Jimmy May of Stamford made sure to do his part during the Stamford Memorial Day commemoration this week helping members of the Stamford Rotary Club to put out the American flags along Main Street.
5/31/24
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Pinc Louds at WKC June 8
EAST MEREDITH — Join us for a spectacular outdoor concert by Pinc Louds w. Moppy opening at the West Kortright Center on June 8 at 4pm. Food by Succurro and drinks available from the concession stand starting at 3pm.
Pinc Louds draws influences from such diverse artists as Pixies, Billie Holiday, Daniel Johnston and Ismael Rivera. Is it tropical punk? Garage doowop? Crooner pop? It’s all and none of the above. The best course of action is to let go of all preconceptions and enjoy the band’s unique sound and explosive performances, described as “absolutely epic” by Paul Banks of the band Interpol.
Starting out as a subway band Pinc Louds have moved on to such NYC venues as (le) Poisson Rouge, Joe’s Pub and Lincoln Center, as well as tours throughout the US, Puerto Rico, Europe and Chile.
*WKC celebrates Pride Month. Make sure to stop by the Delaware County Pride Festival at the Andes Hotel either before or after this concert to celebrate even more!*
This is an outdoor concert with limited seating; Tickets are $20 in advance general admission, $25 at the door. Members receive a 10% discount, kids 12 and under are 50% off. 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, from the A. Lindsay & Olive B. O'Connor Foundation and the Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation. Special thanks to Catskill Country Living for sponsoring our 2024 season.
Michigan Resident Arrested for Criminal Trespass
KORTRIGHT — Sheriff Craig DuMond announced the arrest of Justin Robinson of Homer, MI on the charges of Criminal Trespass in the 2nd Degree and Harassment 2nd Degree stemming from a report of a Domestic Incident.
On the evening of May 25th, 2024, Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of a disturbance which was discovered to be a domestic incident in progress in the Town of Kortright. Upon arrival, deputies found were informed that 25-year-old Justin Robinson had threatened bodily harm on the victim as well as remained inside the residence after being told multiple times that he was no longer welcome.
Robinson was subsequently arrested and charged with Criminal Trespass in the 2nd Degree, a Class A Misdemeanor, and Harassment in the 2nd Degree, a violation, both in the New York State Penal Law. Robinson was then held at the Delaware County Correctional Facility to await Centralized Arraignment Court.Remember to Subscribe!
Three SUNY Students Arrested for Assault
DELHI — Sheriff Craig S. DuMond announces the arrest of three SUNY Delhi students on assault charges.
On May 4th, 2024, Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies were notified of an assault that occurred on Sherwood Road the previous evening. Information provided was that two people sustained injuries as a result of the assault.
Preliminary investigation revealed that one person received a laceration to the lip as a result of being punched in the mouth, and another person received staples to the top of the head as a result of being thrown to the ground and repeatedly kicked by a number of people.
At the conclusion of the investigation, Investigators determined that 19-year-old Kevin Bruns of Staten Island N.Y., and 18-year-old Christopher Healy of Staten Island N.Y. intentionally caused physical injury to another person each by striking that person in the face with a closed fist. Additionally, Healy, Bruns, and 21-year-old Moises A. Vilatoro of Huntington Station N.Y. intentionally caused physical injury to another person during the same altercation by knocking that person to the ground and repeatedly kicking that person, causing physical injury requiring medical attention in the form of staples to close the wound.
On May 17th Investigators arrested Bruns, Healy, and Villatoro on criminal summonses returnable to Delhi Town Court on May 28th, 2024, at 9:00am.
Deputies and Investigators were assisted with this investigation by members of the SUNY Delhi Police Department and the Village of Delhi Police Department.
Small Business Resource Fair in Margaretville on June 18
DELHI — A resource fair will be held in Margaretville on June 18 for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs, according to the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, a sponsor of the fair.
