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PROTECTING THE QUALITY OF THE LAKE www.keukalakeassoc.org

Newsletter “Listen to the Lake” September 2019

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE - Dennis Carlson

Thank you to all who joined us at the KLA Annual Meeting in July. We had a solid turn-out and great speakers as usual. As would be expected, most wanted to know where the lake is headed and what actions are being taken especially as it relates HAB’s. Although the science behind HAB’s is clearly understood, the when, where KLAeidoscope OF Keuka 2020 and how is not. That is where the frustration lies and means there is no short term solution.

As you will read more about in this newsletter, there are nu- merous teams staffed by volunteers, personal from the DEC, Our 2020 calendar is available at the Finger Lakes Institute, the Keuka Lake Association, Keu- local stores and wineries. It makes ka College and other Lake Groups focused on developing a great gift for those who love better understandings across the board. Please take the time Keuka Lake. to read the many articles in this edition for more detailed in- formation. Photos for submission for our 2021 calendar can be sent anytime through 2/20 to the KLA Office e- If this is not enough, with the awarding of grant funds to cov- mail. Please make sure they are er an additional 3 years of our watercraft steward program horizontal and of high resolution. (with Laura Bailey of CCE Yates leading the charge) is un- derway for years 4, 5 and 6. Initial assessment for Starry Stonewart has been completed and harvesting will be taken on later this season. Be sure to read and get an update as to how our shoreline monitoring and point source monitoring Newsletter Highlights programs are progressing. President’s Report…...... 1 Water Quality Committee……………….2&3 You will also read in the membership report about the out- Golf Tournament…………………………..3 Nominating Committee…………………...3 come of the KLA Golf Tournament at Lakeside Country Club Water Quality Summit….…….…………...4 in Penn Yan. Thank you to all who played in and or orga- AIS Report…………………….……………5 nized this event. Navigation & Recreation………………..6-8 KLA Membership Report…………………9 Critter Corner……………….……………..9 This is just a brief overview of KLA areas of activity. There is KLA Member Ads………..……...... 11-17 much more to be learned and or updated on in the articles Annual Meeting Minutes…….……....18-23 New & Returning Members...... …………23 following in this Newsletter. Meeting Photos….…..……………….…..24 Business Members & Advertisers….…..25 Thank you to all KLA members for your support. Order Forms……………………...... 26 KLA Directors and Officers……...... 26 KLA Office & Advertising Info….…...…..27 Membership Application Form………….27 The content of the written articles in this newsletter are 2019 KLAeidoscope Photos….… ….....28 the property of the Keuka Lake Association and may not be reprinted or republished without the express written consent of The Keuka Lake Association. Page 2 September 2019 KLA Newsletter Water Quality Committee - Mark Morris

See Acronyms & key players list at bottom.

As most of you know, the biggest threats to Keuka Lake are HABs and invasive species. To better focus our resources, Maria Hudson and I are co-chairing the Water Quality Committee. Maria’s focus is water testing, including KLA lake testing program, the new stream testing program, and NYS DEC CSLAP. Maria with Laura Bailey’s help is also leading our effort to establish a HAB monitoring program. Laura is also coordinating the volunteer activity for this. You’ll see an article by Maria giving an overview of KLA’s 2nd Water Quality Summit held on August 12 at Keuka College.

Dr. Tim Sellers, Keuka College, analyzed last year’s testing data and presented it in his “State of the Lake” report at the KLA Annual Meeting on July13 and at our Water Quality Summit in August. Sampling programs for ’19 are ongo- ing.

Our CCE Invasive species (IS) advisor Laura Bailey has an article in this newsletter on the new KLA Boat Steward pro- gram, for which CCE led the effort to get the DEC funding. At the KLA Annual Meeting, she also presented the “Lake Friendly Practices Guide” that she developed

Many of us attended Finger Lake Institute’s HAB Symposium with updates by DEC & others on 7/31.

--9E Plan Development Chronological Status: --Watershed Management Plan=Nine Element (9E) plan --Keuka Lake had its 1st reports of HABs in 2017 --Governor Cuomo & DEC created HAB program in early 2018 and Keuka Lake was not included --KLA sought options to address our needs --We connected with Seneca Lake organizations who also received no NYS funding. --SLPWA, SWIO, KWIC & KLA jointly prepared and submitted a $360K CFA grant a request from DOS. --Got buy-in (for Keuka) and commitment for match funding from KWIC, KLA, Yates & Steuben Counties. --We established a steering team consisting of KWIC, KLA, SLPWA and SWIO with assistance from FLI. --Grant approved by NYS DOS, DEC and Gov. Cuomo-- 12/18 This funds the plan, which when complete makes us eligible to apply for EPA or DEC funds to solve the problems. Consensus view is that we must reduce nutrients going into the lake. --Seneca Lake hired a Watershed Manager (Ian Smith) --KL is using YC Soil & Water District Mgr (Colby Petersen) as our Watershed Manager (in addition to his KWIC manager role.) --Key Steps of 9E preparation process: --DOS 9E formal project Launch-4/19 --Engage Consultant-Ecologic/ Anchor QEA-7/19 -- 3 sets of Community outreach/ Communication meetings --1st meeting 4Q 2019 (Through a Project Advisory Committee.) --Quality Assessment Plan (QAP) --Updated watershed assessment (since our ‘96 plan) --Modeling --Watershed Recommendations --Implementation Strategy --Tracking & Monitoring Plan --9E Draft & Final Report (>3yrs)

-- The 9E report will identify projects to correct issues identified by the plan, which will probably take several more years. This is not going to be a quick process.

--KLA & KWIC key partners on the 9E Plan are YC (& Steuben) Soil & Water, CCE, Keuka College, Yates & Steuben Counties, FLI, DEC, Regional Planning Offices.

KWIC (Keuka Watershed Inspection Cooperative) In addition to the new key role on the joint SL/KL 9E grant, KWIC continues to focus on waste management via septic inspections, new septic installations, and corrections with failed systems. This septic management effort has been well led by YC Soil and Water District Mgr Colby Petersen. KWiC has also been heavily involved in the Starry Stonewort harvesting grant. We surveyed the Outlet & Sugar Creek and will be harvesting SSW In the outlet in late August & an- other hand-pull in at Sugar Creek in September. Continued on page 3

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The great teamwork among our key partners on the attached Acronyms & key players list are going to enable us to be successful on these projects & activities.

