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My friend Marystephanie and I had set ourselves another daunting schedule for our second full day in the United Kingdom. She arranged for us to be driven to both Blenheim Palace and Highclere Castle …
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Kathy Werner
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4/18/25
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O ne of the most important dates of the Christian religion has hopped back around the calendar – Easter Sunday! Even though the Gospel story about Good Friday and Easter Sunday is a tale of …
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4/18/25
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For weeks now, I’ve spent my early mornings perched in my office chair, wrapped up in a blanket, hitting “delete.”
I’d like to pretend I don’t know how my hard …
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Jeanne Sager
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4/15/25
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W e have one thing here on the Western side of the county, its the Delaware River and its incredible views. The border river runs all the way between New York and Pennsylvania, and along its winding …
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4/15/25
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When we last left our intrepid London vacationers, we (by which I mean Marystephanie and I) had just left the Churchill War Rooms and taken the tube back to our hotel in South Kensington.
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Kathy Werner
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4/11/25
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T omorrow marks the beginning of this year’s Passover – and we want to wish all those who partake in this historic holiday a peaceful and happy celebration! Running until nightfall …
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4/11/25
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When kids do battle with the drama inherent in high school attendance, there’s an almost universal mantra adopted by their parents: In a few years, this will end, and you never have to see …
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Jeanne Sager
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4/8/25
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To the editor:
When we elect and then send our upstate legislators to Albany, we expect that they will be inspirational and unique individuals who will lead rather than blindly follow the wishes …
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4/8/25
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Y our local fire department and everyone who is called to the scene of an emergency are counting on you…to do nothing!
At least, they want you to not burn anything as the state-wide burn …
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4/8/25
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One of the problems when you fly overnight to Europe is that you often arrive wiped out and not fit for anything but a nap. However, thanks to the recent Daylight Savings Time switch, we …
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Kathy Werner
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4/4/25
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T he first day of this month marked the always anticipated Opening Day for Trout fishing. For many who both live in the area and flock to the rivers from afar, it is the beginning of a long and …
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4/4/25
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T he sky is falling! The sky is falling! Just take a look outside…gotcha! In case you were caught unaware on today’s “infamous” date, it is April’s Fools Day – …
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4/1/25
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Damascus, PA
To the editor:
In recent years, the state of Journalism has severely diminished due to political partisanship, financial influences and just plain ignorance. Often, it’s …
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Paul McKibbins
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3/28/25
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I detest the term “bucket list” since it brings up the specter of our own mortality. However, I did just have a holiday that I had been dreaming of for ages.
I …
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Kathy Werner
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3/28/25
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Down for a day trip to the Big Apple but worried about parking and traffic? Can’t quite seem to get a ride secured? Worry not any longer, as with the new daily bus program out of the Villa …
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3/28/25
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Every once in a while, I end up in the lobby of Grover Hermann Hospital in Callicoon. Each time I do, I can’t help but stare at the tribute to “Mrs. Charles P. Kautz” in honor of a …
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Jeanne Sager
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3/25/25
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E ven amongst journalists, where competition can be stiff at times, community is an important aspect in learning, growing and pursuing the craft. Last Thursday and Friday, Sullivan County Democrat …
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3/25/25
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E ven amongst journalists, where competition can be stiff at times, community is an important aspect in learning, growing and pursuing the craft. Last Thursday and Friday, Sullivan County Democrat …
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3/25/25
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Last Sunday I bought myself a bouquet of red tulips. They have shown me their bright smiling blooms for the past week, and they are cheering during these cold March days.
As the week has …
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Kathy Werner
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3/21/25
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Supervisor
Town of Forestburgh
To the editor:
Even though it is the Town [of Forestburgh] policy to not comment on litigation, I feel I must comment on the article written by Derek …
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Dan Hogue
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3/21/25
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T here the headline rang out on the front page of Tuesday’s edition, “Judge denies Forestburgh’s appeal to dismiss discrimination lawsuit.”
Soon thereafter, …
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3/21/25
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There are certain magical moments we get to experience just once each year.
What makes them so special isn’t just the brief time we’re afforded but the fact that you …
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Jeanne Sager
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3/18/25
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Livingston Manor
To the editor:
As an older fellow, able to look back on many decades of matters of health care, I consider myself to be very lucky. I have ‘good genes’, have …
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Jim Newton
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3/18/25
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T his is National Sunshine Week, celebrated every March since 2005 and coordinated by the American Society of Newspaper Editors. The activities surrounding this week are meant to enlighten the public …
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3/18/25
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I spent a most enjoyable weekend with my family in Callicoon last Saturday and decided to ride down Route 97 on my way home. It was a real trip down memory lane. As I drove down Route 97, I …
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Kathy Werner
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3/14/25
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