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12/12/24

Christmas Stroll House Tour & Holiday Market in Franklin Dec. 14

Written By The Mountain Eagle on 12/12/24 | 12/12/24

FRANKLIN – Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 14th -- the Franklin community is revving up for the holidays!

Christmas Stroll House Tour. The traditional Christmas Stroll House Tour includes 7 homes in historic Franklin, beautifully decorated for the holidays and most in the village within walking distance of each other. The Stroll will take place on Saturday, December 14th from 1 pm to 5 pm. Tickets are $10 per person or $15 per couple. Tickets will be sold at Yokel Restaurant at 458

Main Street in Franklin from 11 am to 2 pm on Thursday, December 12th and Friday, December 13th. Tickets will also be sold at the Firehouse Holiday Market from 10 am to 3 pm on Saturday, December 14th.

Connie Martin, Christmas Stroll Coordinator, said, “The Stroll is a fun event where attendees can learn about the history and architectural details of the homes, chat with your hosts and enjoy light refreshments.” Martin added, “Most of the homes participating this year were built between the 1820s and early 1900s, and 6 are located in the Village of Franklin, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.” Coordinator John Wilson added, “The homeowners have conducted research on their homes and any renovations are done with attention and care in an effort to preserve the unique character of the homes. It’s practically a guarantee that attendees will come away with some great ideas for renovations and décor!”

After expenses, proceeds from the tour benefit the Franklin Improvement Society, a 501c3 organization.

Franklin Railroad and Community Museum. The popular Trees and Trains for Christmas exhibit at the museum is a must-see! Take a step back in time as you enjoy the beautifully decorated trees, The Warwick dining car and an enhanced layout with several new exhibits at the

museum. There is a wealth of history about Franklin and surrounding towns in the area, and much more! The museum is located at 572 Main Street and will be open from 10 am to 5 pm.

Firehouse Holiday Market. Shop for unique holiday gifts at the Franklin Firehouse garage at 351 Main Street from 10 am to 3 pm. Artisans and vendors from the local area will offer holiday wares, home décor, handmade clothing, food and more!

NEW – Gourmet Cheese Tasting at Good Taste Epicurean Market. Sample an array of gourmet cheeses, dried sausages and other delicacies at the Market at 438 Main Street from 10 am to 5 pm. Enjoy a free cup of freshly brewed coffee while you taste and shop. Owner Mark Handelman offers freshly baked baguettes and croissants, and a variety of both imported and farm-to-table eats to grace your holiday table.

Holiday Stories and Santa’s Visit at the Library. The Franklin Free Library, 334 Main Street, will have holiday storytime at 11 am, followed by a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus with gifts for the kids. Home-baked cookies and punch will be served.

Church Festivities – Cookies, Carols and More. Open Doors Methodist Church, 475 Main Street, is having a Christmas Cookie Sale at 11 am with decorated cookies and traditional favorites. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at 307 Main Street, a Gothic architectural gem designed by Upjohn, will have a tour and seasonal music for your enjoyment from noon to 3 pm. The Community Bible Church, 89 Center Street, will have Christmas caroling and hot chocolate from 2 pm to 3 pm.

A Visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Bring your children to the Franklin Firehouse garage beginning at 5:00 pm for a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. The jolly old elf and his better half will have a gift for each child, and hot chocolate and cookies will be served. Kids can also make a craft to take home. Lots of photo opportunities to make great memories!

Franklin Eateries and Businesses Are Open. Walk along Main Street and enjoy the lighted holiday trees decorated by Franklin Rotary Club members. Get delicious eats at local restaurants Yokel, The Tulip and The Rose Café, and Seminera’s Pizzeria, all on Main Street. Local shops featuring interior design, home décor, antiques and designer clothing will be open for shopping.

If you have questions about the Christmas Stroll House Tour or other festivities around town, contact Connie Martin at candjmartin@fastmail.com or John Wilson at jwilix48@gmail.com or Watch Facebook and franklinny.org/stroll24 for updates.

