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2. Liberty

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3. CochectonTownship

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4. ThompsonTownship

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8. Highland Township

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6. RocklandTownship

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3 BR/3 BAAcres: 0.26Sold For: $57,000School Tax: $4,094Town & County: $3,407

Built: 1960Listed By: Belgard Realty

4 BR/2 BAAcres: 0.06Sold For: $100,000School Tax: $2,314.93

Town & County:$2,598.50Built: 1988Listed By: Valued Properties

3 BR/1 BAAcres: 18.50Sold For: $110,000School Tax: $2,932

Town & County: $2,584Built: 1910Listed By: Eagle ValleyRealty


Built: 1992Listed By: Callicoon RealEstate LLC

4 BR/2 BA totalAcres: .25Sold For: $175,000School Tax: $2194Town & County: $2864

Built: 1970Listed By: Rieber Realty


Built: 2002Listed By: Judy Van PutRealty

7. RocklandTownship

Custom Lake-front Cottage

3 BR/2 BAAcres: 0.26Sold For: $130,000School Tax: $1,973.86

Town & County: $2,661Built: 2011Listed By: Century 21Country RE

4 BR/3 BAAcres: 5.25Sold For: $1,450,000School Tax: $11,339.60Town & County:

$10,050.81Built: 2008Listed By: Gibson E McKean

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1890’s farmhouse with guest cottage on 2.4 acres. 2 bedrooms 1 bath with wrap around front porch to enjoy the country views and the Callicoon Creek across the street. Cottage has kitchen and bath (water & sewer not hooked up) –could be for guests, studio or home offi ce. Workshop/shed for storage. Beautiful mature trees

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Or follow the Delaware River down-

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Distinctly American styles are to befound throughout Van Gorders’ threeshowrooms, from this Southwest-themed hickory chair and ottoman(above) to a dining room set also creat-ed from rough-hewn hickory (right).Professionals like Scott Van Gorder(above right) can guide you in selectingthe styles and accessories that fit notonly your tastes but your budget. They’lleven come to your house to evaluatespaces and make recommendations!

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here’s lots to recommendin this one-owner, single-family house, built in

2004. The three-bed, three-bathstructure has plenty of livingareas on three levels and featureshardwood floors, plenty of glassand balconies.

The house is surrounded by10 private, mostly-woodedacres on Town of Tusten main-tained Swamp Pond Rd.

It is part of the Weiden LakeProperty Owners Associationwith rights to 70-acre WeidenLake, which provides boatingand fishing opportunities.Members of the 2,500-acreprivate community can takeadvantage of two commonareas with parking, dock/swimplatforms, picnic tables andbarbecues.

The hamlet of Narrowsburg,with its shopping and culturalopportunities, is less than 15minutes away, as is theDelaware River.

TTri-level one of a kind

At top: A view of the back side of the house, showing the decking and metal roofing.

Vaulted ceilings mark the top level. The constant throughout is good workmanship and hardwood floors.

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Clockwise from above left: One of the three bedrooms,this one featuring a pair of decorative windows.

The woodstove supplements the oil-powered heatingsystem. Notice the elegant stone wall and woodenmantlepiece.

One of several decks that translates into opportunitiesto barbecue, entertain, or just relax and take in thesurrounding views.

The modern kitchen has all the amenities, including anisland and plenty of counter and cabinet space.

The formal dining room has access to decks and fea-tures a curved space which extends from the main partof the house.

Address: 633 Swamp Pond Rd.

Municipality: Narrowsburg,

Town of Tusten

Bedrooms: 3

Full baths: 3

Square footage: 1,998

Acres: 10

School district: Sullivan West

Year Built: 2004

Condition: Good

Approximate total taxes: 6,447

Garage capacity: 1

Style: Contemporary

Type: Single Family

Appliances: Disposal, refrigerator, self

cleaning oven, sprinkler, stove, washer

Basement: Poured, Walk-Out

Exterior finish: Clapboard, wood

Interior amenities: Amenity package,

cathedral ceiling, family room, formal

dining room, glass, hardwood floors,

insulated windows, master suite, skylights,

track lighting, wood stove

Electric: Circuit breaker

Land Features: Fruit trees, gently sloping,

hunting, lake rights, mature trees, private,

secluded, wooded.

