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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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Highland
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.
Highland
  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.
Highland
  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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Highland
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.
Highland
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.”
Highland
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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Highland
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.
Hughland
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.
Highland
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.
Highland
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
Highland
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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Radio host, musician and writer Mike Edison along with the Cliff Westfall Band and his wife Christine Martin performed a soulful rendition of the country classic “Jackson” as part of Ms. Martin’s birthday celebration held at the Diamond Ranch in Barryville.
Highland
With Labor Day the official end of summer looming at about three and a half weeks away, I cannot say that this particular summer with the blistering heat waves, torrential down pours, and the blanket … more
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Last Saturday at the Barryville Farmers’ Market’s Back to the Garden Free Community Program led by yoga teacher Rebecca DeRose led a group in the restorative practice of Chair Yoga. Because of the high heat and humidity Pastor Dave Lehmkuhl invited the class into the Church. The free class was about an hour long and was effective for participants of all levels. Next Saturday’s August 6th event in the Garden will be a special farm themed storytime, a singalong and puppet craft will be hosted by the Sunshine Hall Free Library.
Highland
The summer barbeque season for our local organizations is in full swing. Par for the course I almost missed the Lumberland Fire Department’s barbeque which is one of my favorites and always … more
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Highland
Well, this global warming-ancillary heat dome weather pattern we have had this summer has kicked our butts for sure with some alarming hot and humid temperatures. When I first moved up to Highland … more
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Highland
July 18 – As a kid growing up, our Catholic Parish Church and other churches of various denomination in our community always held great summer picnics. The attraction for all the kids was … more
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Highland
Its seems that the new Chilly Willy’s ice cream and food restaurant is now fully open. It is located at the site of Clancy’s Diner that then became the Barryville Kitchen and Creamery at … more
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Highland
June 30 – If you are looking for some fun free activities for the family this summer you may want to start at the Sunshine Hall Free Library in Eldred. On July 7th through August 12th, they … more
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There is a new Dove in the town of Barryville. The sponsor of the Dove installation is Jules Robinson, his wife Linda and daughter Tracey and her husband Jeremy along with six year old Claire and her three year old brother. Wade hosted the community at the unveiling of the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce’s sixty sixth Dove on the County’s iconic Dove Trail. The new Dove is located on Route 97 in Barryville near the Eagle Observatory.
Highland
Recently when the rainstorms agreed to a pause, a beautiful new “dove” flew into Barryville and landed on Route 97 near the eagle observatory last weekend. In many cultures a dove is … more
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Front of the House Manager Priscilla Bouillon and Back of the House Manager Curtis Brown of the Rivers Edge Restaurant and Bar on Route 97 in Barryville are celebrating the very successful opening of the Restaurant. The beautifully renovated venue features an American fusion menu featuring both Asian and Latino selections as well as American classic offerings. The Restaurant is open for both lunch and dinner. Reservations are suggested. For more information email info@riversedgeny.com or call 845-456-0179.
Highland
There is nothing more pleasing than when a long-established business gets sold and the space is re-imagined by other people from our community. For many years when I first moved here to Highland … more
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In the St. Anthony’s Cemetery members of the American Legion Post 1363 Veteran Art Barnes and Post Commander George Haas prepare memorial crosses to be installed on the over 500 veterans’ graves. Aided by Boy Scout Troop 102 of Glen Spey and family members each veteran grave, some dating back to the Civil War, were marked with a cross and a new American flag in honor of Memorial Day. The American Legion installed over 90 new crosses made by Commander Haas and the Post members visited all of the local cemeteries and honored our veterans.
Highland
Last weekend was Memorial Day-which was originally called Decoration Day. Three years after the Civil War ended on May 5, 1868, the leader of the Union soldier’s organization called the Grand … more
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Highland
There is a new three-digit number you need to remember. It is 988 and like 911 it is the new suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline and just like 911-the 988 number works everywhere in … more
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Judi Flieger of Glen Spey and a member of the Mohican Lake Rod and Gun Club is making up a fresh batch of Carolina sauce for the Clubs Pulled Pork Sandwiches take out dinner on Saturday May 20th. The drive thru pick up at the Club at 261 Leers Road in Glen Spey is between 4-6pm. The dinner includes a pulled pork sandwich with BBQ sauce, homemade coleslaw, baked beans, a container of Carolina sauce and dessert. Tickets are only $10.00. To get tickets call 845-701-3578 or message the Club on Facebook.
Highland
One of my favorite events is coming up next weekend and it is the Mohican Lake Rod and Gun Club’s Pulled Pork Sandwich Take Out Only Dinner. The dinner offerings are all homemade and its slow … more
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The Barryville Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting last Saturday for a new business in Yulan “MJZ TAT2’S.” The shop is located at 218 Airport Road in the same building as the Yulan Country Store. Owner and tattooist Michele Zuffanti a nineteen year Air Force veteran and long time resident of Yulan said that “ art has always been an important aspect of my life and by combining art and tattooing I appreciate that I can help people tell their story. To reach Michele at the shop call646-598-2827 or visit www.mjlifeablaze.com.
Highland
May 9 – The Barryville Chamber of Commerce had a ribbon cutting last Saturday for another new business that has opened up in Yulan. It is a tattoo shop called “MJZ TAT2’S and it is … more
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George Webber
Highland
April 25 – April is National Donate Life Month. This designation is to highlight the need and the importance of eye, tissue and organ donations and celebrate the exceptional impact of the gift … more
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