March 16 – March is marching forward with crazy weather and so many activities coming our way. A month of celebrations and filled with activities, there is much on the horizon to know.

March is Music in Our Schools Month. Get out to see Wonka at Sullivan West and/or Cinderella at Monticello. In addition, several concerts are also being presented. Contact local schools for more details and opportunities.

March is also Women's History Month and Assembly Member Paula Elaine Kay recognized Sullivan's own Sheriff Lt. Cheryl Crumley. Lt. Crumley has a 22-year career protecting the people of Sullivan County. She was the first to achieve her rank in the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office, and was recently awarded The Sheriff Colleen O'Neill award, given to an outstanding female deputy who has made a significant and meaningful contribution to the advancement of the Office of Sheriff. She was recognized for her work as a crisis negotiator, as well as her command of the Sheriff's Youth Division. She is past president of The State of New York Police Juvenile Officers Association. Congratulations Lt. Crumley on this well-deserved recognition. 

The Honorable E. Danielle Jose-Decker has been appointed Administrative Judge for the Third Judicial District. In her new role, Her Honor will oversee trial court operations across Albany, Greene, Rensselaer, Schoharie, Sullivan, and Ulster Counties. Congratulations on this well-earned promotion. 

Forty years in any field is quite an accomplishment. Forty years in the radio business, a business that has changed with tech and streaming services is really something special in this day and age. Congratulations to Eddie Wilson for 40 years of on-air presence. From his start at WFMV-FM in Blairstown, New Jersey, Eddie has worked at several stations throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York, including WIXL-FM, WNNJ-FM, WAEB-FM, WNEW-AM in New York City, WFAS-FM in White Plains, WSUL-FM in Monticello, and now - 95.9 VOS-FM, where he currently serves as morning host, while also contributing to production and public service programming. Eddie is known for his fun personality, creative song montages, and artist tributes. He has become a familiar voice for listeners throughout Sullivan County and the Catskills. He is also the co-host of the pop culture podcast, “The Marvelists.”

Looking to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with some delicious corned beef? Head over to the Monticello Elks Lodge, today, March 17, for the Annual Corned Beef Sandwich event. Serving starts at 11am at the Lodge on North Street in Monticello. To pre-order call 845 794-1544 after 8:30am. The meal of a corned beef sandwich, potato salad and pickle is $13. In addition, local delivery available with orders of 5 or more sandwiches. 

Head to Diehl Homestead Farm for their Annual Maple Open House on March 21 and 22 from Noon until 5pm at 93 Diehl Road, Callicoon. Enjoy fluffy pancakes with fresh local maple syrup, meet producers, and learn how maple syrup is made. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. 

And don’t miss the Neversink and Grahamsville Fire Department’s Annual Spring Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, March 22 from 7am until noon at the Neversink Fire House. This delicious All You Can Eat breakfast includes pancakes, eggs (any style), home fries, sausage, local maple syrup, orange juice, milk, coffee, and tea, priced at $13 per adult, kids 6-12 are $5, with children under 5 – free. Takeout is also available. 

The Protection Hose Company No.1 of Jeffersonville will hold its 24th Annual Chicken Barbecue at the Jeffersonville Firehouse on Sunday, March 22 from 1pm – 4pm. Takeouts only. Tickets are $15 each. 

And to work off all those calories you will be taking in this week, head to Holiday Mountain for its Beach Bash Pond Skim on Sunday, March 22, starting at 11am (registration 9am – 10:30am). Food, Drinks, Live Music by Flirtin with Disaster (1pm – 4pm), and of course, Pond Skimming. For more information, contact Holiday Mountain at 845 796-3161.

Happy Birthday to Anne Hart, Gary Tugender (3/17), Graciela Giunta, Wendy Sipos (/ 18), Patricia Phipps, Andrew Nagoda (3/19), Scott Hamel, Jamie Ward (3/20), ZaNaya Cooper (3/21), Paige Gallet, Ella Snowden (3/22), Bruce Reynolds, Channyn Culligan, Jordana Maraj.

Have a Happy St. Paddy’s Day! Hoping you all find your Pot of Gold at the end of the Rainbow! With the rain and more daylight, it is possible! So much to do! Get out and do it! And, as always, just in case I really don’t “Know It All,” please keep me in the know by emailing me at LoriJames.SCDemocrat@gmail.com.