Acronyms & key players: KL-Keuka Lake; SL-Seneca Lake; FL-Finger Lakes SLPWA-Seneca Lake Pure Waters Assn.--Rick Weakland, Pres. SWIO-Seneca Watershed Intermunicipal Organization--Mark Venuti, Chair (Town of Geneva Supervisor), Ian Smith - Steward KWIC-Keuka Lake Improvement Cooperative-Steve Butchko, Chair (Town of Wayne Supervisor) 9E-Nine Element Plan (EPA/ DEC) CFA-Consolidated Funding Application grant run by NYS (DOS) Dept.; of State FLI-Finger Lakes Institute in Geneva--Dr. Lisa Cleckner, Director DEC HUB-Dept. of Environmental Conservation - FL watershed HUB focused on HAB’s in FL WS Mgr.-Watershed Manager S&W-County Soil & Water Dept.- KL main unit is Yates County, Colby Petersen-District Mgr CCE--YC Cornell Cooperative Extension, Yates County—Arlene Wilson-Dir, Laura Bailey, KLA Aquatic Invasive Spe- cies (AIS) Consultant KC-Keuka College - Center for Aquatic Research- Dr. Tim Sellers, Director LULA--Land Use Leadership Alliance for KL--Led by Steve Butchko with members from each KWIC towns planning or zoning. WAVE – Water Assessment by Volunteer Evaluators – run by NYS DEC (Dept. Of Environmental Conservation) CSI – Community Science Institute, water sample testing site in Ithaca ALS - ALS Environmental is the lab that DEC uses in Rochester CSLAP-Citizen Scientist Lake Assessment Program-managed by NYSFOLA (NYS Federation of Lake Assns.) & DEC

NOMINATING COMMITTEE—Mark Morris

Thank you to all that attended the KLA Annual Meeting in July and were able to meet the new Board Mem- bers who were installed this year. The new Board Members are: Steve Brigham from Barrington, Doug De- Franco from Pulteney, Wayne Hand from Wayne and Steve Hicks from Barrington. All have strong profes- sional backgrounds and bring years of interest and support for Keuka Lake and the Watershed.

We also re-elected several members to an additional term: Tim Cutler from Jerusalem, Michele Rowcliffe from Milo, Thom Love and Maria Hudson from Pulteney, Sam Pennise from Urbana, and Nancy Feinstein and Bob Young from Wayne. We will all benefit from their contributions in fulfilling the KLA Mission.

KLA/LCC Inaugural Golf Tournament a Great Success

On July 15th, 116 golfers took to the beautiful Lakeside Country Club golf course for the in- augural KLA/LCC golf tournament. It was a wonderful day on the course overlooking beauti- ful Keuka Lake. Golfers enjoyed great comradery and competition as they competed in the tournament. The tournament committee would like to thank "Title Sponsor" Lance Locey and Keuka Watersports for making a beautiful pontoon boat available for a "Hole in One" on the 9th hole. Nobody won the boat, but it was great fun trying. Keuka Lake Associa- tion would like to thank all our sponsors and those who played and supported this great effort, as proceeds will continue to support our mission of preserving and pro- tecting Keuka Lake and its natural beauty for future generations. Thanks again, and we look forward to returning to Lakeside Country Club next year for another great tournament. Page 4 September 2019 KLA Newsletter KLA Water quality summit—august 12, 2019 Maria Hudson, KLA water Quality co-chair

The 2nd Keuka Water Quality Summit was at the Keuka College Library on August 12th. The Summit was open to the Public in order to present scientific data showing the current “State of the Lake”, on-going trends and issues such as Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) Plans for the protection and preservation of Keuka Lake were outlined. The purpose of this Summit and those in the future was to educate, raise awareness and pro- vide timely relevant information to all interested stakeholders.

Presenting at the Summit were Dr. Lisa Cleckner of the Finger Lakes Institute in Geneva, Dr. Tim Sellers of Keuka College, Tony Prestigiacomo from the Dept. of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Finger Lakes HUB, Maria Hudson, Water Quality for the Keuka lake Association and Colby Petersen from Yates Co. Soil and Water. Presentations were followed by a lively “Question/Answer” panel discussion.

Dr. Cleckner opened the Summit and also served as a moderator. She described the role of the Finger Lakes Institute in the region in research, education and community outreach on water quality issues. In partic- ular she highlighted how FLI is serving Keuka to identify and confirm HABs and conduct collaborative re- search on possible triggers for HABs and remote sensing of the HABs using a drone!

Dr. Sellers’ presentation focused on Lake Ecology emphasizing the properties of the lake’s thermocline, food web, chemistry and the differences between “good’ vs. “bad” algae. Data presented from 28 years of water sampling in Keuka Lake showed the nutrient (Phosphorous and Nitrogen) levels and the amount of Choro- phyll a (an indicator of algae) decreasing. One “geeky” observation from Dr Sellers was that usually the productivity of the lake is limited by Phosphorus - the more P the more algal growth - but curiously over the summer season, especially during “bloom” season (Aug.-Sept.) nutrient data appears to show that the lake becomes Nitrogen limited. Overall, Dr. Sellers showed that since the ‘90’s the quality of the Lake has been improving and that it is “oligotrophic” which means it is very clear and clean.

Tony Prestigiacomo from the DEC HUB explained the Background and Ecology of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) He discussed: what are algae; what are/or NOT HABs; the types of toxins produced by HABs and risks asso- ciated with exposure to them. Tony also gave a history of HABs in NY and worldwide. Finally, Tony dis- cussed the causes of HABs, know and unknown including “wild cards” such as climate change, wind speed and direction, mussles and the orientation of the lake.

Maria Hudson described the now 4 different Water Quality Monitoring programs the KLA is currently running. These programs all depend on trained volunteer Citizen Scientists who take samples in the lake, streams and starting in 2019 the Shoreline. These intrepid volunteers sample from a boat, clamber down banks to wade into the streams or walk/paddle their shorelines. Sampling programs run throughout the season from April – October rain or shine. NEW this summer is the Shoreline Monitoring program !! Our Shoreline Survey Volun- teers (SSV) are trained by the DEC to walk/paddle a designated stretch of their shore looking for HABs and AIS. They log their survey and take samples into an Arcgis website which posts the survey findings on inter- active maps and to the DEC website NYHABS.

Colby Petersen from the Yates County Soil and Water District presentation was quite extensive on the all the various projects and services they offer. Everything from residential septic inspections and designs, to pre- vention of manure runoff to drainage ditch erosion and control, to hydro seeding and much more! Importantly, Colby also discussed the funding of projects, partnering with farmers and communication of watershed manage- ment goals to the rural as well as lakeshore stakehold- ers. Page 5 September 2019 KLA Newsletter Aquatic invasive species and shoreline monitoring program updates & how AIS and HABs might be linked Laura Bailey—CCE Yates Natural Resources Educator

Watercraft Steward Program – The KLA Watercraft Steward program, in partnership with Cornell Coopera- tive Extension of Yates County, received DEC funds to continue efforts at the public launch sites on Keuka Lake for another 3 years. The 2019 season launched Memorial Day weekend with three full-time stewards providing educational outreach and assisting with inspection for aquatic invasive species (AIS) at the Penn Yan Village, Keuka Lake State Park, and Urbana launches. Educational outreach was also provided for sev- eral of the paddling events at Finger Lakes Museum. As of the end of July, the watercraft stewards have in- spected over 4,000 watercrafts and interacted with almost 9,000 individuals. Of the watercrafts inspected, 4% had aquatic vegetation or organisms attached to them that was removed from the watercraft either prior to entering Keuka Lake or leaving the launch.

Shoreline Monitoring Program – Beginning in August and extending into October, 38 volunteers will be monitoring 33 locations or zones along the shoreline of Keuka Lake for suspicious harmful algal blooms (HABs) and AIS. The program is supported by volunteers, trained by NYS DEC and CCE, to identify and re- port HABs and AIS. Volunteers will submit weekly observational surveys of their shoreline zone. Any reports of HABs and AIS will be uploaded on maps accessible to the public, to inform both residents and visitors of reported HAB locations. When a suspicious bloom is sighted, volunteers will collect a sample for screening by Finger Lakes Institute (FLI).

