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Mind the chickens: This postcard brings to mind the popular song by Young, Lewis & Donaldson, “How You Gonna Keep ‘Em Down on the Farm,” one line of which queries, “How you gonna keep them off of Broadway?” The song was written about U.S. soldiers deployed to foreign countries during military service in World War I, suggesting that their exposure to cities like Paris might make it difficult for them to return to normal life “down on the farm.” This postcard from the early 1900s shows a novel fence construction barring half a dozen hens from the “Broadway” in North Branch. It might have been designed to keep the farm’s poultry from predatory gas-powered conveyances.
Jan. 16, 2024 Edition
150 Years Ago - 1874 On January 8, in the Town of Fremont, John Weber, son of Andreas Weber, died of consumption at the age of 24. At Sackett Pond, in the Town of Thompson, December 29th, … more
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S,allwood-Mongaup Valley
One of the prime pleasures of reading the “Sullivan County Democrat“ is this paper’s utterly lovely, abiding, and seemingly peculiar devotion to our County’s past. I write … more
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Easy and creamy broccoli soup
Cream of broccoli soup is one of my absolute favorites. In preparing for the storm this past weekend, I made a large batch of this paired with gruyere grilled cheese’s on my panini press. … more
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A charcoal portrait of New Mexico’s John Sullivan, circa 1871.
The saga of Monticello, New Mexico
Those familiar with Sullivan County history likely know the story well: the brothers Samuel Frisbee Jones and John Patterson Jones, born in Connecticut, came here from Columbia County around 1804 and … more
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Weird weather
Well the crazy weather is at it again. Snow for a few days and then rain and flooding, besides being a pain in the neck for us, our plants are having a hard time coping as well. Last week just before … more
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Bethel
Birthday wishes to Kim Simons, Aly Steingart, Danielle Gaebel, Provi, Todd, Erika, Bar Ja, Shambhavi, Helena Manzione, Evylen Suarez, Kirsten Foster, Pat Murtagh, Bob Ernst, and Mike Fisher. … more
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Lake Huntington
The first week of January often marks a fresh start for many, a time when we bid farewell to the holiday indulgences and refocus on our well-being. If you’re looking to get back on track, limit … more
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Meet Jett and Rose, but especially Jett
Jett’s a navy man. I can tell by the T-shirts he wears; each says something about the navy, mostly in logo form, and indeed when asked he confirms he’s a veteran. But I don’t ask … more
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151 Years Ago... The Sullivan County Record was “born” in 1873 (see inset), a mere 151 years ago. The newspaper began in Youngsville in 1868 with the title Callicoon Local Record, later moving to Jeffersonville. Editor-publisher William T. Morgans was then a young man in his 20s, growing his family just down the road from Inderlied’s tannery. The bustling hamlet of Youngsville also featured slate sidewalks at one time, which can be seen in this photo, postmarked 1909.
Jan. 9, 2024 Edition
150 Years Ago - 1874 The Sullivan County Record was six years old in 1874. (Editor’s Note: The Sullivan County Democrat obtained the rights to print this popular column upon the demise … more
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Fixing mistakes in 2024
I’m not one for making resolutions. That’s because I usually don’t have good ones to make. Like everyone, I promise to exercise more, cut down on wasteful spending and … more
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Predictions for 2024
  Predictions for 2024, the sun will rise and the sun will set. I’m sticking to the easy ones as my prediction for an early winter was way off. With the severe Canadian wildfires this … more
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The Box Is the Gift
As I was recently gazing at my display of little sleds that I put up for Christmas each year, I was reminded of something that happened many years ago. In one of the sleds is a tiny paper box I made … more
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Broadcast views
To paraphrase a line from Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” …TV, or not TV? That is the question. That thought popped into my head when I suffered the slings and arrows of the … more
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Longtime Fallsburg Supervisor Mortimer Michaels was a vocal supporter of moving the county highway facility from Barryville to Monticello.
To move or not to move
The great division of eastern and western Sullivan County has reared its head politically several times over the years, perhaps no more so than in the heated controversy over moving the … more
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Bethel
Birthday wishes to Molly VanEtten, Kelly Bonnaci, Chris Evans, Sophie and Denise VanLowe, Bob Roche, Matt Burns, Aaron Weiss, Tim Morey, Michael LaFountain, Nelda Coleman, Barry Scheinfeld, Emil … more
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Oh Dry Up or Shut Up
When I was a kid, a popular expression was DRY UP  if you wanted to shut someone up.  Well apparently I was asleep at the wheel because for days now I have had very dry skin despite … more
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In the swim—then and now: This vintage photo of the lake at Jeffersonville is possibly a century old or older, from a local photographer whose name has been lost to time. To the left (outside of the frame) was the hotel that perched on the rim of the lake, above a large parking area and an adjacent roped swimming area. At the time this image was recorded, the lake was a welcome source for recreation, though its dam’s fate could not be foreseen then. Even now, those concerned about the lake are awaiting results of a flood study to determine what the future may hold.
Jan. 2, 2024 Edition
140 Years Ago - 1884 The principal subject discussed at a meeting of the Sullivan County Teachers Association held at Young’s Hall, Liberty, was that of teachers’ wages. A committee … more
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The Hunt
In a letter to the editor in Tuesday’s edition of the Democrat , the Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs of Sullivan County, gave reasons why the annual coyote hunt should be allowed to … more
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Main Street, Jeffersonville circa 1914. The Eagle Hotel is visible just to the right of center. 
An impending centennial
Even before New York Governor Kathy Hochul cleared the way last week for a new village to be formed in Sullivan County—a referendum on January 18 will determine the fate of what is proposed to … more
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My friend Maria part 11
As I mentioned in my last column, my friend Maria was a firm believer in Miracles.   Even though a doctor had told her that her son, Eddy should be institutionalized because he’d never … more
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To the tune of Heart of Gold
I’ve been to Garnet Health I’ve been to Harris I stayed at CMC that’s down in Scranton I’ve seen the walls of Wayne I go by ambulance I’ve … more
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December 26, 2023 Edition
150 Years Ago -   1873 John Manny has some excellent Arizona diamonds for sale at ten cents a quart and also some excellent cider at the same price. Sullivan County has plenty of poor. … more
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The Pot Roast with Shallot Sherry Gravy was absolutely delicious.
Pot Roast with Shallot Sherry Gravy
Typically on busy weekdays my husband and I cook quick and easy weeknight meals that involve minimal prep work, but when the weekend rolls around, sometimes I like to impress him and my family and … more
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Soggy
What a mess the rain made last week. Our nice coating of snow is gone and what we are left with is mud. Yesterday marked the winter solstice, the shortest daylight day of the year, so now we are … more
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Jeffersonville
I enjoyed the Elementary Holiday Concert at the Sullivan West High School on the 19th. The elementary band and choir were both amazing! So many young and talented children! I did not get to the other … more
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