Community

By Middletown Supervisor
Marjorie Miller
Of course it – August 28, 2011 - was a long, horrible day and for many weeks the days that followed it were not much easier. High and dry or not, the community was in distress, many flashing back to devastating losses suffered in the ’96 flood.

By Jay Braman Jr.
When financial support is announced in Albany to help out the little guy, it is received with cautious optimism. The attitude of, “Yeah, sure, like I’m gonna get anything,” can often be the case.
But in the case a special round of grant funding announced last month by Governor Andrew Cuomo, several locals got a much needed boost.

By John Michelotti
With the raging waters surrounding the house rising dramatically and Big Indian Oliverea Fire Chief Jody Rossitz trying desperately trying to rouse the seven young people within, time was growing very short. The strong current overpowered a massive 18 wheel county dump truck chained to an even larger front loader sent to attempt a rescue. And the waters kept rising. Finally awake, the young residents were pleading for help as it became aware to all on the scene that the situation had become grave.

Highmount – The Texas Tenors skyrocketed to national fame as the top vocal act in the history the “America’s Got Talent” hit TV show and the group brings its engaging show to the Belleayre Music Festival on Saturday, Aug. 18 at 8 p.m.

The group won the hearts of millions with melodic three-part harmonies and Texas charm in 2009.  Since then, they have brought their modern interpretation of country and classical music with shows all over the world.

Delhi — The Delaware County Historical Association (DCHA) is preparing a major exhibit for the fall featuring the photography of local photojournalist Bob Wyer (1908-1982).

The 126th Delaware County Fair opened Sunday and continues through Saturday, Aug. 18 at the fairgrounds in Walton.
The theme of this year’s fair is: “Farming – A Novel Idea.” Below are some of the highlights of the remaining fair schedule:

Wednesday, Aug. 15
• Children’s Day – Reduced Rates on Rides
All Day Growing Food, Growing Healthy Through Gardening – Cornell Cooperative Extension
All Day 4-H Horse Show – Western and Trail
All Day 4-H Public Presentations (4-H Building)
Daily Free Entertainment on the Entertainment Court

Andes — The Tremperskill Rod & Gun Club will host a hunter education course on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 21 and 22.

Preregistration is required and must be done by September 18. To preregister, stop at Woody’s Country Kitchen at 85 Main Street in Andes, sign up and pick up the course materials. The Tremperskill Rod & Gun Club is located ay 528 Tremperskill Road, Andes.

Delhi — Friday Aug. 17 is the last day to register for the state and local primary election to be held on Thursday Sept. 13. New registrations must be post marked by Friday Aug. 17 to vote in the September primary.

There is a Conservative Party Primary in the 101st Assembly District that includes the towns of Andes, Bovina, Davenport, Delhi, Hamden and Meredith. Voters must be registered Conservatives to vote in the Conservative Primary.

Margaretville — The East Branch Flood Commission, formed in the months after Hurricane Irene, will sponsor a community picnic/ice cream social and remembrance at Margaretville Central School on Thursday, Aug 30 beginning at 5 p.m. with a more formal commemoration beginning at 6 p.m.

The formal program will feature a presentation by Graydon Dutcher of Delaware County Soil & Water District regarding working with the natural processes of streams, and Patrick Davis, who will give a brief overview of the Community Ratings System and what it means for the region.

Highmount – Pat Metheny, “the most outstanding jazz guitarist of his generation,” with his Unity Band, closes out the Catskill Mountain Jazz Series at the Belleayre Music Festival in mesmerizing style on Saturday, Aug. 11 at 8 p.m.

The final weekend of Belleayre’s jazz series gets underway with a freewheeling musical experience featuring vibraphonist extraordinare, Stefon Harris and Blackout playing “Jazz for the Here and Now” on Friday, Aug. 10 at 8 p.m in the Belleayre Jazz Club.