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Oneida County History Center ADK Journal Farmers’ Markets MV Astronomy Club Restaurant Guide Local Photography MV Crossword Antiques Guide July in Nature Herkimer Historical Society Gallery Spotlight Classical MV On The Farm with Suzie Matt Perry’s Nature MV Gardens & Recipes Tales from Shawangunk, Part 68 Advertiser Directory Sponsor News Contest Answers

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Perseverance

July 2020

PUBLISHERS Lance and Sharry Whitney EDITOR Sharry Whitney

by Sharry L. Whitney

DESIGN & LAYOUT Lance David Whitney

I’m amazed and inspired by those who stood up and faced the challenges our community faced (and is facing) during this pandemic. Some bold, like Roso’s Cafe offering food to school children in need, to simple gestures, like my friends holding on to the gift certificates I gave them for the time being, choosing to pay cash now while the businesses need it most. “I’ll use it someday when they’re in better shape, “ one said to me. We were also blessed with some anonymous donations, but as we are not non-profit (at least we try not to be), we used the money and “paid it forward” by doubling it to purchase gift certificates to local farms, restaurants, and businesses to give away. Many of our writers this month share how they have been impacted and how they have used their stick-to-itiveness (yes, it’s a word, see Gary VanRiper’s article this month) to persevere. Though we have always promoted shopping and supporting local businesses, this current crisis just reinforces our understanding of how interconnected our community is and also reminds us just how caring and strong it is too. •

ASSISTANT EDITOR Shelley Malenowski ADVERTISING EXECUTIVE Susan Collea CONTRIBUTORS Peggy Spencer Behrendt, Carol Higgins, Suzie Jones, John Keller, Melinda Karastury, Rebecca McLain, Susan Perkins, Matt Perry, Cynthia Quackenbush, Denise Szarek, Gary VanRiper CONTACT US (315) 853-7133 30 Kellogg Street Clinton, NY 13323 www.MohawkValleyLiving.com mohawkvalleyliving@hotmail.com Mohawk Valley Living is a monthly magazine and television show that explore the area’s arts, culture, and heritage. Copyright © 2020. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the consent of Mohawk Valley Living, Inc. Printed at Vicks in Yorkville, NY.

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his History of Oneida County, wrote of the conservatory’s vast collection of plants, flowers, both indigenous and exotic. He said the geraniums alone numbered 20,000. Various fragrances made a mourner feel peaceful. The magazine, The Casket, mentioned fountains, waterfalls, and singing birds. In prior years wakes or visitations were held in the home of the deceased; this change in burial procedure was extraordinary. Unsurprisingly, housing for a gardener on cemetery grounds was provided. Located west of the entrance was the conservatory’s hot water heater—two coal-fired boilers that required about twenty-five tons of coal to operate each winter. The water circulated through 2000 feet of threeinch pipe located under the ash and walnut floor. The Daily Observer in March 1882 reported that “on many days, it was colder in the building than out of doors.” The cost to maintain the original building became prohibitive and in 1926, the original conservatory was demolished and replaced by a glass and steel frame structure. In 1977, the new conservatory was dismantled and the foliage was sold at public sale. The concrete slab floor remains on cemetery grounds at the original site, east of the entrance. The Childs Chapel was built of sandstone quarried from nearby Clinton with a slate roof and incorporated a stone Latin cross at the roof peak. The building was a gift from the widow of Silas D. Childs. “Mrs. Childs has offered to pay the entire cost of the beautiful chapel and receiving tomb just built at our cemetery so that it may forever be a burial place, free to all, whether poor or rich, without charge.” She donated approximately $15,000 towards the cost and it was dedicated to the memory of her husband. Silas Dickinson Childs was a partner in stagecoach lines. During the 1840s, Mr. Childs was President of the Utica Horticultural Society;