Homeowners Fees (Year): $300

Heating: Baseboard, zoned

Fuel: Oil, fuel tank above ground

Sewer: Septic

Water: Drilled

MLS No.: 38688

Price: $299,000

Information: Jerry Euker, broker, Eagle

Valley Realty, 6569 State Route 97,

Narrowsburg. Call 845-252-3085 or email

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HOME FEATURES

By Frank Rizzo

Victor Kask can’t say when hefirst realized he wanted to bean architect; it just took him a

long time to realize his dream.But first things first… what’s with

that name? The Bethel-based archi-tect replies: “Architect-X was derivedfrom Architect-X.com, which was thedomain name I saved before I waslicensed. This was in hope of secur-ing a domain name with the wordarchitect in it. I thought it would helpsearch engines find me, not knowingat the time they didn’t quite workthat way. Catchy but a bit goofy.”

A quick search on the web brings

up one or two “architects x” (nodashes), but whatever the market-ing “gimmick” he’s using, Kask is indemand right now.

“This year the company has han-dled approximately 50 projectsranging from the organization ofretail and assembly space, to alter-ations, occupancy changes and newresidential structures,” he noted.

Growing up on Long Island, Kaskwas inspired by the example of hismother Lehti, a painter, as well asby living in an architect-designedmodern style house his father Karlhad commissioned. To completehis affinity to the building arts, hisbrother Peter became a structural

Victor Kask Photos

This glass gablein Yulan was fora client whowanted thecomplete end ofthe new addi-tion to be glass.

On the cover:This custom cir-cular stair hastreads madefrom local whiteoak compressedon steel brack-ets bolted toanchors from asculpted rein-forced concretecolumn. It wasadded to theKask vacationhome on RiverRd. in Callicoon.

This home in Yulan was built on an existing foundation which was ill conceivedand in need of repair. According to Kask, “The owner asked if he could have acomplete repair plan and construction drawings for the building in two weeks.Owner opened wallet wider. Architect-X worked long hours and got it done.”


Unique moniker, unique architectARCHITECT PROFILE

engineer.But his road to becoming a licensed

architect was long one, taking 16years after he earned a BS inArchitecture in 1995 from New YorkInstitute of Technology.

Just three years after earning a BSin Geology from SUNY Cortland in1983, he built a house (and his home)on Hospital Rd. in the hills aboveCallicoon. It was his first opus.

Kask began coming to our area inthe late ’60s, when his father built acabin on River Rd. in Callicoon. Afterhis father’s passing Vic and his broth-er inherited it. Eventually Vic boughtout his brother’s share.

Soon after, he related, “I starteddoing business under Kask & KaskFine Home Building while intermit-tently taking work with various localengineers. There was also a four-yearstint with the Sullivan CountyDepartment of Public WorksBuildings Department.”

He added, “Finally after years ofaccumulating college credit hoursand apprenticeship time, I was givena chance to sit for the NYS licensingexam in 2010.”

Kask apprenticed with DavidRosenberg Architects in Monticello.

According to the NYS EducationDept., which certifies professionals,Kask earned his license on November7, 2011.

Summing up his practice, Kask saidit consisted of “architectural designand drafting of documents requiredin the process of producing a client

owner’s vision into residential andcommercial structures.”

A good chunk of his work is remedi-al, he noted: “Many people havebuildings with cracked foundations,sagging roofs or some other structur-al malady and need to know if thecondition is dangerous or how to fixit. Sometimes they have built some-thing illegally and the BuildingDepartment has requested reviewand documentation. Occasionally astructure is placed too close to theneighboring lot or worse yet, twobuildings are built on a lot meant forone. Some things even Architect-Xcan’t fix.”

“More satisfying,” he added, “isstarting with a clean slate, the newconstruction project. In this case theowner/client can have any outcomethey desire if within their budget.Most buildings are wood framed butthey can be steel, masonry, insulatedconcrete, log, traditionally joined orplated heavy timber or a combina-tion thereof. The desired style whichis to be appropriated to the buildinggenerally decides material selection.”

Kask is married to Kulli and theyhave a daughter, Madeline, 7.

Earlier this year Kask was appoint-ed as an alternate on the BethelZoning Board of Appeals.

Architect-X designed this entrance to the First Presbyterian Church in Jeffersonville.He described it as “delicate wooden structure to keep entering parishioners dry.”

