round use.

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Notice is hereby given that an order entered by the Supreme Court, Delaware County, on the 11th day of October, 2019, bearing Index Number 2019-811, a copy of which may be examined at the office of the clerk, located at Court House Square, Delhi, New York grants me the right to assume the name of Yahya Abdur Rahim. The city and state of by present address are Hancock, NY; the month and year of my birth are July, 1962; the place of my birth if Far Rockaway, New York; my present name is John Vincente

Sofia’s Guac Bar LLC. Filed 10/30/19. Office: Delaware Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 225 White Rd, Margaretville, NY 12455. Purpose: General.

PUBLIC NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Town of Colchester Planning Board will hold its regular meetings for 2020 on the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Colchester Town Hall, 72 Tannery Road, Downsville, NY.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that to be placed on the Agenda, you must notify and submit materials to the Chair at least 10 days before the meeting. The meeting may be cancelled if there are no items on the Agenda, or due to inclement weather.

By order of the Town of Colchester Planning Board.

Bonnie Seegmiller, Chair bseegmil@hunter.cuny.edu NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT DELAWARE COUNTY U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, AS SUCCESSOR-IN-IN-

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Main bdrm w/full bth & 2 closets - 1 w/ nice wd built-in w/drawers & shelves. Lrg basement, oversize 2-car att gar & nicely groomed yard. Furnace & HW heater new in 2017. Not in flood plain. #124408

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Good shed for equipment. #123902

TEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR EMC MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-A, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-A, Plaintiff against DAWN M. THOMSON A/K/A DAWN THOMSON, et al Defendants Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein, Such & Crane, LLP, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800, Rochester, NY 14614 Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered October 3, 2019, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at 1st Floor Lobby of Delaware County Office Building, 111 Main St., Delhi, NY on January 6, 2020 at 11:30 AM. Premises known as 549 Stoodley Hollow Road, Walton, NY 13856. Sec 168. Block 1 Lot 14.2. All of those certain pieces or parcels of land situate in the Town of Hamden, County of Delaware and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $99,255.32 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 000283/2017.

John J. Wadlin, Esq., Referee SPSNC574 ATTENTION CERTIFIED MBE/WBE & DBE

ASKING: $150,000

Quotes are requested from qualified minority, women & disadvantaged businesses subcontractors & material suplliers for the following project: Downsville Water System Improvement, Town Of Colchester, New York Plans will be emailed upon request.

Quotes will be accepted until 12/18/2019.

Heavy highway prevailing wages required.

Richard W. Wakeman, INC. PO BOX 66 SIDNEY, NEW YORK 13838 607-369-5601 jesse@wakemancompanies.com Richard W. Wakeman, INC. is an EEO employer Notice of Public Hearing Village of Delhi 9 Court Street Delhi, NY 13753 607-746-2258 Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held by the Village of Delhi Board of Trustees on December 16, 2019 at 6:15 p.m. at the Village Hall, 9 Court Street, Delhi, NY regarding the Fair Housing Plan and Civil Rights Plan.

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I hope that everyone had a wonderful and joyous Thanksgiving and was able to relax and spend some time with family and friends. I had a delicious meal prepared by my family and spent the weekend doing my holiday shopping locally. Small Business Saturday is one of my favorite days of the year.

Last week’s trivia question was: How many turkeys were served at the Community Thanksgiving meal? There were 202 turkeys cooked, 100 pounds of potatoes made and 256 dinners served.

This week’s trivia question is: How many trees were decorated for the Holiday for the Heart Fundraiser event? The annual Holiday for the Heart Fundraiser will take place this Saturday, Dec. 7, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Delaware County Historical Association at 46549 State Highway 10. The Heart of the Catskills Humane Society will host a Fundraising Christmas Tree Decorating event at DCHA. To see all the decorated trees and have a chance to win one, you must attend. You can also relax and listen to some live entertainment on that day. For more information, please contact the Humane Society at 607-746-3080 or e-mail info@heartofthecatskills.org.

Visit the Heart of the Catskills Humane Society website at www. heartofthecatskills.org. This is the first year I have decorated a tree for the event and I loved it.

This week’s Community Volunteers of the week are the members of the Abundant Life Church who organized the free community Thanksgiving meal. Thanks to this wonderful group of people who made this event happen, which included Amy Verspoor, Kristy Fitch and Amy Engels and many, many others. I love living in a generous community.

The SUNY Delhi Holiday Bazaar hosted by the Barnes & Noble Bookstore will be held on Friday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. in the Farrell Student & Community Center at SUNY Delhi.