The event, to be hosted at the MTC Community Room on Academy Street from 4:00 to 6:00 pm, will feature representatives from several business service organizations available to discuss support programs. Among the participating organizations are the U.S. Small Business Administration, NYS Department of Labor, CDO Workforce, NYS Workers Compensation Board, Friends of Recovery Dedicated to Others, Delaware County Economic Development, and others. Several regional financial institutions, including SFCU, Jeff Bank, Delaware National Bank of Delhi, NBT Bank, and Community Bank, will be on hand to outline lending options.
Admission is free, and advance registration is encouraged. More information is available under the Events tab at DelawareCounty.org.
Soup's On Potluck at Hobart United Methodist Church
HOBART — On June 1st from 4-6:30, Harpersfield UMC is hosting Soup's On at the Hobart United Methodist Church. All are welcome to come and join us for great food, fellowship and for a worthy cause. Any donations that come in will go toward supporting the Conesville UMC Food Pantry.
The address of the Hobart United Methodist church is 204 Maple Ave, Hobart. If you would like to bring a dish to share that would be great. Come and join us!
WAC Finance Spotlight
By Mary A. Crisafulli
WALTON - Watershed Agricultural Council (WAC) Finance Director Carol Bishop gave executive directors an overview of the finance department duties at the regular meeting on May 28.
Responsibilities of the department include transaction processing, reconciliations, report and analysis, cash management, financial accounting software and data management, organization of the budget, independent audit, insurance management, and contract and tax compliance.
WAC fiscal year begins July 1, where the department has weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual duties, explained Bishop. Payroll and check runs are due biweekly on opposite weeks. employee benefits, credit cards, financial reports, and New York tax returns are completed monthly. New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) program reports are due quarterly along with other program reports. The WAC budget, full DEP status reports, financial statement of audit, and federal and state tax filings are all due annually.
The DEP contracts require a significant overview through a detailed process, explained Bishop. The payment requests are due 45 days following the end of each quarter. There are no other avenues for WAC to obtain or get payment from DEP, explained Bishop. If there are any issues with the payment request, adjustments or corrections are not accepted, Bishop continued, "Which makes it very important to get correct."
Once payment requests are submitted DEP has five days to review and approve or reject. Next DEP sends the request to the New York City Office of Engineering and Audit for approval before submitting the payment to WAC. DEP can disallow specific expenses that are deducted from WAC invoices, explained Bishop. WAC has an opportunity to dispute for such expenses to be allowed.
There are three current and four successor DEP contracts. Three current contracts include a stewardship program 20-year term for $12 million, an easement program extended to March 2025 for over $30 million, and an agricultural, forestry, and environmental program ending in March 2025 for $92 million. Successor contracts include continued programs in stewardship, easement, and agricultural, forestry, and environmental, with an operating contract.
The finance department has four staff members besides Bishop including Payroll, Fringe Benefits, and DP Specialist Patricia Bowker, staff accountants Jaclyn Dunlop, and Amy Harby, and Finance Administrative Assistant Trish Winner. According to Bishop, the department is well-staffed. "Everyone is really great at helping out," she said.
"I know it's not easy and its really complicated," said Executive Board Member Fred Huneke, "I want to express my appreciation for Carol and her staff for doing a tremendous job here." He continued to remind the board that finances are their responsibility and it is imperative that they all have an understanding of the department.
WAC Board President Wayland "Bud" Gladstone echoed Huneke, "We certainly appreciate what you and your staff do."
There will be no department spotlight in June. The next spotlight scheduled for July will be about easements.
In another discussion, WAC board members approved adjustments to the staff retirement plan. WAC staff member Jason Helmbold explained that the new plan will be a reduction in investment and administrative fees of roughly .9% to 1%. "That's literally thousands of dollars in their pocket," he said. Employees will now have a variety of options for funds and the plan includes a rough deferral of taxes.
The council entered an executive session to discuss data-sharing policy adjustments and contract negotiations.
The next WAC council meeting is scheduled Tuesday, June 25 at 10 a.m.
