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Dear Friends and Followers, The Catskill Mountain News has temporarily suspended publication.... A series of technical, staffing and financial issues that include the electronic hijacking of our e-mails and archives as well as plagiarism of our work has forced us to step back and re-visit what we are doing and how we are doing it. We will miss producing this great paper as much as you will miss reading it. We hope to be back on the newsstands and in your mailboxes, but are uncertain at this time when or if that can happen. If the paper can return to print publication, all existing subscriptions will be honored and extended. If not, we will advocate for refunds on unused portions of subscriptions. If you wish to receive e-mail updates please provide your e-mail address and a note specifically asking for e-mail updates from Joan Lawrence-Bauer By e-mail at: [email protected] By phone at: 845-586-2601 (The phone will probably be very busy. Please leave a message.) By post at: PO Box 515, Arkville, NY 12406 Office hours will be by appointment only as we work through the days ahead. Joan Lawrence-Bauer Publisher

Dear Friends and Followers, The Catskill Mountain News has temporarily suspended publication.... A series of technical, staffing and financial issues that include the electronic hijacking of our e-mails and archives as well as plagiarism of our work has forced us to step back and re-visit what we are doing and how we are doing it. We will miss producing this great paper as much as you will miss reading it. We hope to be back on the newsstands and in your mailboxes, but are uncertain at this time when or if that can happen. If the paper can return to print publication, all existing subscriptions will be honored and extended. If not, we will advocate for refunds on unused portions of subscriptions. If you wish to receive e-mail updates please provide your e-mail address and a note specifically asking for e-mail updates from Joan Lawrence-Bauer By e-mail at: [email protected] By phone at: 845-586-2601 (The phone will probably be very busy. Please leave a message.) By post at: PO Box 515, Arkville, NY 12406 Office hours will be by appointment only as we work through the days ahead. Joan Lawrence-Bauer Publisher

LADY RAMS NIP EAGLES The South Kortright Lady Rams survived a scare at home last night against Downsville-Roscoe when a fourth-quarter rally by the Lady Eagles came up short and the Rams held on for a 36-30 win to stay unbeaten in the Delaware League. With the mercury hovering around six degrees outside at game time, the two teams settled into a physical defensive battle. The Lady Rams struggled to get the ball underneath against the Eagles’ zone defense, where they usually... feast, and their perimeter shooting was nearly as cold as the outside temperature. But it was even worse for the Eagles. The Rams’ defense held the Eagles to just a pair of two-point field goals in the first three quarters while sending them to the free throw line six times where Downsville made eight of 12 throws. At the end of three periods the score stood at 26-12 with the Rams looking like they would run out the fourth quarter and hang on to their lowest-scoring win of the season. That’s when the trouble started. Mckenzy Brown hit a pair of threes, Olivia Brunner heated up and hit for eight of her game-high 17 points and with 4:45 left to play, the Rams’ lead had been cut to two, 28-26. But seconds later, Eagle Kailee Young drew her fifth foul, left the game and the Downsville rally lost its steam. Brown hit her second three of the quarter at the 3:33 mark to cut the Rams’ lead to one, 30-29, but from then on, the Eagles made only one foul shot while the Rams added six to win, 36-30. The Rams spread their scoring over seven players with only Azalyn Hillis-Brunson reaching double figures with 11. Kassidy Wright and Lauryn Schmid had six each while Sonia Reeves had five. Olivia Brunner lead the Eagles with 17 followed by Brown with a pair of threes for six. The Eagles were 10 of 15 from the charity stripe while the Rams hit 11 of 23 tries. Photos by Dick Sanford See more

FORMER MAYOR EDNA GAVETTE MOURNED BY FAMILY AND COMMUNITY Edna "Mema" Gavette passed away peacefully after a short illness at Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie. She was born on August 12, 1933 in Arkville to Roy and Mildred Scott. She married Glenn R. Gavette on April 11, 1954. Edna was a member of the Margaretville Village Board, and also served as the first lady Mayor of Margaretville. She was also on the board of SUNY Delhi and one of the first members of the MA...RK Project. She was involved with and cared about her community and surrounding area. Edna enjoyed a little gambling now and then, taking many trips to Atlantic City and Monticello. Edna was also a Bingo player on Monday nights for many years. She also enjoyed playing cards. Edna also enjoyed sports. She bowled for many years and was an avid Mets fan, Lenny Dykstra being her favorite Met. She watched many games, attended her son's games and always wanted to know about her grandkids' and great grandkids' games, she loved listening to Michael talk about his games. Edna had many joys in life including her oldest and dearest friend Charlette, but probably her biggest joy and what she was most proud of were her grand and great grandkids. Any donations can be made in Edna's name to the Margaretville Ambulance Squad. Calling hours will be held Thursday Jan. 23 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be Friday, Jan. 24 at 2 p.m. at Hynes Funeral Home. A gathering will be held following the funeral at the Margaretville Fire Hall. Edna's full obit appears on the News website at www.catskillmountainnews.com

LADY RAMS NIP EAGLES The South Kortright Lady Rams survived a scare at home last night against Downsville-Roscoe when a fourth-quarter rally by the Lady Eagles came up short and the Rams held on for a 36-30 win to stay unbeaten in the Delaware League. With the mercury hovering around six degrees outside at game time, the two teams settled into a physical defensive battle. The Lady Rams struggled to get the ball underneath against the Eagles’ zone defense, where they usually... feast, and their perimeter shooting was nearly as cold as the outside temperature. But it was even worse for the Eagles. The Rams’ defense held the Eagles to just a pair of two-point field goals in the first three quarters while sending them to the free throw line six times where Downsville made eight of 12 throws. At the end of three periods the score stood at 26-12 with the Rams looking like they would run out the fourth quarter and hang on to their lowest-scoring win of the season. That’s when the trouble started. Mckenzy Brown hit a pair of threes, Olivia Brunner heated up and hit for eight of her game-high 17 points and with 4:45 left to play, the Rams’ lead had been cut to two, 28-26. But seconds later, Eagle Kailee Young drew her fifth foul, left the game and the Downsville rally lost its steam. Brown hit her second three of the quarter at the 3:33 mark to cut the Rams’ lead to one, 30-29, but from then on, the Eagles made only one foul shot while the Rams added six to win, 36-30. The Rams spread their scoring over seven players with only Azalyn Hillis-Brunson reaching double figures with 11. Kassidy Wright and Lauryn Schmid had six each while Sonia Reeves had five. Olivia Brunner lead the Eagles with 17 followed by Brown with a pair of threes for six. The Eagles were 10 of 15 from the charity stripe while the Rams hit 11 of 23 tries. Photos by Dick Sanford See more

CHICKEN BBQ! Get that summer flavor in the middle of winter at the Roxbury Fire Department. Saturday, 1/18. Starting at 11 am and running until sold out! Halves only. $7.00 each. Need more info? Call 607-326-7107!

LAYUP CLINIC The South Kortright Rams put on a pound-the-ball-underneath-and-make-a-layup clinic at the expense of the Sidney tonight and easily beat the Warriors, 68-43, to win the Pat Grasso Boys’ Tournament at Laurens Central School. The Rams advanced to the finals last night when they beat the Walton Warriors, 70 44. Both Sidney and Walton are Class C schools while the Rams are a Class D team. Tonight’s win over Sidney was the fourth time this season that the Rams have stepped up to beat a Class C team. South Kortright’s Chris Champlin was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player and Ram Seth Ashline was named to the tournament All Star Team. See this week’s Catskill Mountain News for more details on the two games. Photos by Dick Sanford

Organizational meeting for Middletown Fire District No 1 is scheduled for tonight, Tuesday, 1/7/2020 at 6:30 pm at Fleischmanns Fire Hall, Main Street, Fleischmanns, NY 12430 #CBreakingNews #LegalNotice

CHICKEN BBQ! Get that summer flavor in the middle of winter at the Roxbury Fire Department. Saturday, 1/18. Starting at 11 am and running until sold out! Halves only. $7.00 each. Need more info? Call 607-326-7107!

