Desserts and Diaries at DCHA Jan. 18

DELHI — Chase away the winter blahs! Visit the Delaware County Historical Association on Saturday afternoon, January 18th for an afternoon of sundry and delectable delights. Beginning at 2 pm members of the museum staff will read from a variety of historic diaries, letters and other narratives, all drawn from the museum’s collections. While guests relax and listen to the readings, they can enjoy an array of sumptuous desserts. Tea and coffee will also be served.

This mid-winter event highlights the variety of voices of Delaware County residents from different eras, providing valuable insights into the past and offering diverse perspectives on life in Delaware County. The readings cover a period of two hundred years, from the 1760s to the 1970s.

Excerpts that will be presented include those penned by: Richard Smith (frontier 1760s), Revolutionary War pension letters (1820s), Mary St. John (Walton), Maria Lakin (Hancock), Michael Dickson (Bovina), Mable Family (Delhi), Hanford Shultis (Margaretville), Hubbell Family (Kelly Corners), and more.

WARNING: This event is not recommended for those embarking on a New Year’s weight loss regimen! However, it is highly suited for those looking to spend an afternoon having fun with others while learning more about our ancestors who once trod the same paths and supped from the same waters here in Delaware County.

To enjoy this delectable and – dare we say it, decadent – afternoon, please reserve your space by January 15th. Cost: $10.00 per person.  

Call DCHA at 607-746-3849 or e-mail dchadelhi@gmail.com to reserve or for more information. Snow date: January 25th. 

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Margaretville Claims Roscoe Tourney Title

DELAWARE LEAGUE - The Christmas break was marked by several tournaments. 

The Margaretville Blue Devils brought home the title from the Fred Ahart Tournament in Roscoe over the weekend, defeating Tri Valley 48-41 in the championship.  Ryan Sanford was on fire, connecting on seven three-point baskets to lead Margaretville scoring with 21 points. Teammates Hunter Balcom and Connor Wayman chimed in 12 points each. Sanford and Balcom were both named to the all-tournament team.

Margaretville defeated Sullivan West 57-52 in the opening round of the tournament. Balcom led the way in that victory with 19 points, while Wayman chimed in 17 and Sanford added 15 points as he again went long range to net five three-pointers.

On December 19, Margaretville fell to Onteora in a non-league clash, losing 66-53. Balcom scored 21 points, Sanford had 16 points and Wayman scored eight points.

On Dec. 18, the Blue Devils defeated Charlotte Valley 55-28 to take a league victory. Balcom scored 24 points and pulled down 11 rebounds, Wayman contributed 18 points and CJ Fairbairn added nine points and pulled down 10 rebounds.

Sherburne-Earlville defeated South Kortright/Andes 49-28 last Saturday to claim the title of the annual Unadilla Valley Tournament. Nick Hull took MVP honors for S-E. Parker Popp led SK scoring with nine points and Boston Quarino added seven. Jack Byrne made the all-tournament team. 

Unadilla Valley defeated Charlotte Valley 38-29 last Saturday to finish third in the tournament. Simon Cowles led Charlotte Valley scoring with 10 points. Darrion Matz added eight more points and Javier Bouton was named to the all-tournament team.

SK defeated the host team 61-33 in the opening round. Boston Quarino led the way with the game high of 22 points, Jack Byrne fired in another 16 points in double figures and Parker Popp added seven points.

S-E defeated Charlotte Valley 48-37 in their opener. Cole Whitbeck led Charlotte Valley scoring with 16 points in double figures.

Gilboa/Roxbury defeated Hunter-Tannersville 78-28  on Dec. 20 to pick up a league win. Garrison Ross led the way for G/R with 16 points, while Cody Ciaravino chimed in another 13 points and Jordan Johnston added 10 to the win. Blake Cameron and Gideon Glennon each scored eight points for H-T.

SK/A defeated Jefferson/Stamford 63-49 for a league win on Dec. 18. Boston Quarino and JB Trimbell scored 12 points each. Gavin VanEtten led J/S with the game high of 17 points and teammate Pat Terk chimed in another 11 points.

