Delaware League Standings

Delaware League Varsity Boys Standings (7 games)

*SKCS                             7-0               16-2

Margaretville                    6-1               11-6

Charlotte Valley               5-2                14-4

Gilboa                              4-3                6-9

Roxbury                           3-4                7-11

HTC                                  2-5               3-13

Jefferson/Stamford          1-6                2-16

Windham                         0-7                1-15

Delaware League Varsity Girls Standings (6 games)

*SKCS                              6-0              14-4

Stamford/Jefferson          5-1               10-7

Charlotte Valley               4-2               10-7

Gilboa/Windham              3-3               6-9

HTC                                 2-4               6-10

Margaretville                    1-5               1-15

Roxbury                            0-6              1-16

Delaware League JV Boys Standings (4 games)

*SKCS                               4-0             11-2

Jefferson/Stamford           3-1              8-10

Charlotte Valley                2-2              11-5

Margaretville                     1-3              2-13

Roxbury                            0-4               0-11

Delaware League JV Girls Standings (3 games)

*Charlotte Valley                 3-0            14-1

Stamford/Jefferson              2-1            13-3

SKCS                                  1-2             5-8

HTC                                    0-3              6-7

Delaware League Varsity Boys Skiing

1st - Windham

2nd - HTC

3rd - Roxbury

4th - Margaretville

Delaware League Varsity Girls Skiing

1st - Windham

2nd - HTC

3rd - Margaretville

4th - Roxbury

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SK Boys Set To Play Another Delware League Championship

DELAWARE LEAGUE – With the league championship less than a week away and the round robin tournaments this week to determine who meets at SUNY Delhi at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 15, the standings were pretty well set with the final regular games of the season taking place. South Kortright again clinched first place at 7-0. The big game this week was between Charlotte Valley and Margaretville, set for Wednesday, and results were unavailable at press time.

In action on Monday, Worcester defeated Windham 46-36 in a non-league game.Christian Greene led WAJ with 17 points on the night.

Milford defeated Hunter-Tannersville 73-34 in non-league action on Monday. Grady Glennon and Connor Schiefer each scored 10 points to lead H-T scoring.

Roxbury defeated Gilberstville-Mt. Upton last Friday in non-league action. George Proctor led the way with 30 point and 12 rebound teammate Chris Garafolo had a good night on the board with 14 rebounds for the Rockets.

Schenevus defeated H-T last Thursday. Connor Schiefer led H-T with 13 points and eight rebounds and teammate Tom Houlihan chimed in with another seven points and 10 rebounds.

Sharon Springs defeated Windham 52-41 in non-league action last Friday. Payton Dempsey led WAJ with 15 points.

Margaretville defeated Gilboa 60-25 in a key league game last Friday. Hunter Balcom led the way for the Blue Devils, with 20 points and Connor Wayman chipped in another 17 points to the win. Gilboa was led by Cody Ciaravino's 7 points.

In the game of undefeateds last Friday, SK stayed perfect in league play with an 80-71 win over Charlotte Valley. Connor Quarino led scoring with 39 points on the night and teammate Darren Dengler added nine points, along with Logan Reinshagen and Jacob Staroba's eight points. Charlotte Valley got 25 points from Ezra Ontl and Trevor Waid added another 24 points. Teammates Ethan Barret and Luke Montgomery added seven and six points, respectively. 

In action last Thursday, Cherry-Valley Springfield defeated Gilboa 44-43 in a non-league game. Cody Ciaravino scored 14 points to lead Gilboa and Garisson Ross added eight points in a tough, one-point game.

South Kortright defeated Jefferson/Stamford 75-44 last Wednesday. Connor Quarino led all scoring with 30 points and Boston Quarino chipped in 14 points. J/S was led by Henry Cole's 28-point effort.

Roxbury defeated league rival H-T 51-40 last Wednesday. George Proctor led scoring with 21 points and Mason Hamil chipped in another 13 points in double figures. Grady Glennon led H-t With 11 points, six steals and five assists, while Connor Scheifer added 10 points.

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SK, Charlotte Valley Girls to Vie for League Title

DELAWARE LEAGUE – The final games of regular season have taken place and high school basketball action entered round robin play this week to determine who will play in the league championship at 5:30 p.,. on Feb. 15 at SUNY Delhi. South Kortright clinched its seat in the championship game, finishing at 6-0 in league play and 14-4 overall.

SK will play third-seeded Davenport in the championship after Charlotte Valley upset Stamford/Jefferson in Tuesday's round robin action.