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he had a private collection of forty different kinds of roses that he exhibited. He was an officer in the Utica Steam Cotton Mills in the 1860s and was one of the first trustees of the Savings Bank of Utica. Mr. Childs was a trustee of the cemetery, and in 1864, a member of the State Lunatic Asylum Board of Managers. Silas Childs died in 1866; the last name “Childs” remains prominent in Utica’s history. Behind the chapel is a receiving vault where caskets are stored during the winter. There is room to house large excavating equipment; Forest Hill Cemetery loans equipment and storage space to other local cemeteries when needed. The vault was built in 1905 and designed by renowned Utica Architect Frederick Gouge. The limestone and sand used in its construction were hauled to the site by horse-drawn wagons. The stained-glass windows attract one’s attention immediately; they measure seventeen feet tall and were created by Herbert W. Lewis. They express hope of resurrection, “by their richness of color, accuracy of drawing, and fitness of light that surpassed anything seen in this country. In the darkest day, the chapel is filled with a glowing light, which removes all gloom from the building while it detracts nothing from its dignity.” Childs Chapel was restored in 1980 at a cost of $130,000. The Chapel can be used not only for funerals but for chamber music concerts and weddings. The building now offers the community a columbarium for the repose of ashes from cremation, currently a popular and less expensive choice. I have Virginia Kelly to thank for her help in my writing this piece. Virginia Kelly researched and wrote the nomination which resulted in Forest Hill Cemetery being listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2017. We, in Oneida County, are fortunate to reap the rewards of Virginia’s diligent, valuable, and accurate writings. •

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Justin VanRiper has a moment of contemplation on Moss Lake in the same kayak 20 years after the release of first Adirondack Kids book he coauthored

stick-to-itiveness. I still coach high school basketball, and used the word during practice with some new players and one of them asked, “Is that even a word?” Yes, it is. And, for many, it is a way of life. Synonyms include words like dedication, determination, tenacity, persistence, stamina, steadfastness. The publishers of this magazine and the owners of the multiple businesses represented within these pages certainly know the practice, if not this particular word. It speaks of the dogged resolve to never give up—to keep putting one step in front of the other—regardless of the challenges, the obstacles, put in one’s path. stick-to-itiveness. Like everyone whose lives have been jolted and upended by Covid-19 with schedules and plans interrupted, postponed, and canceled, the 20th anniversary for our book series, The Adirondack Kids®, has been no exception. This was the year for several special events to celebrate 20 books in 20 years, and this was the month we normally announce a brand new book and our summer book tour. However—despite the cancellations and delays and the closing of certain venues for the season, we are happy and thankful to announce we are releasing the special revised and expanded 20th Anniversary Edition of our first book, The Adirondack Kids® #1. Sporting a new cover, enlarged nonfiction section, and some 20 pages of bonus features, including the story behind the stories, the most important part of the celebration is still on. The series centers around three best friends, and their adventures throughout the Adirondack Park. Most of the stories take place along the Fulton Chain of Lakes in the west-central region of the Park. A camp that has been in the family there for more than a century inspired the setting for the first story.

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American Perseverance by carol higgins

Perseverance. It is a word that certainly reflects the strength, determination, and resilience of Mohawk Valley residents as we continue to work together and deal with the challenges and serious impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. It also has taken on a new role – Perseverance is also the name of NASA’s latest Mars rover, currently scheduled to launch on July 20 at 9:15 AM from Cape Canaveral. The rover received its name when NASA announced the winner of their fun contest that ran from August 28 to November 1, 2019. NASA had encouraged K-12 students in the United States to submit a name and include an essay explaining why they proposed their entry. Over 28,000 students responded. In January 2020 the public was invited to vote for one of the nine finalists. On March 5th, contest winner Alexander Mather, a seventh-grader, shared his inspiring essay about Perseverance during a special ceremony at his school. On launch day, Alexander and his family will be at Cape Canaveral to watch the rover begin its six-month journey to Mars. Starting in 1997, NASA has successfully landed four rovers on Mars: Sojourner, Spirit, Opportunity, and Curiosity. The Curiosity rover mission is still underway (landed August 12, 2012) and returning valuable data as it explores Gale Crater. Each mission added to our understanding of the ancient past and cur-