EAGLES TOP DEVILS A flat second half in the opening round of the Downsville Holiday Tournament cost the Margaretville Blue Devils at shot at the title as they dropped a 55-42 decision to the Deposit Hancock (DH) Eagles this afternoon. The Devils and the Eagles battled evenly in the first half with the Eagles taking a two-point lead at the end of the first period. Caleb Walker lit it up for DH with nine of his team’s 15 points. Ivan Herrera hit a pair of threes for the Devil...s and Connor Joedicke hit for four as the Devils put up 13 in the quarter to trail by just two. The Devils picked up the pace in the second period as the put up 12 points while holding the Eagles to eight and they took a 25-23 lead into the locker room at the half. But the Devils came out flat in the second half and the game quickly got away from them. As Margaretville coach John Bernhardt would say after it was over, We payed terribly in the second half, we were just flat. The Eagles had their best offensive quarter when they put up 20 in the third quarter to erase the Devils’ two-point half-time lead and race out to a 43-34 edge at the end of three. The Devils continued to struggle offensively in the fourth, scored only eight points in the final frame, and lost 55-24. Billy Miller led the Devils with 15points followed by Trevor Ferraro with seven and Ivan Herrera with six. Mike Gavette and Connor Joedicke had four each and Corey Shultis pitched in a deuce. Mike Gavette had a nice effort on the boards for the Devils. The Devils couldn’t stop DH’s Caleb Walker and he hit for 24. The Eagles were three for seven from the line while the Devils went five for seven. See more

Organizational meeting for Middletown Fire District No 1 is scheduled for tonight, Tuesday, 1/7/2020 at 6:30 pm at Fleischmanns Fire Hall, Main Street, Fleischmanns, NY 12430 #CBreakingNews #LegalNotice

LAYUP CLINIC The South Kortright Rams put on a pound-the-ball-underneath-and-make-a-layup clinic at the expense of the Sidney tonight and easily beat the Warriors, 68-43, to win the Pat Grasso Boys’ Tournament at Laurens Central School. The Rams advanced to the finals last night when they beat the Walton Warriors, 70 44. Both Sidney and Walton are Class C schools while the Rams are a Class D team. Tonight’s win over Sidney was the fourth time this season that the Rams have stepped up to beat a Class C team. South Kortright’s Chris Champlin was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player and Ram Seth Ashline was named to the tournament All Star Team. See this week’s Catskill Mountain News for more details on the two games. Photos by Dick Sanford

EAGLES TOP DEVILS A flat second half in the opening round of the Downsville Holiday Tournament cost the Margaretville Blue Devils at shot at the title as they dropped a 55-42 decision to the Deposit Hancock (DH) Eagles this afternoon. The Devils and the Eagles battled evenly in the first half with the Eagles taking a two-point lead at the end of the first period. Caleb Walker lit it up for DH with nine of his team’s 15 points. Ivan Herrera hit a pair of threes for the Devil...s and Connor Joedicke hit for four as the Devils put up 13 in the quarter to trail by just two. The Devils picked up the pace in the second period as the put up 12 points while holding the Eagles to eight and they took a 25-23 lead into the locker room at the half. But the Devils came out flat in the second half and the game quickly got away from them. As Margaretville coach John Bernhardt would say after it was over, We payed terribly in the second half, we were just flat. The Eagles had their best offensive quarter when they put up 20 in the third quarter to erase the Devils’ two-point half-time lead and race out to a 43-34 edge at the end of three. The Devils continued to struggle offensively in the fourth, scored only eight points in the final frame, and lost 55-24. Billy Miller led the Devils with 15points followed by Trevor Ferraro with seven and Ivan Herrera with six. Mike Gavette and Connor Joedicke had four each and Corey Shultis pitched in a deuce. Mike Gavette had a nice effort on the boards for the Devils. The Devils couldn’t stop DH’s Caleb Walker and he hit for 24. The Eagles were three for seven from the line while the Devils went five for seven. See more

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FLEISCHMANNS WINS!!! Voters in favor of retaining the historic community as a village outnumbered those wanting to dissolve the village by a total of 70 to 46 in voting today. Polls closed at 9:00 p.m. and a nail-biting eternity passed as the in-person votes of the day were tallied with 58 voting no to dissolution and 25 voting yes. Then 33 absentee ballots were counted, 12 of which were marked no and 21 of which were yes tallies. The matter can not be raised again for at least four years. A full report will appear on the News website Saturday, an in print next week. #CBreakingNews #CNews #FleischmannsWins

FLEISCHMANNS WINS!!! Voters in favor of retaining the historic community as a village outnumbered those wanting to dissolve the village by a total of 70 to 46 in voting today. Polls closed at 9:00 p.m. and a nail-biting eternity passed as the in-person votes of the day were tallied with 58 voting no to dissolution and 25 voting yes. Then 33 absentee ballots were counted, 12 of which were marked no and 21 of which were yes tallies. The matter can not be raised again for at least four years. A full report will appear on the News website Saturday, an in print next week. #CBreakingNews #CNews #FleischmannsWins

LADY ROCKETS FALL The Hunter-Tannersville Lady Wildcats had a little too much of everything tonight as they bested the Lady Rockets in Roxbury, 50-26. The Wildcats took 30 foul shots to the Rockets 10, their height advantage contributed to a big edge in rebounds and they won the turnover war by a large margin. The two teams were tied at the end of the first quarter. Erin Garza hit a pair of layups and Destiny Proctor had a field goal to match four foul shots and a field goa...l by Hunter. It looked like Hunter was going to run away with the second period but six unanswered points by the Rockets just before the half sent the two teams to the locker room with Hunter up by two at 16-14. Turnovers by the Rockets and a huge edge in rebounds to Hunter saw the Wildcats double up Roxbury in the third frame and take a 34-23 lead into the final frame. The Wildcats ran away with the final frame, 16-3, as the Rockets struggled against Hunter’s press and the Wildcats went six for 10 from the line. Erin Garza led the Rockets with seven points followed by Destiny Parker with five. The Wildcats had three players in double figures with Jayden Lewis and Peyton Legg with 14 each followed by Sasha Gazoorian with a dozen. The Wildcats were 19 for 30 from the line while the Rockets went four for 10. Photos by Dick Sanford See more

LADY ROCKETS FALL The Hunter-Tannersville Lady Wildcats had a little too much of everything tonight as they bested the Lady Rockets in Roxbury, 50-26. The Wildcats took 30 foul shots to the Rockets 10, their height advantage contributed to a big edge in rebounds and they won the turnover war by a large margin. The two teams were tied at the end of the first quarter. Erin Garza hit a pair of layups and Destiny Proctor had a field goal to match four foul shots and a field goa...l by Hunter. It looked like Hunter was going to run away with the second period but six unanswered points by the Rockets just before the half sent the two teams to the locker room with Hunter up by two at 16-14. Turnovers by the Rockets and a huge edge in rebounds to Hunter saw the Wildcats double up Roxbury in the third frame and take a 34-23 lead into the final frame. The Wildcats ran away with the final frame, 16-3, as the Rockets struggled against Hunter’s press and the Wildcats went six for 10 from the line. Erin Garza led the Rockets with seven points followed by Destiny Parker with five. The Wildcats had three players in double figures with Jayden Lewis and Peyton Legg with 14 each followed by Sasha Gazoorian with a dozen. The Wildcats were 19 for 30 from the line while the Rockets went four for 10. Photos by Dick Sanford See more

Accident closes Rt. 30 Wednesday New York State Rt. 30 in Grand Gorge was closed for more than two hours yesterday, Wednesday, Dec. 18 after a car ran into a Town of Roxbury snowplow causing major damage to both vehicles. The accident occurred at approximately 8:00 a.m. when Roxbury resident John Jack Hall was traveling north on Rt. 30 in the vicinity of Rick’s Tire Service before the intersection of Rt. 30 with Rt. 23. According to Constable Steve Williamson, Hall lost co...ntrol of his 2018 Subaru and hit a guard rail on the passenger side of the car. The hit on the guard rail made his vehicle spin out and bounce off into the opposite lane. Earl Krom of Grand Gorge was traveling south on Rt. 30 in a Town of Roxbury snow plow truck and his vehicle was struck by the Hall Subaru with such force that it tore the saddle fuel tank off the truck and spun the truck around 180 degrees in the roadway. Hall’s airbag deployed and he complained of some chest pain but according to Williamson, was checked out and released at the scene. Krom complained of shoulder pain and was taken by his wife to Albany Medical Center. Hall was given a summons, returnable in Roxbury Town Court, for unsafe speed. The Grand Gorge Fire Department, Grand Gorge Ambulance and the Roxbury Fire Department all responded in addition to Williamson. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. On Thursday, Town Supervisor Tom Hynes told the News the vehicle hit will be out of commission for quite a while. It was a big truck so it’s going to slow us up a bit, said Hynes. But he said the town has backup vehicles and he expects the town highway crew will still be able to keep up with plowing and sanding needs while the truck is out of service. #CBreakingNews #RoxburyAccident

