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Recent Home Sales 1. Thompson Township Two Story 2 BR/2 BA Acres: 0.71 Sold For: $42,500 School Tax: $1,350 Town & County: $805
Built: 1949 Listed By: Barbanti Group
5 BR/3 BA Acres: 0.17 Sold For: $74,500 School Tax: $1,808 Town & County: $1,075
Built: 1960 Listed By: Keller Williams RE Hudson Valley United
6. Rockland Township Contemporary/Split
5. Forestburgh Township Contemporary 3 BR/2 BA Acres: 5.01 Sold For: $135,000 School Tax: $2,846 Town & County: $2,347
3. Rockland Township Ranch
2. Thompson Township Cape Cod
Built: 1988 Listed By: Century 21 Country Realty
5 BR/3.1 BA Acres: 1.88 Sold For: $180,000 School Tax: $4,304 Town & County: $3,970
3 BR/1 BA Acres: 0.86 Sold For: $89,500 School Tax: $1,253 Town & County: $1,490
4. Neversink Township Two Story Built: 1960 Listed By: Matthew J. Freda Real Estate
3 BR/2 BA Acres: 18.00 Sold For: $270,000 School Tax: $3,416 Town & County: $3,256
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Built: 1982 Listed By: Carmichael Lynch Realty
8. Bethel Township Contemporary
7. Lumberland Township Ranch Built: 1992 Listed By: Callicoon Real Estate, LLC
3 BR/1.1 BA Acres: 0.84 Sold For: $107,500 School Tax: $746 Town & County: $733
Built: 2002 Listed By: Gibson E. McKean, Inc.
4 BR/4 BA Built: 2009 Acres: 5.93 Listed By: Catskill Castles Sold For: $1,580,000 School Tax: $15,826 Town & County: $10,858
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balance of soil can secure root formation and promote proper drainage. • Test the pH. Certain plants need a specific pH in order to grow. A neutral pH range is typically ideal for growing vegetables. A pH tester can be purchased from a gardening center. Amend the soil accordingly to get the soil back to its correct level. • Know the growing season. Vegetables should be planted during the season in which they will thrive. Peas, beets and cabbage, for example, are cold-temperature vegetables, while cucumbers, squash and melons thrive in warm climates. Plant accordingly so that the vegetables will have the best chances for success. • Purchase quality seeds. Use fresh seeds, particularly ones that have been harvested from your own garden the year before, to have the best chances for germination. Or buy seeds from a reputable source, like a garden center or an online retailer who specializes in vegetable seeds. • Start seedlings indoors. You may want to work with seedlings indoors so that you can monitor growth and care for them more easily. Then transplant the seedlings outside when they are stable enough for the elements.
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ustainable Energy Education & Development Support (SEEDS) recently sponsored a free three part Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Solar workshop. The workshop, conducted by Martin Young, an experienced local solar installer who got his training from a SEEDS-sponsored course several years ago, was held in the Honesdale Park Street Complex. The free workshop was open to the general public, and resulted in six orders for solar kits for our area.The first night offered an overview of Do-ItYourself (DIY) Solar Installation, including costs, payback, and the return on a solar investment. Evaluation of sites for rooftop solar was also discussed, and tips about new smart phone apps that help with the evaluation were shared. Martin also advised on how to create drawings which are required for local permits. The basic information required to make a decision about whether to proceed with a solar installation was covered. Sixty-four people attended our first session. During the second evening of the workshop, people began to do the actual work involved. All the equipment required to connect the inverters to panels, and panels to racking was there, including a solar panel, weighing approximately 45 pounds. Martin encouraged folks to pick it up and feel the weight of it. Loading these on to the roof top is one of the most difficult aspects of a DIY solar installation.
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This is a solar panel, about 39 by 60 inches and weighing just over 40 pounds.
and effort put into this series, and The Conservation District office for providing a wonderful space for this workshop. For any questions on future solar workshops, contact the SEEDS office at 570-245-1256 or email info@seedgroup.net. You can also sign up now for the FREE home energy assessment SEEDS will be offering to home owners this summer. Visit www.seedsgroup.net to learn more and sign up online. SEEDS is a community-based nonprofit organization whose mission is to develop a local renewable energy infrastructure, and promote more sustainable living in our area. For more information, call or visit the website. The office is located at 1030 Main Street – 2nd floor of The Cooperage, Honesdale, PA.
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Members of the SEEDS Solar Committee built a roof top section that was used for demonstration. Participants went through the process of mounting the rack and panel. Many helpful installation tips were shared and the workshop was considered informative and engaging by the participants. SEEDS provided baked goods and an atmosphere for friends to begin to collaborate. A couple of folks were offering their help with another’s installation in exchange for help with their own. The third and final session was a more intimate discussion among the attendees who were most interested in making a DIY Solar Installation kit purchase. Martin addressed individual questions, and talked about the future of solar. In his opinion, the current technology and This is a part of the racking rail that is secured into efficiency in solar panels will the roof. The solar panels are later mounted onto not be outdated for years to these rails. come.