rent conditions of the planet, answering some questions but raising new ones. Perseverance is the most sophisticated Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover explorer ever sent to the Red Planet. The Image Credit: NASA size of a small SUV, it is equipped with seven advanced science instruments, a robotic arm, nineteen cameras, and unique scent, and Landing systems will take conexperiments and tools. The target landing trol of a series of critical events that ocsite is Jezero Crater, a large impact crater cur within a matter of about 7 minutes to Hanny’s Voorwerp. Credit: NASA, ESA, W. Keel, Galaxy Zoo Team steerImage the rover toward a safe landing site. near the equator selected because scientists believe it held a lake about 3 to 4 bil- As the descent begins through the Martian atmosphere, its heat shield reaches lion years ago. Primary mission goals include: search 3,800 degrees Fahrenheit. Friction then for evidence of past microbial life, drill slows the “spacecraft” from 13,200 mph 39 core samples of surface materials and to 1,000 mph, and a parachute opens. The seal the tubes for a future return mission, heat shield falls away, and the protective evaluate the geology of various sites, backshell and parachute separate. Finaland monitor weather and climate condi- ly, Perseverance is slowly lowered to tions. An experimental device intended the surface by the cables of a Sky Crane to produce oxygen from carbon dioxide (which safely “flies” away). Once the in the atmosphere will be tested, and new rover touches down it will transmit a staalgorithms and sensors to give the rover tus report to the Mars 2020 mission team, enhanced self-driving capability will be then perform a series of self-tests before it validated. For the first time, a technolo- begins its trek. gy demonstration by a small helicopter The launch “window” is July 20 named Ingenuity will attempt five short through August 11. If the launch is deflights. Yes, a helicopter, whose name was layed, the next opportunity will be Sepsuggested by high school junior Vaneeza tember 2022! For the latest status updates Rupani. But first, the rover has to survive and to learn more about the Mars 2020 the trip, then attempt an extremely dan- mission, Perseverance rover, and Ingenugerous landing on Mars scheduled for ity helicopter, visit the https://mars.nasa. gov/mars2020 website. February 18, 2021, at 3:30 PM. During its cruise to Mars, the one-ton Wishing you clear skies and good rover is tucked inside a protective shell. health! • On landing day, the intelligent Entry, De-

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BARNEVELD

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cassville

Michael’s

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The waterfalls at Pixley Falls State Park by Todd Walker

Mohawk Valley Through the Lens A slate roof barn in Auriesville by Jenny Galough

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JULY Crossword

All answers found in the pages of this magazine! Solution will appear in next month’s issue

Across 2. MV Nature writer’s word for wildlife rehabilitator. 4. Check out the sale at this poplar shop. Two words. See page 2 8. This month’s centerfold board game features this town. 11. ADK writer’s word for persistence 12. Butterflies are ___. 13. This town in Herkimer County is also the name of the fictitious prison in the Netflix series Orange is the New Black 14. This herb can aid in digestion and is a good source of Vitamin A & C. See MV Gardens. Down 1. Peggy falls asleep to the sound of this bird that says its name. 3. Popular item at local farm stores 5. What raptors like hawks and falcons do. 6. MV Astronomy writer’s word and NASA’s Mars new rover name. 7. July is the best month to see this popular insect. See MV Nature. 8. This beautifully designed cemetery in Utica is on the National Register of Historic Places. Two words. See Oneida County. 9. Blow me a ___, and that’s lucky too. 10. One of the many theaters that used to be in Herkimer County. See Herkimer County.

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antique shopping guide Antiques & Art

Westmoreland Formerly of Barneveld

Now Open!

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7000 Sq. ft Multi Dealer Store! Furniture: Victorian to Mid-Century Lots of Art! Architectural Salvage Primitives Records, Books, & Collectibles

Celebrating 22 years in business!

Attic Addicts The Queen’s Closet

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Conducted with respect and dignity. We take the pressure out of estate liquidation, moving, or downsizing. Call for a consultation:

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Consignment at its Finest!

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Open Mon-Fri: 11am-4pm Closed Sat & Sun Thru Labor Day New consignment by appointment only

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Open Wed- Fri 10-6, Sat & Sun 10-4

Black Cat ANTIQUES & GIFTS A little bit country, a little bit primitive!

Bear Path Antiques Open Daily 10-5 10242 Route 12N, Remsen

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A general line of quality, affordable antiques including furniture, primitives, smalls, china, and antique accessories. Open Thursday-Monday: Closed Tuesday & Wednesday If coming from a long distance call to check hours

(315) 369-9970 • 13912 State Rte 28, Otter Lake

Broad St. Flea Market Wed-Fri 10-5, Sat & Sun 10-4, Closed Mon & Tues

Indoor & Open Year Round!

Large selection of vendors with an even larger variety of items! New products from Handmade Soy Candle, Soaps, to Lucky Bamboo & Air Plants, Incense & Craft Items, CBD Products Furniture & Household Items-new & old Large selection of Games($5), DVDs($1), & CDs(.50¢)

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Multi Dealer Antique Shop

Primitives • Furniture • Artwork Smalls • Antique Accessories Like Us!

14 East Main St. Earlville (315) 691-5721

Open Tues-Fri: 9-4, Sat: 9-2, Closed Sun & Mon

What a beautiful day for a picnic! Picnic basket courtesy of The Bull Farm!