RAMS TOP DEVILS Playing at home for the second time in three nights, after their season-opening, six-game road trip, the South Kortright Rams hosted the Margaretville Blue Devils tonight and improved their record to six wins against two losses. The game was never in doubt, but it felt closer than the final score of 65-38. The Rams scored first and then doubled up the Devils in each of the first two quarters, 22-11, and 12-6 to take a 34-17 lead to the half. The two teams ba...ttled evenly in the third period with the Rams besting the Devils by one, 13-12. The final frame got away from the Devils as the Rams closed out the night with 18 points in the final frame to the Devils’ nine on their way to a 65-38 win. Chris Champlin had a big night for the Rams with 15 points. Seth Ashline added a dozen, Logan Kaufman had 11 and Hunter Collins pitched in 10. Billy Miller was the Devils’ only double-figure scorer with 15 points followed by Connor Jodicke with six and Ivan Herrera with five. The Rams went five for eight from the line while the Devils were seven for nine. The Rams hit six threes while the Devils hit three. Photos by Dick Sanford See more

RAMS TOP DEVILS Playing at home for the second time in three nights, after their season-opening, six-game road trip, the South Kortright Rams hosted the Margaretville Blue Devils tonight and improved their record to six wins against two losses. The game was never in doubt, but it felt closer than the final score of 65-38. The Rams scored first and then doubled up the Devils in each of the first two quarters, 22-11, and 12-6 to take a 34-17 lead to the half. The two teams ba...ttled evenly in the third period with the Rams besting the Devils by one, 13-12. The final frame got away from the Devils as the Rams closed out the night with 18 points in the final frame to the Devils’ nine on their way to a 65-38 win. Chris Champlin had a big night for the Rams with 15 points. Seth Ashline added a dozen, Logan Kaufman had 11 and Hunter Collins pitched in 10. Billy Miller was the Devils’ only double-figure scorer with 15 points followed by Connor Jodicke with six and Ivan Herrera with five. The Rams went five for eight from the line while the Devils were seven for nine. The Rams hit six threes while the Devils hit three. Photos by Dick Sanford See more

RAMS WIN AT HOME A third of a way through their 2019 ’20 basketball season, the South Kortright Rams finally came home. After six games on the road, during which they posted a 4-2 record, the Rams hosted Charlotte Valley Monday night and overwhelmed the Wildcats, 63-22. The Rams opened their season in Middleburgh on November 26 where they won, 72-58. Next, on December 3, they traveled to Unadilla Valley and came home 76-43 winners. Back on the road on December 5, they dow...ned Edmeston, 66-45. The Rams them traveled to Hunter and ran their record to 4-0 by beating the Wildcats, 73-50. The Rams then stepped up in class, way up in class, when they played in the DWI Tournament in Binghamton last weekend. On Friday they were beaten by Class A New Paltz, 68-41, before talking on Class B Norwich on Saturday in the consolation round. The Rams were in the Norwich game to the end before a flat final quarter doomed an otherwise brilliant outing and they fell, 62-56. Although they lost both games, the Class D Rams came home with their heads high, having held their own against two much larger schools on the road. The contest was decided quickly Monday against Charlotte Valley. The Rams scored early and often, racing out to a 16-3 lead at the end of the first quarter and a 34-9 lead at the half. The stingy Rams’ defense held the Wildcats to just 13 points in the second half while they poured in 29 of their own on the way to their 63-22 win. Ram head coach Aaron Kaufman substituted liberally beginning early in the third period. The Rams spread their scoring out with three players in double figures. Hunter Collins lead all scorers with 15 followed by Chris Champlin with 11, and Stanley Andersen and Seth Ashline with 10 each. Jordan Wamsley led the Wildcats with six. The Rams were 14 of 21 from the line while the Wildcats were eight for 17. The Rams have only four more home games on their schedule before the first round of league playoffs begin on February 11. Construction of the Rams’ new gym two winters ago put the Rams on the road for the entire season and their home-game schedule is still being affected by not having a home game or a gym in which to play in that year. The Rams will host the Margaretville Blue Devils tonight, Wednesday, Dec. 18 with the JV game beginning at 5:30. Photos by Dick Sanford See more

RAMS WIN AT HOME A third of a way through their 2019 ’20 basketball season, the South Kortright Rams finally came home. After six games on the road, during which they posted a 4-2 record, the Rams hosted Charlotte Valley Monday night and overwhelmed the Wildcats, 63-22. The Rams opened their season in Middleburgh on November 26 where they won, 72-58. Next, on December 3, they traveled to Unadilla Valley and came home 76-43 winners. Back on the road on December 5, they dow...ned Edmeston, 66-45. The Rams them traveled to Hunter and ran their record to 4-0 by beating the Wildcats, 73-50. The Rams then stepped up in class, way up in class, when they played in the DWI Tournament in Binghamton last weekend. On Friday they were beaten by Class A New Paltz, 68-41, before talking on Class B Norwich on Saturday in the consolation round. The Rams were in the Norwich game to the end before a flat final quarter doomed an otherwise brilliant outing and they fell, 62-56. Although they lost both games, the Class D Rams came home with their heads high, having held their own against two much larger schools on the road. The contest was decided quickly Monday against Charlotte Valley. The Rams scored early and often, racing out to a 16-3 lead at the end of the first quarter and a 34-9 lead at the half. The stingy Rams’ defense held the Wildcats to just 13 points in the second half while they poured in 29 of their own on the way to their 63-22 win. Ram head coach Aaron Kaufman substituted liberally beginning early in the third period. The Rams spread their scoring out with three players in double figures. Hunter Collins lead all scorers with 15 followed by Chris Champlin with 11, and Stanley Andersen and Seth Ashline with 10 each. Jordan Wamsley led the Wildcats with six. The Rams were 14 of 21 from the line while the Wildcats were eight for 17. The Rams have only four more home games on their schedule before the first round of league playoffs begin on February 11. Construction of the Rams’ new gym two winters ago put the Rams on the road for the entire season and their home-game schedule is still being affected by not having a home game or a gym in which to play in that year. The Rams will host the Margaretville Blue Devils tonight, Wednesday, Dec. 18 with the JV game beginning at 5:30. Photos by Dick Sanford See more

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Fleischmanns Village Board meets tonight, Monday, Dec. 16 at 6:00 p.m. #CBreakingNews #FleischmannsMeeting

The News office will be closed to day due to illness. We are sorry for any inconvenience. Staff will monitor phone and e-mail from off site so please do contact us if need be. Thank you.

BRIDGE STREET ACCIDENT--NO MAJOR INJURIES A white Nissan Altima overturned in a single car accident on Bridge Street in Margaretville around 3:15 p.m. on Friday, Nov 29. All five occupants of the vehicle were reported to be okay, with only minor cuts and bruises sustained. The driver, adult passenger, and three children who were said to be in the back seat were all taken to Margaretville Hospital. Margaretville Fire Department and local police responded immediately to help secure the scene and direct traffic on Route 28 and Main Street in the village. Witnesses said the driver was making a right hand turn from Route 28 onto Bridge Street, and drove up the left side of the bridge and overturned. CNews photos by Eddie Donoghue

A great day for Roxbury! Hundreds of locals and visitors turned out Saturday for the "soft" opening of The Roxbury at Stratton Falls. Master showmen Greg Henderson and Joe Massa did not disappoint! Tours through the historic mansion and the newly created stand alone "cottages" revealed the "over-the-top" design standard for which the pair has become well-known. Visitors were encouraged to take photos and post on social media creating a community-wide impact! More exclusive News photos in the print edition tomorrow! #CBreakingNews #TheRoxburyAtStrattonFalls #CNewsShoutouts

Community Thanksgiving Dinner scheduled Individuals, families, kids and seniors are all invited to attend a free community-wide Thanksgiving Dinner at the American Legion Hall in Margaretville on Thursday, Nov. 28, Thanksgiving Day. The traditional turkey dinner with mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetables, bread and pies will be enhanced with hams as well, and all the fixings and other desserts. ... Organized by a group of community activists concerned that no one had stepped up to replace the annual dinner once held by the Interfaith Council, more than two dozen individuals have stepped up with donations of time, talent and treasure. One volunteer, Deana Pereira told the News today that more than 10 turkeys and two hams had been donated in addition to all the sides. Volunteers at the American Legion Hall, located at 903 Main Street in Margaretville will welcome all comers to the dinner. While seniors and people who will be alone on the holiday are strongly urged to attend, families, friends and all other community members are also welcome to share in the festive occasion. No reservations are required. Additionally, volunteers will also pack meals for delivery to any person who is unable to get out and get to the Legion Hall for the dinner. #CBreakingNews #FreeTurkeyDinner #CNewsShoutouts