Second-seeded Stamford/Jefferson was defeated by third-seeded Davenport  58-44 on Tuesday as four players hit double figures. Jessica Ziull was on fire from three-point range, dropping in six to finish the night with 18 points for the Lady Wildcats. Teammates Ella Gerster and Kailey Whitbeck chimed in another 12 points in double figures and Brinlee Wright added 12. S/J was led by Mckenna Hoyt's 26 point, 16 rebounds and six steals.

South Kortright defeated Gilboa/Windham 59-44 in their round robin pairing. .G/W is seeded fourth in the mini tournament. Addy Eckert again led the way for SK with 30 points and 13 rebounds. Carlee Dropp chimed in another 11 points, had seven steals and pulled down five rebounds. G/W was led by Hannah Tuttle's 17 points and Ashtyn Hansen's 16 points.

Hunter-Tannersville defeated Roxbury 37-30 in the mini-tournament playoff. Saleema Poladian scored 13 points and pulled down 10 rebounds in the win. Ryleigh Goodrich led Roxbury with 13 points.

Roxbury will play Margaretville this Thursday

Stamford/Jefferson and Gilboa/Windham were set to meet on Thursday in the second round ofthe playoff.

In regular season action last week:

Gilboa/Windham defeated Roxbury 49-17 last Thursday. Hannah Tuttle led the way with 22 points on the night and Ashtyn Hansen chimed in another 14 points and 11 rebounds to the win.Caitlyn Ciaravino pulled down 10 rebounds. For Roxbury, Ryleaigh Goodchild scored six points.

In non-league action last Thursday, Cherry Valley- Springfield defeated Charlotte Valley 53-34. Ella Gerster led the Lady Wildcats with nine points. 

South Kortright defeated Franklin 59-32 in a non-league game. Addy Eckert led the Lady Rams with 35 points and 19 rebounds. Carlee Dropp added seven points, 11 rebounds and five steals. 

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DRUG INDICTMENT UNSEALED

DELHI - Delaware County District Attorney Shawn J. Smith announced the indictment of Frank A. Mazepa, 28, of Morris, New York. The Delaware County Grand Jury indicted Mazepa on January 25, 2024, for one Count of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 5th Degree, a Class D felony.  

The defendant appeared in Delaware County Court on February 6, 2024, and was arraigned on the indictment.  The indictment alleges that the defendant knowingly and unlawfully possessed fentanyl or methamphetamine with the intention of selling it in the Village of Delhi on January 8, 2024. 

The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge, and Delaware County Court Judge John L. Hubbard remanded the defendant to the Delaware County Correctional Facility in lieu of $5,000.00 cash bail or $50,000.00 bond.  The case is scheduled for a court conference on February 20, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. 

District Attorney Shawn Smith commended Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputy Justin Mohr along with his K-9 partner Dexter and SUNY Police Officer David Vorisek for their investigation of this case.

Chief Assistant Richard D. Northrup Jr. presented the case to the Grand Jury.

As are all persons accused of a crime, the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Shawn J. Smith

District Attorney

Delaware County

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Pistol League Scores

Individual Team High Scores and Team Match Scores Week XIV; 02/02/2024 Matches

Walton defeated Oneonta: 1103-13X to 1054-9X

Stamford defeats Rockdale: 1115-20X to 1024-5X 

High Shooters for Stamford were : John Wykoff 281-4X; Gus Mueller 280-8X; Larry VanDeusen 278-5X; and Bruce Martindale 276-3X

Others Shooting for Stamford were: David Ferris, Jim Hitt, Javin Traver, Pat Mattice, Steve Baker, and Mark Gifford

High Scores for Rockdale were: Rick Braun 263-1X; Dave Dewey 255-1X; Steve Ingalls 255-1X; and Dave VanValkenburg 251-2X

Other Rockdale  Shooters were: Gerry Palmer, Pat Hawkins, and Ed Heath

Sidney defeats Delhi: 1098-20X to 996-12X

Win/Loss Record:

Stamford                                 13-1

Walton:                                   12-2

Oneonta:                                 7-7

Sidney:                                    5-9

Rockdale:                                3-11

Delhi:                                       2-12

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GUILTY PLEA AND SENTENCE IN DRUNK DRIVING CASE

DELHI – Autumn Transue, 30, of Oneonta, New York, appeared in Delaware County Court on January 31, 2024, before the Honorable Judge John L. Hubbard, and pleaded guilty to one count of Driving While Intoxicated – Prior Conviction in Ten Years, a Class E Felony in violation of section 1192 (3) of the Vehicle and Traffic Law of the State of New York. 

