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Yates County ALL ABOUT Yates County CELEBRATING the Town of Milo 200th Anniversary YATES COUNTY FACT BOOK 2018 Published by The Chronicle-Express/Chronicle Ad-Viser • FREE COPY JUNE 9 & 10 Keuka Arts Festival – Along Keuka Outlet Trail in Penn Yan. Yates County Fact Book 2018 Page 3 Yates County On the Cover he 338 square mile territory within the present The scenic waterfalls that lie in the Town of Milo along boundaries of Yates County comprised part of the the Keuka Outlet Trail were the site of the first saw and grist Toriginal county of Albany, established in 1683. On mills in the area, where the waters flowing from Keuka to March 12, 1772, Montgomery County was set off from Seneca provided the best water power along the 7-mile ra- Albany; Jan. 27, 1792, Ontario County was formed from vine between the two Finger Lakes. Jemima Wilkinson’s fol- Montgomery; and Feb. 1, 1823, Yates was taken from On- lowers were the first to harness this power for the Friend’s tario, and named in honor of Joseph C. Yates, then gover- Mill or Smith Mill. nor of the State of New York. Remnants of a later paper mill remain. A portion of that In 1826, a portion of Steuben County was annexed but mill’s foundation is the wall that stands on the northern sections were lost to Seneca and Tompkins Counties in 1828. shore of the waterway. That foundation included blocks tak- The boundaries changed again in 1946, when parts of Sene- en from the locks that were part of the Crooked Lake Canal ca Lake were gained from Schuyler and Seneca Counties. system that helped transport goods between Dresden and According to Cornell Cooperative Extension, of all the Penn Yan in the early 1800s, before rail service. vineyard acreage in the region — 9,050 acres of vineyards in The Seneca Millsite is among the many historic treasures Yates, Ontario, Schuyler, Steuben, and Seneca Counties — along the Keuka Outlet Trail which is owned by the Friends 55 percent is in Yates County. of the Outlet, an all volunteer, non-profit organization. The Elevations range from 445 feet above sea level at the Sene- area around the Seneca Millsite is maintained and improved ca Lake shoreline to over 2,140 feet in the town of Italy. by members of the Penn Yan Lions Club. Yates County crosses two watersheds, according to the To learn more about the Seneca Millsite and the Keuka U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Outlet Trail, visit www.KeukaOutletTrail.org. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the total popula- tion in Yates County has grown to 25,208 from the 19,009 counted in 1830. The Yates County Fact Book Religion has always been important in Yates County’s published by The Chronicle-Express culture, from the arrival of Public Universal Friend Jemima 138 Main St., Penn Yan, N.Y. 14527 Wilkinson in the late 1700s to Marcus Whitman in the early 1800s, and Robert Green Ingersoll in the mid 1800s to the Phone 315-536-4422 Fax 315-536-0682 growing Mennonite community of today. www.Chronicle-Express.com Copyright 2018 MORGAN’S GROCERY Open 7 Days a Week Mon.-Sat. 7am-10 pm; Sun. 8am-9pm 100 Hamilton Street • Penn Yan, NY 315-536-6612 • www.morgansgrocery.com Custom Cut Fresh Chicken LARGE Selection from FRESH & FROZEN CERTIFIED FISH • Salmon • Pollack • Flounder • Perch ANGUS BEEF • Haddock • Swordfish • Lobster Tails Choice Quality Meats at Supermarket Prices • Shrimp • Scallops • Clams • More MAKE MORGAN’S YOUR STORE FOR: ALL BRANDS Your Complete COLD BEER & POP Lotto Headquarters LARGE SELECTION MEALS Pick of the YOUR SPRING WATER & SUBS; Season IMPORTED BEER SUPPLIER - Daily Fresh Fresh Made BAGGED ICE 5 gal. bottles, coolers, Specials; Produce LP GAS dolphin pumps. Salads Baked Goods Page 4 Yates County Fact Book 2018 Yates County Legislators District 1: District 2: Italy, Jerusalem, Middlesex Benton, Potter, Torrey EDWARD A. TIM TIMOTHY TERRY L. BRONSON CUTLER DENNIS BUTTON 5879 N. Vine Valley 4620 Vine Rd. 3550 Old 4233 Vorhees Rd. Penn Yan, N.Y. County Rd. Road Rushville, N.Y. 14527 Penn Yan, N.Y. Middlesex, N.Y. 14507 585-414-0539 14527 14507 585-554-6982 [email protected] 315-536-2769 585-554-3799 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] ELDEN DOUGLAS RICK MORRISON PADDOCK WILLSON The Legislature meets at 4090 Hemlock Chairman 1657 Bellona 1 p.m. the second Monday Rd. 2812 Wager Hill Rd. Station Rd. of the month unless Branchport, Penn Yan, N.Y. Penn Yan, N.Y. otherwise announced. N.Y. 14418 14527 14527 315-595-2289 315-536-8343 315-374-5217 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] PINCKNEY SHOP WHERE H•A•R•D•W•A•R•E THE PROS GO FOUR CORNERS, PENN YAN • 536-7033 SINCE 1924 MAJOR APPLIANCES and TELEVISIONS • Brushes • Rollers • Extension Poles • Drop Cloths • Solvents SONY • Paint & Wallpaper Tools • Stains • Interior & Exterior Paint On the web at • In Stock Wallpaper & Border www.pinckneys.com CUSTOM COLOR MATCHING - We can or www.pennyanappliance.com match any brand, any color! Your Complete PINCKNEY Hardware Store PAINT & DECORATING We Repair Major Appliances Phone: 536-7033 • 14 Main Street • Penn Yan Yates County Fact Book 2018 Page 5 Yates County Legislators District 3: District 4: Milo Barrington, Starkey DANIEL CARLIE WILLIAM R. BONNIE BANACH CHILSON HOLGATE PERCY 326 Elm St. 118 Henry St. 75 S. Glenora 20 Bigelow Ave., Penn Yan, N.Y. Penn Yan, N.Y. Dundee, N.Y. Dundee, N.Y. 14527 14527 14837 14837 315-536-8482 315-729-1253 607-423-7148 607-243-8817 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Office of Legislature LESLIE P. EARLE JAMES P. CHURCH GLEASON MULTER Clerk Connie C. Hayes Vice Chair 1383 Milo Center 2091 Hobson Rd. 417 Liberty St. 2898 Bath Rd. Road Penn Yan, NY Penn Yan, N.Y. 14527 Penn Yan, NY Penn Yan, NY 14527 Phone: 315-536-5150 14527 315-536-8841 Email: [email protected] 14527 website: www.yatescounty.org 315-536-8744 315-536-8870 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] DOUGLAS B. MILES AGENCY, INC. TWO LOCATIONS SERVING YATES CO. SINCE 1911 124 Lake Street, Penn Yan, New York 14527 315-536-4747 • Fax 315-536-9747 23 Main Street, Dundee, New York 14837 607-243-7200 • Fax 607-243-7677 Miles-Agency.com Page 6 Yates County Fact Book 2018 ning, Economic Development, Planning, Purchasing, Real Yates County Legislature Property, Tobacco Securitization Board, Treasurer In 1972, because of unequal representation based on Government Operations: population, the Yates County Legislature became the county governing body, replacing the nine member Board of Super- Timothy Dennis, chair; James Multer, vice chair; P. visors that had been in existence for 49 years. Earle Gleason, Bonnie Percy, Carlie Chilson, Timothy Cut- Yates County’s nine towns are divided into four legisla- ler, members tive districts represented by 14 legislators who are elected Responsibilities: Administrator, Cooperative Extension, for two years. County Attorney, County Clerk, Elections, Information Tech- The legislative districts are: nology, Legislature, Personnel Insurance/Risk Management, - District 1: Middlesex, Italy, Jerusalem (4 legislators) Soil & Water Conservation, Historian, Records Management - District 2: Benton, Potter, Torrey (3 legislators) Human Services: - District 3: All of Milo (4 legislators) Edward Bronson, - District 4: Barrington and Starkey (3 legislators) chair; Leslie Church, vice chair; Terry The Legislature holds an organizational meeting every two Button, Carlie Chilson, Bonnie Percy, members Responsibilities: years, and members elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman. The Assigned Counsel, Community Services, Chairman appoints members to the five standing committees Conflict Defender, ProAction, Public Defender, Public and as representatives to various boards and agencies. Health, Social Services, Veterans Services, Workforce Devel- opment, Youth Bureau Standing Committees Public Safety: Each Standing Committee is appointed by the Chairman Leslie Church, chair; Bonnie Percy, vice chair; Timothy Cutler, of the Legislature and includes a Chairman and Vice Chair- Timothy Dennis, Elden Morrison, William Holgate, members. man. The Chairman of the Legislature is a member of all Responsibilities: Animal Control, Communications, Cor- Standing Committees. Committees generally meet the week oners, District Attorney, Emergency Management, Jail, Jus- before the regular legislature meeting. Schedules, agendas, tices, Probation, Sheriff, Stop DWI and minutes are posted on www.yatescounty.org. Finance: Public Works: Daniel Banach, chair; James Multer, vice chair; Terry But- William Holgate, chair; Timothy Dennis, vice chair; Ed- ton, P. Earle Gleason, Richard Willson, members ward Bronson, Daniel Banach, Richard Willson, Timothy Responsibilities: Building and Grounds, Highway, Recy- Cutler, members. cling, Weights and Measures Responsibilities: Airport Council, Budget/Capital Plan- Additional information is available at www.yatescounty.org The area’s finest specialty food store. Serving you at two locations. Baking Supplies • Snacks Your Hardware Store Meat & Cheese Farm & Garden Specialty Products • Candies 143 Seneca Street, Penn Yan Dried Fruits & Nuts 315-536-4111 • Fax 315-536-4222 Grocery, Deli, Bakery and Café with Free and Café + Bakery Wireless Internet 3173 Rte. 14A Penn Yan, NY 14527 Between Penn Yan & The Windmill 315-536-0836 www.oakhillbulkfoods.com Open Old Steamboat Dock, Penn Yan All Monday–Saturday 8–6 Year! 315-536-5800 • Fax 315-536-5040 Café Open Monday–Saturday 7–4 YOUR COMPLETE PROPANE & FUEL OIL SUPPLIER
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