I hope everyone is having a great time at the fair. Visit delawarecountyfair.org to find the schedule of events.
This week’s trivia question: Who owned 142 Main Street before it was purchased by Chauncey and Julia B. Stewart in 1927? In 1958, Judge William Gleason purchased the property at 142 Main from Malcolm McGreagor. In 1984, he died at the home and the house was left to his wife and daughter. In 1927, Chauncey and Julia B. Stewart purchased the home.
This week’s trivia question is Judge Gideon Frisbee died on August 14, 1828, and is buried where?
Community volunteers of the week are the Eighmey Family. They planned and hosted the annual Eighmey Golf tournament last weekend to support the junior golf program and Delaware Academy’s Golf Team in Delhi. Thank you to the Eighmeys for organizing this tournament that is not your typical day of golf.
Join author Rick Barram at the Delaware County Historical Association, 46549 NY-10, Saturday, Aug. 19 at 2 p.m. for a book signing and presentation for his book on Delaware County’s “Forgotten” Soldiers. During the Civil War, Delaware County sent thousands of men into harm’s way in defense of the Union. The 144th New York Infantry and the 8th Independent Battery are perhaps the most well-known of the units, drawing nearly the entireties of their rosters from within the county. But many more men served in other regiments, contributing one or two companies of 100 men each. These regiments, the “forgotten regiments” and their Delaware County soldiers deserve some nod of appreciation from the county they served. One such regiment was the 72nd New York Infantry. Barram is the author of The 72nd New York Infantry in the Civil War, A History and Roster. The 72nd New York was part of Dan Sickles’ famed Excelsior Brigade, fighting in all of the major actions of the Army of the Potomac, 3rd Corps. In three important fights at Williamsburg, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg, the 72nd lost one-fourth or more of their troops engaged, earning them a place on Colonel Fox’s list of the 300 Fighting Regiments. For more information, call 607-746-3849, or email dchadelhi@gmail.com.
Bushel will present a screening of All the Streets are Silent, a 2021 documentary film directed by Jeremy Elkin that looks at the momentous convergence of hip hop and skateboarding in the late 1980s and early 90s in downtown Manhattan. Doors at 6:45 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18; screening begins at 7 at 106 Main Street. The film’s narrator Eli Gesner and Dave Ortiz - who makes a brief appearance in the film will both be present for a Q&A session after the screening. Bushel thanks Delhi residents Dave Ortiz and Ulli Barta for picking this film. Community Film Picks is a once-a-month film night at Bushel taking place on third Fridays at 7 p.m. Bushel invites the community to propose films for future screenings.
Bushel will host an exhibition opening: Producing Humans, Sunday, Aug. 20, from 3 until 5 p.m. Producing Humans features Artists Aurora Andrews, Alexandra Egan, Leah Frankel, Jackie Guido, Zena Gurbo, Kathy Lo, Alyssa Matthews, Joetta Maue, Melissa Murray, Chi Nguyen, Kate Parvenski, Carrie Mae Smith, Yasmin Reshamwala, Michelle Rosenberg, and Leonie Weber. The exhibit will be on display through Sept. 24.
The Delhi Historical Society’s August program features Kelli Brown, a Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator. Brown will tell of some of her experiences in the field Tuesday, Aug. 22, at the Cannon Free Library, Elm Street, at 6 p.m. Brown resides in Hamden and has been a Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator for over 30 years. With both the NYS Wildlife Rehabilitation license and the US Fish and Wildlife Service Migratory Bird Rehabilitation permit, she can take in small mammals and birds of all kinds to rehabilitate and release them back into the wild. During her program, she will discuss the process of becoming a Wildlife Rehabilitator, what a day in the life of a rehabber might look like, and some interesting adventures with wildlife.
Mark your calendar for the 11th annual Family Farm Day Saturday, Aug. 26 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. that will include open house events at Schoharie, Otsego, and Delaware counties farms. Visit cceschoharie-otsego.org/family-farm-day to find an interactive map. In the Delhi area, make a plan to visit Burn Ayr Farm, 21031 NY-28, Birdsong Farm Community Garden, 38718 NY-10, Hamden, Brookside Maple & Farm, 2544 County Highway 2, DeLancey, Del-Rose Farm, The Hanselman’s, 9635 Co Rd 18, Bloomville, Maplewood Farm & Orchard, 596 Miller Ave, Bovina Center, and Sunrise Mountain Orchard, 1173 Sunrise Mountain Road, Bloomville. Family Farm Day provides local farms and related businesses the opportunity to introduce current and new customers to diverse, high-quality products, generate farm-gate sales, build long-term customer bases, and share the ever-evolving farm ‘stories’ that keep the importance of agriculture in the public dialogue. For more information, get in touch with Erich Keena at ejk247@cornell.edu or 518-234-4303 ext.119.