On March 8, 2023, Officer Ernest Cawley of the Colchester Police Department observed a gray Chevrolet crossing the double yellow lines on County Highway 7 multiple times. After initiating a traffic stop, Officer Cawley identified the driver as Autumn Transue and observed signs of intoxication. Ms. Transue admitted to having consumed “99 Banana Liquor” and being intoxicated. Officer Keith Gavette of the Colchester Police Department would later perform a breathalyzer test on Ms. Transue revealing her blood alcohol content (BAC) to be .12%. The legal limit in the State of New York is .08 percent.

It was later determined by the District Attorney’s Office that Ms. Transue had an out of state conviction for Driving While Intoxicated.  After securing her Nevada records, the Delaware County District Attorney’s Office presented Ms. Transue’s case to the Delaware County Grand Jury. On July 13, 2023, a two-count indictment was returned accusing the Defendant of Driving While Intoxicated – Prior Conviction in Ten Years, a Class E Felony in violation of section 1192(3) of the Vehicle and Traffic Law of the State of New York and Driving While Intoxicated, a Class E Felony in violation of Sections 1192 (2) /1193 (1) (c) (i) of the Vehicle and Traffic Law of the State of New York.

On January 31, 2024, Ms. Transue appeared in Delaware County Court and pled guilty to Driving While Intoxicated – Prior Conviction in Ten Years, a Class E Felony.  Delaware County Court Judge John L. Hubbard sentenced Ms. Transue to five years of felony probation supervision and to the Adult Treatment Court program. He further revoked Ms. Transue’s license for one year and ordered the installation of an Ignition Interlock Device for one year. 

Judge Hubbard further ordered that if Ms. Transue fails the Adult Treatment Court program, she will be sentenced to one and one third to four years in state prison.

Delaware County District Attorney Shawn Smith thanked Officers Keith Gavette and Ernest Cawley of the Colchester Police Department for their work in getting Ms. Transue off the road. 

“I want to thank the Officers in this case for their fine work in getting Ms. Transue off the road that night. Sadly, like many others in our community, Ms. Transue suffers from a severe alcohol problem.  It is my belief that with the intervention of Officers Gavette and Cawley, she is on the right path towards achieving long term sobriety.”

Mr. Smith continued, “I also want to thank the Las Vegas Court system for retrieving Ms. Transue’s Nevada records for us. Drunk driving is not limited to Delaware County, and this case is proof that drunk driving prosecution is not geographically limited. If you drive drunk, you will be pulled over, and rest assured my office will diligently scour records to see if you’ve done it before.” 

First Assistant District Attorney Schuyler Konior Kinneman prosecuted the case.

Shawn J. Smith

District Attorney

Delaware County

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JAIL SENTENCE IN ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A CHILD CASE

DELHI – William Polhamus, 35, of Harpursville, New York, appeared in Delaware County Court on February 5, 2024, for sentencing on one count of Endangering the Welfare of a Child in violation of Section 260.10 (1) of the Penal Law of the State of New York. 

On July 4, 2023, Officer Kathryn Mitchell of the Walton Police Department was dispatched to a physical domestic in progress in the Village of Walton. According to the report, Mr. Polhamus had physically assaulted a woman in front of a minor child. A third party called while Officer Mitchell was en route and reported that Mr. Polhamus had taken another minor child and had driven off on a motorcycle. When Officer Mitchell spotted Mr. Polhamus and activated her squad car’s lights, Mr. Polhamus accelerated the motorcycle and began to weave in and out of traffic. Officer Mitchell estimated the speed on the motor bike to be over 70 miles per hour.

In order to prevent an escalation of the chase, officers called off the pursuit and began to investigate where Mr. Polhamus was going. As officers were interviewing the mother of one of the minor children, Mr. Polhamus sent text messages to the mother, threatening to kill himself. Officers immediately phoned dispatch for a wellness check at Mr. Polhamus’s residence. New York State Police Trooper Mazzarella and Trooper Seber were able to make contact and placed Mr. Polhamus under arrest. 

Polhamus appeared before the Honorable John L. Hubbard, Delaware County Court Judge, for sentencing on February 5, 2024. Per a negotiated plea agreement, the Court sentenced Mr. Polhamus to 1 year in jail. The Court also ordered that Mr. Polhamus pay the crime victim’s fee and assessed the mandatory state surcharge.   