807 Broad St., Utica

Your destination for furniture, hand stenciled signs, vintage clothing, warm glow candles, silk arrangements & more!

Wed-Sat: 10-4, Sun: 11-3 • (315) 264-1755

4803 Rt. 31, Vernon

A Purveyor of Early Primitive Antiques, Simple Goods, Old Purposeful Stuff & Needfuls Reflecting Simpler Times

Richfield Springs, NY • Open by Request

Canal House Antiques Multi-Dealer Shop

Specializing in antique furniture, glassware, jewelry, books, linens, and so much more.

Hazel Mae’s

Located in Canal House Antiques Rug Hooking • Punch Needle Wool • Supplies • Classes

6737 Route 20, Bouckville (315) 893-7737 Open Thurs-Mon 10-5, Closed Tues & Wed

Tent Sale! July 3rd-5th

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Our lovely gallery offers a full range of antiques, fine furniture, and vintage collectibles!

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August show still pending We’ll keep you posted

ANTIQUE GALLERY Open Apr-Oct: 10-5 daily; Nov-Dec: 10-4 daily January-March: Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 10-4

Little Falls

Mercantile

Antiques,Vintage, Gifts & Furniture!

Over 30 Vendors!

Open 5 Days: 10:30-5:30 , Sun 12-5:30, Closed Wed

(315) 896-2681 • 8124 Route 12, Barneveld

The Gallery Antiques at Pinebrick A multi-dealer shop specializing in advertising, petroliana, lamps, glass, furniture & quality smalls.

Look for our 1960s Texaco sign! (315) 893-7752

Main Street Gift Shoppe

Antique Center

Newport’s Best Kept Secret for Primitive Gifts!

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We sure have missed you!

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315 845-8835

More than 50 vendors on 2 floors! Antiques • Art • Crafts

Summer is here and so are we! Now back open!

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Victorian Rose Painted and Repurposed Vintage & Antique Furniture

6831 Indian Opening Rd., Bouckville

Open Sat & Sun 10-4 (315) 893-7162

Vintage Antiques & Collectibles Open Daily 10-5

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MV NATURE

butterflies in july story and photos by Matt Perry July is a highly active month in nature. Traditionally it is the best time of year to see butterflies in our region. Although in the Mohawk Valley, butterflies of several species are encountered in the other warm months, most do not enter their adult stage (flighted stage) until late June. Finding butterflies entails visiting the habitat where they feed and breed. When looking for them it is wise to take a path that traverses a variety of habitat types since different species have different habitat requirements. I try to take paths that have woods or wetlands on one side and meadow on the other. Paths like these may be used by butterflies that live in both habitats. I look for the plants that provide nectar and also plant species that butterflies lay their eggs on. These are called “host plants.” Most butterfly host plants are common species that grow with little coaxing. Most occur naturally in the environment in areas that are unspoiled or left fallow. Common plants such as violets, nettles, elm, cherry, and willow are important host plants for native butterflies. Fritillaries like the Great Spangled Fritillary will lay their eggs on violets, often those growing right in and along a meadow

path. A Red Admiral butterfly may lay its eggs on Wood Nettle plants which grow along woodland trails. American Lady butterflies lay their eggs on composites and, in our region, they seem to prefer the composite species called Pearly Everlasting. The Baltimore checkerspot butterfly usually lays its eggs on Turtlehead. Turtlehead is a native plant that inhabits wetlands and streamsides in our region. At our nature preserve, one of my favorite places to check for butterflies is a wetland we call Winterberry Swamp. Besides the shrub called Winterberry, the wetland contains many plants that can be found nowhere else at the preserve including ferns species usually associated with the Adirondacks. In July it can be an especially good place to find butterflies. When I come into the swamp, I am looking specifically for two species known to breed there. One, the Baltimore Checkerspot butterfly, lays its eggs on leaves of Turtlehead plants

Baltimore Checkerspot which grow in the swamp; the other, the Eyed Brown butterfly, lays its eggs on sedges that grow in and around the wetland pools. Other butterfly species come to the swamp to feed on the various wildflowers. One of the showier plants is called Swamp Milkweed. It grows taller than common Milkweed and its flowers are redder with a flatter top. Monarch butterflies, checkerspots, fritillaries, and swallowtails enjoy sipping nectar from these natural feeding stations in the swamp. Back in late May, I had encountered the black and orange hairy caterpillars of Baltimore Checkerspots feeding on the leaves of turtlehead plants in this swamp. Now those