Kask writes, “Sandwiched between the railroad and the river in Callicoon on a siteplan masterfully prepared by Tom Ward Engineering of Livingston Manor, this resi-dence under construction was placed on a spot with only a 18'x 48' legal foot-print. Due to its proximity to the river it also required a ‘flood proofed’ foundation.

Kask designed this hillside home in Montage, Pennsylvania. “I am in the process ofsecuring my Pa. license. At the time of this home’s construction, the buildingdepartment allowed us to continue with only their strictest document review andoversight.”


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The first step to crafting wreathsis to gather the foundationpieces. This usually involves asturdy material that willserve as the wreath round. Itcan be vine, foam, branches,or even wire. You'll alsoneed decorative items thatfit the theme of your wreath.These may be berries, orna-ments, ribbons, bows, andother trinkets. Florist wire andtape can be used to attach the orna-ments to the wreath.

"Say cheese" wreathPurchase a premade ever-

green wreath or wrapboughs of pine around awreath frame to make yourown. Glue or tie on smallwooden frames with photos ofthe family to the wreath. Fill inthe barren spots with small bows andornaments.

Floral wreathMake a fresh flower wreath

from a florist's wreath andfresh blooms. Soak thefoam wreath in wateraccording to the packageddirections. Trim flowerstems (carnations are

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one wreath thatis best displayed

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life.

Fruitful wreathInstead of an evergreen

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the wreath.

Metallic wreathAdd a glamorous touch to

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that you paint with glimmer-ing metallic colors. Intersperse

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Bells or glass ornamentwreath

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Holly vine wreathPurchase a plain grapevine

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Cinnamon wreathThis wreath looks beautiful and gives

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The holiday season is about morethan just rushing to stores to stockup on presents. Socializing and

hosting friends and family members tocatch up on a year’s worth of news alsomakes this time of year so special.

Before friends and family arrive, holi-day hosts must take steps to preparetheir homes for their guests. The follow-ing home prep plan can make relativelyeasy work of tidying up the house andensuring it is inviting to guests.

Start with the entranceHosting can motivate homeowners to

finish certain home improvement proj-ects that enhance the appearance oftheir homes. Tidy up your home’s entry-way to make it more welcoming. Be surethe front door and walkways are well lit.Remove obstructions and trim backbushes and other plant life. Festive dec-orations can brighten up the space.Don’t forget a welcome mat to reinforceto guests that they truly are welcome atyour home.

Quick cleaningSometimes the joy of hosting can be

overshadowed by the task of preparingfor your guests. Although a thoroughcleaning of the home is great if you havethe time, it may not be necessary. Gofrom room to room identifying spacesthat are in need of a thorough cleaning.Spend time in the kitchen clearing clut-ter from the counters and make sure thedining space is clean and the table ispresentable. A table runner and a cen-terpiece of festive flowers can brightenup the space instantly. Fluff cushions onsofas and give floors or carpets a quickvacuuming. Always be sure the bath-rooms are clean and fresh, with laun-dered hand towels at the ready. Chil-dren’s bedrooms and other areas of thehouse may not require such a criticaleye. Simply keep doors closed in off-lim-its rooms.

Create a guest sanctuaryOvernight guests should have a desig-

nated space they can use as a retreat. Ifyou do not have a guest room, considerhaving children bunk with one anotherand designating one of the kids’ roomsfor your guests. Fresh linens, an alarmclock, a television, and Internet accessare nice touches.

A guest room also can be set up in aden or office with a pull-out sofa bed.Provide access to a nearby bathroom so

guests can enjoy some privacy. Hosting children is easier than hosting

adults because they won’t require thesame level of privacy and space. Anextra mattress tucked under the bed inyour child’s room can be an impromptuplace for kids to retire.

Stock up on suppliesPurchase extra travel-sized toiletries at

the drug store so your guests’ needs arecovered in case they forget something.Store them in a zip-top bag and letguests know where these items are kept.

Purchase a guest set of towels, sheetsand pillowcases. Keep these in an air-tight storage bag or bin, so when guestsarrive, they will have their own set oflinens. Launder these linens after use.

Stock up on foodAsk guests which foods and bever-

ages they prefer and try to have someon hand. Use your spare time to pre-pare some meals and freeze them. Thisway if someone drops by unexpectedly,you can simply defrost a meal and

have it ready in no time. Keep a tin ofcookies and tea bags ready for thosewho pop in for a snack and conversa-tion.

