Before going any further, I need to let you all know that I am fine. Thank you to those who reached out with concern when you didn’t see my article last week. I felt the love and am delighted to know how many fans of the column there are! Although we always do our best to avoid errors, they sometimes do happen. My column was inadvertently left out of last week’s edition. Know that events mentioned in the missing column last week will be shared in other ways in upcoming editions and we thank you for your understanding. And, birthdays will be listed as belated in this week’s column. And, with that said...know that there is so much going on to still cover, so let’s get to it!

As the leaves drop to the ground, and the chill of the air becomes more permanent, it is clear that Fall is upon us. The other signal that it is Fall are all the signs sprouting up in each of our communities as Fall also means election season. Although we may not like the signs, the barrage of calls, and the political ads that are in abundance; we must remember that voting is the most important responsibilities we have as citizens.

Dates you need to know: Early voting begins October 25 and ends on November 2. Last day to register to vote for the November 4 General Election Day is October 25. Voting hours and locations can be found on the Sullivan County Board of Elections website. Make your plan and get out and vote.

The Sullivan County Democratic Committee is holding its “Jeffersonian” on Sunday, October 26, at the Eldred Preserve at 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. New York State Budget Director is serving as Keynote Speaker, with Congressman Josh Riley, Assembly Member Paula Elaine Kay, Supreme Court Judicial Candidate Will T. Little, and Sullivan County Treasurer Candidate rounding out the speakers. Tickets are $100 per person. RSVP scdemocraticcommittee@gmail.com or call 845-798-1770.

The Town of Thompson Democratic Committee will hold a Meet & Greet Fundraiser on Wednesday, October 29 at the Miss Monticello Diner, Broadway, Monticello from 5:30-7 p.m. Come meet Supervisor Bill Rieber, Council Members Melinda Meddaugh and John Pavese, Highway Superintendent Hayden Carnell, Town Clerk Marilee Calhoun, Sullivan County Treasurer Candidate Kathleen Lara, and Supreme Court Justice Will T. Little.

Congratulations to Eli Goldfarb for being recognized as the 2025 Ethel B. Crawford Friend of the Library!

The Sullivan Central Rotary Club will hold its Walk to End Alzheimers on October 25 at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. Participants will meet in front of the Box Office for the start of the event at 10 a.m. The walk is about a mile in length around the grounds of Bethel Woods. After the walk, bagels and smear with some hot coffee, tea, or cocoa will be served. For more information, contact Sullivancentralrotaryclub@gmail.com.

The Liberty Rotary Club will hold its 57th Annual Spaghetti and Meatball Supper at Liberty High School on Tuesday, October 28 from 5-7 p.m. Adults $14, Students $9. Takeouts Available. For tickets email LibertyNYRotary12754@gmail.com.

The Rock Hill Business and Community Association holds its Annual Trunk or Treat at the Rock Hill Fire House on Saturday, October 25 from noon until 2 p.m.

Reach Toward the Stars presents its 4th Annual Halloween Parade with Parade kick-off at 2 p.m. at 46 North Street, Monticello followed by a Trunk or Treat at the Ted Stroebele Recreation Center on October 25. For more information call 845-707-2785.

The Youngsville Fire Department will hold its Roast Beef Dinner, Saturday, October 25 with serving starting at 4:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. or sold out. Tickets $20, Kids aged 5-12 $15, and under 5, free.

Happy Belated Birthday to Michelle Gibber, Tim Hawkins (10/14), Brad Rutledge, Lauren Sutton, Stuart Hirsch (10/17), Andrew Verdino, Paul Keller, Becky Belcher (10/19), John Hauschild (10/20).

Happy Birthday to our very own Assembly Member Paula Elaine Kay, Jane, Pepe, Lisa Newman Alter, Annie Purcell (10/21), Terri James (10/22), Laurie Steinberg, Joe Abraham, Rebecca Haber (10/23), Sullivan County Coroner Albee Bockman, Stacey Sharoff, Steve Gold, Sullivan County Republican Committee Chair Rob Doherty, The Honorable Danielle Jose-Decker (10/25), Moreen Lerner (10/26), Tom Rue (10/27).

Tons to do – Get out and vote! 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.