Side Bar:

December 14th, 2024 Christmas Stroll, Holiday Market and Events

Trees and Trains for Christmas

Franklin Railroad and Community Museum

572 Main Street

10 am-5 pm

Holiday Market

Fire Department Garage

351 Main Street

10 am-3 pm

Gourmet Cheese Tasting

Good Taste Epicurean Market 438 Main Street

10 am-5 pm

Holiday Stories & Santa’s Visit Franklin Free Library

334 Main Street

11 am

Christmas Cookie Sale

Open Doors Methodist Church 475 Main Street

11 am

Tour and Seasonal Music

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 307 Main Street

12 pm-3 pm

Christmas Stroll House Tour Village of Franklin and Surrounding $10 single, $15 per couple

1 pm-5 pm

Carols and Hot Chocolate

Community Bible Church

89 Center Street

2 pm-3 pm

Meet Mr. and Mrs. Claus

Fire Department Garage

351 Main Street

5 pm

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Christkindlmarkt is Back at Saint James Church Dec. 14th

DELHI — After the outpouring of community support for our first annual Christkindlmarkt, we are thrilled to return on Saturday, December 14 from 2-7 PM at Saint James Church Lake Delaware, 55 Lake Delaware Drive, Delhi!

Join us for an indoor/outdoor Old World-style Bavarian Christmas market featuring 30+ local farmers & artisans selling handcrafted goods, fun activities for all ages, and festive food and music.

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ROXBURY CENTRAL SCHOOL Honor Rolls

1st Quarter Superintendent’s List 2024-2025
Grade 4 James Benjamin Kaleb Jones Ian Smith Thomas Smith Grade 5 Colton McLaughlin Grace Walker Grade 6 None Grade 7 Ava Poniros Emlyn Smith Grade 8 Michaela Tucker Grade 9 Madison Burgwin Grade 10 Calleigh Porter Jessanie Sass Grade 11 Addy Hynes
Grade 12 Jordan Johnston Kelly Kalleberg Collin Lyke Logan Vamosy Lola Weil 1st Quarter – High Honor Roll 2024-2025 Grade 4 Gabriel Evangelista Emma Hanley Collin Oliver Hunter Sayegh Layla Slauson Abigail Tucker Grade 5 Gianni Giorgi Grade 6 Mason Hubbard Paige Oliver Isabell Sarter Tanner Ware Grade 7 Madilyn Goodchild Noelle McLaughlin Grade 8 Lily Aulino Olivia Bonci MaraJade Garcia Eric Hejnal Kaleb Vamosy Grade 9 Jada Biruk Dominic Grieco Samantha Hejnal Anthony Miraglio Kyle Speenburgh Grade 10 Nicholas Ianniello Jillian Mosely Grade 11 Blake Albano Kimani Brown Jacey O’Donnell Savannah Pettersen Aurora Stingel Abigail Zambri Grade 12 Angelina D’Antoni Austin Ernst Christopher Garofolo Elizabeth Losee Sage Proctor Mikayla Wright 1st Quarter – Honor Roll 2024-2025 Grade 4 Baylee Bower Maximus Camillone Ashton Reed Robert VanEtten Emma Weishar Grade 5 Ira Brundage Aria Camillone Logan Garcia Sloan Haroldson Kaylie Hubbard Brooklyn Martin Hunter Shultis Grade 6 Natalie Marshall Chase Vamosy Grade 7 Gina Galunas Derek Speenburgh Grade 8 Kimyah Brown Gracie Delaura Brayden Hubbard Margot Leder McKinley Porter Devon Zambri
Grade 9 Abagail Bonci Courtney Bussiere Noah Charbonneau Erik Pettersen Benjamin Teran Sage Trocino Grade 10 Araya Carey Nathan Gardner Dylan Govendo Alyssa Jansen Rhea Wallace Marek Voeks Grade 11 Kendra Balcom Liam Bullock Kathryn Cortese Roni Grieco Gabriella Miraglio Grade 12 Gianna Miraglio

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$8 Million ARPA Fund Allocation Complete

By Mary A. Crisafulli

DELHI - Delaware County supervisors completed the allocation of the $8,672,706 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) federal funds. ARPA funds are required to be allocated by the end of 2024. Supervisors made one final resolution assigning the remaining $8,500.50 and excess funds from projects previously financed.

Supervisors allocated $500,000 in 2022 to restore the Soldiers Monument at Delhi Courthouse Square. The project, now completed, had a remaining balance of $15,428.64. The Treasurer's Office was awarded $199,650 in 2021 for purchase and maintenance of a delinquent tax collection software. With the software installed, $5,055.83 in surplus funds remains. Additionally, 50 cents of unused funds remain from the Franklin septic system inspection which received an allocation of $4,000 in 2022.