We are beginning to receive reports of suspicious HABs on the lake. As of mid-August, three samples of sus- picious HABs have been delivered to FLI for chlorophyll analysis. Two have been confirmed as having levels of the chlorophyll associated with HABs above the threshold of 25µg/L and we are awaiting results from the third sample. The two samples that have been confirmed as a bloom were both from public beaches on the lake: Red Jacket and Indian Pines Park. Following sighting of the suspicious bloom, the Department of Health (DOH) closed the beaches and followed their protocol for reopening the site. These reports have been isolated occurrences, but conditions can change quickly so if you see something suspicious, avoid it and re- port it. Remember that dogs are also susceptible to HABs and should not swim in or drink water in suspicious bloom areas.

So how are AIS and HABs linked? Zebra and quagga mussels (collectively called dreissenid mussels) are filter feeding AIS, feeding primarily on phytoplankton. An individual mussel is capable of filtering 1-2 liters of water per day. During feeding, dreissenid mussels are able to selectively reject the phytoplankton they don’t prefer, which is typically cyanobacteria. A HAB is a bloom of blue-green algae that potentially contains toxins, and blue-green algae are actually cyanobacteria. The cyanobacteria rejected by dreissenid mussels is re- leased back into the water, potentially contributing to the dominance of cyanobacteria and increased occur- rence of HABs. Keep watch for HABs and AIS and more in-depth research that will be emerging on the po- tential interactions between the occurrence of HABs and presence of dreissenid mussels. Page 6 September 2019 KLA Newsletter Navigation & recreation Committee - Ray Dell

We hope everyone has been enjoying the summer with the good weather we have had most of the time this year.

We have had a normal amount of rain this summer and as of mid-August the lake level is in the middle of the target range, however we still have a couple of good boating months left and the level could change as we go through the fall. Please keep this in mind as you plan your boating activities for the fall and return to your favorite launch ramp for haul out. We remind all boaters that under NYS Navigation Law (S45-AA),\; “No vessel shall be operated within two hundred feet of the shore, a dock, pier, raft or float or an an- chored or moored vessel at a speed exceeding five miles per hour, unless such vessel is being oper- ated near such shore, dock, float, pier, raft or anchored vessel for the purpose of enabling a person engaged in water skiing to take off or land.” This is more than the standard 100 foot zone that is estab- lished under NYS law for other waterways within the state and becomes more important to avoid damage from hitting submerged objects close to shore as the water level drops.

Fisheries Update from Brad Hammers, DEC Region 8 Aquatic Biologist - In the fall of 2018 99,000 cisco fingerlings were stocked by the DEC at the Keuka Lake State Park as part of the effort to restore the baitfish population and offset the decline in alewives. The US Geological Survey and Cornell University who are in- terested in how our situation may relate to the Great Lakes assisted them. During the week of June 17, 2019 the DEC released another 1200+/- yearling cisco into the lake and these fish are much larger (4-7”) and should be able to avoid predation much better than last year’s fall fingerlings. Several of these fish were also tagged with acoustic transmitters enabling us to also track their movements and hopefully pinpoint some spawning locations as early as next year.

The DEC also spent five nights electrofishing along the shoreline the in June while they saw very few bait- fish, what they did see were spottail shiners, banded killifish, and a few darters along with perch fry. The smallmouth bass population appeared to be abundant and in excellent condition and there were a few fat largemouth bass scattered about. The DEC did a lake trout survey in July (no results yet as of this writing in mid-August) and is doing a forage fish survey in September. This should provide good information about the current situation for Keuka Lake. Additionally, the DEC is planning another stocking of cisco fingerlings in the fall and in cooperation with USGS they will continue to monitor movements of tagged cisco in the lake.

As you begin to wind down your boating activities this fall, please keep in mind a number of safety concerns:

Water Temperature - Make sure you are properly dressed and outfitted as the lake temperatures begin to drop rapidly (please see the water temperature graph on the KLA website). It has historically dropped from the 70's down into the 50's from Mid-September to mid-October.

Safety Equipment - It is not too late to get a complimentary Vessel Safety Check from the Coast Guard Auxiliary or the United States Power Squadron. These free exams take about twenty minutes; check for all of the required safety equipment required on board and can be done with a boat in or out of the water. If you are interested look on line for a vessel safety check or go to http://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=V- DEPT&category=i-want-a-vsc

Brianna’s Law

On August 6, 2019, Governor Cuomo signed Brianna’s Law that changes the requirements for all operators of a mechanically propelled vessel to be a holder of a valid Boater Safety Course Certificate. This is in addi- tion to the long standing requirement that all PWC operators must hold this same Boater Safety Certificate. By 2025, all motor boat operators will be required to have a valid Safe Boating Certificate in their posses- sion according to the following phase in schedule:

Current law says that those born after May 1, 1996 must successfully complete a Boater Safety Course and receive a boating safety certificate. The new law adds the following requirements:

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Those born after Jan. 1, 1993 will need a boating safety certificate beginning in 2020. Those born on or after Jan. 1, 1988 will need a boating safety certificate beginning in 2022. Those born on or after Jan. 1, 1983 will need a boating safety certificate beginning in 2023. Those born on or after Jan. 1, 1978 will need a boating safety certificate beginning in 2024. All motor boat operators regardless of age will need a boating safety certificate beginning in 2025.

In addition to the classroom courses offered by our local Sheriffs, the Coast Guard Auxiliary and Americas Boating Club (previously known as the United States Power Squadron), New York State has now approved six on-line courses. Whether or not you are required by law to have a course certificate, it still is a great idea for EVERYONE to take and pass a Boater Safety Course especially with the variety course options available.

We will make available Boater Safety Courses dates and locations offered by our Sheriff’s Offices.

Lastly, but most importantly, please keep in mind the law regarding life jacket (PFD) use during the fall and winter months:

No owner or operator of a pleasure vessel less than twenty-one feet, including rowboats, canoes, and kayaks shall permit its operation, between November 1st and May 1st, unless each person on board such vessel is wearing a securely fastened United States Coast Guard approved wearable lifejacket of an appropriate size when such vessel is underway.”

Note that regardless of the time of the year, inflatable lifejackets only count towards meeting the necessary requirement to have a life jacket for all aboard if they are being worn, not stowed away on the boat.

ENJOY YOUR LAKE AND HAVE A GREAT FALL!

Preventing and Reporting Oil and Chemical spills on Keuka Lake

On July 15 there was an incident where a piece of equipment on a barge being used to construct a dock rup- tured a hose and leaked a small amount of hydraulic oil into the lake. This was properly reported to the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation and they notified the Sheriff’s marine patrol, the fire department and the Dresden Spill Response team for assistance.

This incident provides an opportunity to review the correct way to report oil and chemical spills from water- craft or shore side equipment. Quoting from the NYS Safe Boating Course manual “NYS Navigation Law prohibits the discharge of oil in NYS waterways. If your boat spills oil, no matter how small the spill, contact the NYS DEC within 2 hours of the oil spill at 800 457 7362” (note that if you are on a federal wa- ter such as Lake Ontario, you need to notify the US Coast Guard oil spill hotline at 800 425 8802).

Obviously, the preferred course of action is to prevent spills in the first place but recognize that most boat bilges will collect some oily water from engine or transmission drips or spills that happen in the course of maintenance. If your bilge pump comes on or you drain your bilge after retrieving your boat on a trailer, this water will contain enough oil to make a visible sheen and that qualifies as a spill.

