President's Report

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PROTECTING THE QUALITY OF THE LAKE www.keukalakeassoc.org

Newsletter “Listen to the Lake” September 2012

Remember - this is your PRESIDENT’S REPORT last newsletter if you have not renewed for Bill Laffin 2012. Check the mailing label on this newsletter. If It is with honor that I have to opportunity to write my it reads “Exp. 2013”, first greeting to the Keuka Lake Association membership Then you have renewed since being elected President at the KLA‘s Annual Meeting in July. As for 2012. Yearly renewal Past President Rob Corcoran spends more time with his many other forms are sent out in volunteer activities, I look forward to leading one of the finest lake as- March. sociations in New York State. We are currently being faced by many challenges that could have DOCK PLATES & a negative impact on the lake and watershed with invasive species, NUMBERS high volume horizontal hydrofracking and changing weather patterns being just a few. Membership in our organization also seems to have Both are available through the KLA Office. See order form on hit a plateau and despite of our best efforts, we seem to continue hov- page 26 or stop in a the KLA ering around the 1800 member mark. Office, 142 Main St. Penn Yan. The KLA is run by a Board of Directors and Officers comprising We can offer you a new dock plate or help you update the some of the most dedicated and passionate volunteers for which I one you already have. could ever hope. However, the Board of Directors alone is not the only volunteer base that is critical to the KLA‘s success. I know there are

Newsletter Highlights other KLA members that possess talents that could benefit the organization. Whether it‘s working on the annual KLA calendar, doing re- President‘s Report…...... 1 search for the tri annual membership directory, educating non mem- Hydrofracking/Well Disposal Report..2 Membership Update…………..….…..2 bers on the benefits of becoming a KLA member or participating in the Water Quality ………..…………….….3 Land Use Leadership Alliance (LULA) program, the KLA wants to KWIC Grant Proposal……………….4-5 New/returning members……………..5 reach out to you and ask that you call the office (315-694-7324) or Scholarship Winners…………………5 email us ([email protected]) to volunteer your skills. Lake Level Report……………………6 Navigation & Recreation………….…7 Since the Annual Meeting, your Board of Directors has been busy Sheriff‘s Wear It Campaign…………8 realigning the leadership of some of our committees. Transitions have Photo-Bill L. & Senator Gillibrand….8 KLA 2011 Directory Info…………….8 begun and will be complete by year end. You will see a few new Zebra Mussel Data…………………..9 names chairing committees like Water Quality, Membership, Nominat- Renewable Energy Options - ing and Audit. Check the year end newsletter to see the 2012-13 ros- Workshop & Tour………………10 KLA Member Ads……..………...11-17 ter. Calendar Photos………………17 & 30 The KLA is also very excited that Yates County Cooperative Ex- Critter Corner: Canada Geese...…..18 Annual Meeting Minutes……… 19-25 tension has recently named Nicole Landers as Executive Director to Annual Meeting Photos……….25 & 26 replace Peter Landre. Nicole had been serving as a part time interim Order Forms………………………....27 KLA Directors and Officers……...... 27 director while the CCE search committee recruited Peter‘s permanent Calendars - Overseas replacement. With a BS from the SUNY College of Environmental Service Persons………………..21 Science and Forestry and a Masters in Plant Pathology from Michigan Business Members & Advertisers....28 KLA Logo Apparel Order Info……..29 State University along with work experience in agriculture, invasive Advertising Info………………...... 29 species and plant diseases, Nicole‘s background skills will nicely sup- KLA Office Info………………..……..29 Membership Application Form…..…29 port the KLA‘s programs.

Page 2 September 2012 KLA Newsletter Hydrofracking & Well Disposal Committee report - Jim Barre

KLA Continues to Demand a Prohibition of Hydrofracking by the DEC in the Keuka Lake Watershed