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caterpillars have emerged from their chrysalises. They were fully formed, flighted adults, and were fluttering around the wetland looking for mates. I saw a female hanging on a Cinnamon Fern about a foot above the ground and fanning her gaudy, checkered wings. As she fanned, she emitted pheromones, and males from around the swamp converged on her position – all were keen to breed. When seen in flight, the Baltimore Checkerspots look like dark, medium-small butterflies, and nothing special. It’s only when you see one close up that you can appreciate its vivid colors and the bold pattern on its wings. While stepping through the marsh I stirred another resident breeder out of hiding. It was an Eye Brown butterfly. That species’ name provides a good description of its appearance. It is light brown with a row of eyespots that run along its wing margins. I flushed several more of them as I continued to walk. I noticed that a few of them had tattered wings and are getting close to the end of their lives. The brown can expect to live as long as a month or as little as a couple of weeks depending on weather conditions. To see butterflies, one should venture out in mid-morning on a warm, windless day. If possible, go somewhere where the habitat is varied. Keep your eyes open and your camera and binoculars on the ready. There is no better time of year than July to look for and to enjoy butterflies. •

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Over the years, I have had many opportunities to work with Wildlife Rehabilitators (rehabbers). I have brought them more than my share of sick and injured animals. I have also cooperated in both catching and releasing animals. Those adventures have been rewarding and memorable. Certainly, I’ve always been very appreciative of rehabbers and I believe our wildlife communities are better off due to their efforts. However, I find that few people understand the important role they play in the field of conservation and there are many misconceptions regarding what they do and how they do it. With that in mind, I sat down with Wildlife Rehabilitator Deb Saltis of Falcon Heart Rescue and asked her a few questions. (Deb is the co-founder of the Utica Peregrine Falcon Project and we’ve known each other since we put up the falcon’s nest box in 2013.) How did you first become involved with rehabilitating wildlife? It became evident after the first year of the Utica Peregrine Falcon fledge watch that we needed a local person able to handle our downed falcons. When I began my path to become a Wildlife Rehabilitator, Jean Soprano of Kindred Kingdoms Wildlife Center in Pennellville allowed me to volunteer. She taught me how to diagnose and treat injured/sick wildlife. After a year of volunteering, I took my first test to become a rehabber. Why did you choose to concentrate on raptors? The Utica Peregrine Falcon Project reawakened my interest in wildlife in general, but at Kindred Kingdoms, I became especially drawn to the raptors – the hawks, owls, and falcons.

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What are the most common afflictions encountered with wildlife? Poisoning (usually unintentional) and disease. Where do you go to get complicated medical procedures done on wildlife? My veterinarian. Most rehabilitators have a veterinarian to assist with diagnostic procedures– with x-rays, medications, operations, and setting bones. Last year, we had a Red-tailed Hawk that required an operation to remove a bone from its intestinal tract. What is the success rate for rehabilitating wildlife? I’m happy if I can get 50% of my birds to the point of release. It’s important to understand that once a bird is brought in, they are highly

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becoming agitated by something. My educational Red-tailed Hawk (Iscah) once climbed up my arm and past my glove when she became frightened.

How do you go about deciding when and where to release rehabbed wildlife? We always try to release them back to their native area unless there are extenuating circumstances that might lead to injury or conflict. Letting them loose in the neighborhood where they came from is usually the best policy. Do you ever need to recapture an animal that has been released? Yes. Unfortunately, some seem like they are ready to be released when they are not quite ready, or they have something wrong that isn’t manifesting while in captivity.

What precautions do rehabbers need to take before handling wildlife? We need to have the proper equipment. For handling raptors, we use heavy welding gloves. I wear them along with a mask when cleaning raptor cages. I also use long-handled nets for capturing wildlife. That allows me to keep more of a distance from the animal.