The easiest way to prevent this is to place an oil absorbent pad in the bilge or inside the bottom of an out- board engine case, these pads absorb the oil from the water which can then be pumped or drained out. A package of five 15” x 19” absorbent pads sells for less than $10 and can also be used to absorb any gasoline or diesel fuel that may leak from a tank vent while refueling.

You are not allowed to put other chemicals or detergents into the water to dissipate a sheen caused by things such as a weeping hydraulic trim cylinder on an outboard or stern drive. However you are allowed to use the absorbent pads to mitigate a sheen on the water that may be caused by oil or fuel leaking from a boat but this does not relieve you of the obligation to notify the DEC for a noticeable spill. Page 8 September 2019 KLA Newsletter Fire Safety Afloat

In the August e-newsletter, we included an article about the recent boat explosion and fire during the antique boat show in Hammondsport with a reminder about the need for safe handling of fuel afloat. It’s easy to get lulled into a false sense of security about the use of gasoline (and to a lesser extent diesel fuel) in boats be- cause of the wide spread use in motor vehicles on land. However there is a very important difference be- cause gasoline vapor is heavier than air and if it leaks in a boat it collects in the bilge rather than dispersing along the ground. It does not take much gasoline to create an explosive mixture of 14 to 1 air to gasoline and a spark from the electric starter motor can cause an explosion.

You should also know that various electrical components such as motors and switches designed for use on a boat are “ignition protected” and are sealed to prevent gas fumes from coming in contact with sparks when contacts open or close. When making repairs using similar components that are not designed for use on boats, they may not be ignition protected. Similarly, parts such as carburetors and fuel pumps for boats have vent tubes that direct fumes into the engine intake rather than the engine compartment and these vent provi- sions may not be provided on similar parts designed for vehicle use. It is tempting to save money by using parts designed for vehicles but this can be false economy indeed!

In the case of the 1955 model boat that exploded, it was equipped with a bilge blower even though it was built before July 1980 when they became required equipment. However the explosion happened after the boat had been started and was away from the dock, but apparently it was not running well and then stalled. The operator then turned the key to try to restart the engine and that’s when the explosion happened. Appar- ently this model engine was equipped with a side draft carburetor which means that the air inlet is horizontal and if the engine floods, it is easy for gas to drip out of the carburetor into the bilge.

The best way to verify that there are no leaks is before you insert your ignition key, use your nose and sniff the air coming out of the blower vent (usually on the port or left side of the boat). If possible open the engine compartment and check for leaks especially if your boat does not have a blower. Of course if you are check- ing for the source of a leak or refueling your boat, you should not smoke and you should turn off any stoves, heaters or electric equipment on board. Once you are done and anytime you start your engine, you should run the bilge blower for four minutes first. These steps also apply when you attempt to restart an engine that has stalled unexpectedly. In that case, open the engine hatch just enough to confirm that there is no fire be- fore opening it fully to sniff for a leak.

If you have an outboard engine, the risk of a fuel fire is less but there are still some precautions you need to take as well. Portable fuel tanks should be removed from the boat and filled on the dock so that any spills do not collect in the bilge of the boat. If you have a built in fuel tank, you should be careful not to overfill the tank and perform the same “sniff test” to verify that there are no leaks.

Finally, if you do discover a fuel leak do not attempt to clean it up yourself, especially not by using electric fans, work lights, pumps or vacuums that can cause a spark when switched on – call 911 and get profes- sional help. Photos from boat explosion at the Boat Show in Hammondsport - July 2019 Page 9 September 2019 KLA Newsletter Dave deCalesta—Critter Corner is semi-retiring

After ~ 20 years of writing Critter Corner articles, starting with “Wither the Smelt” I am run- ning out of new things to write about. I am guessing many Keuka Lake residents, especial- ly the newer ones, are not aware of all info in past articles relating to: solving pest wildlife problems; info on groups of lake critters (like frogs); and impacts on wildlife habitat.

I propose collecting and publishing all past articles (by category) into one book. The book would be self-published through Amazon books (they print copies on demand) to keep price down (maybe in range of $8-10 dollars). The book would be offered for sale at local stores, through KLA office, and on-line through Amazon. It could be available as an e-book as well as a paperback. We would make sale price a few bucks above production costs and use net proceeds to fund KLA stuff at discretion of the board. The KLA Office and current communications persons on KLA board are interested in pursuing this idea.

Critter Corner would be semi-retired because folks can still call in with questions to the KLA e-mail ([email protected], subject “Critter Question”). They can forward them to me until I lose my marbles (~ 2036). If requests indicate a need for a KLA newsletter article, I will write it and it can come out as an occasional Critter Corner article. Such articles would be easy to update the book with if it is in publish on demand mode. There may yet be a few Critter Corner articles I will write be- fore publishing the book (around summer 2020).

The KLA Board of Directors and the KLA Office (Margo McTaggart) would like to thank David for his dedication to, time spent on and all the newsletter articles he wrote for the Keuka Lake Association. Even though he no longer lives in the area, Keuka is still “home”…….so keep those questions coming!!

Membership Committee—John Hagreen

It has been a great year for KLA and our membership base. We have secured almost 1,700 members during our very successful membership campaign. Now as the summer winds down, but the KLA continues to work and attend educational opportunities concerning the health of our beautiful Finger Lakes.

We will be sponsoring a membership booth at the “Wings and Wheels” show in Hammondsport NY on the 14th and 15th of September. Our goal will be to create awareness of our mission, and of course continue our membership drive before the snow fly’s. Of course, as always please mention to any neighbors or friends the benefit and value of the KLA membership so we can continue to provide this important work.

On a final note, thanks to all participants and the wonderful staff at lakeside Country Club for a fantastic inaugural golf tournament. Fun was had by all and funds raised to help our cause of protecting Keuka Lake from all the challenges it faces. Good news this summer was that the lake is doing fine and in very good health. We will keep up this great work. Thank you for your continued support of the Keuka Lake Association Page 10 September 2019 KLA Newsletter Page 11 September 2019 KLA Newsletter

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Page 17 September 2019 KLA Newsletter Page 18 September 2019 KLA Newsletter ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES July 13, 2019 Keuka College – Lightner Library

A packet of written reports were handed put at registration. They included the following and are attached at the end of these minutes: Today’s meeting agenda Minutes from 2018 Annual Meeting Treasurer’s Report – Steve Tomlinson Lake Level Report – Dick Osgood Scholarship – Meg Wahlig Cole Nominations – Mark Morris Communications Committee – Scott Drake Financial Review – Diane Edwards

I. Welcome & Introduction of Current Officers and Directors – Dennis Carlson

Dennis Carlson introduced himself and stated that as the Keuka Lake Association’s President and at this time, as mandated by our By- Laws, he called the 2019 Annual Meeting of the Keuka Lake Association to order. He also wanted to state for the record that we have the quorum to conduct the KLA’s business. Dennis stated that since we last convened, the Association has been very active on many fronts and that he wanted to personally thank all of our members for their support.