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Addy Eckert Joins The 1,000-Point Club, SK and Stamford/Jefferson Take Xmas Tourney Titles

DELAWARE LEAGUE  – 

Host Stamford/Jefferson defeated Laurens/Milford 52-38 last Saturday to claim the title of the annual Stamford Christmas Tournament. S/J's Rose Bevilacqua claimed MVP honors in the tournament, leading her team with 26 points on the night.  Teammate McKenna Hoyt scored eight points, pulled down 21 rebounds and dished off nine assists. She was named to the all-tournament team. For L/M,  Kyrah Andrades led scoring with18 points  and was named to the all-tournament team. Brooke Mann added another 10 points to the win.

The Franklin girls took third place in the tournament with a  42-36 victory over Margaretville in the consolation game. Arianna Bullock led Margaretville scoring with 12 points and was named to the all-tournament team.

In opening round action, S/J defeated Franklin 53-28. Hoyt led the way with 26 points, 17 rebounds and five blocked shots while Bevilacqua chimed in 12 points to that win. 

L/M defeated Margaretville 39-19 in their opener. Bullock scored eight points to lead the Lady Blue Devils.

South Kortright/Andes defeated Brookfield 72-12 in the opening round of the annual Edmeston Christmas Tournament on Dec. 27.  Addy Eckert led the way with 25 points and 13 rebounds, while teammate Carlee Dropp added 11 points in double figures and Caitlyn Deysenroth and Alyssa Tucker chimed in 10 points each for the win that advanced them to the championship game last Saturday.

Eckert scored 12 points and pulled down 17 rebounds in the championship game, receiving MVP honors for the tournament. Deysenroth was named to the all-tournament team with 19 points and nine rebounds as they defeated host Edmeston/Morris 51-37 for the title.  Carlee Dropp added another10 points and five steals as an all-tournament selectee.

On Dec. 19, Addy Eckert  reached her 1,000th career point  milestone in front of the home crowd against non-league Laurens/Milford, defeating them 53-31. She scored the game high of 18 points and joined 13 other SK players on the 100-points plaque. She is the eighth female player to earn the milestone. Teammate Caitlyn Deysenroth added another 14 points in double figures to the win. Kyrah Andrades led L/M with 11 points.

Stamford/Jefferson defeated Charlotte Valley 54-38 on Dec. 19. McKenna Hoyt led the way with 24 points and 13 rebounds, while Rose Bevilacqua added another 12 points and 18 rebounds for a league win. Charlotte Valley was led by Brinlee Wright and Ella Gerster, each with 11 points on the night. 

Charlotte Valley defeated Sherburne-Earlville in the consolation round of the Unadilla Valley Tournament last Saturday to finish in third place. Ella Gerster led the way with 20 points on the night and pulled down 19 rebounds. She was named to the all-tournament team. 

Greene defeated Charlotte Valley 62-33 in the opening round of the tournament. Brinlee Wright led Charlotte Valley in the opener with 19 points.

Gilboa/Roxbury fell to Gilbertsville-Mt. Upton 41-33 in the opening round of the Kazalski Tournament at Bainbridge-Guilford last Friday. Caitlyn Ciaravino led G/R with 18 points.

They would finish third in the tournament, squeezing by Harpursfille 33-32 last Saturday. Ciaravino again led the way with 19 points and 28 rebounds for G/R. She was named to the all-tournament team. Teammate Jacey O'Donnell pulled down 15 rebounds to help the cause.

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Man Arrested for Alleged Fentanyl Sales

DELHI — Sheriff Craig S. DuMond announced the arrest of a Walton man on a sealed indictment warrant issued by Delaware County Court after a Grand Jury action.  

On the afternoon of December 9th, 2024,  following an Investigation, Investigators from the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division arrested of 32-year old Michael Vogel, of Walton New York on a sealed indictment warrant charging Vogel with one count of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the third degree, a Class B Felony . 

Vogel is alleged to have unlawfully sold Fentanyl. Following his arrest, Vogel was remanded back to the Otsego County Correctional Facility on separate and unrelated charges and is scheduled to re-appear at the Delaware County Court at a later date to answer this charge. 

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Indictment in Drug Dealing Case

DELHI — Delaware County District Attorney Shawn J. Smith announced today that the Delaware County Grand Jury returned a four-count indictment against Paul E. Petrosky, 55, of Walton on December 19, 2024. 

Count One of the Indictment accuses Petrosky of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the 5th Degree, a Class D Felony. It is alleged that the defendant sold a quantity of methamphetamine in the Village of Walton during the month of December 2024. If convicted of this felony, the defendant faces up to 2.5 years in state prison and an additional year of post- release supervision. 