The Keuka Lake Association (KLA) is awaiting the DEC‘s release of the final Supplemental Ge- neric Environmental Impact Statement (SGEIS) that will specify the regulations for permitting High Volume Horizontal Hydraulic Fracturing for Natural Gas (HVHF). The release of this SGEIS is expected this fall. Governor Cuomo and Joe Martens, DEC Commissioner, floated the idea of initially permitting HVHF only in the Southern Tier New York Counties of Steuben, Chemung, Tioga, Broome and Che- nango. Furthermore, Governor Cuomo indicated that a Town‘s interest in HVHF would be a significant factor in the DEC‘s decision to permit an HVHF well pad. The rate of HVHF permitting would be limited to the number of DEC personnel available to permit and regulate. Current DEC staffing for permitting and regulating appears limited and insufficient. The KLA believes that HVHF would not be initially permitted in Yates County. HVHF could be permitted in the Steuben County Towns of Pulteney, Urbana and Wayne. The Town of Wayne has adopted an HVHF moratorium; Urbana will consider a moratorium; and, Pulteney has decided to not adopt a moratorium and permit HVHF, should it be allowed by the DEC. A recent discussion with the mineral resources person in the Avon Regional Office of the DEC indicated that the steep slopes and the top of the Marcellus shale layer being 2000 feet or less below the surface in the Keuka Lake Watershed would require a ―site specific‖ approval process (SEQR) and not be permitted by the DEC‘s generic standard approval process (SGEIS). Given the above situation, the KLA‘s position remains ―No HVHF in the Keuka Lake Watershed and within a surrounding 4000 feet buffer‖. The KLA cannot over emphasize the importance of Keu- ka Lake Watershed residents and property owners to communicate their interests to appropriate town officials and to attend town meetings addressing HVHF issues and concerns. A list of local town and county contacts, their addresses, telephone numbers and websites is available on the Keuka Lake Association website. These contacts are listed under ―What‖, ―Local Resources‖, ―Local Government‖. The KLA will continue to update its membership on current activities via e-mail. If you have not provided your e-mail address to the KLA and want to be updated on actions, please advise the KLA office of your e-mail address.

Membership Committee Update - Mike Gow

Thank you for your support! As the 2011-2012 membership year comes to a close, we‘re extremely happy to report that this has been a record year. Year-to-date total membership is well over 1700. This is the largest number of members the KLA has ever had! Again, we thank you! The KLA strives to focus and communicate to you on topics concerning Keuka Lake that you feel are most compelling. So please, if there is something that you would like the KLA to address, please let us know. We will continue to provide updates regarding the hydraulic fracturing issue as they develop. It has been a wonderful summer on Keuka. Enjoy your Fall and help us continue to protect and preserve our waters. KLA Membership Committee: Mike Gow (Chairperson), John Hagreen, Ellen Shaw-Maceko, Sandy Pietropaoli,

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Water Quality Committee - Bill Laffin

At the July KLA Annual Meeting, I was elected water testing programs. If an economical unit can be to the position of KLA President and Dennis Carlson found, the KLA is prepared to fund a grant to pur- to the position of President Elect. As a result, Dennis chase one. will be taking over as Chair of the Water Quality as LULA lives on!! The LULA Group under the soon as we can make a smooth transition. This will guidance of KWIC Chair Steve Butchko and with be my last water quality newsletter article and I have support from Yates CCE, Cornell, Keuka College, truly enjoyed attempting to keep the membership in- KLA, Genesse Finger Lakes Regional Planning formed on water quality activities and responding to Council, Southern Tier Planning Council and a few general questions on lake quality issues over the other groups have applied for a grant under the mon- past four years. iker ―Strategy for a Sustainable Keuka Lake‖ that Water sampling is pretty much on schedule for would create the necessary plans and programs to the summer months as the boat crew has been implement the recommendations of the of The Keuka thankful for the fine weather that allows for warm and Lake Watershed Land Use Planning Guide – the dry days on the lake. You will recall that the KLA product of the LULA training sessions a few years awarded the Yates County Soil and Water Conserva- back. The grant includes state money and ―in kind tion District a grant this year to allow for close in- contributions‖ from other groups like KLA. It also shore monitoring of the Asian Water Chestnut in the sets up the framework for academic internships at Penn Yan Marsh. By the end of the summer the Keuka College partnering with Cornell University. crew will have accomplished 6 trips in the Penn Yan We are pleased that Nicole Landers has been Marsh. By the end of the summer the crew will have hired as Executive Director replacing Peter Landre. accomplished 6 trips in the Penn Yan Marsh and one This is great news! Look for her biography on the in the Sugar Creek inlet. No water chestnuts were KLA website. found in the Sugar Creek area and after 3 years of The KWIC (with data analysis assistance from manual harvesting in the Penn Yan Marsh, the densi- the KLA) has “discovered” that about 200 systems ty of this invasive species seems to have plateaued. (including holding tanks) are past due. Almost 60 Hydrilla education continues at the forefront of predate 2007! Some of these are paper work errors, many groups in the Finger Lakes. Three directors but some have slipped through rather gaping holes in attended two presentations on July 16, at the Finger the town inspector‘s work processes and their inabil- Lakes Institute that were sponsored by the Finger ity to effectively use the data in the reporting system. Lakes Regional Watershed Alliance (FLRWA). The The largest issues are in Pulteney and Wayne. The presentations focused mainly on the Cayuga Inlet town inspectors were asked for action plans at this infestation and the methods being used to control the month‘s inspector‘s meeting. There will be more dis- outbreak. Since then US Senator Schumer has cussion at the next KWIC Meeting on August 27. pledged his support for federal action. Senator The meeting is at 7 PM in the Penn Yan Village Hall. Schumer was in Penn Yan on August 3 to discuss This report was written on August 14, so the results wine trade issues with Canada. During a very brief of the August 27 KWIC Meeting were not available. handshake and introduction, the KLA thanked him for The KWIC is evaluating a process to streamline his work on invasives like Hydrilla and put in a plug the annual holding tank inspections. If approved, for more interstate transportation restrictions. US pumpers would fill out a report on the condition of the Senator Kristin Gillibrant was in Penn Yan on August tank (is it leaking or not) and submit it to KWIC. This 9, to announce her sponsorship of federal legislation would remove annual holding tank inspections from to stem the tide of invasive species import into the the town work load with the requirement for a KWIC US and ways to reduce their spread once they have Inspection being reduced to once every 5 years. been discovered. The KLA was present and encour- Cost data comparing the inspection costs in aged the Senator to move forward as quickly as pos- Yates County Towns with Steuben County Towns sible. was prepared by the KWIC Chair. The cost per in- The results from 2009-2011 zooplankton sam- spection in Yates averages $115 vs. Steuben at ples collected from Keuka Lake and analyzed by the $160. Chair Butchko is trying to show the efficien- Cornell Biological Field Station have been received. cies of inspection consolidation. Towns in Yates The data will be analyzed and reported to the mem- County use Yates County Soil and Water as their bership as soon as possible. inspectors. In Steuben County each town has a part Tim Sellers is evaluating the feasibility of sub- time inspector. mersible water quality probe to augment our current