He stressed that this organization is very fortunate to have a committed, engaged and active working Board of Directors, whose ef- forts allow the KLA to carry out its wide range of activities that you as members count on. Being a Board of Directors Member is some- thing that indicates a passion for Keuka Lake and a desire to diligently work to protect and preserve it. At this time, he recognized the KLA Board of Directors and Officers. He asked them to stand when their name was called: Your Board of Directors: For Barrington –Diane Edwards and Ira Goldman For Jerusalem –Ray Dell For Milo – Michele Rowcliffe and Dick Osgood For Pulteney – Meg Cole and Thom Love For Urbana – Sam Pennise and Ellen Maceko And For Wayne – Candy Dietrich and Bob Young Your At-Large Board Members are –Scott Drake, Nonie Flynn, Tim Cutler, John Hagreen, Nancy Feinstein and Maria Hudson The KLA’s Officers are – Mark Morris - Vice President Steve Tomlinson – Treasurer Steve Hicks – Secretary Bill Laffin - Past President

Dennis recognized the very dedicated technical advisors to the Board of Directors: Dr. Tim Sellers, Associate Provost for Academic Innovation, Professor of Biology and Environmental Sciences, and Director of the Keuka College Center for Aquatic Research on water quality issues. Laura, Invasive Species Educator, Cornell Cooperative Extension Yates County Scott Demmin, of DSD Webworks on web design and internet issues which includes the real time lake level and water tempera- ture displays on our web site. Scott was unable to attend. Arlene Wilson, Executive Director Cornell Cooperative Extension Yates County, who, also could not attend. Dennis added that there are several past officers and Board Members in the audience. He asked them to raise their hands and thanked them for their past work on behalf of the KLA. Dennis stated that no activity of the Keuka Lake Association would be possible without the total dedication of our Office Adminis- trator – Margo McTaggart.

Dennis thanked them all for their tremendous support and efforts.

Dennis proceeded to highlight recent KLA activities and concerns:

In our continual communications, the KLA Board strives to keep you informed of its activities via the KLA printed quarterly newsletter, monthly e-newsletter, web site and our Facebook Page. One continued message that you hear is about membership and knowing that each of you that are here today are members, we thank you. The overall health of the association (as you have read and will hear more later), is strong with the main source of revenue coming fro from memberships. With only about 50% of the lake property owners represented in our 1700 membership base and the demands growing for areas of our involvement, Page 19 September 2019 KLA Newsletter membership renewals and new members are important. So, again we thank you for keeping your membership up to date and through your day to day contacts neighbors helping us grow our membership base. With it being very easy to become distracted, I am very pleased that the KLA has maintained its direction and com- mitment to its overall mission to Preserve and Protect Keuka Lake and the Watershed for Future Generations. I would also like to state that the financial health of the organization is strong which gives us a sound foundation to work from.

Today, we will update you on recent activities to include reports on the State of the Lake, New Invaders & New Strategies and Aquatic Invasive Species. We will have the opportunity to hear from law enforcement officials whose Patrol Officers do an excellent job on Keuka Lake. We will introduce you to the Alexander F. and Esther N. Wahlig Keuka Watershed Endowment Scholarship Recipient, the winners of the Annual Kaleidoscope Photo Winners as well as carry out mandated KLA business. Upon check in you received copies of reports from the Treasurer, and the Audit and Financial Review, Lake Level and Communications Committees. There will not be live presentations for these areas in an attempt to reduce the number of times we hand over the baton. We continue to actively communicate with the 2 Sheriff’s Departments, the local DEC officers, the Keuka Watershed Improvement Co- operative and the Keuka Lake Outlet Compact on issues of concerns to our members. We participate in the Finger Lakes Regional Wa- tershed Alliance and The Land Use Leadership Alliance. The KLA was a founding sponsor of both groups and we support their efforts to develop informational outreach to municipal leaders in the watershed.

There is one point that I believe is important for all of us to understand. While there are many vital and noble causes around Keuka Lake and in the Finger Lakes region, our activities and those that allow us to maintain our status as a 501C3 organization are spelled out in our Certificate of Incorporation. “The KLA is organized to promote the understand- ing, preservation and improvement of the water quality, natural habitat, and general environmental conditions of Keuka Lake and its watershed by sponsoring or undertaking scientific research, by collecting, preserving, publishing and dis- seminating information concerning Keuka Lake and its watershed and by encouraging and supporting the enforcement of laws and regulations and patterns of development and technology aimed at preserving and enhancing the water quality of the lake.”

The past year, as with any year in a volunteer based organization, has been a busy one with more still on the plate to accomplish. Your Board of Directors and other volunteers do a tremendous job in representing the needs of Keuka Lake. Over the last 63 years, there have been hundreds of committed volunteer Board Members and Officers that have laid a solid foundation for lake preservation and protection and the fore sight of those people. .

Dennis thanked the members for their continued support.

II. Approval of the 2018 Annual Meeting Minutes

The minutes from the 2017 Annual Meeting were distributed in the September 2018 newsletter as well as being posted on the KLA Website. Dennis asked for a motion to approve the minutes from the 2018 Annual Meeting. There was a mo- tion from Howard LeVant, seconded by Bill Feinstein to accept the minutes from the 2018 Annual Meeting. As there was no discussion, Dennis asked for a vote. The motion was passed.

III. Introduction of 2019 Scholarship Winner - Information included in written reports.

IV. Treasurer’s Report – Steve Tomlinson – included in written reports . V. Recognition of Retiring Board Members – Dennis Carlson Dennis stated that one of the duties of the KLA President is the recognition of those members of the Board of Director who have reached the end of their elected term. It is bittersweet to say farewell to any Board members who have been great volunteers and who have given tirelessly to the KLA over the past several years. He asked the following retiring Members of the Board of Directors to come forward: Candy Dietrich, Wayne and Meg Cole, Pulteney. Meg was unable to attend. The commitment of these individuals to the KLA has been phenomenal and should be a lesson for all current and future Board members. They received a pottery wine cooler with the KLA logo on it. Dennis asked for a round of applause.

Dennis stated that just as Board members reach the end of their allowable terms, we elect new Board members at this meeting. I’d like to introduce Mark Morris, KLA Vice President and Chair of the Nominating Committee. Proxies will be voted by KLA Secretary, Steve Hicks and me.

VI. Nominating Committee Report – Mark Morris The Nominating Committee would like to thank the KLA Members who responded to our call for volunteers to serve on the Board of Directors. The biography of the proposed new Board Member was in the letter announcing the annual Page 20 September 2019 KLA Newsletter meeting. Proxy cards have been distributed and received from members who are eligible to vote and will be voted by President Dennis Carlson and Secretary Steve Hicks. Mark made a motion to elect the following to the KLA Board of Directors:

At-Large Steve Brigham At-Large Doug DeFranco At-Large Wayne Hand At-Large Steve Hicks

And to re-elect:

Rowcliffe, Michele Feinstein, Nancy

Hudson, Maria Young, Bob

Cutler, Tim Love, Thom Pennise, Sam

The motion was seconded and approved by the membership. The Nominating Committee thanked the membership for their support. Dennis thanked Mark and the members of the Nominating Committee for their fine work and congratulated the new and re-elected Board members.

VII. KLAeidoscope of Keuka – Calendar Photo Contest – Candy Dietrich Candy commented on the beautiful entry photos for the 2020 calendar, which have been showing on the screen. She thanked the winners of the monthly selections and prize winners, showing each as she progressed. Candy encouraged people to submit photos for the next calendar.

VIII. Special Reports – Dennis introduced the next portion of agenda and asked that questions be limited until the com- pletion of the meeting.