Mourning the passing of Dennis Moore..Peacefully, in the presence of his family, Dennis Elton Moore, age 79, went to join our Lord on November 12, 2019. Dennis was an admirable man who will forever be remembered as the strong foundation of a beautiful family. Dennis’ roots in the area are deep. He was born on August 29, 1940 to Edna and Joseph Moore, Sr. in Stamford, NY. He grew up on the family farm with his siblings Joseph (Erna), and Helen (Gary). He graduated from Stamfo...rd Central School in 1959. From there, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. It should be no surprise to those who knew Dennis that he served with honor in the Air Commando Unit and valued the fine training and friends that came from this time of service to his country. He believed in this country as a place of opportunity for all. Upon returning from the service, Dennis began working as a letter carrier for the U.S.P.S. while also driving the school bus for the Grand Gorge Central School. After fifteen years he was promoted to Postmaster, and worked for twenty-six more years before retiring in 2010. Calling hours will be held at the Miller Funeral Home, Roxbury, NY for family and friends on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. and on Sunday Nov.17 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated by the Rev. Michael Cambi at 11:00 a.m. Monday, Nov. 18 at Sacred Heard Church Stamford, NY. Mr. Moore's full obituary appears at www.catskillmountainnews.com and will appear in print in next week's paper. #CBreakingNews #MooreObituary

TITAN DRILLING is going to be at Freshtown in Margaretville from Noon- 2 pm on Saturday 11/16/19 handing out re-usable grocery bags. Titan is one of our community's most important and giving anchor businesses. Show them the love! FREE FREE FREE #CNewsShoutouts #TitanDrilling

The latest election results reported by Delaware County Board of Elections indicate that Tom Hynes and Ed Raeder have bested Gene Cronk and Joe Resch to win seats on the Roxbury Town Board. Complete and final results will appear in the Catskill Mountain News on 11/13/19 #CBreakingNews #ElectionResults

In the Town of Andes, it appears that Shayne Moshier and Tom Hall have defeated Mike McAdams and Bruce Soules for seats on the town board. John Bouton easily bested Dustin Soules to win re-election as the Highway Supervisor. #CBreakingNews #ElectionResults

The News is now reporting that Allen Hinkley is leading in the race for Town of Roxbury Supervisor over Ken "Macker" Davie as of review of election night results reported by the Delaware County Board of Elections. #CBreakingNews #ElectionResults

According to latest election results, the News is predicting that Patrick Davis has been re-elected Supervisor in the Town of Middletown, and Rob Stanley has been re-elected in Shandaken. Counts at this hour show John Parete defeating Kathy Nolan to be re-elected to the Ulster County Legislature seat he previously held. Still some votes to be counted but if current trends hold, these will be the results. #CBreakingNews #ElectionResults

VILLAGE OF FLEISCHMANNS PLANNING BOARD Holds a regular meeting tonight, Monday, Nov. 4, at 5:30 pm at the Skene Library, Main Street, Fleischmanns. There will be a preliminary discussion on application an application from Mark Birman for the operation of a hotel/restaurant/recreation space at 1625 Main Street in Fleischmanns. The board will review the application for for completeness, schedule public hearing and refer it to County Planning Board for review. Other items may ...also come before the meeting. #CBreakingNews #FleischmannsMeeting See more

RAMS UPSET, DEVILS SHUT OUT It was a bad afternoon for Delaware League soccer teams in the semi-final round of the Section IV soccer tournament as first, the #2 seeded South Kortright Rams were upset in overtime, 2-1, by the #3 seed Cherry Valley-Springfield Patriots and then second, the #5 seeded Margaretville Blue Devils were shutout by the #1 seeded Marathon Olympians. Both games were played on the Hall of Fame Fields at the Wright National Soccer Campus in Oneonta. The... Rams got the action going first at 3 p.m. and dominated the Patriots in the early going but couldn’t find the net. The Rams had several chances off set plays and plays from the field but steady goal keeping by the Patriots’ Owen Johnson kept the game scoreless. The game settled into a defensive contest and the first half ended scoreless. The second half was more of the same until the final minutes when the Patriots Andrew Oram picked up the ball, drove to the goal and fired a shot past SK keeper Brandon Grommeck with just 8:51 left to play. The Rams pressured the Patriots goal as the clock wound down and then, with just 44 seconds left, Eoin Byrne, off a pass from Quinlan Davis, found the net for the Rams and tied the game as regulation time ran out. The two teams left the field and prepared to play two 15-minute sudden-victory overtime periods but it took just seconds for the game to end. In what was almost a mirror of his first goal, Andrew Oram took control of a ball and, with just 32 seconds gone in overtime, put a shot by Grommeck to win the game for the Patriots, 2-1. Kicking off at 3:30, the #5 seeded Margaretville Blue Devils knew they had their work cut out for them as they took on the #1 seeded Marathon Olympians. The two teams battled in the midfield until the 17:39 mark of the first period when Marathon’s Cameron Nielson settled a ball and fired a bullet past Margaretville keeper Billy Miller to put the Olympians up 1-0. And that’s how it would end. Marathon was as good as advertised but the Blue Devils held their own as the two teams battled. Margaretville keeper Billy Miller made 13 saves and his work kept the Devils in the game. But a ferocious defensive effort by Marathon kept the Devils off the board and the game in Marathon’s end of the field for much of the day. Marathon and Cherry Valley-Springfield will return to Oneonta on Saturday for the 2019 Section V soccer championship finals. The game time has yet to be announced. Photos by Dick Sanford See more

BLUE DEVILS ADVANCE The Margaretville Blue Devils put on a slick first-half passing clinic this afternoon in Laurens and it earned them a 3-0 win over the Leopards and a trip to the semi-final round of the Section IV soccer tournament this coming Wednesday, Oct. 30 in Oneonta. The Devils moved the ball beautifully early, passing the ball almost at will around the 18. Dividends came quickly when Ryan McVitty took a pass from Lenny Cordero and pounded a shot past Leopards’ ke...eper Chris Long with just two minutes and 27 seconds gone. The Devils struck again, this time at the 30:45 mark when Cordero took a corner kick from Mauricio Hernandez and made the score 2-0. Margaretville dominated play and continued to press the Laurens goal until late in the first half when the Leopards came to life and pressure of their own on the Margaretville goal. Momentum swung back to the Devils after keeper Billy Miller made a nifty save on a Laurens penalty kick at the 26:55 mark after a foul in the box was called away from the ball. The converted kick would have put the Leopards back in the game and down just one at 2-1 but Miller’s save seemed to take the wind out of the Leopards’ sails as they realized the gravity of a lost goal chance. Both teams settled down in the second half and good goal keeping at both ends of the field kept the half scoreless until Margaretville’s Willie Cano, who brought his own cheering section to the game, put on a show. Picking up the ball near midfield, Cano worked his way down the right side, made moves around three defenders and buried a highlight reel unassisted shot at the 7:44 mark to end the game’s scoring. The Devils took eight shots and earned seven corners. Margaretville keeper Billy Miller made eight safes in recording the shutout. The Devils were offside once. The Leopards took eight shots and earned four corners. Keeper Chris Long made five saves. Laurens was offside once. The game was physical and there were fouls aplenty. Margaretville was whistled 14 times and Laurens nine. Three yellow cards were issued in the second half. Margaretville’s Mauricio Hernandez was called for unsportsmanlike conduct at the 33:13 mark. Leopard Jerred Brodie drew a card for reckless play as did Anthony Provost for unsportsmanlike. Photos by Dick Sanford See more