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Grant Proposal for a Sustainable Keuka Lake – Steve Butchko – Chairman of KWIC

In April, the Keuka Lake Land Use Leadership Alliance (LULA) group with the help of Southern Tier Central Regional Planning and Development Board (STC) applied for a Local Waterfront Re- vitalization Program (LWRP) grant to achieve LULA‘s goals.

A LWRP is a grant program through New York State Department of State. The LWRP is both a plan and a program. Through the LWRP, a community (or group of communities) will prepare a planning document while establishing a program to implement the plan. LWRP‘s require extensive community outreach and education throughout a three year grant process. Department of State notes the benefits of an LWRP are: ―Clear direction for a community‖, ―Technical assistance‖, ―State and federal consistency‖, ―Financial assistance‖. The goal is for New York State‘s coastal waterways to work together for the shared goal of protection of our water resources.

In 2009 Genesee/Finger Lakes Planning Council worked with the LULA group to finish ―Keuka Lake Watershed Land Use Planning Guide.‖ This strategy outlined existing plans, a profile of Keuka Lake Watershed, an assessment of current conditions and a list of action items on how to achieve the shared vision, goals and objectives of Keuka Lake Watershed. Shortly following the creation of this action strategy, the 8 municipal governments surrounding the lake adopted resolutions that:

“endorses and supports the continuation and/or expansion of the Keuka Lake Local Law Assess- ment and Analysis, the Keuka Lake Land Use Guide, and the continuation of annual community forums, to share and review concerns and changes relevant to land use within the Keuka Lake Watershed and surrounding area.”

Since 2009 and the municipal adoption of these resolutions, the eight municipal governments around Keuka Lake have met monthly as the ―Land Use Leadership Alliance‖ or ―LULA‖ and have worked to draft local laws and revise land use ordinances to more uniformly work together to protect the health and beauty of Keuka Lake. In addition to this work, they have also put on yearly watershed wide land use trainings to better educate their municipal governments and residents on land use issues within the watershed.

While the Keuka Lake LULA group has accomplished quite a bit, there still exist a long list of ac- tionable items as noted in ―Chapter 4: Watershed Vision, Goals and Objectives‖ of the Keuka Lake Watershed Land Use Planning Guide that have yet to be completed.

