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Trees are stripped of their bark and the wood is chipped into small pieces. The wood chips are cooked with chemicals and water in a pressure cooker to create …
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Ramona Jan
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3/1/33
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130 Years Ago - 1894
A smallpox scare has visited Liberty. However, it is not as great we are assured as some are disposed to make it. Several of the afflicted were visitors to the village last …
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Compiled by Lee Hermann, Muse, & Ruth Huggler
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12/10/24
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We hadn’t even finished the Thanksgiving leftovers when I heard Bonnie let out a disparaging observation: “Oh, great, now we gotta start planning for Christmas.”
“Excuse …
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Barry Lewis
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12/6/24
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Sullivan 180 Beautification Program Manager
Looking for a nutritious and easy breakfast? This Maple Banana Whole Wheat Muffin is my family’s favorite! Adding walnuts, pumpkin seeds …
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Carmela Hugel (Guest recipe)
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12/6/24
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My brother and I have fond childhood memories of overnight visits with our grandparents. We loved to explore their small attic filled with treasures they’d brought from overseas. My brother …
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Diane Houghtaling
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12/6/24
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No matter how many times I promise myself to not stuff myself at Thanksgiving, the meal usually has some of my favorite side dishes on the menu. Besides the obligatory turkey and/or ham I become a …
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Hudson Cooper
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12/6/24
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The Sullivan County Board of Supervisors had many issues to deal with in December of 1969, and the hotly debated topic of reforming the County Charter to transfer power to a County Executive and a …
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12/6/24
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I had a very rewarding concert to go to on Saturday November 16th in Brooklyn at the beautiful residence of Dan and his partner.
The Empire State building was still lit up in red, white …
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June Donohue
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12/6/24
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Baby it’s cold outside and many of you have told me it seems colder this year. Well not really, we haven’t seen any record lows even though it has been colder than many recent past years. …
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Jim Boxberger
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12/6/24
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Once again, the Annual James Dworetsky Holiday Parade was a huge success kicking off the holiday season and getting everyone in the Christmas spirit!
So many beautifully decorated …
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Sue Bodenstein
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12/6/24
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The 24th Basic School for New York State Forest Rangers recently graduated a class of nine. I want to congratulate new Ranger Nicole Kocher from here in Sullivan County on joining their …
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12/6/24
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130 Years Ago - 1894
Indications point to an early freeze on the ponds, say the weather prophets. But sleighing will come first.
Kenoza Lake — There is a rumor here that the Cook …
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Compiled by Lee Hermann, Muse, & Ruth Huggler
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12/3/24
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If you’re active on instagram you’ve seen it... the “Italian penicillin” soup recipe. I made this simple recipe for my husband since he hasn’t been feeling well lately, …
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11/29/24
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Time flies when you’re having fun. For 50 years Saturday Night Live has been a mainstay on NBC airing at 11:30 pm. When it began, most homes lacked the equipment to tape the program. So, …
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Hudson Cooper
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11/29/24
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Brush fires have been much in the news of late, and those familiar with Sullivan County history have been moved to recall massively destructive wildfires from years gone by, including the May, 1884 …
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John Conway
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11/29/24
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1. What if we were all equally beautiful by society’s standards, would we find each other attractive?
Perhaps physical attractiveness would take a backseat to personality, …
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Ramona Jan
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11/26/24
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130 Years Ago - 1894
Mrs. John Naylor died at her home in Bethel, Monday, aged about 55 years.
Mrs. Elizabeth Steiner died of pneumonia at her home below Jeffersonville, November 18. Her …
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Compiled by Lee Hermann, Muse, & Ruth Huggler
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11/26/24
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“Hello, my name is Barry. I’m a turkey picker.”
“Hello, Barry.”
“It’s been nearly 365 days since my last turkey pick. But I can practically smell …
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Barry Lewis
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11/22/24
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Since they’ve been married, my parents have been hosting Thanksgiving for the past 30+ years for our extended family, so we know all about cooking for a large crowd. Since us kiddos have gotten …
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Claire Burns
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11/22/24
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You might have seen some flurries this week, but there is still time for a couple projects before the snow flies and the ground freezes. If you have been growing tender semi-perennial bulbs or tubers …
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Jim Boxberger
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11/22/24
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Worship is defined as reverence and adoration, giving our deepest affection and highest praise to someone or something. True worship of God is to prize Him above everyone and everything else. We are …
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Diane Houghtaling
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11/22/24
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Last week on November 19th, the United Nations celebrated a special day in the countries around the world that are members. Unfortunately, it had nothing to do about possible peace in the Middle East …
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Hudson Cooper
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11/22/24
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Nina Vilona was a 50-year old unmarried piano teacher from Mount Vernon, NY who was vacationing at William Gorman’s boardinghouse in Bittersweet when she disappeared on Friday morning, July 9, …
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John Conway
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11/22/24
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Birthday wishes to Ken Cuttita, Rita Coleman, Christina Chakar, Beth Johnston-Groth, Joan Keegler, Herb Ruggeri, Wayne Hellman, Ivan deBeer, Kathy Kreiter, Gary Lasher, Elana Reuf, Erik Rhulen, Lori …
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Suzanne White
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11/19/24
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Potential snow in the forecast this week brings about a true change in season as Thanksgiving rounds the corner, fully driving us on toward the holiday season.
And first, to note around that are …
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Lori Orestano-James
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11/19/24
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