Count Two of the Indictment accuses Petrosky of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the 5th Degree, a Class D Felony. It is alleged that the defendant sold a quantity of methamphetamine in the Village of Walton on a second date in the Village of Walton.  If convicted of this felony, the defendant faces up to 2.5 years in state prison and an additional year of post-release supervision. 

Counts Three and Four of the Indictment each accuse Petrosky of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a Class A Misdemeanor.  It is alleged that an eight-year-old child was present during the drug sales. 

The defendant was arraigned in Delaware County Court on December 23, 2024, and the Honorable John L. Hubbard released the defendant on his own recognizance. Judge Hubbard also issued a temporary order of protection prohibiting the defendant from having any contact with the child named in Counts Three and Four of the Indictment.  The case was adjourned until January 28, 2025 for a court conference. Prior to these incidents, the defendant had previously been released on his own recognizance by the Village of Walton Court for unrelated charges involving Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, an unclassified misdemeanor. Those charges are still pending in the Village of Walton. 

District Attorney Smith commended Investigator Kathryn Mitchell of the Village of Walton Police Department for her thorough investigation into this case.  

Indictments and Criminal Complaints are allegations.  All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 

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Philadelphia Flower Show Bus Trip with DCHA Mar. 6

DELHI — Join the Delaware County Historical Association (DCHA) on a bus trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show, the nation’s largest and longest-running horticultural event, featuring stunning displays by the world’s premier floral, garden and landscape designers. Now in its 196th year, the award-winning show is a one-of-a-kind, marquee event known the globe over for its exquisite and immersive floral exhibits, world-class plant competitions, family-friendly activities, educational offerings and shopping.

Passengers will be on their own for food on this trip. There are food vendors at the flower show and many restaurants, etc. within walking distance of the convention center.

For more information, visit the flower show website: https://phsonline.org/the-flower-show

Cost: $155 for DCHA members and $180 for non-members (price includes transportation and flower show admission, plus a donation to DCHA). For further information or reservations please call: (607) 746-3849, or email: dchadelhi@gmail.com Reservations required by February 14th.

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Walton Man Arrested for Alleged Reckless Driving

DAVENPORT — Sheriff Craig S. DuMond announced the arrest of a Walton resident for reckless driving.

On Thursday December 19th, 2024, while patrolling in the Town of Davenport, Sheriff’s Deputies observed a vehicle speeding in a 40-mph zone. The vehicle was confirmed by radar to be traveling 85-mph in the 40mph zone, all while road conditions were poor and snow plows were out clearing snow on the highway. Upon conducting a traffic stop, Deputies identified the driver as 21-year-old Scott Barnhart of Walton. 

Deputies subsequently arrested and charged Barnhart with one count of Reckless driving an Unclassified Misdemeanor of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. Barnhart was additionally issued traffic summonses for speed in zone and obstructed plate.           

Barnhart was released on the traffic summonses and was directed to appear in the Town Davenport Court at a later date to answer the said charges.

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PaintCare at the Delaware County Solid Waste Division

The Delaware County Department of Public Works’ Solid Waste Division continues to lead the way in innovative, comprehensive municipal waste management. Beginning immediately, household paint will be accepted every THURSDAY, 7:00am-2:30pm, at the Solid Waste Management Center (SWMC), 32230 State Hwy 10, Walton, NY 13856. 

The list of accepted coatings is below; please note that this does NOT include other hazardous wastes. Hazardous Waste will only be accepted in the fall at the Clean Sweep. 

ACCEPTED AT THE SWMC AT NO COST:

• Interior and exterior architectural paints including latex, acrylic, water-based, alkyd, oil-based, and enamel (including textured coatings)

• Deck coatings and floor paints (including elastomeric)

• Primers, sealers, and undercoats

• Stains

• Shellacs, lacquers, varnishes, urethanes (single component)

• Waterproofing concrete/masonry/wood sealers and repellents (not tar or bitumen-based)

• Metal coatings, rust preventatives

• Field and lawn paints

NOT ACCEPTED AT THE SWMC
(dispose of these materials during our Annual Clean Sweep Chemical Disposal Day):

• Paint thinners, mineral spirits, solvents

• Aerosol coatings

• Auto and marine paints

• Art and craft paints

• Caulking compounds, epoxies, glues, adhesives

• Paint additives, colorants, tints, resins

• Wood preservatives (containing pesticides)

• Roof patch and repair

• Asphalt, tar and bitumen-based products

• 2-component coatings

• Deck cleaners

• Traffic and road marking paints

• Industrial Maintenance (IM) coatings

• Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) (shop application) paints and finishes

Containers that are leaking, empty, or without the original printed manufacturer’s label are not accepted at the SWMC. 

