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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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Super Bowl #58 is coming up very soon on February 11th and will take place in Las Vegas. Not being a big football fan I’m not sure, and I don’t think it’s been determined which … more
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Taking advantage of the recent bone chilling cold while it lasts The Federation of Sportsmen’s Club of Sullivan County, The Sullivan County Democrat Newspaper, the Ten Mile River Boy Scouts, … more
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It was a lovely winter snowstorm this week. As usual our Town of Highland Highway Department led by our newly elected Superintendent Joe Barnes did an excellent job keeping the roads clear. The … more
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One of my very favorite Christmas events is coming up on Christmas Eve and it involves our beautiful Delaware River. The Shohola Area Lions Club will have their Annual Remembrance Luminary candles … more
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It began some twenty-seven years ago in Maine which was the home of a family-owned business called the Worchester Wreath Company. The employees and the owners had a marvelous tradition of donating … more
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Under misty skies, the people of the Town of Highland joined host Erin West and Broadway performer and actor Colin Cunliffe in celebrating a down home country Christmas in Barryville for the annual Tree Lighting. With a little help from Santa, Mike Edison and his Rocket Train, Jeremy Burrell and his fine jam band harmonica, hot chocolate, cookies and blazing fire pits keeping everyone toasty warm the night was filled with holiday cheer. Erin and Colin sang a melody of Christmas favorites including a special duet “Christmas with you” written by June and Johnny Cash. The beautiful Barryville Christmas Tree was lighted in fine small town country style.
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  It’s time to do some serious shopping and knock off our Christmas gift list and attend some holiday events. Why shop locally? The answer is so simple it keeps our money in our community- … more
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Broadway singer and actor Erin West will be the host of the Annual Greater Barryville Chamber of Commerce’s Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, December 2nd at 7pm. in Barryville. According to Ms. West they are planning a wonderful evening of some down home country Christmas entertainment featuring Ms. West, Colin Cunliffe and friends, and a special performance by Mike Edison and his Rocket Train. Santa and Mrs. Claus will also be on hand with hot chocolate and sweet treats.
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  Now that we all have enjoyed a fabulous Thanksgiving dinner that could not be beat it is time for making our Christmas plans. Small towns like Highland are the most charming places to be at … more
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Thanksgiving is an important way for all of us to celebrate over a traditional dinner with friends and family and the gratitude we feel for the blessings of the past year. Nothing smells quite so … more
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John Pizzolato the owner of the Barryville Oasis Bar and Restaurant. He is introducing his new chef Tamara Olliviere who specializes in Jamaican foods from her hometown in Kingston. Jamaican cuisine uses fresh local ingredients cooked with beef, chicken, pork and seafood. Tamara’s influence on the Oasis menu includes jerk chicken, rasta pasta, grits and shrimp, jerk mushroom fried rice and a fried chicken sandwich in a Caribbean mustard sauce all with a cold NYS cider on the side. The Barryville Oasis is open Thursday through Monday and closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
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Sometimes you just want to have a meal that is delicious and different and made with specialty foods from another culture. How about Jamaican food because now there is a very accomplished Jamaican … more
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Peter Kolesar “The Upper Delaware River: Its Fish and Their Politics.”
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The Sunshine Hall Free Library’s fall speaker series called “Sunshine Hall Talk” which seems based on the famous Ted Talks has another great presentation coming up next weekend. On … more
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One of my favorite childhood songs “if you go down in the woods tonight you’re in for a big surprise. It continues- “there’s lots of marvelous things to eat and wonderful … more
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Musician, writer, radio host and the author (including the best seller “Sympathy for the Drummer:Why Charlie Watts Matters) Mike Edison of Barryville will be performing at the Bethel Woods Center For The Arts on Wednesday, September 20th from 6-9pm. The event is part of the Righteous American Music- “Gospel from the Garage” tour. The free event will also feature by Los Angeles based musical artist, GracieHorse of Wharf Cat Records and her “Cosmic Country.” For event info go to bethelwoodscenter.org.
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When the children in our family were little kiddos, we always did the Great American Bird Count and the Christmas Bird count. They would sit in the kitchen looking out of the storm door at the bird … more
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A group of the Eldred Central School’s student athletes joined I’m the St. Baldricks Day Line of Hope Across America event. With a sign “Join the Swarm to Conquer Kids Cancer,” these exceptional students honored fellow student Isabella Giglio of Yulan who is a survivor. For more information go to stbaldricks.org.
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Every year when St. Baldrick’s Day is coming up, I always need to call local businessman and philanthropist Lou Monteleone and check what year it is for the event. So, Lou tells me that 2023 is … more
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Helene Hoffman, the assistant to the Director of the Sunshine Hall Free Library, selects books for the library’s Book and Bake Sale which will take place from 10-4 p.m. on Saturday, September 2 and Sunday September 3 at the Highland Town Hall.
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The Friends of the Sunshine Hall Free Library will be holding a Book and Bake Sale this coming weekend on Saturday, September 2nd and on Sunday, September 3rd. The Sale will take place in the … more
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The Barryville Area Arts Association always manages to have the most fascinating spin on their exhibits which are informative and fun. On Saturday, August 19th from 10-4pm the Association will be … more
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