LADY DEVILS ELIMINATED IN PK SHOOTOUT The Margaretville Lady Blue Devils were eliminated from the Section IV soccer tournament this afternoon when their game with Edmeston ended in a 3-3 tie. Edmeston moves on in the tournament by winning a dramatic penalty-kick shootout, 3-2. The penalty kick shootout came after the two teams played two 10-minute regular overtime periods and then two five-minute sudden death overtime periods. With darkness settling in, the two teams lined ...up on the west end of the Devils’ field to shoot the best of five PKs. Edmeston went first and missed. The Devils went next and made one to go up 1-0. Edmeston made its second attempt to tie but then the Devils missed their second and third shots and the score was knotted at one each after each team made three attempts. Each team scored on their fourth attempt and then Edmeston went up 3-2 on their fifth try. Margaretville’s final shot sailed over the crossbar and the game was over. Neither keeper made a save in the shootout. Edmeston put Margaretville in a hole early when they scored the game’s first two goals. Arissa Bolton put the Panthers on the board at the 26:24 mark and then Madison Bolton put Edmeston up by two at 12:17 mark. Alivia Cordero got the Devils back in the game unassisted at the 10:32 mark but then a handball in the box earned the Panthers a PK and Madison Bolton drove it home. As the first half ended it looked dark for the Devils but they came out in the second half and dug themselves out of the deep hole they dug in the first. Marisol Flores, assisted by Cordero, pulled the Devils to within one and then Olivia Balcom tied the game at the 5:46 mark. Kansas Shamro earned an assist on Balcom’s goal. The two teams battled through four overtimes with each having scoring opportunities. Edmeston nearly ended the game in the fourth OT when a shot at the open Margaretville net went wide. Margaretville had a shot that banged off the crossbar back onto the field. The overtimes ended scoreless setting up the penalty-kick dramatics. The Lady Blue Devils ended a fine season, going undefeated in Delaware League play and winning the Delaware League Championship. They were 9-0 in league play and 15-1-1 overall. See more

MCS BOYS' GAME TIME RESCHEDULED The Margaretville boys' soccer game, scheduled for Saturday in Laurens, will begin at 2 p.m., not 3:30 p.m. as originally scheduled. The team earned their place in Saturday's line up by beating Worcester 6 to 1 on Wednesday! Willie Cano scored two of the goals while Ryan McVitty, Kevin Flores, Mauricio Hernandez and Lenny Cordero each scored one. #CBreakingNews #BlueDevilSoccer

DON'T MISS IT Margaretville Central School will present the comedy, "Just Another High School Play" by Bryan Starchman Friday, October 25 and Saturday October 26 at 7 p.m. in the MCS auditorium. The play will be directed by Jen Sobas and assisted by Kristin Vignona. #CatskillMountainNews #MargaretvilleCentralSchool #Margaretville #Scitamard #JustAnotherHighSchoolPlay

ROCKETS FALL IN SECTIONALS The 2019 soccer season came to an end for the Roxbury Rockets as they fell to the Charlotte Valley Wildcats, 4-1, in Davenport this afternoon. The Rockets finish their season with a 4-4-1 league record and 7-7-2 overall. Jordan Wamsley got the scoring for the Wildcats when he took a pass from Joe Ontl and found the Roxbury net at the 31:11 mark of the opening period. Wamsley struck again at the 6:18 mark, this time assisted by Dylan Henderson. War...ren Quigley, assisted by Dylan Ward, made it 3-0 for Davenport with just 1:53 left in the half. The Wildcats scored the dagger just 48 seconds into the second half when Ward, assisted by Wamsley, finished the scoring for Davenport. Roxbury avoided the shutout when Andrew Chojnowski took a pass in front from Brandon Wright and beat Davenport keeper Ryan Zuill. Roxbury keeper Trent Faulkner-Squires was injured late in the second half when he took a teammate’s knee to the face in a scrum in front of the goal. Faulkner-Squires left the game and was taken for treatment. The Wildcats took 10 shots and earned two corners. Keeper Zuill recorded eight saves. The Rockets took 10 shots and earned three corners. Faulkner-Squires recorded 6 saves before he left the game. The Wildcats were whistled for 12 fouls and were offside once. The Rockets drew six foul calls. Photos by Dick Sanford See more

LADY ROCKETS BLAST MORRIS The Roxbury Lady Rockets returned to their winning ways and played themselves into the quarterfinal round of the Section IV post-season soccer tournament with a convincing 8-1 win over the Morris Mustangs at home this afternoon. Six Lady Rockets put their names in the scorebook with Myah Johnston and Kylie DeMaio scoring two each. Leigha Lalosh opened the scoring, with an assist from Myah Johnston, with just under four minutes gone. Johnston conve...rted a penalty kick at the 29:42 mark after a Morris defender was called for a handball in the box. Kylie DeMaio, assisted by MacKenzie Hynes, made it 3-0 at the 21:58 mark. The Mustangs got on the board at the 14:19 mark when Kylie Brigham scored unassisted. Brigham’s goal breathed life into the Mustangs and they pressured the Rockets for most of the rest of the half until the roof fell in on Morris with about five minutes to play in the half. Johnston, assisted by Lalosh, scored her second goal at the 5:44 mark. Kylie DeMaio notched her second goal, assisted by Johnston, just 43 seconds later and then Kimora Brown, off an assist from Cortnea DeMaio, put the Rockets up 6-1 at the 3:26 mark. The Rockets went back to work in the second half as Cortnea DeMaio, assisted by Brown and Chelsea Curtis, assisted by Alina Chojnowski finished the scoring for Roxbury. The Rockets took 16 shots and earned six corners. Roxbury keeper Bryanna Meehan recorded five saves. The Rockets were called for two fouls and were offside once. The Mustangs took seven shots and earned just one corner. Keeper Anastasia Edwards recorded seven saves. Morris was called for four fouls and was offside once. Photos by Dick Sanford See more

IT’S TOURNAMENT TIME The Section IV 2019 Soccer Tournament gets underway this week with the girls kicking off the action on Tuesday, Oct. 22. Among local teams, Roxbury (4) will be at home against Morris (13) and South Kortright (7) will host Milford (10), also on Tuesday. The Schenevus (1), Cherry Valley-Springfield (2), and Margaretville (3) girls have all drawn byes in the first round. On Friday, Oct. 25, Margaretville will host the winner of Tuesday’s game between Edmes...ton (6) and Hunter-Tannersville (11). If Roxbury gets by Morris on Tuesday, they will host the winner of Tuesday’s Marathon (5) vs. Worcester (12) match on Friday. If South Kortright beats Milford on Tuesday, they will travel to Cherry Valley-Springfield on Friday. The semi-final round of the tournament will be held at the Wright National Soccer Fields in Oneonta on Tuesday, Oct. 29 with the finals at the same location on Saturday, Nov. 2. Game times have yet to be announced. On the boys’ side, only number one seed Marathon has earned a first-round bye. On Wednesday, Oct. 23, South Kortright (2) will host Jefferson (15); Margaretville (5) will host Worcester (12) and Roxbury (11) will travel to Charlotte Valley (6) to take on the Wildcats. If South Kortright beats Jefferson, they will host the winner of Wednesday’s match between Schenevus (7) and Hunter-Tannersville (10) on Saturday, Oct. 26. If Margaretville gets by Worcester on Wednesday, they will in all likelihood travel to Laurens (4) on Saturday, assuming Laurens beats Richfield Springs (13) on Wednesday. If Richfield Springs upsets Laurens, then Richfield Springs will travel to Margaretville on Saturday. If Roxbury prevails against Charlotte Valley on Wednesday, they will likely travel to Cherry Valley-Springfield (3) on Saturday. Cherry-Valley Springfield is heavily favored to beat Sharon Springs (14) on Wednesday. All games in the first two rounds of the tournament kick off at 3:30 p.m. The semi-final round of the boys’ tournament will be held at the Wright National Soccer Fields in Oneonta on Wednesday, Oct. 30 with the finals back on the same fields on Saturday, Nov. 2. Game times have yet to be determined. Photos by Dick Sanford See more