Lake Patrol Report – 1. Sheriff Ron Spike Sheriff Spike highlighted these topics: Boaters are mostly ticketed for reckless operation, no PFDs, operating a boat while intoxicated. Bass fisherman too close to shore There are dogs on the lake that expect us to stop as we hand out dog biscuits! You will soon be able to text 911 NYS Parks & Rec owns our boats & jet skis – they are on loan to us. He emphasized that both county departments work together when necessary. He thanked the KLA for offering the dock plates Spike added that they also hand out whistles. 2. Sheriff Jim Allard: He stressed that tickets are only given when they have been “earned”! They are very interested in educating boaters as to the state and local regulations. They offer boat inspections weekly at the Keuka Yacht Club. 3. Josh Crain – DEC Conservation Officer He can be contacted at the Section 8 DEC Office and through the Sheriff’s Department. He discussed the stocking of 100,000 cisco and more this fall. Fish study may result in buoys placed in the lake at different places.

State of the Lake – Dr. Tim Sellers - The KLA is very fortunate to have Dr. Tim Sellers as our Science Advisor. As I stated previ- ously he is the Associate Provost for Academic Innovation, Professor of Biology and Environmental Sciences, and Director of the Keuka College Center for Aquatic Research. Tim will now report on the state of Keuka Lake. Basically, the lake is strong. Tim explained the nutrient levels, water clarity & algae levels using comparison tables. His slides referred to the two topics below: Keuka Lake Looking Back and Looking Ahead State of the Lake 2018 – Tim’s complete slide presentation will be available on the KLA website.

Page 21 September 2019 KLA Newsletter Water Quality Committee and AIS Reports: Mark described the 9 Element(9E) Plan – Mark Morris HAB’s (Harmful Algal Blooms) continue to be major threat for the Finger Lakes & Keuka. NYS/DEC –>only way to get funding from DEC & EPA for projects to solve HAB problems is to have a 9E Plan. 9E Plan=Water Shed Management Plan (our last was ‘97) KLA & Keuka Watershed Improvement Coop (KWIC) are working w/ SL Pure Waters Assn. (SLPWA), & Seneca Watershed Intermunicipal Org (SWIO) with assistance from Finger Lakes Inst (FLI) & others received approval for DOS CFA grant for ~$350K (75% by DOS/ 25% match--KLA & KWIC -5K each match; 3yrs duration); This $ gets us the plan, then we are eligible to apply for funds to solve the problems. Consensus view is that we must reduce nutrients going into the lake; SL hired a Watershed Mgr. (Ian Smith); KL is using YC Soil & Water Director (Colby Petersen) as our Watershed Mgr. Key Steps of 9E preparation process: Engage Consultant-Ecologic/Anchor QEA—7/19; Community outreach/ Com- munication meetings—3; Quality Assessment Plan (QAP); Updated watershed assessment (since our ‘96 plan); Modeling, Watershed Recommendations, Implementation Strategy, Tracking & Monitoring Plan, 9E Draft & Fi- nal KLA & KWIC key partners are YC & StC Soil & Water, CCE, Keuka College, Yates & Steuben Counties, FLI, DEC, Regional Planning Offices, FLRWA, NYSFOLA KLA’s Four Programs for Water Quality Monitoring and HABs– Maria Hudson Maria described the sampling and analysis methods and results for each of the KLA’s water testing programs: Open water testing, Citizen’s Statewide Lake Assessment Program (CSLAP), Stream testing and Shoreline Monitoring. All testing is done by trained volunteers. She illustrated and described harmful algal blooms. Lake Friendly Living for Homeowners – Laura Bailey With the cooperation of the KLA and Cornell Cooperative – Yates Co., Laura created a booklet available to all that describes the 15 practices for homeowners to help achieve these goals: Minimize Runoff – runoff carries pollutants; Eliminate Pollutants – reduce and avoid use; Capture & Infiltrate – any potential pollutant-carrying runoff; Manage & Prevent – aquatic plant growth and invasive species.

X. Questions/Comments followed.

XI. Adjournment – At 11:10, Dennis asked for a motion to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned after a motion by Can- dy Dietrich, seconded by Don Wright and approved by all.

Annual Meeting Booklet was available to attendees—Following are reports from it:

1. Treasurer’s Report—Steve Tomlinson: 2018 compared to 2017 2017 2018 Revenue $166,801 $172,680 Expenses $136,327 $125,228 Special Items $ 0 $ 0 Year End Assets $223,831 $265,123

How do we compare - YTD June 2019 to YTD June 2018 2018 2019 Revenue $111,451 $103,178 Expenses $ 48,183 $ 49,689 Assets $266,665 $315,790

Wahlig Scholarship Fund - as of June 30, 2019 $ 14,086 Scholarships paid out in 2019 $ 1,000 2. Financial Review Recap—January 2019—June 2019 The Financial Review Committee meets twice a year, examining financial records of KLA to certify that KLA financial activity is in accordance with Board authority and is accurately recorded. Committee mem- bers for 2018-19 included Nonie Flynn, Ira Goldberg, Mark Morris, Ray Dell, Steve Brigham, Ron Stover, Denny Carlson, Steve Tomlinson, and Diane Edwards. Each of us, from our business and personal lives is well grounded in financial reporting and systems, Page 22 September 2019 KLA Newsletter has an understanding of Board approved spending priorities, reviews monthly treasurer’s reports and has, at least, a little passion for detail. We met on January 13 to review the months of June through December 2018, and on June 13 to review January through May 2019; Margo McTaggart, KLA’s Administrative Assistant, participates in each of these sessions for the purpose of answering our many queries. Activities include validating individual transactions, ensuring that our membership income is accurately and timely deposited into our bank account, and compar- ing balances on each of monthly bank statements, Quick Book reconciliations, and treasurer’s reports to con- firm that all match and balance. Should we uncover any discrepancies, we research, analyze, and adjust. Our outside accountant, EFP Group of Rochester, reviews both our internal controls and our financial statements as part of their role in our tax preparation. At their suggestion two years ago, for purposes of both efficiency and thoroughness, we forward to them our financial statements based on activity through Septem- ber and at the end of December. Their conclusion is that our financial review process is diligent and thorough and they have uncovered no abnormalities. Our payroll is provided by Wheat and Fitzpatrick, Bath, NY; payroll reports are forwarded to the KLA office and me every two weeks; I review each of them for accuracy. The most recent financial review performed in June yielded no irregularities or areas of concern and the same are true of the financial review from January. I am grateful to our committee, to Margo McTaggart and to Steve Tomlinson for their efforts and dili- gence in making our reviews flow so smoothly.

Respectfully submitted, Diane Edwards Chair, Financial Review Committee

3. Primary Communication Methods—Scott Drake

Monthly E-Newsletter- KLA Announcements, Events on and around Keuka Lake, Current lake level and temperature and special announcements.

1283 email addresses as of June 2019 for monthly e-newsletter

*62% Open Rate *8% Bounce Rate

E-Newsletters Opened on *Desktop 50% *Mobile 50%

Quarterly Newsletter- Committee reports, interesting articles and guest writers. Also advertising to generate revenue for KLA.

Website and Mobile Website- Up to date lake levels and gate information, lake temperature, special an- nouncements and advisories.

Facebook Page- Immediate data that includes lake advisories and road closures around the lake.

Direct Email- Important announcements, membership renewals and special opportunities for KLA Members.

Keuka Lake Property Owners Directory- The latest directory was in 2017 and the next directory is antici- pated to be in 2020. Name and address information around the lake and advertising.