Don’t forget about the Spaghetti Dinner on Friday, Dec. 6, to benefit the family of Bob Cole at the Delhi Fire Hall from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. This fundraiser is being hosted by Delaware Academy’s FFA and the Walton FFA. Bushel is hosting their first Open mic Night on Friday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m., Come on down for your 5 minutes of fame or just hang out and enjoy the open mic and the danceable musings of DJ Sending. Bushel is located at 106 Main Street.

The SUNY Delhi Veterinary Science department will be hosting a Dog Wash Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome: pets, children and families. The dog wash will be held in Farnsworth Hall. Please do not come before 9 a.m. The students that plan this event have animals with special needs that do not do well with strangers (both animals and humans).

Please give them time and space to care for them first before we care for your animal(s). All dogs that attend the event must have a rabies certificate. This

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also means that puppies should have all of their vaccine series completed. A rabies tag will not count. Please pick up after your animals if they do No. 2. We will have plastic baggies and a trash can right outside the door before you come in.

You won’t want to miss the O’Connor Hospital Holiday Parade on Saturday, Dec. 7. The parade begins at 11 a.m. along Main Street. After the parade, there will be an open house at the hospital where children can get pictures with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. There will also be an awards ceremony for best floats. Refreshments will be served.

The Delhi Beautification Committee will host the lighting of the Courthouse Square tree, complete with hot chocolate, cookies, and singing will be on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 6:30 p.m. Anyone wishing to help with this tradition, please contact Sheila at Thistledew2@stny.rr.com or 607746-6922.

On Sunday, Dec 8, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at Bushel, there will be a Wreath Making Workshop, led by Jenine Osbon.

Both adults and children will have lots of fun during this festive workshop. The caregiver and child will work together to make their own holiday wreath using fresh evergreen foliage and other botanical decorations. Each child will also get to pot up a Paperwhite bulb to take home and grow indoors during the winter season. And of course, sugar cookies will be available for decorating and eating. The workshop fee is $10 per child. Limited to 15 children. RSVP required: please email jenine.osbon@gmail.com.

On Sunday, Dec 8 from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., knitting expert Candice Egan will lead a weekly knitting and stitchwork group on Sunday afternoons at Bushel. If

you’re new to knitting and want to learn how Candice will set you up, and if you have knitting questions or ‘stuck’ projects, she will have answers and solutions for you. All needle and yarn workers invited to come and share and socialize. Free (with a suggested donation of $5).

A Song Of Joy event will be held on Sunday, Dec. 8, from 6:00 p.m.

- 8:30 p.m. at the Delhi Alliance Church at 16178 State Hwy 28.

A multi-generational Christmas program for you to enjoy. Reception following program. Call 952836-4760 for more information.

The United Ministry will be holding an Advent Potluck Luncheon on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 12:30 p.m. Please call the office at (607) 746-2191 to let them know you’re coming and what you plan to bring to share. That afternoon at 4 p.m. there will be a Blue Christmas Service with Anointing for Healing. This service is designed for those who prefer a quiet time of preparation and for those who are grieving long ago or recent losses. All are welcome.

The Meridale Ladies Aid Society generally meets the first Friday of the month. Call President Mary Hamilton at 607-746-3652 or Alice Fraser at 607-746-3350 to confirm meeting on Dec. 6 at 10:00 a.m. at the Meridale Community Church on County Highway 10 in Meridale. The Bovina Senior Citizens Club meets at the Bovina Presbyterian Church on Maple Street in Bovina on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at noon. For more information, you can call (607) 832-4316.

Support groups this week include the Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group meets on Monday, Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. at the United Ministry Church at 46 Church Street. It’s a safe, confidential, supportive environment or community and a chance for participants to develop informal mutual support and social relationships. They also educate and inform participants about dementia and help par-

ticipants develop methods and skills to solve problems. Call 607547-1650 for more information.

There is a Mended Hearts Support group on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 7:00 p.m. at O’Connor Hospital. They meet in the medical library. Please call Trudy Barlow at 746-3385 for more information.

Hepatitis C or B Support group meets at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12, also at O’Connor Hospital. The meeting is open to all people living with Hepatitis C or B and family or friends that are the personal support of people living HCV or HBV. Parkinson’s Support group that meets on Thursday, Dec. 12, at 12:30 p.m. in O’Connor Hospital’s conference room. For information contact Pat Cleary at 607-746-0329.