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5/27/24
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ASF's Warriors in Motion to Visit Bear Mountain for First of Two Day Hikes
Written By Editor on 5/27/24 | 5/27/24
WINDHAM, N.Y. – The Adaptive Sports Foundation (ASF) is readying to meet wounded veterans at Bear Mountain for its first of two Warriors in Motion® (WIM) day hikes of the summer next Wednesday, May 29.
The ASF is anticipating 10 injured U.S. Military veterans to take part in a scenic hike at Bear Mountain State Park in New York’s Rockland and Orange Counties. The WIM group will meet in the parking lot at 10 a.m. and begin their trek around Bear Mountain Lake, which has a very accessible and friendly paved path. Warriors will have the opportunity to see birds, turtles and other wildlife that frequent the lake. The WIM group will also have a chance to visit the natural museum and zoo that features more animals that call the Hudson Valley home.
Overall, the hike will be over three miles. The WIM group will then stop for a group picnic with lunch provided by the ASF.
Unfortunately, Bear Mountain’s other trails are currently closed due to flood damage. However, the site is unique in that visitors can drive to the summit of the mountain and gaze upon the Hudson Valley. After the lunch break, the warriors will then be invited to drive to the summit and take in the incredible scenery, which includes a view of the Hudson River and the tallest buildings in Manhattan.
Many of the ASF’s warriors travel from New York City to Windham. This day trip will alleviate travel, as Bear Mountain is just about an hour drive from The Bronx.
About the ASF’s Warriors in Motion Program
The Warriors in Motion program provides participating injured United States servicemen and women with a basic knowledge and practice of wellness and the importance of lifelong healthy living. All WIM programs are goal-oriented and empower the warrior to take charge of their own fitness and wellness. Thanks to grants received and private donations, the ASF is able to provide bicycles (to those who need them), helmets, water bottles, all meals, hotel rooms, snacks, water, sports drinks, sunscreen, bug spray, ponchos (if necessary) and maps, both digital and paper copies. If you’d like to learn more about the Adaptive Sports Foundation’s Warriors in Motion program, visit www.adaptivesportsfoundation.
About the Adaptive Sports Foundation
For 40 years the ASF has been providing sports and recreation opportunities to thousands in the disabled community. Since then, it has grown into what it is today, an organization that provides year-round services out of its own slope-side lodge, the Gwen Allard Adaptive Sports Center. All this has been accomplished over the years thanks to many donors and an impressive legion of volunteers.
The Adaptive Sports Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides profound and life changing experiences for children and adults with physical disabilities, cognitive disabilities and chronic illnesses through outdoor physical activity, education, support and community. For more information about the Adaptive Sports Foundation please visit www.
Obituary - Jonathan Paul Pleickhardt
Jonathan Paul Pleickhardt, 68, of Howe Cave Road, Howes Cave, New York died Sunday, May 19, 2024 at his home, surrounded by family and friends.
Born on October 10, 1955 in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of Joseph and Delores (Warwick) Pleickhardt. He was a graduate of the former Cobleskill High School and had been a resident of the local area since 1965.
He was a Tour Bus Driver for L&S Journeys in Berne, NY. He enjoyed seeing the country and making new friends around the continental US. He also worked in construction, for General Electric and K&K Bus Line, as both an auto mechanic and driver.
Jon was a veteran of the US Navy, serving from 1976-1980.
He was a member and Commander of the AMVETS in Cobleskill. He was also a member of the Cobleskill American Legion Post 57, and the Cobleskill Elks Lodge No. 2040. He loved going to the Casino, bargain hunting, and finding a great deal. He enjoyed helping others. His greatest accomplishment was his family. He loved being a family man and spoiling his grandchildren.
On May 19, 2007 in Copake, NY, Jonathan married Nancy Anne Butcher.