4. 2019 Alexander & Esther Wahlig Watershed Scholarship—Meg Cole

We are pleased to award the 2019 scholarship to Kari Ayers, a 2019 graduate of Penn Yan Central Schools. Kari was outstanding in both academics and athletics. She cannot be with us today as she is participating in the Junior Gold National Championships in Detroit for bowling. Kari plans on majoring Environmental Science at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse. Congratulations to Kari and the best for the future! Page 23 September 2019 KLA Newsletter 5. Lake Level Committee—Dick Osgood

The lake level is important and of interest to all of us. The objective is to maintain the level of the lake within a predetermined curve to protect the lake shore and prevent damage to property. Doing this also allows safe ingress and egress of boats to and from the lake and protects downstream infrastructure and downstream residential property.

Maintaining the lake level within this curve requires a good deal of intervention. Prior to 1993 this was diffi- cult. We had three gates and a stone dam. During flood events, it was impossible (or at the least hazard- ous) to manipulate the gates after the lake reached a certain elevation. In l993 the stone dam was removed and three new gates were installed along with a sheet pile dam. These new gates allowed a faster response to rising lake elevation. The combined area of the 6 gates at the outlet is 187 square feet (please note that is smaller than a 12 x16 room). These small gates must control the level of an 11,700 acre lake. This is quite a daunting task.

The 6 gates are operated by the Village of Penn Yan Municipal Utilities but the gates and the dam are man- aged by the Keuka Lake Outlet Compact (KLOC) along with the NYDEC. The KLOC Board is made up of the 6 Town Supervisors and the Mayors of Penn Yan and Hammondsport. The gates are set per KLOC in- structions and the ARMY Corps of Engineers Reservoir Regulation Manual. Keuka Lake Association does not direct gate settings. We will advise but we do not direct.

Gate openings depend on the lake elevation. The intent is to maintain the lake elevation within the high and low limits set by the Army Corps. A minimum flow must be maintained to satisfy the DEC permit for the Waste Water Treatment Plant discharge at Penn Yan.

This year has had a variety of weather conditions from very cold and snowy to wet, windy and cool. During this period the lake has been held within the curve for the most part and, if the lake level was high, it has been returned to a reasonable level in a short period of time. This points out a fact of life: we can lower the lake elevation but can’t fill it up. So, in periods of dry weather KLOC must exercise good judgement in the gate settings. Letting too much water out can cause problems in the future. For example, lowering the lake in May followed by a dry summer can make it very difficult for people removing their boats at the end of the season or causing difficulties in navigating the outlet to the boat launch in Penn Yan.

Work on the channel and surrounding areas sometimes conflict with the gate operations and maintaining the lake level. KLA has been active in reviewing such plans well before the actual operation takes place. This was most notable during the environmental cleanup of the channel and the former gasification plant. The plans had shut off ½ of the outlet capacity. This reduction was going to happen during the Fall of the year. However, concerned members of the KLA caught this shortcoming and prompted a change in the plans. A potential and costly error was averted.

The KLA welcomes the following new & returning members: New members came to us from local realtors Brie Kirk, Wine Trail Properties* & Sarah Welch, Howard Hanna Realty**—Thank you

Howard Bozenhard & Elena Beyer, 10046 ELR, Hammondsport Jim & Judy Brooks, 6033 EBD, Penn Yan Mark & Wendie Cohiick, 9457 EBD, Penn Yan Chaz & Deb Commisso, 12795 WLR, Hammondsport Kimberlee Ritkus & Barry Evans, 11600A WLR, Hammondsport Phillip C Learned, Hammondsport Daniel Neal & Heller An Shapiro, 5903 EBD, Penn Yan** Steve & Lisa O’Malley, Lot 2, 680 ELR, Penn Yan Tom & Cathy Riggio, 4050 WBD, Keuka Park Paul Salomons & Beverly Barnwell, 3773 WBD, Keuka Park Craig Kathy Sandberg, 336 Rt. 53, ELR, Penn Yan Ruth & Stephen Silver, 8397 EBD, Penn Yan David & Cheryl Tierson, 7259 WBD, Keuka Park Page 24 September 2019 KLA Newsletter

KLA Annual Meeting—July 13

HAB Summit Meeting August 12

On the Lake water testing, August 27, 2019 Cold & Rainy!!! Page 25 September 2019 KLA Newsletter The KLA urges you to support our business members and newsletter advertisers. If you would like further information concerning our busi- ness members, please contact the KLA Office or visit our website at www.keukalakeassoc.org to find Business Member listings and links to their websites. New advertisers/business members in italics *Sponsor Level ** Patron Level ***Guardian Level ● Business/Personal

Bailey Business Advisers-Noreen & Chris Crooked Lake Mercantile Howard Hanna Realty -Michael Hanna Bailey Longs’ Cards & Books Howard Hanna Realty —Jackie Carpenter Bank of the Finger Lakes Howard Hanna Realty -Sarah Welch Commonwealth Financial Group—Timothy HEALTH/MEDICAL SERVICES Howard Hanna Realty –Sean Fitzpatrick Pease Keuka Comfort Care Home Stan Olevnik - Howard Hanna Realty FLX Consulting ROC Medical Services Wine Trail Properties-Austin Lapp Lyons National Bank—Penn Yan* Staver Care Management LLC—Robin Staver RECREATIONAL/MUSEUMS ANTIQUES/ARTS/POTTERY Finger Lakes Boating Museum Antiques at the Establishment HOME REPAIR/SECURITY Fishy Business—Gerald Pease & Joanne Arts Center of Yates County Covert Security Conley-Pease Havill Pottery Finger Lakes Fireplace Keuka Big Foot Charters-Dick Roller Finger Lakes Power Systems Lakeside Country Club ATTORNEYS Morrison Well Drilling OnKeuka! William T. Fletcher* YMCA Camp Cory Carl J. Schwartz, Jr. Esq.* INSURANCE Keuka Insurance Group, Inc. RESTAURANTS/SNACKS BOOKS/OFFICE SUPPLIES/CARDS Shaw Agency*** Burgers & Beer of Hammondsport-Karin & Longs’ Cards & Books Stork Insurance*** David Fice Esperanza Mansion BUILDING/PLUMBING/ LANDSCAPING/NURSERY/GARDENING Keuka Restaurant* ELEC. SUPPLIES/WELLS Genesee Tree Service-Steve Schnepf The Switzerland Inn* Carey’s Farm & Home Centers* Jud’s Stonehouse Nursery Lakeside Country Club HEP Sales Preferred Landscaping Snug Harbor Restaurant* Knapp & Schlappi Lumber Co., Inc. David Spencer Professional Landscaping Top of the Lake Morrison Well Drilling Service Penn Yan Plumbing & Heating* STORAGE FACILITIES Shirley’s of Bath, Inc. LODGING/COTTAGE RENTALS Camp Arey Mini Storage Best Western Vineyard Inn & Suites Mustang Mini Storage CLEANING SERVICES Esperanza Mansion Clean & Green Softwash Solutions- It Shore is Nice Cottage Rentals VETERINARY Matthew Pauchel Keuka Cottages-Nicholas & Patricia Eastview Veterinary Clinic Sadowski COMPUTER/GRAPHIC SERVICES Keuka Lakeside Inn WINES/LIQUORS Blume Technical Consulting** Steamboat Castle B&B-Virginia Turner & Water Street Wines & Spirits* Book Marshall Productions Jamie Sisson** SCT Computers Sunny-Maple Lake Cottage-Anja Bakland WINERIES/VINEYARDS & Verner Andersen Azure Hill Winery, Inc. CONSTRUCTION/ARCHITECTURE/ The Willows on Keuka Lake B&B Barrington Cellars-Ken & Eileen Farnan PAINTING/CONTRACTORS Bully Hill Vineyards, Inc.* Alexander Enterprises MARINE SERVICES/SUPPLIES/DOCKS Doyle Vineyard Management-Matt & Carre Bright Ideas by Martinec** Basin Park Marina-John & Karen Wheeler● Doyle D.J. Builders & Remodelers, Inc. Brawdy Marine Construction, Inc. Dr. Konstantin Frank Wine Cellars Keuka Construction Inc. Hayes Canvas-Norm & Diane Hayes Glenora Wine Cellars Klugo Construction Mark’s Leisure Time Marine—Conesus Hunt Country Vineyards* Standard Building Trades—Nicholas Quality Docks Keuka Spring Vineyards-Len & Judy Updike R & R Docks Wiltberger Swagelok Western NY - Cindy & Peter Veley Enterprises-Steve Veley McGregor Vineyard Winery Jobling* Rooster Hill Vineyards PEST CONTROL EDUCATIONAL/INFORMATIVE Custom Pest Control, LLC OTHER Cornell Cooperative Extension - Yates Wildlife Control of the Finger Lakes Finger Lakes Connections.com Keuka College * Finger Lakes Supply - Scott Sprague REAL ESTATE SALES/RENTALS/ Food Bank of the Southern Tier—Maria ENGINEERS/SURVEYORS DEVELOPMENT Strinni David Andersen—Surveyer Camp Arey*** The Southern Tier Shopper-Rita Butters Kernahan Engineers-Jerry Kernahan Century 21 Sbarra & Wells* Village of Hammondsport* KV Engineering, PLLC Connect-a-Service Village of Penn Yan Richard N. Osgood, PE Curbeau Realty-Bonnie & Dick Curbeau* Chip Murphy - Hunt Real Estate* FOOD SERVICES Dick Murphy - Howard Hanna Realty Crooked Lake Mercantile Finger Lakes Getaways—Christie Mosch Please refer to our KLA Morgan's Grocery Finger Lakes Premiere Properties Finger Lakes Realty* Business FURNITURE/FLOORING Howard Hanna Lake Group—Penn Yan & members when you need Cole’s Furniture & Floor Fashions Hammondsport information or assistance. Kate Ferguson-Schmindl—Century 21 We GIFTS/CLOTHING Keuka Lake & Land Realty Browsers Mark Malcolm II - Century 21*** appreciate their KLA sup- Cinnamon Stick Marcia Rees - Century 21 port! Howard Hanna Realty - Ken Frank Page 26 September 2019 KLA Newsletter KLA ORDER FORM