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. There is an Immunization Clinic at 3 p.m. at the Public Health Office at 99 Main Street on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 3 p.m. Infant, child and adolescent vaccines are available for those without health insurance. Parents/guardians must accompany children below age 18. Appointments are required, so please call 607-832-5200. There is a WIC Outreach program on Wednesday, Dec. 11 from 9:00 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 607-746-1700 for more information.

The Greater Delhi Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 9:30 a.m. at the back building of the Delhi Telephone Company. Come get involved.

The Rotary group holds their weekly meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 6:10 p.m. also at Cross Roads Cafe.

Habitat for Humanity of Delaware County meeting will be on

Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church on Clinton Street. All are welcome.

Help is needed to serve our Delaware County families with affordable housing opportunities. Call 607-746-9987 or email habitatdelawarecounty@gmail.com for more information, or send a donation to PO Box 226, Delhi, NY 13753. Habitat for Humanity is heavily recruiting for volunteers to work with the local Habitat for Humanity of Delaware County. If you, or someone you know might be interested, please message me or feel free to come to this meeting. The group is looking for board members, committee members and, of course, volunteers. Some positions that are needed include secretarial assistance, administrative and social media, volunteer coordinator and more.

The Delhi Town board meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Delhi Town Hall at 5 Elm Street. Plan to attend this meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10.

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.

Meridale EMS & Fire Department monthly EMS and firefighters meeting on the second Thursday of the month on Dec. 12. 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, 607437-2583.

Enjoy your week. Mark your calendar for a Christmas Fair at DCHA to get your last-minute Christmas shopping done on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Be safe and let me know of any upcoming events you know will be taking place in the Delhi area. I’d love to know all the fun things that are happening around you that you want to share with the community.

Real estate tRansactions Location

Grantee

Transfer Tax

Delhi

Phelps-Lipton, Heather

574.00

Colchester

Terranova Jr., Thomas

0.00

Sidney Roxbury Andes

Graves, William R. DelBene, Philip Capasso, Gennaro (Tr) Pasquale & Carolina Capasso Irr. Tr. (by Tr) Busche, Dennis J. & Patricia E.

Busche, Patricia E. (Exr) Busche, Theodore G. (Exr of) Veprovsky, Barbara & Arthur E.

Roxbury

Noss, Lisa Praschil Favorito, Steven & Donna Richardson Jr., James W. Flannery, John C. Reed, Janice E. Snyder, Kimberly A. (fka) Foster, Kimberly A. Wilmington Reo, LLC Fontana, Scott Michael

Colchester Delhi Sidney Stamford Walton Franklin

Walton

Walton Davenport Meredith

Veprovsky, Arthur E. Berkert, Victoria Brown, Amy L. 95 Delaware Avenue, LLC Hinkley, Andrew P. Keaney, Christopher & Lisa Miller, Wendy L. Piacente, Nina Maria Cigna Holdings, LLC Wongsing, Ellsworth Fontana, Scott Michael Gentile, Carlo

116.00 100.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 60.00 460.00 0.00 0.00 180.00 0.00

Grantor Long, Terri NOVEMBER 26, 2019 Coss, David Andrew Francisco, Roberta C. (by Atty) Francisco, Brian Joseph (Atty) Cook, Sandra E. Norman, Ralph W. Engels, Thomas & Amy Albiez-Clocher, Anne McCumber, Timothy M. & Jean M. DuMond, Kenneth & Nellie Leona Toscano, Jeannette NOVEMBER 29, 2019 Didio, Mary F

Location Harpersfield

Stevens, Jeannette L Briggs, John E III Reeves, Allison H Alpine Roofing Inc Alpine Roofing Inc

Masonville Masonville Roxbury Sidney Sidney

Hamden Delhi

Grantee Jacobellis, Shaun & Francine

Transfer Tax 114.00 0.00 720.00

Deposit

Coss, David Andrew & Cynthia G. Holland, Amanda Pinney, Roland & Mary Ann Norman, Ralph W.

Delhi Middletown Tompkins Tompkins Hamden

Myers, Cheryl A. Maslinski, Damian M. & Rosanna Reynolds, Roger B. Allen, Harold DeFrancesco, Francesco

334.00 500.00 1060.00 516.00 620.00

Sidney

Sandford, Richard Sanford, Pamela S Briggs, John E III Moore, Dorothy M Alexander, Jesse Hass Holdings LLC Hass Holdings LLC

320.00

120.00

0.00 500.00 384.00 0.00 0.00