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Reese Shelmandine was interested in SUNY Sullivan because of its environmental studies program, and he is taking some of the fundamental classes before he goes for a four-year degree.
Promise scholarship could make a difference
LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — After graduating from Tri-Valley High School last year, Reese Shelmandine was planning to go to SUNY Cobleskill to pursue a four-year degree. The Sullivan Promise … more
Dr. Kevin Beltré realized that primary care was the perfect career choice for him while completing a regional family medicine residency at the Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education in Scranton, PA. He intends to stay and work in the area after graduation, delivering high-quality health care locally.
In it for the long run
NORTHEAST PA — Dr. Kevin Beltré, born to Dominican parents and raised primarily in Philadelphia, knew during high school that he probably was bound for a medical career. He made it. … more
Mom, the Happy Hatster, is a big fan of funny headwear—the more colorful and crazier the better. Here are a few of her favorites. She also enjoys wearing mismatched socks, especially to doctor’s appointments.
The Joy-bringers
“You’re turning into a beautiful red star,” says Mom one morning, eyes shining with conviction as she peers at me from her perch in the bed. I am suddenly smitten with my celestial … more
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The suspension bridge above Mirlung Xavier's English School, Chandrawati, Nepal.
Joy is found in adventure
Mountains call to me. They have since I grew up running through them in Pike County, PA, and when I later lived in the slightly larger range of the Ossipee Mountains in New Hampshire. When I was … more
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A three-year-old plays in the leaves, radiating joy.
Through the eyes of a child
 CALLICOON, NY — I have always felt this sense of heart-filled joy around children.   Children seem to find joy in the most mundane of tasks.  The simplest things bring … more
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The Main Street Thrift Shop in Callicoon.
Spreading joy throughout the year
CALLICOON, NY — The Main Street Thrift Shop is the hub of what has become a well greased wheel of community resources, organization and information. It receives donations and gives to those in … more
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Family—especially children—meant joy for many respondents.
Above all, take joy
“What brings you joy?” This question came up during a recent trip. It is not a matter that most of us dwell upon as we go about our daily routines. Or perhaps I should say that most … more
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Mom and friends playing canasta. Pictured are Sheila Zayas, left; Bobbi Rudick; Joyce Garber; Jeanette Rosenblum and Fran Greenfield.
The Golden Girls of Sullivan County
MONTICELLO, NY — I frequently thought that life ended after the age of 65. With the aches and pains. From doctor visit to doctor visit. The boredom and non-stop complaining about all the crises … more
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Shopping local keeps dollars in the area and helps your neighbors.
Bringing work home
REGION — “If all politics is local,” Financial Times global business columnist Rana Foroohar wrote recently, “the same could soon be true for economics.” Her piece, … more
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Proud Americans. Troy Parucki, left, served 26 years with the New York State Police, and is co-founder of the Grain to Glory Flag Company; Lauren Roman is a peer veteran advocate with Vet 2 Vet of Sullivan County, who served in Iraq with a field artillery unit; Derek Stoner served with the U.S. Army’s Special Forces as a Green Beret during 16 deployments, including 10 combat missions in the Middle East, and now follows his passion as a popular singer-songwriter.
First annual Vet Fest a success
GRAHAMSVILLE, NY — “It’s a privilege, an honor to do something for your country and the people in it. And it’s hard to explain, but to be honest with you, I felt like I got … more
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Professor emeritus Donald Terpening will lead a discussion about medicine in the American Revolution on Sunday, November 6.
Bad air, heavy metals and inoculation
GRAHAMSVILLE, NY — This is Boston, 1775: it’s early in the Revolution, and Bostonians are under siege by the Patriots. But the civilians are also fighting a second battle—against disease, … more
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Donna Jean Fogel will star as the Narrator in "Every Brilliant Thing," showing the weekend of November 4 at the Delaware Valley Opera in Lake Huntington.
Searching for the brilliant things
LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY — “It’s the most upbeat play you’ll ever see about depression,” said Christopher Peditto. He heads up the River Rep Arts Center and its year-round repertory project, … more
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Knock, knock: A bat checks out a home.
Reconsidering bats
REGION — It has happened more than once, the eerie tell-tale flapping in the house. Just last year the sound alerted me, and sure enough, one was circumambulating the bedroom, oddly in tandem … more
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The face of the FFA. Alison McCarthy, a Sullivan West seventh-grader, is shown painting the face of a young attendee at the Diehl Homestead Farm’s first Fall Festival, held on October 8.
Sullivan West future farmers showcased at fall festival
CALLICOON, NY — It took 180 years, but it was worth the wait. In 1842, homesteaders John Simon and Catherine Bernhardt Diehl arrived in Sullivan County from Darmstadt, Germany—by way … more
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Greater Pike executive director Jenni Hamill has announced her retirement. A search for her replacement is currently underway.
Passing the torch at Greater Pike Community Foundation
MILFORD, PA — For many, the name Jenni Hamill is synonymous with the decade-old Greater Pike Community Foundation, and with good reason. She is the first executive director of the regional … more
Boys & Girls Club executive director Lori Rivenburgh-Simmons, center left, with honorees Greg Goldstein, Paul Anderson-Winchell, Barbi Neumann-Marty, Shane Merone, and Moira Mencher representing Garnet Health Medical Center. That's a lot of hyphens, IMHO.
Mazel tov!
It’s one of those expressions that most people have heard, whether one is Jewish or not. Simply put, it means “congratulations,” and I’ve uttered those words on a number of … more
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The final show at Missing Pieces revisits the work of four artists. Pictured are Barb Jewell, left; Sue Foster; Jan Landini and Cindy Berceli.
End of an era
HONESDALE, PA — For eight years now, the Missing Pieces gallery has been an integral part of Main Street and of Honesdale’s art scene. Even the Wayne County Arts Alliance (WCAA) Main … more
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Ivey Camille Manybeads Tso is an award-winning queer Navajo filmmaker. She began work on "Powerlands" at the age of 19.
Stories, shared in film
HURLEYVILLE, NY — “It’s important to let the women speak for themselves,” said Erin Dudley, the executive director of the Hurleyville Performing Arts Centre (HPAC). On … more
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Michael Davis, left, and Douglas Shindler in De Hoyos Memorial Park in Monticello, NY.
Change from within
MONTICELLO, NY — Two Monticello locals are creating positive change by using their experience growing up in that community. Michael Davis and Douglas Shindler are heading the creation of the … more
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"Hellbender," one of the films featured at the Big Eddy Film Festival, was partially shot in Sullivan County.
The Big Eddy Film Festival is back in town
NARROWSBURG, NY — HBO Max, prepare to step aside. Netflix, your days are numbered. Hulu, who do you think you’re fooling? Real films in real theaters are about to return to Tusten. … more
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