BLUE DEVIL DAY It was an excellent day for Margaretville soccer Saturday at the Delaware League Championships played at the Wright National Soccer Campus Hall of Fame Fields in Oneonta. The Blue Devil boys claimed a Delaware League co-championship by virtue of paying regular-season champion South Kortright to a scoreless tie and the girls shut out Roxbury, 1-0, and reign supreme as both the Delaware League regular season champions and Delaware League champions. The boys go...t the action going at 1:15 p.m. in a match that saw the 9-0 in league play and 15-0 overall Rams looking to keep their record blemish free while the Blue Devils were determined to avenge their only league loss, a 3-0 shutout, to South Kortright earlier in the season. The Rams had previously claimed the regular season championship by finishing their league season play with a perfect record. On a cool fall day under a brilliant sun, the two teams each had their chances but good keeper play at both ends of the field and stubborn defensive play kept both teams off the scoreboard. Much of the game was played in the midfield as neither team dominated play. In spite of the scoreless tie, the Rams earned an edge in the stats. South Kortright took nine shots and earned nine corners. The Blue Devils answered with eight shots but only one corner. Rams’ keeper Brandon Grommeck recorded six saves while Margaretville keeper Bill Miller was called on to make 11. The Margaretville Lady Blue Devils and the Roxbury Lady Rockets took the field at 3:15 p.m. and only three minutes and 26 seconds in, Margaretville’s Netalia Herrera, off an assist from Olivia Balcom, put the Lady Blue Devils on the board. And that was all the scoring they would need. Margaretville coach Toni Smith sent Herrera back to play defense and the Devils held on to win, 1-0. The Lady Rockets had their chances as they pressured the Margaretville goal several times just before the end of the first half when one shot with about four minutes left hit the right goal post and ricocheted the wrong way for the Rockets. The Blue Devils took six shots and earned two corners. The Rockets took nine shots and earned six corners. Margaretville keeper Shyana Balcom recorded six saves while Roxbury keeper Bryanna Meehan made two. The Lady Blue Devils finished their Delaware League play with a 14-1 overall record and were perfect in league play as the ran the table at 9-0. Their only loss was to Roxbury in the finals of the Stamford Mayor’s Cup back in September. The Lady Rockets finished their Delaware League season with a 13-2 record and were 8-1 in regular-season league play with their only league loss a 1-0 shutout by Margaretville. Photos by Dick Sanford See more

LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS The Delaware League Soccer Championships will take place on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Wright National Soccer Campus Hall of Fame Fields in Oneonta. The boys’ game will start at 1:15 p.m. with regular season champions the South Kortright Rams taking on runner up the Margaretville Blue Devils. The Rams are 15-0 overall and 9-0 in league play. The Blue Devils are 13-2 overall and 8-1 in league play with their only league loss coming at the hands of the Rams.... The girls’ game will start at 3:15 p.m. with regular season champions the Margaretville Lady Blue Devils taking on runner up the Roxbury Lady Rockets. The Lady Blue Devils are 13-1 overall and 9-0 in league play. Margaretville’s only loss came at the hands of the Rockets back in September in the finals of the Stamford Mayor’s Cup. The Lady Rockets are also 13-1 overall and 8-1 in league play, having lost their last game of the regular league season to Margaretville. In earlier reporting, the News incorrectly stated that the Lady Blue Devils had lost two games and understated their league wins. In the event of a tie, after regulation play is completed, the teams in the contest will be declared co-champs. General admission is $5 and senior citizens 65 and older $3. Trophies will be handed out after each game. Photos by Dick Sanford See more

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DEVILS SHUT OUT ROCKETS The Roxbury Lady Rockets’ soaring dreams of an undefeated season came crashing to earth this afternoon as the Rockets traveled to Margaretville for their final league game of the season and were shut out by the Devils, 1-0. Margaretville’s lone score came with just 5:24 left in the second half when Kansas Shamro found Roxbury keeper Briana Meehan out past the 18 and lofted a shot over her head for the unassisted game winner. The win avenged the only ...blemish on the Devils’ Delaware League record, a 5-1 loss to Roxbury back in September in the finals of the Stamford Mayor’s Cup. Both teams had been undefeated in Delaware League play with Roxbury sporting an 8-0-league record and 12-0 overall while the Devils were 8-0 in league play and 11-1 overall. Margaretville dominated play and time of possession in the first half as the Devils pressured the Rockets’ goal numerous times. The Rockets threatened late in the first half as a scrum in front of the goal was turned away by a defender. The Rockets picked up their game in the second half but excellent goalie work by Shyanna Balcom kept the Rockets off the board. The game featured good keeper work at both ends of the field. Margaretville took eight shots and earned six corners. The Rockets recorded seven shots and earned three corners. Balcom made four saves for the Devils while Meehan had seven for the Rockets. The two teams will face each other at least once more, and probably twice, the first on Saturday, Oct, 19 at the Hall of Fame field in Oneonta in the Delaware League crossover game for the Delaware League title, with a second meeting likely in sectional play. Photos by Dick Sanford See more

Mourning the death of Charlie Snyder. Charlie T. Snyder, 55, of Grand Gorge and a life long resident of the area, passed away Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. Charlie was an Army veteran having served in Fort Polk, LA and in the NYS Army Reserves. He was a salesman and manager at the Archer/Bellevue Lumber Yard in Roxbury for more than 20 years.... Funeral services will be Sunday, Oct. 13 at Jay Gould Church in Roxbury. Calling hours will be from Noon to 1:00 p.m. A service at 1:00 p.m. will be followed by burial in Roxbury Cemetery next to his beloved grandparents Howard & Daisey Rose. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Miller Funeral Home, Roxbury. #CBreakingNews #CharlieSnyderFuneral

New York State Police are seeking public assistance in locating Jesse L. Donlin, age 44 of Unadilla. Donlin has ties to Chenango County, Utica, Syracuse and Binghamton areas. He was last seen in early September in the Oxford area and has not been heard from since. Troopers are attempting to locate Donlin and check his welfare. He is described as a white male, 6 feet tall, approximately 185 pounds, with blonde hair and brown eyes. If you have any information of Donlin’s whereabouts contact State Police at (607)561-7400. #CBreakingNews #PoliceSeekHelp #MissingMan

UH OH - The News goofed!!!!! Fiddlers!26 at the Roxbury Arts Center is not Saturday, as posted in our Calendar of Events. It is Sunday! The event is "sold out" with a waiting list but if you're lucky enough to have a ticket, be sure to go on Sunday not Saturday! Call 607.326.7908 for additional information. #CNewsShoutouts #NewsErrorCorrection #Fiddlers26!

BREAKING NEWS: Read the seven charges made against Delaware County Department of Social Services Commissioner Dana Scuderi-Hunter here, made public for the first time. https://www.catskillmountainnews.com//read-em-and-weep-th/... #CBreakingNews #CatskillMountainNews #DelawareCounty

The News is sad to report that Dr. George R. Levy, a well-known retired dentist, passed away today, Wednesday, Oct. 9 in Kingston. Dr. Levy, who practiced in Margaretville for several decades, was also a long-time Rotarian and a Paul Harris Fellow in that organization. There will be a memorial service to celebrate his life tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 10 at the Hynes Funeral Home in Margaretville at 5:00 p.m. Dr. Levy’s family will be in attendance. A complete obituary on Dr. Levy will appear in the Catskill Mountain News on Wednesday, Oct. 16. In this News file photo, Dr. Levy receives a Norwegian flag from Hans Fredheim of Odda, Norway. Dr. Levy was the Rotary President at the time. #CBreakingNews #DrLevyPassesAway

RAINY DAY WIN The Margaretville Blue Devils played their final home Delaware League game of the 2019 season this afternoon in front of a nice turnout of hardy fans in a driving rainstorm. It was pouring as the game opened and got worse as the afternoon went on. The conditions didn’t slow the Devils down much as they shut out the Windham Warriors, 8-0. Things started badly for the Warriors when they were the victims of an own goal that went off the leg of sweeper Brian VanVa...lin just 3 minutes and 14 seconds in. Willie Cano was given credit for the goal. After that, it went downhill fast for the over matched Warriors. The Devils scored five more times before the half ended as Michael Gavette scored twice, the first on a header off a corner kick, Ivan Herrera scored off an assist by Kevin Flores, Cano scored again unassisted and Elvin Paredes closed out the first half scoring assisted by Cano. It began to rain cats and dogs as the second half started but the Devils went right back to work. Maurico Hernandez, assisted by Darwin Espino, scored at the 34:48 mark and then Herrera picked up his second goal off an assist by Cano. At about the 20-minute mark, referees John Laing and Gary Rockefeller had seen enough. Field conditions continued to get worse, especially in front of both goals, and, with the contest long-since decided, they called the game. The Devils will play their last two league games on the road. On Tuesday, Oct. 8 they will be in Jefferson and then on Thursday, Oct. 8 they will finish the season in Roxbury. Photos by Dick Sanford See more

CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW????? Free hearing health screenings are set for next Tuesday, 10/8 at the American Legion Post in Margaretville. One day only, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Everyone welcome, no appointment necessary. For more info, 1-800-471-0885 #CNewsShoutouts #HearingHealth #FreeTesting