He was predeceased by his parents; his first wife and mother of his children, Jane Prescott; step-son, Shawn Butcher; and 3 siblings, Joseph Pleickhart, Virginia Laurialt, and Kenneth Pleickhardt.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Anne Pleickhardt of Howes Cave, NY; 3 children, Helena (Brian) Baker of Central Bridge, NY, Jeanine (Mike) Thompson of Jupiter, FL, Jonathan Pleickhardt (Shoghi) of Port Charlotte, FL; siblings, Dolores Moon of Sun City, AZ, Janice Hopster of Anchorage, AK, Michael Pleickhardt of FL, Robert Pleickhardt of AZ; grandchildren, Brittney, Delena, Kit, Zaiden, Ryan, Trezden; great-grandchildren, Ryan, Kayson, and Jaelyn.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 1:00pm at Fusion Community Church.
Contributions in memory of Mr. Jonathan Paul Pleickhardt may be made to Marathon for a Better Life, PO Box 268, Warnerville, NY 12187 or to Schoharie County Veteran's Services, 113 Park Place #7, Schoharie, NY 12157.
Surveys Sent to Summit Residents
By Karen Cuccinello
SUMMIT — The monthly Summit Town Board meeting opened with the full board and Attorney Michael West in attendance and a rather large audience of 16 people. The April meeting minutes and supervisor report were approved following one correction to the supervisor's report.
Highway Superintendent Jim Dibble got a price of $467.00 for replacing the Summit welcome sign at the Jefferson town line on Rte. 10. The old sign was made of plywood and needed to be replaced as opposed to painting. The board approved ordering the sign.
The Dog Control Officer's report was reviewed by the board. Jim Dibble inquired about the status of the dog they found on Seven Ponds Rd. It was not claimed so went to the Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley.
Assessor Dave Jones reported that all is going smoothly. Summit Tax Grievance Day is May 29th at the town hall from 4-8 pm, contact for information djones@midtel.net.
Code Enforcement Officer Jesse Wilcox reported on following up with building permits, making inspections, handling two complaints and handing out four new building permits.
Historian Karen Cuccinello reported that she has placed American flags on all the gravestones, about 237, in Summit cemeteries, will be meeting with the intern working on the Gardiner Foundation Semiquincentennial Summer Fellowship Program next week and is continuing to collect information on old Summit farms for next years history book.
Supervisor Vroman mentioned looking into a complaint about National Grid using Round-Up weed killer.
Comprehensive Plan Committee coordinator John Foote reported they met in May, even though the report was done in April except for some typos, just to conclude their work. Available for review at www4.schohariecounty-ny.gov/PdfFiles/TSUM/SummitComprehensivePlan2024.pdf.
Supervisor Vroman stated the board will review the Comprehensive Plan for three months then set a public hearing date.
Bills were reviewed and paid.
The floor was open to the public to address the board.
D.J. Handy – Since the responses to the Comprehensive Plan surveys only amounted to about 30% of the Summit population, 70% are not well represented and do not always agree with the 30%. The building regulations necessary to move into Summit deter young people from locating here. Properties that have been looked into as blighted/abandoned properties all have value when they have a septic, well and foundation, etc.
Christina Ullman – The percentage and numeric responses to the survey should be represented differently. - Gave a hand-out to board members. - There is art in every building even the ones in bad shape.- The Land Bank website encourages photographing abandon buildings, even without permission, when suggesting a blighted property. - What exactly is a Green Space and who maintains it? - Questioned cluster housing listed in the Comprehensive Plan.
John Foote – The Comprehensive Plan Committee would have liked to receive more surveys but they worked with the amount that responded. - When the committee received the question about cluster housing, the plan was already done.
Jen Stinson – Surveys were sent to about 1100 Summit households and in her case one survey was mailed back in but it represented, two people, she and her husbands. - A Green Space is an area of grass and foliage. - The Summit Neighbors' goal is to fix or make blighted buildings safe and livable and are opposed to tearing them down.
Betty Wayman – Pertaining to suggested blighted properties; who's to say if a building can or cannot be repaired? Don't be in a rush to take down old buildings especially if the taxes are paid up.
