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Margaretville — The MARK Project has truly hit the “heights” of creative fund-raising in its latest endeavor to meet the ever-escalating funding needs of our beleaguered communities.
“Our latest ploy is to launch our friends and supporters aloft at the height of leaf peeping season from the magnificent vistas of Hanah Mountain Resort in a hot air balloon,” said MARK Executive Director Peg Ellsworth, adding “For a price, of course!”

Big Indian — With the help of local businesses, the Big Indian-Oliverea Beautification Committee and the Big Indian/Oliverea Board of Trade gave the kiosk at the entrance to the Big Indian-Oliverea Valley a much needed facelift on Saturday.

New signage, new lights, new paint, new landscaping and a beautiful new flowerbox were added making the kiosk an inviting welcome to the valley. “The old kiosk was just tired and needed an upgrade,” said Martie Gailes, chairwoman of the beautification committee.

By Brian Sweeney
Students at Margaretville and Onteora received innovative instruction last week when the districts were visited by a mobile tractor trailer focused on watershed education.

More than 500 area students in grades two through high school experienced the “America's Watersheds in FOCUS,” exhibit, part of a seven-city educational tour presented by the US Forest Service and the Wyland Foundation.

The mobile unit was located at Onteora on Monday and Tuesday, the 10 and 11 and at Margaretville on the 12th and 13th.

Delhi — The 68th Annual Meeting of the Members of the Delaware County Electric Cooperative (DCEC) will be held on Friday, Sept. 21 at the Delaware Academy and Central School in Delhi.
Registration will begin at 4:30 p.m. followed by a Brooks’ House of BBQ dinner (advanced ticket purchase is necessary, please contact DCEC for more information). The business meeting will start promptly at 6:30 p.m.

During the meeting, officers of DCEC will provide a report on the status of the cooperative as well as elect one director for each region up for election this year.

Boiceville — The Onteora Middle and High School will hold an open house for parents on Thursday, Sept. 20 from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Parents will have the opportunity to meet their child’s teachers in order to learn about course curriculum and teacher expectations.  There will be 10 minutes allotted to each period, with five minutes of passing time in-between. 

The open house is a chance to meet teachers and get an overview of the classes.  It is not the time for individual conferences. 

Roxbury — Have you ever wanted to try your hand at writing a children’s book? Or tackle the mysteries of writing a graphic novel? Does writing an essay about travel interest you? How about starting a blog? Writers In the Mountains (WIM) has a great solution.

North Blenheim— The New York Power Authority (NYPA) will host its 27th annual Wildlife Festival on the grounds of Blenheim-Gilboa (B-G) Power Project Visitors Center on Saturday, Sept. 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival will also feature the 7th annual Energy Expo, with local vendors providing tips on how to use energy more efficiently at home and on the road. Both the Wildlife Festival and the Energy Expo are admission-free.

Stamford — The 16th annual Great Catskill Mountain Quilt Show will be presented on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 22 and 23 at Robinson Terrace in Stamford. The hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Quilts depicting the theme “Two Color Quilts” will be on display, as well as traditional quilts. The show is sponsored by the Great Catskill Mountains Quilters Hall of Fame.

By John Bernhardt
Stifling defensive play, solid play in the midfield, and varied yet explosive offense add up to a season opening seven consecutive victories for the Margaretville boys’ soccer team. The Blue Devil’s capped off a four-win week by racing past Stamford, 5-1 on Pete Palen Field Monday night.

By John Bernhardt
This time they had an insurance goal. The Margaretville girls’ soccer team carried a two-goal lead into the final 10 minutes of Thursday’s home opener at Pete Palen Field. The added score proved to be a valuable insurance policy down the stretch as Gilboa rallied to tally a goal with less than five minutes in the game. The Blue Devils kept the Wildcats at bay down the stretch securing their first Delaware League victory of the season.