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‘Flyway by the byway’ Planting milkweed for the Monarch STORY BY AUTUMN SCHANIL
onarch butterflies were the main topic of discussion at the Upper Delaware Scenic Byway (UDSB) meeting in Narrowsburg this past Monday evening. “I have to go back a year, for the benefit of the folks who weren’t here then,” said Town of Highland Historian Debra Conway, holding a recently printed brochure/poster promoting the Monarch butterfly and “fostering the flyway by the byway” project. “It was literally an email that I sent to Glenn [Pontier] that said ‘crazy idea.’ I had just read a news story about President Obama’s roll-out of a pollinator initiative that involved mainly the Monarchs, but other pollinators as well,” explained Conway. “It addressed the fact that they are in a serious decline and the steps the federal government would be taking on, with the help of other states, local governments, and organizations, to restore habitats and bring the numbers back.” In the last 20 years the Monarch population has dwindled from more than a billion to just 150 million. That figure may still seem large but
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considering their life span and the incredible journey this insect makes each year, it’s a significant number decline. Every spring, female Monarchs lead the Northeastern butterflies North from Mexico to parts of Texas where they will lay their eggs on milkweed. The first generation lives about two to six weeks as adults. They fly as far North as they can, lay their eggs, and die. The second generation continues the journey North, lays eggs and dies, followed by the third and fourth generations. In the Fall, an incredible creation of nature hatches, the “super generation.” This is the generation that flies all the way back South to the Oyamel forests in Mexico, that they themselves have never known, but instinct had passed the memory from generation to generation. These butterflies live between six to nine months. So what’s the catch to all of this? Due to illegal logging of their winter habitat and the thinning of the forest, changes to their micro-climate are killing them.
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Monarch butterflies lay their eggs on the common milkweed that serves as food for the hatched caterpillars. Opposite page: Male Monarchs can be distinguished by the thin black veins in their wings versus the female Monarch that is pictured here that has thicker, more distinguished black veins in the wings.
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The Monarch caterpillar, or instar, goes through five different stages of development. This caterpillar is in its fifth and final stage. Soon it will spin itself into a pupa or chysalis.
The Monarch pupa, or chrysalis, is a beautiful and articulated green. It is in this stage that the caterpillar morphs into an adult butterfly.
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But don’t worry about noise or privacy, as a high fence surrounds the property blocking out the sound of cars or people that may be passing by, with room to park several cars. The home was built in 2012 with a half bath downstairs, an open and spacious combined kitchen and living area, complete with a fireplace and large glass patio doors looking out over the lake. “Small and tiny houses are kind of a movement right now,” said Principal Broker Warren Blumenthal. “It’s a perfect getaway, especially for a single person or a couple.” Stepping out of the patio doors a large deck hangs over the lake with your own personal dock making its way into the crisp, fresh water to your left. Perfect for a midday dip to cool off. From the back of the kitchen a wooden staircase leads up to the second floor bedroom bathed in sunlight with a full bathroom and its very own private deck. Whether sitting out gazing at the constellations at nighttime, enjoying a cup of coffee or tea in the morning, or daydreaming during the day listening to the water lapping against land, the private upstairs deck sets the bar for relaxation. Even better, both decks are made of 95 percent recycled Trex, a blend of recycled wood and plastic. Thoughtful details are reflected throughout the home including energy efficient A/C and heat pump, limestone radiant floors, a convection oven and cooktop, Hardieplank recycled wood clapboard and a Kemper system green roof design. “It’s right on the water, close to shops and restaurants, you can go swimming right in front of the dock,” said Blumenthal, “and the house, although it’s 625 square feet, its full of light. It’s spacious. It’s comfortable. What more do you need?” So get the canoe or kayak ready and find your zen on the lake. To inquire about the home and property you can contact Warren Blumenthal of Catskill Sales Associates at 845-482-3200 or warren@catskillsales.com
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Private paradise in Livingston Manor STORY AND PHOTOS BY AUTUMN SCHANIL he number plaques for 245 are slightly faded on the pole stationed just to the left of an entranceway that gently slopes down into the trees surrounding it. As the road behind disappears from view and you round a bend in the driveway, a house surrounded by trees with large win-
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home sits on nearly 10 acres of property off Stump Pond Road in Livingston Manor. Set back from the road, hidden by pristine nature, tall trees and a small, private dock on the lake where you can swim, fish or take out the canoe, it’s the perfect getaway from the daily stresses of life. CONTINUED ON PAGE 20H
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The recently-painted inside of the house is full of natural light streaming in from the large windows and cathedral ceiling sky lights overlooking the front deck and lake.
