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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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Actress and author Amber Tamblyn served as host at the Bethel Woods Theater with her Hollywood legend father Russ Tamblyn for a book signing of his newly released and popular memoir “Dancing on the Edge.” Mr. Tamblyn is an academy award nominated movie and television actor, choreographer, director and a very brilliant dancer who lived a magical life in the movie business, and he has wonderful and hilarious stories to tell with big name movie stars and working in blockbuster movies. His book is a vivid and wonderful read about the star-studded career of a very gifted man who has lived an extraordinary life.
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On Saturday, April 27th, The Delaware Company in conjunction with several other not-for-profits will be hosting a celebration program marking the 175th Anniversary of John Roebling’s Delaware … more
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The sound of “testing testing” rings out in the Highland Town Hall as New Councilperson Laura Burrell is installing and testing the new equipment for the first ever live remote Zoom access to the upcoming Town of Highland Board meeting on April 9th. The link to join will be posted on the Town of Highland website. If you missed the meeting go to YouTube and search @townofhighlandny for a video of the meeting.
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Many of us never heard of zoom meetings before the pandemic but in fact it began its journey in 2011. Designed by a software engineer Eric Yuan in China, the Zoom concept was inspired as a solution … more
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Nikki and Jeff the owners Nikki’C’s work the counter at the Barryville Chamber of Commerce’s celebration of the grand opening of Nikki C’s Seafood Market and Catering now open for business in Eldred next to Dollar General on Route 55. In addition to fresh fish, shrimp, scallops and clams, there is a raw bar and soups and salads- and their famous lobster rolls and take out dinners. For non fish lovers their Above The Sea menu has green salads, hamburgers, pasta and sandwiches. The shop is open Thursdays and Fridays 4-8 p.m., Saturdays 10-8 p.m. and Sundays from 10-2 p.m.
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Although I have yet to see a robin on my lawn, it is nearly spring and there is nothing better than a new store opening in the Town of Highland to get the flow going. The business is not new to us at … more
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The Sunshine Hall Free Library has another great class coming up. Back by popular demand after a wonderful class in December, local professional artist Laurie Rothberg from Eldred will be presenting … more
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The Eldred Central School’s Performing Arts Club is putting on another great production of the Broadway classic Annie Jr. Based on the book by Thomas Mehan and music by Charles Strause and … more
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March 12 – Some great news! Sponsored by the Marion O’Neill Culture Club the Official Town of Highland St. Patrick’s Day Parade is coming back to town. The Parade will take place in … more
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During the Greater Barryville Chamber of Commerce’s Winter Warm-Up event held on March 2nd at the Rivers Edge Restaurant in Barryville the Board of the Chamber honored real estate professional Gibson (Gibby) McKean for his sixty plus years in the industry and for his many innovative ecological friendly development projects he designed and built during his career-especially his pioneering the market opportunities for second home owners which became a staple of the real estate Industry in Sullivan County.
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Some good news for a change. The Sunshine Hall Free Library is planning to hold another Book and Bake Sale. It is scheduled for Saturday July 13th and Sunday July 14th at the Highland Town Hall in … more
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Irene Jakubowski, the chef and owner of Irene’s Eldred Diner on Route 55 In downtown Eldred, is back open after being closed for several months for her medical leave. Her grill is sizzling on high with eggs bacon and ham, and she back cooking up a storm for her devoted customers. The Diner’s hours of operations are from 7am-3pm every day, and the Diner is closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays. So glad Irene is back cooking the best breakfast and lunches in town.
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I was very happy to see a notice on our local Facebook page that Irene’s Diner in Eldred has reopened. Irene Jakubowski, the long time owner and chef, was back in business and had the diner … more
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Many years ago, I got a strong notion in my head that I wanted to march in New York City’s Saint Patrick’s Day Parade and join my people stepping off and marching up 5th Avenue in grand … more
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At the first meeting of the Chess Club at the Sunshine Hall Free Library Town of Highland Supervisor John Pizzolato and Rory Wade get schooled on the finer points of the “ Game of Kings” by Aidan and Jack Dusenbury Dalto of Yulan. The Chess Club meets every Saturday at 2pm in the Main Reading Room and is open to everyone and players of all levels (or no level) of experience. It’s free and no registration is required. If you want to learn to play chess go to sunshinehallfreelibrary.org or call them at 845-557-6258 for additional information.
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The Sunshine Hall Free Library has started a Chess Club that meets once a week on Saturday afternoons. The Chess Club was the idea of two fifteen-year-old players from Yulan, Aidan and Jack … more
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