The SWMC has partnered with PaintCare to provide this drop-off service. Learn more about accepted products at paintcare.org/products. 

The Delaware County Solid Waste Management Center is open to Delaware County residents and businesses. For more information regarding accepted wastes, visit https://www.delcony.us/departments/sw/sw.htm or call 607-865-5805. 

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Controlled Substance with Intent to Sell Guilty Plea

DELHI – District Attorney Shawn J. Smith announced today that Richard Santiago, 39, of Unadilla, NY, pleaded guilty to Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree, Possession with Intent to Sell, a Class D Felony, on December 23, 2024. 

The defendant appeared in Delaware County Court on December 23, 2024, for a conference on his pending case. After the conference, the defendant pleaded guilty to Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree- Possession with Intent to Sell, a Class D Felony.  This charge satisfied allegations that the defendant possessed a narcotic drug, in the Village of Sidney on December 11, 2023.  

This guilty plea was entered as part of a negotiated disposition wherein it is anticipated that the defendant will be sentenced to 3 years in state prison, to be followed by 1 year of post-release supervision. The defendant was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility pending final sentencing. 

District Attorney Smith commended the New York State Police Investigator Patrick Finn for his thorough investigation into this case.  “It permitted us to secure a guilty plea and state prison sentence without a trial.” stated Smith. “I will continue to partner with law enforcement to remove dangerous drug dealers from our communities and to ensure that every person selling drugs in our County is held accountable.”

Sentencing is scheduled for February 25, 2025. 

As are all defendants, this defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 

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Man Arrested for Alleged Corrections Officer Assault

DELHI — Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond announces the arrest of a Walton man for an assault on a Corrections Officer.

On Tuesday December 17th, 2024, members of the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division responded to the Delaware County Jail to assist the Correctional Division with a report of an inmate that assaulted a Corrections Officer. Information provided was that Correctional Personnel were responding to an assistance call for a disturbance involving a male inmate identified as 23-year-old Dakota R. Mann, of Walton. During the disturbance, Mann is alleged to have punched a Corrections Officer in the head. 

Following this Investigation, Mann was arrested and charged with Assault in the second degree, a Class D Felony. Mann was arraigned at the Delaware County CAP Court, and was remanded back to the Delaware County Jail.

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Two Arrested on Drug, Vehicle Charges

HAMDEN – Sheriff Craig DuMond announces the arrest of a Hamden man and woman on multiple charges including drug charges.  

On December 17,  Sheriff’s Deputies observed a motor vehicle with what they believed to be switched plates, a check of the license plate confirmed that the license plate currently attached to the vehicle, were not registered to the vehicle. Upon conducting a traffic stop the driver of the vehicle was identified at 29 yr old Adam Robinson and the passenger was identified as 35 yr old Honesty Muller both of Hamden. 

Deputies were advised that Robinson’s driving privileges were suspended in New York State. 

Upon conducting a vehicle search and utilizing K9 Dexter, Deputies further located a quantity of fentanyl and drug paraphernalia inside of the vehicle. 

Adam Robinson, was arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree, and Obstruction of Governmental Administration, both class A Misdemeanors. He was further charged with Aggravated unlicensed Operation in the 3rd Degree, and Reckless Driving; both unclassified Misdemeanors and additionally issued traffic summonses for unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, operation of an unregistered vehicle, operating without insurance, speed 85/55, disobeying a traffic control device, failure to keep right, improper/no turn signal, failure to stop at a stop sign and improper U turn.

Honesty Muller, was arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree.

Both Muller and Robinson were released on appearance tickets and scheduled to appear at the Town of Hamden Court at a later date.

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Bloomville Man Arrested Following Harassment Complaint

KORTRIGHT — Sheriff Craig S. DuMond announced the arrest of a Bloomville resident following a Harassment Complaint.