It was emphasized that the decision to install solar is very much a financial one, and the return on the investment of the outlay of money for solar power was reviewed. Martin explained SEEDS could help those ready to purchase now by shopping for the group’s total number of panels. Each kit contains 14 panels. Six people signed up to purchase kits now, for a total of 84 panels. Martin can shop for the larger number of panels and get more competitive pricing than someone buying 14 panels on their own. This group of 6 will join an online forum to communicate with each other throughout the installation process, sharing advice and helpful hints. Six other participants, who were not quite ready to order now, already signed up for a potential second round of orders scheduled for early fall. It was an exciting and successful workshop that provided not only a group rate purchase price opportunity, but also provided group support and camaraderie. More Solar Photovoltaic (PV) panels on homes in our area helps promote renewable energy here, and helps homeowners with their energy costs. SEEDS hopes to continue to offer this workshop every year, or twice a year, if there is enough demand. SEEDS will also be making training videos, and improving our workshops based on feedback from those who attended. SEEDS thanks all who attended, Martin Young for the time
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STORY AND PHOTOS BY KAITLIN CARNEY The newly remodeled country kitchen offers a woodstove and the charm of the original heating elements in the floor. The heating, septic,and water systems have all been replaced and updated. The master bedroom is spacious and offers exquisite hardwood floors and views galore. The wide staircase shown at left, is a surprising feature that really serves to accentuate the original country charm of this house.
Lakeside charmer with exquisite detail he exterior of this lovingly restored farmhouse features a cozy stone front porch, beautifully landscaped yard and gardens, and a back deck perfect for entertaining or enjoying a morning cup of coffee.
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The house is located on a quiet dead end street, offering privacy moments from downtown Narrowsburg and the Delaware River. It is thoughtfully decorated inside and out, with original features such as a kerosene chandelier
and the wood plank floors. Newly installed and lighted dock leads the way to a quiet, private lake where wildlife abounds. An artesian well was recently restored, offering additional water to the home.
It features a large open living room, formal dining room, updated kitchen with wood burning stove and new bath fixtures. Upgrades include new electric, plumbing, roof and heating system with a freeze alarm.
Top: A view from near the lake looking up at the back of the house and its deck and gardens. With 14 acres, there is a lot of potential for further landscaping and gardening possibilities. Far left: Enjoy breathtaking views, wildlife, and tranquility on any portion of this property’s 14 acres. A deep crimson exterior complements the stone front porch. Right: A terraced garden abuts the deck, and a sculpture by local artist Tom Holmes accents the landscape.
Below: The third bedroom on the second floor is used as a media space. An expansive new closet system was recently installed.
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STORY AND PHOTOS BY KAITLIN CARNEY The newly remodeled country kitchen offers a woodstove and the charm of the original heating elements in the floor. The heating, septic,and water systems have all been replaced and updated. The master bedroom is spacious and offers exquisite hardwood floors and views galore. The wide staircase shown at left, is a surprising feature that really serves to accentuate the original country charm of this house.
Lakeside charmer with exquisite detail he exterior of this lovingly restored farmhouse features a cozy stone front porch, beautifully landscaped yard and gardens, and a back deck perfect for entertaining or enjoying a morning cup of coffee.
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The house is located on a quiet dead end street, offering privacy moments from downtown Narrowsburg and the Delaware River. It is thoughtfully decorated inside and out, with original features such as a kerosene chandelier
and the wood plank floors. Newly installed and lighted dock leads the way to a quiet, private lake where wildlife abounds. An artesian well was recently restored, offering additional water to the home.
It features a large open living room, formal dining room, updated kitchen with wood burning stove and new bath fixtures. Upgrades include new electric, plumbing, roof and heating system with a freeze alarm.
Top: A view from near the lake looking up at the back of the house and its deck and gardens. With 14 acres, there is a lot of potential for further landscaping and gardening possibilities. Far left: Enjoy breathtaking views, wildlife, and tranquility on any portion of this property’s 14 acres. A deep crimson exterior complements the stone front porch. Right: A terraced garden abuts the deck, and a sculpture by local artist Tom Holmes accents the landscape.
Below: The third bedroom on the second floor is used as a media space. An expansive new closet system was recently installed.