Wayne Stinson, Summit Neighbors – The owners of the houses that were purchased and razed by the Greater Mohawk Valley Land Bank Corp. were not paying the land taxes. - People sometimes buy previously abandoned properties at the County Tax sale then often do not repair them and continue to be unlivable safety hazards. - A few years ago the town board agreed to work with Summit Neighbors on figuring out how to revive or remove blighted properties. - It took Summit Neighbors years to arrange for the Land Bank to buy and raze the houses at 2882 and 2854 State Rte 10. - The Land Bank now owns 1618 Charlotte Valley Rd. which has not been lived in for about 20 years. The town board could take 1618 back from the Land Bank and get involved in potentially fixing it perhaps with a grant, if they believe it is fixable. - Isn't a Green Space better to look at than an abandoned building, such is the case with 2854 State Rte 10.
Some in the audience feel that 1618 should be and could be saved instead of razed so it can be back on the tax rolls. A few agreed that the Land Bank has become dysfunctional.
Jim Himme- When the Land Bank houses got torn down they went off the tax rolls.
Supervisor Harold Vroman- The Land Bank is not doing what they said they would and he has tried to contact them to ask questions; no response.
David Lindsey – Could the town relax some of the building codes so that it would be easier to build a house in Summit?
Attorney Mike West – Most building codes are stipulated by NYS so can not be altered. - When the County photographs properties for the County tax sale they are already owned by the county through foreclosure.
Trustee Georgia Shafer gave a report on the revitalization committee. Local Law 2-2012 Unsafe Buildings will continue to be reviewed and have a public hearing in July. Farmers Market continues to be looked into and information about Complete Streets will be reviewed. Jen Stinson mentioned the possibilities of options to have Unified Postings pertaining to Summit. Will meet with Vroman and Shafer to review costs of the options. Christina Ullman offered to create and administer a Town of Summit Facebook page. D.J. Handy would like to join the committee.
Deputy Clerk Wilson mentioned that the training's about archival records are going along well.
Supervisor Vroman proposed that Dave Knight be reappointed to the planning board; approved.
Jen Stinson discussed possible microphones to help the audio on the Zoom meetings and gave prices of possibilities to the board for review.
Next town board meeting is June 20 at 7pm.
Spring into Summer, Parade to Highlight Memorial Day Weekend in Cherry Valley
CHERRY VALLEY - The Spring into Summer festival will be one of the highlights for Memorial Day weekend in Cherry Valley.
The weekend will be a busy one in the village as garage sales, a parade, a Memorial Day ceremony in the cemetery, a barbecue, and other events are being planned.
The events will begin on Friday and run through Monday.
Events include:
Friday:
* Opening Party – Red Shed Ale House 6-8pm live music.
Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26, 10-5pm:
* Food:
NBT parking Lot: Food trucks: Gaige’s – Burgers, Fries, Desserts (Saturday and Sunday) and Plated Palette- Tacos (Sunday only), lemonade and donut stand (Saturday and Sunday).
Park next to 25 Main Street: Hot dog cart.
Rose & Kettle Restaurant: Lunch Saturday, noon-3pm.
Red Shed Ale House: Open at 1pm, light fare.
The Tryon Inn and Backdoor Bar: Lunch on Saturday 11:30am-1:30pm.
* Vendors:
Located in NBT parking Lot and in the Memorial Park, both Saturday and Sunday.
* Music:
At the Gazebo, both Saturday and Sunday.
* Kid's events:
On the Limestone Mansion Lawn, Main Street.
Games, activities, crafts-all ages.
* Garage sales:
All weekend.
Village wide, run by American Legion and Auxiliary (map available).
* Cherry Valley Businesses hosted events:
25 Main Collective: Artist led Workshops.
Cherry Valley Bookstore: Tax Free all weekend.
Cherry Valley Lilac Farm: Classes, tours and Lilac sales 10am-4pm all weekend.
Cherry Valley Museum: Open for the Season.
Hawk Circle: Forest Perfumery open.
Plaide Palette: programs on the porch, Saturday and Sunday.