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Do captured wildlife ever pose a danger to the rehabilitator? Sure. Raptors have sharp beaks and sharp talons that can do damage to human skin. We need to have proper gloves, nets, and equipment to keep ourselves and the birds safe from harm. Has a raptor ever gotten you? Yes. Some birds have cut me with their talons; usually after

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never supposed to treat wildlife. When you find an injured animal, how do you know whether it’s better (for the animal) to take it in or leave it alone? If it’s injured, it would be more beneficial to capture it and take it to a rehabilitator. However, some young birds that appear to be orphaned may not be orphaned at all and by taking them away from a parent’s watchful eye, they could be doing more harm than good. Many species of birds, when they leave the nest, spend time on the ground or in low vegetation. Their parents may be unseen, but they are most likely monitoring from afar and providing food and protection. Does removing an injured animal deprive a predator of an easy meal and serve to weaken the wildlife community? Does this interference by wildlife rehabilitators run contrary to natural selection? I do not believe helping an injured animal interferes with natural selection. For example, an owl takes a young bird from a nest to feed itself or its offspring; that (in my opinion) is in keeping with natural selection. When a tree is cut down by a human and a bird’s family is destroyed, those young may not have died without negative human intervention. However, if the young are brought

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In 1974, Tim and Peggy Spencer Behrendt set off on an adventure. They began a new life in the woods of Cold Brook, NY, without modern conveniences like electricity or indoor plumbing. These are excerpts and reflections from Peggy’s journal chronicling their adventures and also her childhood memories growing up in Westmoreland.

Our time of “self-isolation” during the Covid-19 pandemic has not been much different from our daily life at Shawangunk for this last 46 years, except we have had no church services, or meetings to go to. In 1974, we withdrew because we felt disillusioned with the direction of our society and government at that time and wanted to create our own Island of Meaning where kindness and minimal harm would prevail not only for humans but for our earth and all life forms. We weren’t total drop-outs, because Tim still published, spoke, and participated in local organizations concerned about social reform. (See my books; “Tales from Shawangunk” or back issues of Mohawk Valley Living) The big difference for us is that in 1974, we didn’t have any kind of phone, radio, computer, television, or even electricity. We loved the sense of solitude, using candles and kerosene lamps for light; following the natural rhythms of the seasons, of daylight and nighttime. We made our own music and listened to nature’s symphonies. We loved it! But, now, with clean energy sources available, I am very grateful to have some of these modern conveniences, though we still do much

without it. I love the immediate access to information and education the web provides, despite its occasional frustrations. I sometimes think of the fact that our ancestors lived without these things since the beginning of time, and feel a little sorry for them, but know from personal experience that there also is meaning in life without them. I grew up being entertained by playing with friends, going swimming, exploring the fields and woods around my home, having picnics, playing games, and reading books. My first memory of having a television was in early elementary school. Before that, the big media treat was listening to “The Lone Ranger” on the radio Saturday mornings. For Tim, it was going to the Harbor Theater on Saturday in his home town for a 10-cent matinee—usually an ongoing serial where the cowboy hero appears to have met a fatal disaster and died, but next week he miraculously re-appears unharmed! Peg’s summer diary in 1959 (age 10) June 30 (At home in Westmoreland): I read in bed, then had breakfast and I ironed a whole basket (of clothes) for Mom. I made lunch (French toast) for Marion, Barb, and Mom. I had my piano lesson. I made Wheaties Drop cookies and turned on the oven by myself.

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July 1: I got “The Island Stallion” (by Walter Farley) from the library. We found a new hut down the (old railroad) tracks. We found a short cut home. I stayed overnight at Seymour’s house (with my playmates). July 4 (At the family camp on the St. Lawrence River)… we went swimming right after breakfast. I went for a ride in the sailboat. I went swimming again and we had supper. I went swimming again, then Mom and Dad went for a ride in the sailboat. I got a sunburn. We saw “Auntie Mame.” (at the Thousand Island Park pavilion – wood benches, canvas sides, and mosquitoes)… July 6 It was rainy. We played games all day long… Monopoly and horses. We didn’t go swimming. We had supper with Grandpa and I helped with the dishes. I read a new book; “The Secret Island.” [Enid Blyton], It was very good. I slept on the porch. Social isolation 2020 has had its pros and cons for us. It meant we couldn’t have the wonderful volunteers from NY Bank of Mellon come to help us with spring chores and improvements at the Nature Preserve. But it brought our daughter, Rebekah, and her husband, Gael, home from NYC, and they spent almost all their spare time (when not doing their jobs remotely), doing volunteer work for the Preserve as well as errands for us because we are in the group of “vulnerable seniors.” Being a senior citizen, much less a vulnerable one, takes getting used to, so this aging thing is an ongoing, new experience. Sometimes I have to say to myself; “This is my new consciousness, my new self, and I only have to take it one moment at a time.” Becky and Gael put their professional expertise into proposals for trail improvements that our board approved, then implemented them with hard, physical work, carpentry, and creativity in their spare time. There was a rustic charm to our old plank bridges over wet spots on the trails, but they required walkers to have exceptional balance. Realizing that someday we won’t be here to monitor our life’s work and vision at the Preserve, we decided that it is time to let the next generation start taking over, so we can get a glimpse of what is to come, and offer some guidance without trying to over-control. So far, this decision has been supremely rewarding. Several very attractive but simple, bridges and boardwalks have been built making people-friendly trails available to our beautiful beaver ponds, abundant with an incredibly wide range of avian and aquatic wildlife. Homemade, Adirondack style benches are placed at scenic spots for rest and meditation. Dead trees, brush, and protruding branches have been cleared from the trails, revealing lush green meadows of succulent, green mosses, and clear water slowly drifting through beaver canals with small fish and bullfrogs to spy. We’re making rustic signs to inspire, educate, and inform. You are all invited to enjoy our trails! Since we couldn’t offer workshops this season, it’s been wonderful to focus instead on making the beauties and wonders of nature available to people in a physically and socially safe, healthy way. The meetings to discuss these projects were tremendously exciting, happy experiences for me. To hear other people enthusiasti-