District Attorney Shawn Smith commended Village of Walton Police Officer Kathryn Mitchell for her thorough investigation into this case, which enabled us to secure a conviction without a trial. “Domestic violence can have a serious effect on young children, and our office will continue to work with law enforcement to make sure that domestic offenders are held accountable for their actions.” 

Shawn J. Smith 

District Attorney 

Delaware County

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Change of Enrollment Deadline Approaching

Please note that Wednesday, February 14th, 2024 is the last day to make any changes to your party enrollment prior to the Presidential Primary election in April or the local, state and federal Primary election on June 25th. Any change of enrollment made between February 15th – July 5th shall be effective July 5th.

Voters can change enrollment from one party to another or enroll for the first time in a party:

Online: https://elections.ny.gov/voter-registration-process

In-Person: Delaware County Board of Elections, 97 Main St, Ste 5, Delhi, NY 13753

You can see the 2024 Offices Up for Election on our website:  https://www.delcony.us/departments/elec/elec.htm

February 27 First date to sign Designating petition

April 16    First date to sign Independent petition

FEDERAL PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY

Tuesday, April 2 at your poll site 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Early Voting at Delaware County Board of Elections, 97 Main St. Ste. 5, Delhi, NY 13753

Saturday, March 23- Saturday, March 30, 2024 

Saturday, March 23, 2024: Last day for new voters to register in person to vote in Presidential Primary

Questions? Call us at 607-832-5321

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WKC presents Glockabelle's Lovefest

DELHI — The West Kortright Center presents Glockabelle’s 2nd Annual Lovefest on February 17, 6pm, at the American Legion, 41 Page Avenue in Delhi.

Glockabelle's Lovefest is a once a year celebration of joie de vivre (lust for life). Bring your friends and come dance into the early morning!!

There will be performances by DJ Spooky, Yuka Honda, Glockabelle, Dan Derks, Marcus A DJ and special guests Doom Dogs.

Live broadcast from 6pm-12am by Wave Farm Radio.

Refreshments by Antonio.

Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Visit westkc.org to purchase tickets. 

Event schedules and guidelines are subject to change. Call (607) 278-5454 or contact info@westkc.org with any questions.

2024 West Kortright Center arts and community programs are funded in part by our members, by contributors to the 2024 Program Fund Drive, by the Bert Santora Trust, the Tianaderrah Foundation, and by grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature, and from the A. Lindsay & Olive B. O'Connor Foundation and the Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation.

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Stamford Library to Host Classical Guitar Workshop Series

STAMFORD - Stamford Library is excited to announce an upcoming classical guitar workshop series with local guitarist and musician Drew Azzinaro! The 10-week ‘Guitar in the Mountains’ series will begin on Monday, February 26 from 4 to 5 p.m. and classes will continue every Monday at Stamford Library from 4 to 5 p.m. 

Whether those interested have been playing for years and want to increase their guitar skills and knowledge while having a chance to play with others or they are a complete beginner, this guitar class is for them!

During this 10-week series, participants will learn the fundamentals of finger-picking and flat-picking, increase their chord and scale vocabulary, improve their rhythm, and learn to improvise, all while performing fun blues pieces, classic rock pieces, classical pieces, and more!

Every student will have parts created for their skill level, specifically designed to help them learn and grow. Participants will make music during every class and the series will culminate in a showcase concert performance!

Classes are FREE and open to those ages 6 and up. Adults are also welcome and encouraged to take part. Participants will need to provide their own acoustic guitars with nylon or steel strings.

Space is limited and pre-registration is strongly encouraged by stopping in the library or by calling 607.652.5001. Stamford Library is located at 117 Main Street in the village of Stamford. For more information, visit their website at StamfordLibraryNY.org.

This program is an applicant for the Delaware County Arts Grants, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered in Delaware County by the Roxbury Arts Group.

About Drew Azzinaro

Guitarist/Musical Artist Drew Azzinaro recently moved to the Catskills from Buffalo, where he has been a staple of the Buffalo music scene for the past 15 years. He currently splits his time between being a full-time performer throughout the northeast and being a musical educator. He has been awarded “Best Jazz Guitarist 2019 and 2016” from the Buffalo Jazz Polls, and the “Jazz Buffalo Mention for Best Guitarist 2015”, along with many awards for his bands and projects. His bands have been seen opening for many national and international acts such as Gregg Allman, Debbie Davies, Devon Allman, The BPO, T-Pain, and more. He has recorded 12 albums with his different projects over the years and has been featured on many recordings as a sideman.

