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Birthday wishes to Jay Quaintance, Shane Bittenger, Mike Dollard, Eileen Ernst, Rowan McDermott, James Loughlin, Sloane Rhulen, Marissa Scheinfeld, Bernie Cohen, Rachelle Carmack, Mike Foulk, Carmela …
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Suzanne White
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9/9/25
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Congratulations are in order for Pastor Charles Perez as he celebrates the three-year anniversary of the founding of the Barryville Community Church. Pastor Perez and his wife Jenny and their four …
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Paula Campbell
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9/9/25
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The crisp Fall air and the changing of the leaves continue to let us know of the four seasons of beauty that is most spectacular in Sullivan County. And this upcoming week also reminds us of how …
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Lori Orestano-James
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9/9/25
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I began playing guitar, singing and writing songs at age twelve, and from nineteen played, on and off, professionally. I still play music, making part of my living from those efforts. But the whole …
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9/9/25
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The first week of school is officially in the books and we are so ready for all the fun fall activities! The weather has been perfect for long walks around the lake and there is nothing better than …
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Jenn Powell
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9/9/25
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130 Years Ago - 1895
The German Presbyterian Church of Jeffersonville celebrated the 15th anniversary of its existence this week. The beautiful little church was not large enough to accommodate …
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Compiled by Lee Hermann, Muse, & Ruth Huggler
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9/9/25
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My son, Michael, and I finally made it to Callicoon Center. We caught the last two band concerts of the season led by James Newton. At one, I sat with a woman who told me that she had taken …
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June Donohue
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9/5/25
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Every once in a while, when you’re watching a live performance, you realize you’re in the presence of theatrical magic. It doesn’t happen often, and it takes a decidedly talented …
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Carol Montana
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9/5/25
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Long time readers of the Retrospect column will no doubt recall the chronicles of the protracted efforts 35 years ago to discover the moorings of the ferry that crossed the Delaware River between …
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John Conway
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9/5/25
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As summer winds down and nights start to cool, nothing beats a comforting, hearty bowl of chili. This American Heart Association’s Turkey Chili has become a go-to favorite, not just for how …
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Submitted by Lindsay Wheat, Sullivan 180
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9/5/25
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It may not be hot anymore, as I have had a couple mornings already that my pellet stove came on, but boy is it dry outside. Even the occasional afternoon shower seems to evaporate before it …
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Jim Boxberger
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9/5/25
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“Summerween” in Jeffersonville sponsored by Nancy from the Solstice and Ash Mystic Shoppe was a huge success with at least 100 children participating ! They were all over …
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Sue Bodenstein
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9/5/25
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Greetings to all! As I write this column, our children return to school today. An exciting day for many, sad for some parents. I can still remember my very first day of kindergarten, …
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Susan Brown Otto
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9/5/25
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In the early 1900s, a strange attraction drew crowds to Coney Island. It wasn’t a new roller coaster or freak show – it was a row of glass boxes, lined up like aquariums, filled with …
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9/2/25
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Birthday wishes to Andrew Liff, Colleen Cunningham, Jerry Broskin, Elaine Dolgin, Denise Frangipane, Michael Connally, Lance Wagner, Chris Tully, Josh Deitchman, Mark Pavlak, Heather Quiantance, …
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Suzanne White
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9/2/25
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August 29 – Welcome Back to all the Students, Teachers, and Staff of all of our local schools. Wishing everyone a productive and great year of growth. Education is the one thing in life that we …
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Lori Orestano-James
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9/2/25
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August 27 – Hello September! The fall is my favorite time of the year, especially when you wake up in the morning and there is that crisp, refreshing chill in the air. I love the way the …
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Jenn Powell
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9/2/25
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Birthday wishes to Andrew Liff, Colleen Cunningham, Jerry Broskin, Elaine Dolgin, Denise Frangipane, Michael Connally, Lance Wagner, Chris Tully, Josh Deitchman, Mark Pavlak, Heather Quiantance, …
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Suzanne White
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9/2/25
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140 Years Ago - 1885
On account of the numerous showers of late, the Delaware River is up to a rafting freshet.
The large barn belonging to Dr. Johnson of Barryville, was destroyed by fire …
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Compiled by Lee Hermann, Muse, & Ruth Huggler
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9/2/25
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Have you ever had a dish at a restaurant that you can’t stop thinking about? Recently I ate at Callicoon’s Black Walnut on Main Street and had one of the best meals I’ve had in a …
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Claire Burns
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8/29/25
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For as far back as I can remember, the long Labor Day holiday weekend, of all the long and short weekends, is the one I have always detested.
Despised.
Dreaded.
This bitterness began …
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Barry Lewis
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8/29/25
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I judge comedies based on how I think my Cousin Thomas would have reacted. He loved a truly funny play, and his laugh was the loudest cackle you could imagine. Based off of that logic, “The …
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Margaret Bruetsch
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8/29/25
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A skunk is not what I planned on writing about this week, but early Wednesday morning changed my mind. Since I have been retired, I find I’m getting up earlier in the morning than ever before. …
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Jim Boxberger
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8/29/25
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Ever since wearing seatbelts became a law, I’ve always worn mine. But there was one time years ago when I forgot to put it on. My husband and I had gone to an appointment and then through a …
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Diane Houghtaling
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8/29/25
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JEMS thanks Jim Hughson and his helpers for putting the Jeff Jamboree banner up across Main Street to remind everyone of this great event on Saturday, September 13!
The last outdoor …
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Sue Bodenstein
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8/29/25
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