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or a guest stay area. The main bedroom, or master suite, overlooks the lake with a private second floor balcony and private bathroom. CONTINUED ON PAGE 22H
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Opposite page, left: The upstairs loft has potential to be a guest area, a reading den or perhaps a lounge area. Opposite page, right: The house has an open floor plan where kitchen meets dining area, and dining area meets living area. Above: An additional den-like room is situated to the right of the central staircase. Right: The outside deck is spacious, allowing room for entertaining, while looking over the lake just in front.
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And if all of that isn’t enough, walking back downstairs to the main floor you’ll come upon the stairs that lead down to the completely finished basement that hosts a large open area with sliding glass patio doors, large full bathroom and an additional bedroom. If you are an entertainer or have a big family that loves to come visit, also available across the road is a quaint guest house that sits on a separate six acre parcel with rights to the private lake. A small foot path leads from the property down to the water where one can swim or set up a hammock to read with the sound of “peepers” peeping throughout the afternoon. To inquire about the house and property you can contact Diane S. Deutsch of Preferred Homes & Properties at 845-482-4300 or diane@preferredhomes.net
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Interior Features: Alarm Cathedral Ceiling Central Hall/Foyer Family Room Great Room Hardwood Floors Insulated Windows Master Suite Sky Lights Woodstove Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 4 Rooms: 8 Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Wood Stove, Zoned Water Heater: Electric Address: 245 Stump Pond Road Near (Under 5 Miles): Lake/Stream, Shopping School District: Sullivan West Township: Callicoon Township
External Features: Approximate Lot Size-Front: 655 feet Approximate Lot Size-Side: 727 feet Exterior: Wood Exterior Amenities:
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he Mileses Cemetery in the Town of Fremont, originally known as the Milesville Cemetery, has been getting some much needed attention this summer. Located on a grassy hill, surrounded by beautiful pines and hemlocks, nearly 150 people are buried there. One of the oldest readable headstones dates back to 1869, belonging to Anna Sophia Kessinger, who was born just one year before in 1868. Since the original church, that stood tall on a stone foundation on the hillside just below the cemetery, burned in the 1970s many of the headstones became overgrown with vegetation. Others broke, fell over, became unreadable, or disappeared altogether. “Francis Karkkainen has a lot of family buried in the cemetery,” said Town of Fremont Supervisor George Conklin III. “So he began working together with some other individuals to start renovations and restorations of the area.” Headstones have been righted and cleaned, vegetation cut back, and a sign that says “Mileses Cemetery” erected in the center of a colorful flower garden. A tiny church, that is still in the process of being built, now stands where the original church once welcomed people for Sunday mass.
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How A Smart Home Can Help Your Back-to-School Routine ummer is coming to an end, which means American families are gearing up for the school year. With the change in seasons comes a change in your daily routine. Earlier mornings, hectic schedules and to-do lists create added stress and anxiety for parents. Could technology step in and become the solution for streamlining and simplifying your life? An increasing amount of U.S. families think so, as more Americans are
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• Saves you money. By installing a smart thermostat, you can not only keep your family comfortable, you can also save money. With a smart thermostat you can program your home’s climate to align with your daily schedule, raising the temperature when you’re away and bringing it back down when you get home. People who switch from a regular thermostat to a smart one reduce their energy bills by around $200 a year, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
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• Gets you ready for tomorrow. With smart home devices, you can also discover what is going on outside of your home before you step out for the day. Need to check the weather forecast before packing up the backpacks and laying out clothes for tomorrow? Call out to a voice-controlled speaker, such as Amazon Echo, and have information like the weather, news or traffic instantly read aloud so you can be prepared and ready to tackle tomorrow. You can even control smart home systems with your voice through an Amazon Echo. For more information about smart home solutions, visit www.irisbylowes.com. -- NAPSI
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