cally brain-storming then implementing ideas to support something you’ve devoted your life to is supremely satisfying and comforting. Often, we see Board Members and family as we’re taking a walk on our road, and might then take a trail together, or just stand around talking about life, or play with the great-grandchildren for a few minutes until the deer fly or mosquitoes chase us apart. Summer mornings I can’t wait to get outside to do things and enjoy it before the bugs wake up. I look in the garden to see if the parsnips have finally germinated, how big the carrots are getting, or if there are tiny, green tomatoes emerging yet from sun-lit yellow tomato blossoms. I check to see if the robins have laid baby blue eggs for their second brood of the season, as the fledglings from the first have already grown up

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and left. If Tim’s not up yet, I sometimes split wood. I enjoy wood splitting, and it’s a productive way to get one’s metabolic system stimulated and the body warmed up. We critique each other about safety gear. Tim worries that I might hurt my hands and not be able to play music on my beautiful instruments, so I wear gloves but find that a helmet flops around and hinders my focus. In turn, I sometimes critique him for wearing a helmet, but no gloves. I love to swing a mallet over my head and “wham,” deal a crushing blow to an inanimate block of wood. “Thud.” The first blow just gets slightly imbedded into softwood. I lever it out and give it another blow, and another. “Crack!” as it finally splits apart. Sometimes I’m lifted right off my feet when I hit it! Occasionally I’ll see a little spider or crawly bug on the wood and have to re-locate it. Hardwood splits more avidly, but we have mostly softwood available and find that it gives adequate heat until temperatures reach single digits. Often, Tim’s first-morning job is to take the mice we’ve caught that night as far down the road toward Black Creek as possible. I set the Havahart traps with a piece of cracker and peanut butter, adding a tiny wad of toilet paper to help them keep warm, and a little piece of apple so they can stay hydrated during the night. They gnaw desperately and fruitlessly on the metal bars of their little pris-

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Lawn Mowers, Leaf, and Snow Blowers SD Power, Clinton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Lighting Mills Electrical Supply, Rome . . . . . . . . . . 16 Liquor Stores and Wine lion Wine & Spirits, Ilion . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Prospect Falls Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Trenton Station Liquor & Wine, Barneveld . . . . 51 Maple Syrup Ben & Judy’s Sugarhouse, West Edmeston . . . . 13 Shaw’s Maple Products, Clinton . . . . . . . . . . 13 Tibbits Maple, New Hartford . . . . . . . . . . 13 * 90 Days No Payment Program: Interest will accrue at the contract rate during the deferral period and will be collected with the first payment due. Depending on the regular payment amount and the amount of interest accrued during the deferral

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period, the deferred first payment may result in a negative amortization, i.e., the principal amount of the amount financed may increase. Deferred payment program may not be available in all states. Available 0% APR financing on purchases of selected new Mahindra tractor models from participating dealers’ inventory. A down-payment may be required for selected tractor models. Subject to credit review and approval and other terms and conditions. All financing is in Mahindra Finance USA LLC’s

Media 92.7 The Drive WXUR, Utica . . . . . . . . . 3 FOX33/WUTR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 WKAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Monuments & Memorials Yorkville Memorials, Yorkville . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Musical Instrument Sales, Rentals, Lessons Big Apple Music, New Hartford . . . . . . . . . 30

