editorials

How can humanity ensure a brighter future?

How can humanity ensure a brighter future? I know for a portion of the older generations, the answer is filed under “Not my problem.” But as someone hoping to be part of this eventuality, I am slightly more concerned. Sullivan 180, usually associated with improving the county’s health, recently held an MLK Day of Service Youth Summit to try and strengthen the future of our community by supporting and empowering teenagers.

Introducing: The River Roundtable Project

Welcome to 2023! May the new year bring you health, wealth and wisdom.

A beacon unto the nations

Chanukah is believed to be the first case in recorded history of a military battle waged for religious freedom. The Syrian Greeks sought to suppress and eliminate various aspects of Jewish religious practice that set Judaism apart from other cultures. Most notable were the bans placed on distinct areas of spiritual engagement, such as circumcision and Torah study—a veritable assault against body and soul.

Photos contributed by Lisa Saunders

A memorial of 220 silver rocks (the color of CMV awareness) on the Trail of Hope honoring the number of babies born disabled by congenital CMV in New York each year, was created as part of a June 2021 CMV Awareness Month presentation in Lyons, NY. The rocks memorialize the names of 70 children that families asked to be included.

The passing of ‘Elizabeth’s Law’

I just received one of the best presents ever—the passing of “Elizabeth’s Law,” named in memory of my daughter.

Photo by Preslie Hirsch on Unsplash

Joy and gratitude

With this week’s paper, we begin a six-week exploration of joy. It seemed fitting that given the current state of national and global news, we concentrate on finding stories of resilience. That we explore the path from pain and separation to interconnection and—if we are lucky and diligent—joy.

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Letters to the editor

Rumors at DV and human rights

Don’t believe everything you hear.

UDC, school choices, and more

After being away for eight years, it’s beyond wonderful to be back in our beautiful river valley, with all the pleasures and challenges of rural life. It is also wonderful to be rejoining the Upper Delaware Community Network. In saying that, I urge any reader who has not joined to consider doing so.

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my view

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Close up of a young boy drinking from a glass of water in the Northeast of England.

Clean water and our communities

Where does your water come from?

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The importance of monitoring development

To me, participating in meetings on the local level is critical to protecting the environment, and improving our way of life.

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In my humble opinion

It’s Groundhog Day. Again.

THE WAY OUT THERE

A tell-tail tale

RIVER TALK

Re-examining ‘reality’

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Blogs

Sprouts and your health

Since my junior year in high school, when I grew mung bean sprouts between moist paper towels in my mother’s dish cupboard, my consumption and knowledge of sprouts has expanded. For a …

Bosco, a Jack Russell terrier

According to Wikipedia, Jack Russell terriers are bouncy, mischievous and in need of vigorous exercise. Originally bred in England during the early 19th century for hunting small prey, they are known …

In the blink of an eye

I was sitting at my desk writing Thanksgiving cards, when I got up to cross the room to retrieve a couple of AA batteries to include in a small gift. I leaned down and to the left about five degrees …

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