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Cannon Free Library Features West African Drummer Zorkie Nelson

By Mary A. Crisafulli

DELHI - The Cannon Free Library celebrated the start of Black History Month by hosting a performance by West African Drummer Zorkie Nelson on Feb. 3.

The event was an interactive percussion performance. Having studied music since age seven, Nelson has many talents including being a master percussionist, flute player, and vocalist specializing in the Ga cultural tradition. Nelson is from the West African city of Accra in the Republic of Ghana.

Lynn Dennis, library youth services director, is responsible for organizing the event.

Dennis secured a grant from W.I.D.E. (Women for Inclusion, Diversity, and Equality). W.I.D.E. offers book grants to teachers and librarians to purchase stories about or written by historically marginalized populations. W.I.D.E. Co-founder Jenine Osbon said Dennis chose the books she hoped to offer for free, which aligned with W.I.D.E. guidelines. "For this event, to celebrate Black History Month, the books focused on the different stories of various black figures, fiction, and nonfiction, and their struggle to overcome inequality and triumph in the face of adversity," said Osbon. Books offered to families included "Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom" by Carol Boston Weatherford and Kadir Nelson, "Little Melba and Her Big Trombone" by Katheryn Russell-Brown, "New Kid" by Jerry Craft, and "Nana Akua Goes To School" by Tricia Elam Walker. Twenty books were donated to the library.

For teachers or librarians looking to apply for W.I.D.E. grants, visit wideny.org and click grants. For questions or information contact WIDEnewyork@gmail.com.

For more Cannon Free Library events visit libraries.4cls.org/delhi/

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Obituary - Waldtraut “Trudy” Hitt Colvin

Waldtraut “Trudy” Hitt Colvin, 97 of Bloomville passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024.

Born in Schobsewalden, Germany on a Sunday, October 24, 1926.  Trudy is the daughter of Osker Ottinger and Katherine Johane Ottinger of Germany.

Trudy married Fred E. Hitt Jr. November 22, 1951, in Germany.

She came to the United States on the Queen Elizabeth II in May 1952.  She was very proud of becoming a United States citizen and learning the language.

She was predeceased by Fred in 1976.

Trudy married Andrew Colvin on January 21, 1978.  Andy passed away June 15, 2003.

She worked at Bathgate Hospital that became Stamford Hospital, first in the maternity ward.  She became an ER, OR Technician (CNA) working in the emergency room and operating room.  Trudy retired in 1986 after 34 years.

She enjoyed gardening and her flower beds; they were the show of the summer.  Feeding the birds and the Turkeys that came into eat and keep her entertained.

Trudy was a special friend to many and made friends wherever she went.  She will be missed by many.

She loved being with her family and held a special spot for her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.

Trudy is survived by her children: Jim (Donna) Hitt and Katherine (Darryl) Sparkes all of Stamford; grandchildren: Kevin (Suzy)Hitt of Stamford, Jennifer (Bob) Mueller of Roanoke, VA, Joshua (Bri) Sparkes of Stamford and Cory Sparkes (Marsha Nissen) Bloomville; great-grandchildren: Braydon Sparkes, Lila and Lauren Mueller, Brooke and Jacob Hitt, Paisley, and Adalee Sparkes; sisters: Krista and Ursala of Germany; brothers in law: John Hitt of Norfolk, VA and Mel Hitt of Caselton, NY and several nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents and husbands, Trudy was predeceased by her brother: Kurt; son: Fred Hitt III; sisters in law: Anna, Dorthey, Peg, May; and brother in laws: Jim, Sam, and Dick.

The family would like to Thank from the bottom of our hearts Dee, Brad, Eva, Brielle, Kara, June, Laureen, Candy, Marion, Enes, and Debbie our at home care people who helped us keep her at home as long as we could.  We could not have done it without all of you.

Trudy lived at The Pavilion at Robinson Terrace for the last 10 months.  The family would like to thank everyone at the Pavilion for the wonderful care she received while she was there.

Calling hours will be 4-7PM on Friday February 9, 2024 at MacArthur Funeral Home, 15 Buntline Drive, Stamford. A funeral service will be held at 11AM on Saturday February, 10at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Hobart, followed by a celebration of life at the Hobart Community Center (firehouse).

Contributions in memory of  Trudy to the Bloomville Fire Department, PO Box 756, Bloomville NY 13739 or to The Nightingales, PO Box 26, Cooperstown, NY 13326

Please visit www.macarthurfh.com to share a condolence with Trudy’s family.

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