With the holiday season in full swing,holiday hosts must ready their homesfor overnight guests.


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·If you don't have plastic clips tohang lights around windows and tothe eaves of your home, inexpensiveclothespins will work just as well. Ifyou're concerned about the color ofthe wooden clips, paint them holidayhues before stringing the lights.·Put a bath mat, rug-side downand rubber-side up, beneath yourChristmas tree stand. This allows youto spin the tree as you hang lights andornaments without damaging the floorunderneath. It also makes it simple toundress the tree once the season isover. Use a tree skirt to hide the mat.·Squeeze artificial tree portionsinto concrete form tubes. First wrapthe tree portions in twine and then slipthem into the concrete sleeves. Eachtube can be stowed in attic or garagerafters, freeing up precious space.·Use empty squirt bottles to makebaking and cooking easier. Pancakeand cookie batters can be squirtedfrom the containers for less mess.· Store one or two strings of lightsin a plastic shopping bag to keep thestrands from getting tangled. Hang thebags from a hook in a garage or stackthem in a storage bin.·Use plastic zip ties to attach gar-land and lights to bannisters. They'reeasy to assemble and will not damagethe bannisters.· A paper towel holder can bescrewed to the wall in a craft room toneatly hold spools of ribbon. Simplypull the length you need from thespool and cut for easy decorating.·Mount a tree stand to a piece ofwood with screws or glue. This pre-vents spills from reaching the floorwhile stabilizing the tree.·Old maps make interesting giftwrap and are a nice change of pacefrom commercially produced paper ornewsprint.

·Wrap duct tape or another typeof sticky tape around your hand. Patover fallen pine needles that accumu-late around the tree. In hard-to-reachareas, wrap the tape around a broomor a floor sweeper.·When traveling for the holidays,use a brightly colored suitcase orflashy tape to make your suitcasestand out from others at the airport.·Place hardened brown sugar in abaking dish, cover it with a moistpaper towel and either microwave iton high for 20-second intervals orplace it in a 300 F oven for five min-utes. This will soften the sugar, makingit easier to use the sugar to prepareyour favorite holiday cookie recipes.·Save plastic bread ties, which canbe used to make tags for the wires oncertain devices. Such ties also can beused to organize decorating compo-nents and to keep your place on a rollof tape.·Measure the inside of your pic-ture window and construct a woodenframe to its dimensions. Staple holidaylights to the frame and then easily slipthe frame in and out of place eachyear.·Hang a live wreath or someboughs of evergreen in your home togive it that fresh pine scent if you havean artificial tree.·Color-code storage containers soyou can easily find holiday decorationsin the attic or basement.· Pack for a holiday excursionusing a collapsible clothing storagehanger for closets. Fold clothes oneach fabric shelf and then collapse itinto your suitcase. When you get toyour destination, unfold and hang it ina closet so all of your clothes will be atthe ready.

Make the holidays even more enjoy-able with a variety of timesavers andclever tips.

W ith so much on our plates between Thanksgivingand New Year's Day, the holiday season can be hec-tic. Fortunately, there are many ways to save timeand make the holiday season more manageable.


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• Find a carpooling buddy. Share yourride to work with one or more people,and not only are you saving fuel, wearand tear on your car and possible tollcharges, but you will save money aswell. Some calculations paint a savingsof around $650 a year for carpoolerswho share their ride and gas bill withonly one friend.

• Make smarter buys. So many itemsare available at the click of a button orby visiting mass retail chains. However,not every purchase is a smart buy —even if it costs less. Some cheap con-sumer goods are not worth the smaller

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• Rent, borrow and give. Most peopleare at fault for purchasing a gadget, toolor small appliance they had every inten-tion of putting to good use. But after oneuse, that item is now collecting dust on ashelf somewhere. Instead of alwaysthinking to buy first, save money byinvestigating rental agreements or bor-rowing belongings from others. • Grow agarden. Produce prices continue toclimb. An easy way to save money andhave ultimate control over what fertiliz-ers and pest remedies are used on fruitsand vegetables is to grow them yourself.Save hundreds on salad greens, toma-toes, potatoes, and strawberries. Plus, ahome garden offers the convenience offresh produce close by when it’s needed.

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