The Telegraph School: Spring/Summer Clothing Swap
Straw House Herbs: Opening Weekend.
The Tepee, Route 20: sale all weekend.
* Community events:
Firemen’s Auxiliary Pancake Breakfast at Firehouse on Sunday.
St Thomas Catholic Church Basket Raffle at Old School on Sunday.
Monday:
10am Parade.
Memorial Service at Cemetery
Chicken BBQ at Tryon.
Sharon Springs Central School Update
By Tori Edwards
SHARON SPRINGS — This week was a busy one for SSCS students as they move towards various end-of-the-year events. Monday the Poster Club traveled to the Herkimer Diamond Mines and the Science Club went to Dinosaur Alive in Schenectady.
Tuesday night the Elementary school students in grades 3-5 performed their spring band and chorus concert.
The last day of the After School Program for SSCS will be on May 23rd, please plan accordingly to make alternate childcare arrangements. On Memorial Day, a chicken BBQ will be held from 11 am to 2 pm; this is in support of the Class of 2027. The meal costs $15 and a ½ of chicken is $11 simply show up to grab a bite to eat.
This week's Character Trait is leadership to value the people around you and inspire them to do their best.
Keep this influential character strength always students! Let’s Go Spartans!
“New Day” Vocal Spring Concert to Benefit Local CUMC Food Pantry
COBLESKILL – New Day – Voices of Schoharie County announces its Spring Vocal Concert to be held at the Cobleskill United Methodist Church located at 109 Chapel Street, in Cobleskill, NY. The performance will take place Sunday June 9th, 2024 @ 4:00pm.
As has been its tradition, New Day will perform a wide variety of music for this program. The concert will open with “Alleluia” by newer widely acclaimed female composer Elaine Hagenberg. Paul Smith’s 2019 setting of the 4th century canticle “Nunc Dimittis” is followed by the Tomas Luis de Victoria “Regina caeli laetare” written for 8 independent parts. Continuing with more of the top composers of today, “New Day” will present Ola Gjeilo’s “Northern Lights” and Eric Whitacre’s “This Marriage”, a setting of the 13th century text by Sufi poet Jalal al-Din Rumi. Rounding out the program are compositions by The Real Group’s Anders Edenroth(“It Don’t Mean a Thing”), and Voces 8’s Blake Morgan(“This Is My Song/Finlandia”). The women of the group will be featured in Elaine Hagenberg’s “You Do Not Walk Alone” and the men’s sections will be featured in Jacob Narverud’s “Lunar Lullaby”. The final work on the program will be a Traditional Freedom Song often referred to as the unofficial anthem of South Africa, “Tshotsholoza” arranged by Jeffrey Ames.
Members of New Day come from a wide variety of backgrounds with a common love of vocal music and musical excellence. The members of New Day are: Sopranos – Elizabeth Borkowski, Brittany Tissiere, & Sarah Wright; Altos – Lissa VanDeValk, Laurie Pracher, Kathy Burgin, & Teresa Munson; Tenors – Jerry Law & Johnny Wilson; Basses – Paul Schultz, Paul Munson, Jim Cole & Robert Gosselink. The group’s Artistic Director is Mark Pracher.
In addition to its dedication to quality vocal performances, the group also focuses on giving to the community. Each year the spring concert is presented as a benefit concert for an area cause or charity. New Day is pleased to announce that this year’s spring concert will be held as a benefit for the Cobleskill United Methodist Church Food Pantry.
Established in 1986, the Food Pantry, located in the Cobleskill United Methodist Church, provided 2-3 days of food for 53 families the first year. Early on, the food pantry was intended to meet emergency needs based on referrals from social services and head start.
Thirty eight years later, the CUMC pantry serves, on average, 94 households per month! The food pantry has an open door policy that provides 3-4 days of food for each user, twice a month, to any county resident in need. The pantry also provides some personal care and paper products, items that cannot be purchased with food stamps.
There will be no charge for admission and all who attend are encouraged to make donations at the concert directly to “The CUMC Food Pantry”.
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