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Please make checks payable to the Keuka Lake Association and send completed order to PO Box 35, Penn Yan, NY 14527. ____ Dock Plate 6”x12”(excluding #s) - $30 incl. S&H $25 if purchased at the KLA Office Are your neighbors members of the KLA? Great Gift Idea!! ____ Dock Plate 8”x12”(including #s) - $40 incl. S&H*

*Larger plate is special order only—house # plus road or Whether they live on the lake or an- ywhere within the watershed, they have an in- cottage name:______terest in the future health and viability of Keuka Lake. Why not ask them if they are mem- bers...and encourage them to join? Why not give a KLA membership as a gift? Applications are ____ Numbers - $1.00 each also available on our website. Fill in your desired numbers here:

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President Dennis Carlson Barrington Scott Drake KLA DECALS—FREE!

Vice-President Mark Morris Diane Edwards ____ Two KLA decals -

_____ Two KLA Business decals Treasurer Steve Tomlinson Jerusalem Ray Dell

KLA BUSINESS MEMBER Secretary Ira Godman Tim Cutler

At-Large John Hagreen Milo Michele Rowcliffe

Steve Hicks Dick Osgood Available for $5.00 at: Browsers Longs’ Cards & Books Wayne Hand Pulteney Maria Hudson 33 Shethar Street 15 Main Street Hammondsport, NY Penn Yan, NY

Doug DeFranco Thom Love

Nonie Flynn Urbana Sam Pennise

Steve Brigham Ellen Maceko ____ LP HOLDERS: $8.00 incl. S&H

Wayne Nancy Feinstein Available in the above local stores for $5.00 + tax

Past President Bill Laffin Bob Young ____ 2017 Directories: $5.00 S&H (for your home, cottage, car and boat!) Page 27 September 2019 KLA Newsletter

MEMBERSHIP AND KLA OFFICE INFORMATION

MEMBER APPLICATION KEUKA LAKE ASSOCIATION Membership year runs from April1-March 31 OFFICE

NEW _____ RENEWAL_____ (See membership expiration date The KLA office is located at 142 On your address label.) NAME(S)______Main St, in Penn Yan, the corner of Main & Maiden Lane. Mail to PO 35, MAILING ADDRESS ______Penn Yan, NY 14527. The office is usually open on Tuesdays and CITY, STATE, ZIP ______Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Please stop by if you are in the PHONE NUMBER ______village. You can contact the office either by phone: call 315-694-7324 E-MAILADDRESS ______ADDRESS2______(answering machine attached) or email: [email protected]. KEUKA ADDRESS______Margo G. McTaggart, CITY, STATE, ZIP ______KLA Administrative Assistant

KEUKA PHONE ______

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Dates I wish to receive mail at KEUKA address: From ___/___ to ___/___ month/day ADVERTISING IN THE KLA NEWSLETTER I wish to receive ___e-newsletters & e-notices I wish to receive Quarterly Newsletter ___ by US mail ___by e-mail ___Both The advertising section of the KLA newsletter is provided as a service MEMBERSHIP TIER (Check one) METHOD OF PAYMENT (Check one) to KLA members only. The ads are restricted to 1/4 page, to fit into a 3 Business-Personal ______Check number 3/4 by 4 3/4 space. It is the re- Business - $60 sponsibility of the advertiser to ______Credit Card contact the KLA office with a re- Basic - $40 quest for ad space in an upcoming issue and send a print ready ad. Partner – $60 The deadline for the December

Sponsor – $100 2019 issue is November 1st and OR Join/Renew on line on our will be accepted in the order sub-

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Guardian – $250 & more ads, the KLA editorial staff re- serves the right to limit the number Join/Renew on line on our of any specific type of ad in any website Total Amount: $______given issue. KLA also reserves the right to decline acceptance of an Card number: ______ad deemed inappropriate for the publication. Ad cost for each issue Expiration Date: __/__/__ Signature: ______is $50. Thank you to all of the KLA members who have advertised Mail application and payment to: Keuka Lake Association, P.O. Box 35, with us. Penn Yan, NY 14527

KLA Business members and KLA MEMBERSHIP PROCESS advertisers need and want your March - Dues renewal notices mailed. support/business!!! December - Last newsletter for those who have not renewed. Check the expiration date on your ad- When you need something done or want to make a dress label and the annual roster purchase, please check out the list of businesses on December - Membership for NEW members & current page 27 of this newsletter and on our website under members who join after Dec.1 will be extended “Resources” > ‘Business Directory’. Help is on the through the next membership year: April-March way!! Page 28 September 2019 KLA Newsletter Keuka Lake Association, Inc. PO Box 35 Penn Yan, NY 14527

The KLA’s mission is to preserve and protect Keuka Lake and its natural beauty for future generations.

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