Supervisors elected to reallocate all remaining funds totaling $28,985.47 to the Delaware County Historical Association for a construction project.

Over 20 projects were funded using ARPA, originally designed to reduce pandemic-related issues.

One significant project includes the Agricultural and Livestock-Farm Enhancement Program through Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE). The grant program was funded $1.2 million to combat issues due to the pandemic, which disrupted agricultural markets. Qualifying farms could request grants of up to $5,000 for crop production costs or up to $25,000 for improvement projects.

Another major project was the $2.6 million network upgrade for County systems. Upgrades include expanded remote and wireless capacity, cloud-based storage, and enhanced digital and cyber security.

A contested project was the introduction of a county-wide Emergency Medical Service (EMS) service which after much discussion was ultimately funded with $1.5 million. ARPA will fund the first three years of a contract with American Medical Group (AMR) for a supplemental ambulance service.

Colchester Supervisor Art Merrill thanked Hamdon Supervisor Wayne Marshfield and the ARPA Committee for their work in reviewing projects and recommending allocations.

In other business:

Supervisors employed the Treasurer office to levy delinquent school taxes with a 7% penalty to total $6,845,395.59. Supervisors also set the tax levy for special districts and towns which can be reviewed by visiting delcony.us. The total tax levy for the county is $36,473,067.25.

Supervisors paid the monthly bills of $2,051,584.86.

Monthly Board of Supervisors meetings were scheduled for the 2025 year. A schedule of meetings can be found on the county website.

The 40 election voting machines will be replaced by Clear Ballot Group of Boston at $589,000. The machines have been in use since 2010.

The Department of Emergency Services was awarded two grants through the NYS Division of Homeland Security. Funds of $20,598 will be used to purchase portable radios and related communications equipment. The department will purchase a computer-aided dispatch and records management system for $85,356.

The Department of Mental Health was authorized to purchase a color printer at $5,145.

Supervisors paid costs of $50,044.74 incurred through inpatient psychiatric care for inmates during criminal defense proceedings.

The organizational meeting is scheduled Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 1 p.m.

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Unatego/Franklin Claims Tourney Title

Stamford/Jefferson's Max Eisel (23), Jon Machel Les (3) and Gavin VanEtten (10) were all up for the rebound against Unatego/Franklin in Tuesday's championship game of the annual Stamford Booster Club Tournament.

Jefferson/Stamford's Gavin VanEtten (10) takes the ball up and over during Tuesday's Stamford Booster Club Tourney championship game against Unatego/Franklin. U/F won it 61-51.

Jefferson/Stamford's Leland Donato Williamson (14) takes the shot against Unatego/Franklin in the championship game of the annual Stamford Booster Club Tournament. The host team lost 61-51.

Jefferson/Stamford's Jon Michael Les (3) dribbles the ball out of the pack during Tuesday's championship game of the Stamford Booster Club Tournament. Unatego/Franklin claimed the title with a 61-51 victory over the hosts. Photos by Liz Page.

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H-T Falls to Tioga in Schenevus Tourney

DELAWARE LEAGUE – South Kortright/Andes opened its season last Wednesday with a 63-33 non-league victory over Charlotte Valley. Boston Quarino led the way with 14 points in double figures and Parker Popp chimed in another 10 points. Simon Cowls led Charlotte Valley scoring with 13 points on the night.

Gilboa/Roxbury defeated Windham 61-42 on Tuesday. Jordan Johnston connected on five three-pointers to finish with a game-high 23 points. Cody Ciaravino chipped in another 19 points and John DeWitt added 12 points in double figures. For WAJ, Jacob Schwartz led the scoring with 17 points.

Laurens/Milford defeated Hunter-Tannersville 59-23 in non-league action last Wednesday. Donovan Garcia was the high man for H-T with seven points on the night.

In a non-league game last Friday, H-T lost 53-23 to non-league Tioga in the opening round of the annual Schenevus Tournament. Gideon Glennon scored 15 points and pulled down 10 boards for H-T who would face close league rival Windham in Saturday's consolation round.

Host Schenevus defeated Windham 72-23 in their opener. Payton Dempsey and Christian Greene led WAJ scoring with seven points each.