On Tuesday morning, December 17th, 2024, Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a Harassment Complaint in the Town of Kortright. Deputies arrived on scene and found that 69-year-old Zbigniew Sliwowski of Bloomville had communicated by telephone to cause physical harm to the victim and their property. 

Upon completion of the investigation, Sheriff’s Deputies arrested and charged Sliwowski with one count of Aggravated Harassment in the Second Degree, a Class A Misdemeanor in the New York State Penal Law.

Upon completion of the arrest processing, Sliwowski was released on appearance tickets returnable to the Town of Kortright Court at a later date.

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Study Reveals Need For Public Transit - County Best Suited To Run, Study Recommends

By Mary A. Crisafulli

DELAWARE COUNTY - A recently conducted county-wide transportation study revealed Delaware County requires public transit and the best organization for the job is the County itself. 

Transportation issues were already well known without a study, said Commissioner of Social Services Keith Weaver. "The need for reliable transportation is a well-known perennial problem," he explained, "Lack of transportation is a substantial barrier to individuals accessing medical, mental health, and substance abuse services and can be a large contributor to food insecurity." 

The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce ignited efforts to conduct a transportation study to assess needs in 2021. With a grant from the Rural Health Network of South Central New York and County ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds the analysis started in 2022. Via Strategies was hired to conduct the study. The company worked with the Chamber and a stakeholder steering committee to identify goals and organize findings.

The organization reviewed demographics, major trip needs (medical, senior, childcare, and education facilities), already established transportation, a survey of potential public transit use, and transportation alternatives. The consultants used reviewed information to generate operational and administrative, funding, and service recommendations.

Key recommendations include the development of a county-run public transit. The study found that the county is in a better position to operate services rather than smaller municipalities or nonprofits. Up to 85% of public transit services can be funded by the federal government with a local funding match. The study suggests utilizing County general funds and grants for the matching portion. Fare fees could also help the County keep the system operating. 

The findings recommend a focus area in Delhi and Walton to get the system started as those areas will render high use. Once this is established and additional funding is secured, it is recommended a scheduled service be available for all county residents. In expanding, the county should consider transportation to Oneonta, the study said.

The County has discussed establishing a new committee to address transportation needs, said Weaver. The committee, said Weaver, will "identify actionable steps we, as a community, can take to make some forward progress."

The full study can be reviewed at delawarecounty.org under the resources tab. 

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Delaware Academy Scholar Athletes Recognized

Delaware Academy Deputy Superintendent Carey Shultz (left) and Athletic Coordinator Kyle Murray (far right) pose with representatives from each of the fall varsity sports teams. Left to right: Asa Moxley, Rocco Schnabel, Abigail Tessier, Cole Vredenburgh, Jason VanMaaren and Leah Dennis. Rebecca Verspoor was missing from the photo.

DELHI – The New York State Public High School Athletic Association Inc. (NYSPHSAA) has announced its fall 2024 Scholar-Athlete teams, and once again all the Delaware Academy varsity teams have made the list. To qualify as a team, 75% of a team’s average GPA for the season must be equal to or greater than 90%. Additionally, students received individual scholar-athlete recognition by earning an individual average of 90 or above this winter season, whether their team qualified or not.
“Congratulations to the fall teams and student-athletes recognized as Scholar-Athletes,” said NYSPHSAA
Executive Director Dr. Robert Zayas. “NYSPHSAA is proud to celebrate these outstanding achievements.”

“We are very proud to recognize our fall scholar athletes,” said Delaware Academy Athletic Coordinator Kyle Murray. “Their dedication to excellence both on and off the field does not go unnoticed, and this commitment and determination is a true reflection of what it means to be a Bulldog.”

“We know our students work hard on and off the field, and this recognition from the state association affirms that,” said Carey Shultz, Deputy Superintendent of Delaware Academy CSD at Delhi. “We’re very proud of our fall varsity sports teams and all the individual students who’ve been recognized as scholar athletes.”

Last year, Delaware Academy achieved scholar athlete team recognition for all of its varsity sports teams across all three seasons.

The New York State Public High School Athletic Association Inc. is a non-profit, voluntary, educational service organization composed of public, parochial, and private schools in the state. The central organization serves as the governing association for interscholastic athletic competition among its member schools in New York, and works in cooperation with the New York State Education Department to foster educationally sound athletic programs. This is the 33rd year NYSPHSAA has conducted the Scholar-Athlete program.

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