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HOME FEATURES Type: Single family Township: Tusten Location: 109 Cackletown Rd., Narrowsburg School District: Sullivan West Acreage: 14.03 Rooms: 6 Bedrooms: 3 Full Baths: 1 Half Baths: 0 Garage: None Approximate Year Built: 1920 Frontage: 270 feet Approximate Square Footage: 1,464 Living Room Level: 1 Dining Room Level: 1 Bedroom Level: 2 Kitchen Level: 1 Master Bedroom Level: 2 Style: Farmhouse Present Usage: Residential Condition: Very good Exterior: Asbestos siding Roof: Shingle, tin Electric: Circuit breaker Water Heater: Electric Fuel: Oil Water: Drilled well Sewer: Septic Heating: Baseboard, wood stove, zoned Basement: Full, walk-out Appliances: Dishwasher, washer, dryer, microwave, refrigerator, stove Interior Amenities: Attic, central hall/foyer, formal dining room, hardwood floors, insulated windows, track lighting, cable TV, wood stove Exterior Amenities: Deck, dock, porch Financing: Conventional Road: Town and village Land Features: Gently sloping, hunting, lakefront, mature trees, private, view, water view, wooded Approximate Total Taxes: $3,748 MLS No.: 35524 Price: $269,000 Contact: Jerry Euker, Eagle Valley Realty, 6569 State Route 97, Narrowsburg, 845-252-3085 or jerry.eaglevalleyrealty@gmail.com
Above: The living room maintains the original charm with wide plank floors, and lots of natural light. Left: This kerosene chandelier is a piece to marvel over. Kerosene lamps and chandeliers were only produced for a 10-year period of time between candles and gas lamps. This piece dates to the 1860s and is cast with the production date. Right: The formal dining room also offers the original wide plank floors. There is plenty of room for entertaining and hosting dinner parties and friends. Far right: The second floor column accents the stairway and highlights the space for artwork and photography.
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Ed Gavalla smiles as he reminisces about his long experience in the nursery agribusiness at his new nursery site in Pond Eddy.
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d Gavalla moved his wholesale agricultural business specializing in fully grown trees and ornamental shrubbery to Pond Eddy two years ago, although he’s been in the nursery field much longer. After house renovations, he’s also going to live on the site bordering on the Delaware River. He runs the firm with his son and business namesake Jesse of nearby Eldred. “I’ve been in this business for 35 years,” he reminisced. “First in Montague, NJ, then in Glen Spey in nursery and landscaping and now here.” Gavalla has been living in Sullivan County since 1991. Starting from the greenhouse and garden center back in Montague, Jesse G’s nursery and landscape business has grown to service both local needs and also residents in the tri-
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Their specialty is to make your home and landscape look their best STORY BY ANYA TIKKA state area – actors Susan Sarandon, Sara Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick among them. Gavalla’s company has also served actor Tim Robbins and designer Todd Oldham, and his designs have appeared in In Style and Nest magazines. The company specializes in fully grown ornamental trees. They also
employ several local people full time year-round and more during the summer on apart time basis, mostly high school and college students. Apart from supplying trees and shrubs, the company’s services also include landscaping and design: fences, stonework, fireplaces, “hardscapes” and many more.
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“We are establishing a niche,” Ed explained at his nursery full of trees and surrounded by woods. “We can’t compete with the corporate stores.” He added: “I came across the ‘PotIn-Pot’ nursery system of planting while touring nurseries in New Jersey and Virginia. They were using this new technique. Basically, you plant a tree in a pot within a larger pot and when the time comes to sell, you just pull the pot out, instead of the traditional balling and burlap.” Last year, Ed also took a course run by the Sullivan County Division of Planning and Environmental Management at Sullivan County BOCES and Community College, entitled “Economic Development in Agribusiness and Microenterprise” to encourage business in Sullivan County.
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“It was the best thing I ever did!” Ed exclaimed. “It included marketing, research, development, accounting, everything, in three different sections over several weeks. We learned about different types of marketing. It was very business-oriented.” Gardening is all about the seasons, and during our visit to the Tuthill Road site off of Route 97 that runs alongside the river, Ed explained the site has irrigation utilizing a drip system, but it was not yet set up for the season. Eventually, the watering pipes are going to be attached to the trees from the pond on the side of the property. Gavalla walked around proudly showing off his trees, many in spring blossom, including Flowering DogCONTRIBUTED PHOTOS
Above: These boxed wisteria with trellises soften the hard architectural lines. In this Jesse G’s design, the Grill (see next page) is set into bluestone. A lattice privacy fenced pergola with bluestone columns and bluestone patio.
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wood, Pink Chestnut, Purple Plum and a Cranberry Viburnum that actually grows cranberries. “The birds like them,” Ed remarked, adding he didn’t know if they were fit for human consumption.
“My plan is to grow container fruit trees and ornamental shrubbery,” Ed said. Gavalla grew up in nearby Milford, PA. He has an horticultural degree and licensing and certifications for the tri-state area.
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Ed Gavalla in the midst of ornamental shrubbery at the new nursery site.
accounting very dry… [but] he loves this,” Ed noted, indicating his property with the trees and shrubbery. Jesse G’s is registered in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Call 914-443-5802 or 856-2388, or contact Gavalla via www.jessegsnursery.com.
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Above: These urns provide a base for an artistic arrangement of flowering and evergreen shrubs. Below: Bluestone steps and walls guide the natural inspired plantings. This Jesse G’s landscaping was for the residence of actress Susan Sarandon. Below left: Terraced bluestone garden and steps leading to an outdoor living space.
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