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Natural Food Stores Cooperstown Naturals, Cooperstown . . . . . . . 60 Peter’s Cornucopia, New Hartford . . . . . . . . 55 Optometrists Towpath Vision Care, Little Falls . . . . . . . . . 29 Paint and Painting Supplies Urbanik’s Paint & Wallpaper Co., Utica . . . . . . . 7 Physical Therapy Inertia PT, Utica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Pizzerias DiCastro’s Brick Oven, Rome . . . . . . . . Primo Pizzeria, Clinton . . . . . . . . . . . . Rosato’s Pizzeria & Bakery, Utica . . . . . Tony’s Pizza, New Hartford . . . . . . . . .

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Pools and Spas Swan Pools & Spas, Ilion and New Hartford . . . . . . . . 6 Portable Toilets and Bathrooms Mohawk Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Primitives Between Us Sisters, Munnsville . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Butternut Barn, Richfield Springs . . . . . . . . . . 27 Main Street Gift Shoppe, Newport . . . . . . . . 27 Produce, Local Ben & Judy’s Sugarhouse, West Edmeston . . Grassy Cow Dairy, Remsen . . . . . . . . . . Jewett’s Cheese, Earlville . . . . . . . . . . . . Jones Family Farm, Herkimer . . . . . . . . Shaw’s Maple Products, Clinton . . . . . . . . . Stoltzfus Family Dairy, Vernon Center . . . . Tibbits Maple, New Hartford . . . . . . . . .

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Barney’s Angels home dog sitting has made it their mission to give their customers a personalized experience. They ensure that their animal guests are in the best hands. Customers can see several daily videos on Barney’s Angel’s Facebook page. They fill out a report card to highlight the visiting pet’s behavior and sometimes print photos of the for owners to have. Barney’s Angels is a home environment with different areas for each service, such as the cat room, daycare area, and separate kennel area to provide a stress-free environment. Barney’s Angels also features a spacious yard and a ramp which allows animals of all ages to socialize, enjoy themselves, and get some fresh air. Barney’s Angels is now Better Business Bureau approved. Barney’s Angels , 4361 Acme Road, Ilion (315) 525-3330 See videos on their Facebook page @ Barneys Angels

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Quilt and Yarn Shops/Services Love & Stitches, Whitesboro . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Tiger Lily Quilt Co, Utica . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Real Estate John Brown Team, Coldwell Banker . . . . . . . . 45 Record Stores Off Center Records, Utica . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Restaurants and Cafés Ann St. Deli, Little Falls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Club Monarch, Yorkville . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 The Country Store, Salisbury . . . . . . . . . . 19 DiCastro’s Brick Oven, Rome . . . . . . . . . 19 Karam’s Middle East Bakery, Yorkville . . . . 21 Killabrew, New Hartford . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Main Street Ristorante, Newport . . . . . . . . 27 Michael’s Alder Creek Inne, Barneveld . . . . 17 Nola’s Restaurant, Clinton . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Ohio Tavern, Cold Brook . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Papa Rick’s Rome . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Patio Drive-In, Utica . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Phoenician Restaurant, New Hartford . . . . . . 19 Rosato’s Pizzeria & Bakery, Utica . . . . . . . . 20

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RoSo’s Cafe & Catering, Utica . . . . . . . . Route 69 Steakhouse, Whitesboro . . . . . . Sammy & Annie Foods, Utica . . . . . . . . . Voss Bar BQ, Whitesboro and Ilion . . . . . . Wendy’s Diner, Cassville . . . . . . . . . . . . Willie’s The Original Bagel Cafe, Utica . . . . The Willows, Utica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Roofing Mohawk Metal Sales, Westmoreland . . . . . . . 56 Shoes Snowmobiles/ATVs Hobby Hill Farm, Rome . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Storage Sheds & Garages Shafer & Sons, Westmoreland . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Towing Services Clinton Collision, Clinton . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Tree Services and Tree Farms Rick Turk Tree Service, Rome . . . . . . . . . . 57

The answer to last issue’s contest about who to watch for on the trail in April:

Peter Cottontail Winner: Jackie Roback of Holland Patent

Weddings and Banquets Club Monarch, Yorkville . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Wineries Brimfield Farm Winery, Clinton . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Yarn and Knitting Supplies Love & Stitches, Whitesboro . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Yogurt Stoltzfus Family Dairy, Vernon Center . . . . . . . 58

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