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The 24th Basic School for New York State Forest Rangers recently graduated a class of nine. I want to congratulate new Ranger Nicole Kocher from here in Sullivan County on joining their …
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12/6/24
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130 Years Ago - 1894
Indications point to an early freeze on the ponds, say the weather prophets. But sleighing will come first.
Kenoza Lake — There is a rumor here that the Cook …
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Compiled by Lee Hermann, Muse, & Ruth Huggler
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12/3/24
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If you’re active on instagram you’ve seen it... the “Italian penicillin” soup recipe. I made this simple recipe for my husband since he hasn’t been feeling well lately, …
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11/29/24
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Time flies when you’re having fun. For 50 years Saturday Night Live has been a mainstay on NBC airing at 11:30 pm. When it began, most homes lacked the equipment to tape the program. So, …
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Hudson Cooper
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11/29/24
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Brush fires have been much in the news of late, and those familiar with Sullivan County history have been moved to recall massively destructive wildfires from years gone by, including the May, 1884 …
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John Conway
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11/29/24
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Before the first snow fell upon Callicoon, I encountered cowpokes, two of them, riding horses that were dressed from head to hoof in the finest equestrian accoutrements. The plaid woolen saddle …
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Ramona Jan
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11/26/24
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1. What if we were all equally beautiful by society’s standards, would we find each other attractive?
Perhaps physical attractiveness would take a backseat to personality, …
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Ramona Jan
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11/26/24
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130 Years Ago - 1894
Mrs. John Naylor died at her home in Bethel, Monday, aged about 55 years.
Mrs. Elizabeth Steiner died of pneumonia at her home below Jeffersonville, November 18. Her …
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Compiled by Lee Hermann, Muse, & Ruth Huggler
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11/26/24
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“Hello, my name is Barry. I’m a turkey picker.”
“Hello, Barry.”
“It’s been nearly 365 days since my last turkey pick. But I can practically smell …
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Barry Lewis
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11/22/24
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Since they’ve been married, my parents have been hosting Thanksgiving for the past 30+ years for our extended family, so we know all about cooking for a large crowd. Since us kiddos have gotten …
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Claire Burns
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11/22/24
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You might have seen some flurries this week, but there is still time for a couple projects before the snow flies and the ground freezes. If you have been growing tender semi-perennial bulbs or tubers …
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Jim Boxberger
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11/22/24
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Worship is defined as reverence and adoration, giving our deepest affection and highest praise to someone or something. True worship of God is to prize Him above everyone and everything else. We are …
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Diane Houghtaling
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11/22/24
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Last week on November 19th, the United Nations celebrated a special day in the countries around the world that are members. Unfortunately, it had nothing to do about possible peace in the Middle East …
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Hudson Cooper
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11/22/24
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Nina Vilona was a 50-year old unmarried piano teacher from Mount Vernon, NY who was vacationing at William Gorman’s boardinghouse in Bittersweet when she disappeared on Friday morning, July 9, …
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John Conway
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11/22/24
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Birthday wishes to Ken Cuttita, Rita Coleman, Christina Chakar, Beth Johnston-Groth, Joan Keegler, Herb Ruggeri, Wayne Hellman, Ivan deBeer, Kathy Kreiter, Gary Lasher, Elana Reuf, Erik Rhulen, Lori …
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Suzanne White
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11/19/24
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Potential snow in the forecast this week brings about a true change in season as Thanksgiving rounds the corner, fully driving us on toward the holiday season.
And first, to note around that are …
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Lori Orestano-James
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11/19/24
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First, some background information:
When we met, private investigator and polygraph examiner, Andrea Forrest Brock (nee Andrea Forrest), was already famous for researching and verifying …
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Ramona Jan
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11/19/24
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130 Years Ago - 1894
The house of John D. Lewis, a short distance west of White Sulphur Springs, was burned to the ground last Friday morning and Mrs. Lewis lost her life in the fire.
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Compiled by Lee Hermann, Muse, & Ruth Huggler
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11/19/24
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I want to begin my column with a thank you to the many volunteers, firefighters, first responders and forest rangers that have been working to control the wildfires with wind shifts and the lack of …
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Sue Bodenstein
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11/15/24
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The first nude beach I was aware of was one in Sarasota, Florida. Since there are a lot of Senior citizens in that area, my aunt and I would joke about it, saying they would hang out together …
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June Donohue
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11/15/24
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After living through the tumults of the past few weeks, what a relief it is to live in a place like Bethel, New York. County people hold strong opinions about this and that. In the end, though, we …
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James Loney
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11/15/24
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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 …
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Paula Campbell
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11/12/24
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While some things are no laughing matter, others are a barrel of laughs. Some even say that at the height of laughter, the universe is flung into a kaleidoscope of new possibilities. I would have to …
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Ramona Jan
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11/12/24
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130 Years Ago - 1894
Those elected in Sullivan County are: Assembly, Henry Krenrich, Rep.; Sheriff John M. Watson, Dem.; and Supt. of Poor, Ezra F. Calkins, Rep.
Married: Elmer …
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Compiled by Lee Hermann, Muse, & Ruth Huggler
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11/12/24
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Did you know that flamingos bend their legs at the ankle, not the knee. They essentially stand on tip-toe. Their knees are closer to the body and are covered by feathers. Neither did I.
You …
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Barry Lewis
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11/8/24
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