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It’s nearly the right time but not quite to start my garden clean-out. The rule of thumb I remember is that it needs to be consistently above fifty degrees for several days before you start. Up … more
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For many years I was not quite “on board” as they say about the importance of the New York State Burn Ban. But we now live in an altered climate with so many changes happening that the … more
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The Town of Highland and the Marion O’Neill Culture Club are gearing up for the Second Annual Yulan St. Patricks Day Parade on Sunday, March 16th from 1-5pm. Taryn Nieke and Connie Walton of the Crossroads Lounge will be ready to welcome everyone for some delicious corned beef and cabbage dinners and a lot of St. Paddy’s Day fun.
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I grew up in Boston Massachusetts in an Irish community. My grandmother Helen was an immigrant from County Cork and when she came by ship to Boston to work as a servant of some kind for a rich family … more
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The Greater Barryville Chamber of Commerce will be holding their Annual Winter Warm Up on Saturday, March 8 from 5:30 to 9pm. The event will take place at Koinonia located at 165 Lakeview Drive Road … more
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All the dear hearts in the Town of Highland gathered on Valentine’s Day to celebrate Nonna Hall’s Welcome Open House and the Greater Barryville Chamber of Commerce’s Golden Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Hall Space by Nonneta located at 550 Route 55 in Eldred. Nonna an accomplished ceramicist and pottery teacher and her husband Jeff Hall bought the building and completely renovated the building including two rental apartments on the second floor and space for her very popular pottery classes, production studio and shop as well as a large art gallery and lecture hall for public events. Classes are scheduled to resume in mid-March. For more information go to hallspaceny.com.
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After six months of wrangling back and forth with the Town of Highland’s Planning and Zoning Board, on Valentine’s Day, Nonna Hall hosted a Welcome Open House and the Greater Barryville … more
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Soups on – yes indeed! With frozen sleet, ice, snow, rain, mud everywhere and bone chilling winds blowing us all to bits, this is 100 percent soup weather, for sure. Rather than go out and shop … more
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With the freezing temperatures, there isn’t a whole lot of events happening around town and folks are venturing out on an “as needed” basis. On the positive side I was happy that … more
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Congratulations to Judit and Konrad Kovacs and their family as they celebrate ten years of operating the Yulan Country Store which is certainly one of the most successful and popular family-owned … more
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Local Highland small business owner Matt Adams of Adams Small Engine Repairs had a devastating fire completely   destroy his repair shop and garage on his property during the early hours of … more
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I was chatting with our very talented local ceramicist Nonna Hall about the timeline for the renovations underway at the building she recently bought at the site of the former Eldred Equipment … more
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These are some very tough times and sometimes getting involved in a community project can go a long way in smoothing things out. The Mackenzie Elementary School recently   posted a 10 Weeks of … more
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One of the best and most publicly engaged agencies in Sullivan County is without a doubt the Sullivan County Office of the Aging. And as luck would have it the Office of the Aging will be holding an … more
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The Barryville Farmers Market
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. To show support for those affected by breast cancer, people wear pink ribbons to raise awareness for continued medical research and improved patient care. … more
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As the last few days of glorious Fall weather are upon us and we prepare for whatever winter has in store, there are still events happening that are interesting and give a chance to get out there … more
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On Sunday, October 6 from noon to 3pm, the Highland Lake Fire Department and the members of the Lumberland Fire Department will be jointly hosting their third Annual Open House.   The Open … more
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Local volunteer Sonia Kidney of Highland organizing the themed baskets at the Tricky Tray.
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The Fall season with amazingly nice weather comes with many festivals and events before the chill of winter sets in. One of my favorites in coming up on Saturday, October 5th.   It is a … more
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All sorts of end of summer events are now taking place in rapid succession. This summer has been quiet in Highland and we have not seen the deluge of tourist we usually have and I’m not sure … more
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The Sunshine Hall Free Library has their annual Town’s Treasures and Trinket Sale coming up on Saturday August 10. They have been getting donations for months now and have hundreds of items for … more
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Pickleball which is described as a mix between tennis, badminton and table tennis continues to be a very popular new sport that is now being regularly played by 13.5 million Americans. I recently … more
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Local chef and entrepreneur Shane Pearson of Highland Lake has a brand new venture – the River Eatery Food Truck, which is located in Barryville at the site of the Barryville General. He is serving up some stellar and delicious breakfast and lunch options at very reasonable prices. Stop by and have a sloppy dog, a smash burger with gorgonzola cheese or a fresh New England-style Lobster Roll. The River Eatery is open every day from 8-3 p.m.
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July 23 – For the past, several years the most fashionable and inexpensive way to get your breakfast and lunch is from a food truck.   While this mobile food service is all the craze … more
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Bigfoot is coming to the Highland Town Hall- not the actual 9 ft cryptid but professional Bigfoot investigator and producer/ director Mike Familant who has been investigating Bigfoot sightings for over twelve years. Mike a cryptozoologist will be presenting his most recent findings and evidence collected by his team of investigators who have traveled the country from the swamp lands of Florida to the coast of Maine. The presentation is free and sponsored by the Sunshine Hall Free Library and will take place on Wednesday July 3rd starting at 6pm in the Highland Town Hall in Eldred.
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Sasquatch, Bigfoot or Yeti- whatever you call it will be coming to the Eldred Town Hall as the subject of a presentation on July 3rd. Mythically Bigfoot is described as a large hairy muscular human … more
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Kimmie Sue Thiele a long time resident of Highland and has been struggling with some serious health challenges over the past years. Many of us know this lovely lady as the owner of the Do Right Cleaning Company. On Saturday, June 22nd starting at 1pm, her husband Mike, family and friends will be holding a fundraiser in her honor “Pinky Strong Day! In The Park” at Circle Park in Lumberland to help with her medical expenses. There will be food and drinks, cup cake decorating, a Bake Sale, raffles from local businesses and a 50/50. Stop by and bring the kids to this beautiful park and all for a good cause. Donations can be made on Venmo. Contact Tara Cleary, Rebecca Lynn and Chrissy Bruno on Facebook for more information.
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The folks in Highland always step up in a big way when someone is deep in their health struggles and is having a tough time. Our local neighbor Kimmie Sue Thiele has been struggling with some serious … more
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With the school year rapidly drawing to a close, its time to figure out what will be happening with the kiddos for the summer. One very good choice is Koinonia Family Camp In Highland Lake. This Camp … more
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As our lives become more complicated and pressure filled self-care practices become crucial in maintaining health. Meditation has become a very popular self-care way of dealing with daily stress. Local resident Christine Martin is a very experienced certified teacher in the SKY Breath meditation which is based on yoga and uses rhythmic breathing patterns to eliminate stress and enter into a clear meditation. Sponsored by the Art of Living Foundation, she will be teaching a three-day course (three hours a day for three days) starting on Friday May 24th at the Highland Yoga Studio. For more information or to register for the class email Christina at christine.martin@artofliving.org or call 703-254-7095.
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As our lives get more complicated and filled with all sorts of pressure, it really becomes more important to practice self-care. For the longest time I always felt that self-care   was   … more
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Nothing makes me happier than the first spring afternoon I see smoke curling up from Lou Monteleone’s Pizza Piazza oven at the four corners in Eldred. Last weekend, Lou began his fourteenth … more
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