Windham went on to win the consolation game over H-T 63-45. Dempsey, who was named to the all-tournament team, led scoring with 24 points with teammates Jacob Schwartz and Donovan Garcia adding 18 and 15 points, respectively. Glennon led H-T with 15 points on the night.

Bainbridge-Guilford defeated Gilboa/Roxbury 61-23 in a non-league game last Friday.

South Kortright/Andes fell 57-32 to Loudonville Christian in non-league action last Friday in the annual Coaches vs. Cancer Tipoff at Fulton Montgomery Community College. Jack Byrne scored six points and Boston Quarino chipped in five points.

They went on to defeat Galway 74-58 on Sunday. Parker Popp led the way with 19 points, Quarino chipped in 17 points and Jack Byrne added 16 points to the non-league win.

Shogunate Franklin defeated host Jefferson/Stamford 61-51 on Tuesday to claim the title of the annual Stamford Booster Club Tournament. The two teams were tied a few times before U/F moved out to a 10-point lead in the final quarter and S/J was unable to close the gap. Gavin VanEtten led J/S scoring with 21 points on the night, while teammate Leland Donato Williamson chimed in with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Max Eisel was named to the all-tournament team as he pulled down 15 rebounds.

Stamford defeated Unadilla Valley, 60-51 in Monday's opener. Eisel led that charge with 19 points and 16 rebounds.

U/F earned its seat in the championship game by defeating Laurens/Milford 62-43 on Monday. Unadilla Valley defeated Milford/Laurens 54-46 to finish third in the tournament.

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Stamford/Jefferson Claims Schenevus Tourney Title

DELAWARE LEAGUE – South Kortright/Andes defeated the Margaretville Lady Blue Devils 72-25 in action on Tuesday. Addy Eckert led the charge with 30 points and 13 rebounds. Teammate Caitlyn Deysenroth bucketed 20 more and pulled down seven rebounds. Carlee Dropp finished the night with nine points, 10 rebounds, and six steals.

The Charlotte Valley Lady Wildcats defeated non-league Middleburgh 59-17 in action Monday. Brinlee Wright bucketed the game-high of 24 points to lead the charge, while Ella Gerster chimed in another 16 points in double figures.

Also on Monday, Hunter-Tannersville defeated non-league Worcester 56-15. Emma Constable led the charge with 11 points, while teammate Julia Legg chimed in 10 points and had 11 steals. Saleema Poladian added eight points, and Medeline Fromer scored seven points in the win, with Angelina Dixon contributing six steals.

Stamford/Jefferson defeated Hunter-Tannersville 53-28 in the opening round of the annual Schenevus Tournament to advance to the championship round. McKenna Hoyt led the way with 26 points, 21 rebounds, seven assists, and seven steals. Her teammate, Tierney Turner, added another 10 points in double figures. Angelina Dixon scored eight to lead H-T. She also had five rebounds and 5 steals Saleema Poladian and Aubrianna Stanton also had a good night on the boards with several rebounds each.

S/J went on to defeat the host team to claim the title, defeating Schenevus 45-32 in Saturday's championship round.

Once again, Hoyt led the way, bucketing 19 points, pulling down 15 rebounds, stealing six plays, and dishing off six assists. Turner added 16 points. Hoyt was named the tournament's most valuable player, while Emily Eklund and Natalie Nebesnik were named to the all-tournament team. For Schenevus, Amber Burton led the scoring with nine points.

In the annual Pat Grasso Tournament at Laurens, Bainbridge-Guilford defeated South Kortright/Andes 51-46 to claim the title. Addy Eckert led SK/A with 16 points and was named to the all-tournament team and Caitlyn Deysenroth added 15 points and teammate Carlee Dropp also made the all-tournament team.

Edmeston/Morris defeated the host team Laurens/Milford 49-29 in the consolation game on Friday. Laurens/Milford fell to SK/A 54-21 in the opening round last Thursday. Eckert scored 20 points to lead the Lady Rams and Carlee Dropp chimed in another 12 points to the win. Deysenroth add eight points and 10 rebounds.

Bainbridge-Guilford defeated Edmeston/Morris 41-21 in their opener.

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Christmas Stroll House Tour & Holiday Market in Franklin Dec. 14

Written By The Mountain Eagle on 12/12/24 | 12/12/24