Longyear Gallery opens a new show (three actually if you count a new members show and the two main features) this weekend. Stop by the Artist Reception Saturday, 10/5 from 3 - 6. All are welcome. #CNewsShoutouts #LongyearGalleryShow

ROCKETS TOP JAYHAWKS The Roxbury Rockets came home from Jefferson this afternoon with a win in their pockets but there was nothing easy about it. Dominated in time of possession by the Jayhawks, the Rockets took advantage of their limited scoring chances to post a 3-2 win. The victory avenged the Jayhawks’ 2-1 overtime win over the Rockets in the opening round of the Stamford Mayor’s Cup on September 3. The Rockets struck first, just 30 seconds into the game. John Cole work...ed the ball up the right side and found Ian Walker open on the 18. Walker buried a shot into the right corner of the goal to put the Rockets on top by one. The Jayhawks then dominated play for most of the rest of the half but couldn’t put good pressure on the Rockets’ goal. A corner kick, at the 7:39 mark, put the Rockets up by two. Zack Key crossed the ball into the box, Hunter Peters drove it home and the half ended with the Rockets on top, 2-0. Jefferson’s pressure on the Rockets’ goal paid dividends when Evan Strobe found the net unassisted at the 30:45 mark to get the Jayhawks in the game. Just two minutes later, Lucas Pochily scored unassisted to knot the score at 2-2. With just under eight minutes to play, the Rockets worked the ball into their end of the field where a Jefferson defender was called for a foul, setting up a direct kick. Ian Walker took the shot from about 30 yards and buried the ball into the right corner of the net at the 6:05 mark to put the Rockets up by one at 3-2. Roxbury dropped back to play defense but the drama wasn’t over. The Rockets were called for a foul and the Jayhawks were awarded a direct kick from the right side with 30 seconds to play. The try went high and over the bar and Roxbury was able to run out the remaining seconds for the win. The Jayhawks were credited with 12 shots and earned two corners. Jefferson keeper Kevin Lindquist was credited with three saves. The Rockets took seven shots and earned three corners. Roxbury keeper Trent Faulkner-Squires was credited with four saves. The Rockets were called for 14 fouls, Jefferson three. The Rockets’ Hunter Poniors was issued a yellow card with 5:04 left in the game. Photos by Dick Sanford See more

PLEASE HELP FIND THIS POOR OLD DOG. His family is bereft without him. #CNewsShoutouts #LostDog #HelpFindShadow

Some of the most unusual photos I've ever taken. A bobcat, wading in the West Branch of the Delaware, which is odd by itself, seemed to be stalking a bald eagle that was sitting in a tree overhanging the river. The eagle, visible in the first of these images, took off when I stopped. The cat wasn't alone. Back on the bank were two others. My guess would be his/her mate and a kit. The cat was clearly looking at the eagle when I first saw it. - Dick Sanford

CLOSE CALL The Margaretville Lady Blue Devils, clinging to a one-goal lead in the final minutes of their game at home against Hunter this afternoon, withstood a flurry last minute shots, including one that went off the right post, to earn a 3-2 non-league win. In the end, the difference was an own goal by Hunter at the 21:04 mark of the first period. Netalia Herrera got the scoring going for the Devils when she took a cross from Marisol Flores and beat Hunter keeper Rosalie... Randolph. Hunter’s own goal, off a scrum in front, made it 2-0 before Hunter’s Justin Iannelli, assisted by Sasha Gazzorian, got the Wildcats within one. With 12:11 left in the first half, Herrera notched her second goal, this time assisted by Kansas Shamro, to put the Devils up by two. But Hunter wasn’t done. With just 4:13 left, Peyton Legg found the net on a long shot to get the Wildcats within one. Momentum shifted to the Wildcats as they mounted a furious last-minute attack that yielded them two good scoring chances. But the Devils held firm as one shot went off the right post and another rolled in front of the Devils’ goal and out of bounds left as the clock ran down. The Devils took 13 shots and earned eight corners. Margaretville keeper Shyanna Balcom was credited with three saves. Hunter took seven shots and earned just one corner. Goalie Randolph made nine saves. The Devils were whistled for two fouls, Hunter one. Neither team was called for offside. Photos by Dick Sanford See more

LATE GOAL WINS TITLE The Lady Rams followed their South Kortright brothers yesterday afternoon in dramatic fashion, beating the Milford Lady Wildcats, 1-0, to win the championship of the Chic Walshe Soccer Tournament in Davenport. In a defensive struggle that saw the referees whistle 28 fouls, the Rams scored with just 41 seconds left in the second half to claim the title. The South Kortright score came off a direct kick by Sonia Reeves. Reeves found pay dirt from the front... left side when she hit a high back post shot from about 30 yards out. Earlier in the day the South Kortright boys claimed the Chic Walshe title when they pulled off a 4-3 come-from-behind, OT win over Cooperstown. The Rams put nine shots on goal and earned four corners. Ram keeper Chloe Davis recorded two saves. The Rams’ defense held the Wildcats to just three shots. Milford earned four corners. Milford keeper Cassidy Hall recorded six saves. Photos by Dick Sanford See more

CROP SEEDING DATES EXTENDED - Low flying helicopters in the West of Hudson Watershed area will be seedingcover crops through October 4, 2019. A helicopter will drop winter rye grass seed into standing corn fields to establish a "cover crop" that will protect the soil after the main crop is harvested. This controlled seed application uses a Global Positioning System (GPS) to precisely map where seed is distributed. Weather and other variables will determine the exact flight ...schedule. Farms are participating voluntarily and are receiving financial and technical assistance for this conservation practice from the Watershed Agricultural Council. For more information call (607) 865-7090 or email Nate Townsend at [email protected]. #CBreakingNews #Helicopters #Seeding

WOW! WHAT A WIN The South Kortright Rams pulled off an impressive come-from-behind 4-3 overtime win against the Class C Cooperstown Hawkeyes this afternoon to win the championship game in the Chic Walshe Soccer Tournament in Davenport. Down 3-1 with under 14 minutes to play, the Rams scored twice to push the game into sudden-death and then slammed home the game winner just 1:13 into the first 10-minute overtime period. Quinlan Davis scored the game winner with an assist fro...m Charlie Kuhn. The Hawkeyes drew first blood when Liam Spencer scored unassisted just three minutes and two seconds in. The Rams knotted the score when Quinlan Davis pounded a shot at Cooperstown keeper Eric Kukenberger that went off his hands, over his right shoulder and into the net. Cooperstown put the Rams in a deep hole early in the second half when they got goals from Peter Kiuber, assisted by Colby Diamond, and then Diamond at the 21:39 mark. The Hawkeyes appeared to be headed for a win when one of their defenders was called for a foul in the penalty box at the 13:54 mark that was converted by Staley Andersen to put SK back in the game. Logan Kaufman then scored unassisted at the 11:27 mark to tie the game at 3 and the two teams battled to the end of regulation. SK keeper Brandon Grommeck make a spectacular layout save in the final minutes of regulation play to keep the score tied and set up Davis’ overtime goal for the win. Rams Brandon Grommeck, Logan Firment, Seth Ashline, and Quinlan Davis were named to the tournament all-star team. The Rams took 16 shots and earned seven corners. Keeper Grommeck recorded seven saves. The Hawkeyes took 10 shots and earned four corners. Kukenberger made 12 saves. The Rams were called for seven fouls and ere offside once. The Hawkeyes were called for eight fouls and were not offside. Photos by Dick Sanford See more

DEVILS EARN A SHUTOUT The Margaretville Lady Blue Devils shut out the Gilboa Lady Wildcats, 3-0, this afternoon in Gilboa. Playing on the Wildcats’ huge field, that seemed just smaller than the Gilboa Reservoir, the Devils’ tough defense held the Wildcats to no shots on goal while their offense took eight, but just three in the first half. Margaretville coach Toni Smith said after the game that her girls need to work on moving the ball more to the outside and less into the ...middle where it always draws a crowd of defenders. It looked like the first half would end in a scoreless tie but with just five seconds left, Alivia Cordero found the net from in front and the Devils went up by one. A corner kick at the 24:15 mark of the second half set up the Devils’ second goal. Cordero served the ball into the front of the goal and Marisol Flores headed it home. Cordero earned an assist on the play. The Devils’ final tally came with just 5:46 left when Kansas Shamro found the corner of the net off a pass from Flores, who earned an assist. The Devils took three corner kicks and their keeper, Shyanna Balcom recorded no saves. The Wildcats earned only one corner and their keeper, Krissy Brandow made five saves. Each team was whistled for three fouls and the Devils were called offside four times. The Devils will host Hunter on Monday, Sept. 30 with a 4:15 tipoff time. Photos by Dick Sanford See more

There will be a Special Meeting of the Village of Margaretville Board of Trustees held today, September 26, at 3:00 pm at the Village offices, 773 Main Street, Margaretville. The purpose of the meeting is to take action on the scope of services for the Phase II portion of the Binnekill Bulkhead, Levee Repair and Improvements. #CBreakingNews #VillageofMargaretville #SpecialMeeting

MAKE WAY FOR THE DUCKS!!!!MAKE WAY FOR THE DUCKS - Ducks that have adorned Margaretville’s Main Street throughout the summer will be auctioned on Saturday, Sep. 28 at 5:00 p.m. at the MTC Community Center on Academy St. Bidders will enjoy a special dinner with a tasting menu from Binnekill Tavern with salads and sides provided by local business owners. A cash bar will be featured at the fundraiser that supports Main St. beautification. #CNewsShoutout #DuckAuction #MainStreetDucks

The fall color is coming on quickly. It should be lovely by this weekend.

LADY ROCKETS REMAIN UNBEATEN The Roxbury Lady Rockets remain unbeaten and alone atop the Delaware League after they escaped a tough, physical battle with the Downsville Lady Eagles at home this afternoon with a 3-1 win. Myah Johnson opened the scoring for the Rockets with an unassisted goal with 12:66 left in the first half. The two teams then battled evenly until Kailee Young finished a long run with an unassisted goal at the 18:21 mark of the second half to tie the score.... Myah Johnson then notched the game winner for the Rockets with 8:37 left to give the Rockets a 2-1 lead. Alina Chojnowski added an insurance goal for the Rockets with 2:34 left to seal the win. The Rockets took 16 shots and earned two corners. Rocket goalie Bryanna Meehan was credited with four saves. The Eagles took five shots and earned two corners. Downsville keeper Olivia Brunner was credited with nine saves. The Rockets were called for two fouls and were called offside once. The Eagles were called for five fouls and were called offside twice. Photos by Dick Sanford See more

County Attorney Amy Merklen standing, consults with Attorney Frank Miller and county Personnel Director Linda Pinner after Monday’s testimony in the case that Merklen and Miller are leading against Delaware county social service commissioner Dana Scuderi Hunter. Media and the public were shutout of afternoon testimony on Monday after hearing three witnesses in the morning. Day four of testimony will continue today, Tuesday. The News will bring gavel to gavel coverage of the hearings to print in the 9/25 edition on stands tomorrow morning. Photos and recordings of proceedings are not permitted during the actual on the record hearings. #CBreakingNews #DelawareCounty #DSSCommissionerDanaScuderiHunter

UP-IN-CLASS WIN The Class D Margaretville Blue Devils stepped up to the Class C Middleburgh Knights at home this afternoon. After twice trading goals with the Knights, the Devils scored the game’s final four goals and put a 6-2 win in the book. Middleburgh’s Kaurice Bell put the Knights on the board with an assist from Austin Johns at the 29:41 mark. The Devils countered with an unassisted goal by Ivan Herrera at the 22:07 mark. Johns then put the Knights back in front at t...he 7:17 mark, with an assist by Andrew Johns of a handball direct kick. Willie Cano tied the score unassisted at the 1:38 mark and the Devils then took the lead with just 14 seconds left in the half off a Middleburgh own goal that was mishandled by the keeper. The second half was all Devils as Margaretville got goals from Ryan McVitty, assisted by Kevin Flores, a second goal, unassisted, by Cano off a direct kick, and a finisher by Trevor Ferraro assisted by Ivan Herrera. The Devils, who dominated play in the first half, put 24 shots on the Middleburgh goal and earned five corners. Margaretville keeper Billy Miller made 11 saves including two beauties in the later minutes. Middleburgh put 14 shots on the Devils’ goal but earned no corners. Keeper Michael Terrell, who was charged with the own goal, made 12 saves. Margaretville was whistled offside four times, Middleburgh not at all. Middleburgh is coached by former Margaretville coach Gregg Johns whose two sons, eighth grader Austin and junior Andrew, play for the Knights. Photos by Dick Sanford See more

DEBATE NIGHT TONIGHT!! Middletown Supervisor Candidates Pat Davis and Todd Pascarella will meet in a public forum tonight at MTC Community Room, Academy St., Margaretville. WIOX Radio will co-sponsor with the News and the candidates will be asked to answer some really tough questions from us and from the audience! Doors open at 6:30 p.m., event begins at 7:00 p.m. Join us! Bring your friends and your questions! #CBreakingNews #CandidateDebate #MiddletownCandidatesDebateTonight

DAY 2 OF SCUDERI-HUNTER'S DISCIPLINARY HEARING: The charges against Delaware County Department of Social Services Commissioner Dana Scuderi-Hunter are still unclear after two days of a disciplinary hearing at the Public Safety Complex in Delhi. Attorney for Delaware County Frank Miller, seen here, called two witnesses to the stand on Friday, September 20: Richard Graham, who was said to be an expert in county law; and Director of Delaware County Probation Scott Glueckert, who testified that he had direct conflicts with Scuderi-Hunter. The prosecution still has five witnesses to call to the stand. The hearing will resume on Monday, at 9:30 a.m. and the News will continue to be on top of this developing story. Photo by Eddie Donoghue #CatskillMountainNews #CBreakingNews #DelawareCounty

THINK GLOBALLY. ACT LOCALLY! A group of advocates for the planet gathered on Main Street, Margaretville today to share their concerns and commitment about climate change. Multiple signs urged action by everyone from individuals to government agencies. #CBreakingNews #CClimateChange #CEarthAdvocacy

ROCKETS TOP WILDCATS The Roxbury Rockets got by a gritty Gilboa Wildcats’ team this afternoon at home, 6-2. Robert Peters got the Rockets on the board when he scored unassisted just 26 seconds into the game. Mal Renz tied the score, just three minutes later, when he scored for Gilboa off an assist by Colton Harrison. The Rockets put the game away with three more goals in the first half, a second by Peters and singles by Ian Walker and Matt Vajtay to take a 4-1 lead to the ...half. Walker scored again early in the second half and then Jaden Demaio made it 6-1 for the Rockets before Mal Renz notched his second goal to give Gilboa some hope at the 37:54 mark. The two teams battled evenly for the rest of the game. The Rockets put 15 shots on the Gilboa goal and took eight corners. Rocket goalie Trent Faulkner-Squires made five saves. Gilboa put nine shots on the Rockets’ goal and took five corners. Gilboa keepers Nate Wyckoff and Luke Barrows made 10 saves. Photos by Dick Sanford See more

RAMS FLY BY WINDHAM The boys in blue from South Kortright had way too much game for visiting Windham this afternoon as they buried the Warriors, 13-0. Stanley Andersen led the Rams with six points that included four goals and two assists. Quinlan Davis and Bruno Costa each added two and Kyle Funk, Ben Andersen, Eoin Byrne, Joe Krupa, and Mike Stiber each added one. Byrne, Jacob Morton, and Matt Fronckowiak each had two assists. Max Bevins, Chris Champlin, and Charlie Kuhn each had an assist. The Rams will return to action Saturday morning at 10 a.m. when they take on Worcester in the first round of the Chic Walsh Tournament in Davenport. Photos by Dick Sanford

DISCIPLINARY HEARING FOR DSS COMMISSIONER UNDERWAY: After the first day of a disciplinary hearing, we still don’t know the seven charges made against Delaware County Commissioner of Social Services Dana Scuderi-Hunter. Frank Miller, attorney for Delaware County called three witnesses to the stand on Wednesday, September 18: first was Harpersfield Supervisor and former Chair of the Board of Supervisors James Eisel Sr; second was former Delaware County Social Services employee ...Angela Barnes, and the final witness of the day was current Chair of the Board of Supervisors and Bovina Supervisor Tina Mole’. Miller said he has seven more witnesses to call, while Scuderi-Hunter’s attorney Ronald Dunn stated his client has done absolutely nothing wrong. The hearing will resume on Friday, September 20, at 9:30 a.m. at the Delaware County Public Safety Complex in Delhi. Photo by Eddie Donoghue See more