The proposed ―Strategy for a Sustainable Keuka Lake‖ will include six main components. If funded, all of these components will be delivered in three years‘ time beginning in the Fall of 2013. All of the work will be overseen by a project advisory committee that will be formed once the grant is awarded and consist of representation from all participating municipal governments and other watershed stakeholders. e six key components of the LWRP grant will be:

A toolbox of resources for municipal governments including model law/ordinances, model lan- guage for comprehensive plans, training materials, maps and fact sheets.  Extensive land use training, education and public outreach to each municipal government, assessment of local laws, watershed wide trainings, resident surveys and watershed wide visioning.  Creation of a water quality internship program through Keuka College and Cornell University. Cont. on pg. 5

Page 5 September 2012 KLA Newsletter Cont. from pg. 4  The internship program will provide assistance on tasks throughout the grant and will set up a structure of continued assistance after the grant has ended.  Mapping of the watershed, zoning, infrastructure and viewsheds will be conducted to be used in training, education and public outreach as well as creation of materials that will be made available in the toolbox.  A watershed wide agricultural plan and assessment will be conducted and presented to the municipal governments..  As a culmination of three years of all of the above components a new action plan will be created as a guide for the Keuka Lake LULA group and their future endeavors.

If funded, this strategy will provide many benefits to the Keuka Lake watershed including: preserva- tion of natural resources and agricultural lands, improved coordination among watershed communities, development of hamlets, education of municipal officials and creation of a working relationship with the region‘s educational institutions. Ultimately this proposed project and LULA works towards cleaner, viable, better planned communities that will be a desirable place to live, work and play in 10, 20, 30 years from today.

The KLA welcomes the following new & Returning members since 6/1/12

Chris & Debbie Bourne Frank Keeling Dan & Kathy Brammell Michael Magoon Greg Buckwell Nancy & Dave Middleton Jeffrey Cedarstrand Erich R. Miller Nancy & Damian Chepenuk Michael J. Page & Monique C. Ullom Joe, Eileen & Archer Choi Anthony & Colleen Pierotti Michael Collins, Mark Collins & Maren Schad Bill Randall Katie & Larry DeWine David & Debra Rasmussen Frank & Lucinda Flegeal Ronald Stover Ryan Furber Terri Sutherland Mark & Marie Hollenbeck Jeffrey & Brenda Williams

ESTHER N. WAHLIG KEUKA LAKE WATERSHED SCHOLARSHIP

At its Annual Meeting on July 14th, the Keuka Lake Association congratulated the winners of its 2012 scholarship. $1000 will be awarded to each of them upon successful comple- tion of their first college semester. Sean Murphy - graduate of Penn Yan Academy - attending Finger Lakes Commu- nity College, studying horticulture. Michael Quade - graduate of Hammond- sport High School - attending University of Rochester - majoring in Biology. Dr. Al Wahlig, Sean Murphy, Michael Quade, KLA President Rob Corcoran

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Lake Level - Wayne Hand

Lake Level & Water Temperature Upgrade Project Update

As many of you know, if you log into the KLA website and click on ―current lake level‖ in the top right hand corner of the home page, you will quickly see a chart comparing the ac- tual lake level history for 2011 (black line), and thus far in 2012 (red line). Also shown are the lake level objectives (area between the blue lines), defining where the Keuka Lake Outlet Compact (KLOC) and Gate Manager attempt to maintain the lake level for various times of the year (around 714 ft. above sea level in summer and a little over 712 ft. in winter). Level readings are automatically taken at the Penn Yan municipal water plant with a very precise pressure sensor every 5 minutes, then recorded and averaged in a data logger. The reason that there can be slight differences within a short span of time is due to wind and wave motion. The KLA website currently retrieves an average level reading every 2 hours via a conventional telephone line and dial-up modem, then updates the chart. This system has been in operation for several years, and has provided us all with good accurate and timely lake level information. However, the problem prone telephone lines and somewhat dated dial-up modem have resulted in the system not functioning properly periodically. There are 6 gates which are used by KLOC and the Gate Mgr. to regulate the amount of water outflow from the lake into the Keuka Outlet (which flows into Seneca Lake), to maintain the desired lake level. Only ―Mother Nature‖ controls what flows into the lake. When a gate setting is altered (to release either more or less water), the website is manually updated to indicate the current set- tings, as well as the current water outflow (shown in cubic ft. per second, or cfs). In the very near future, new data logging equipment and a high speed internet line will be installed at the Penn Yan water treatment plant. This should eliminate the current downtime problems re- sulting from the telephone line and modem. In addition, there will improvements made to the chart graphics, and the process for entering gate setting and flow information will be greatly simplified. The current lake water temperature and history can also be accessed on the KLA website by clicking on ―lake temp‖, also in the upper right corner of the home page. This chart shows the actu- al average temperature for the past 3 years. The temperature sensor is also located at the Penn Yan water plant, at a depth of about 20 ft. near the water intake pipe. The method of accessing and charting this information is currently very manual. When we install the new lake level data logger equipment, our plan is to also hard wire the temperature sensor into this unit, then totally automate the entire process, which will chart an average daily temperature reading daily on the KLA website. As we all have experienced while swimming, the water temperature can vary substantially at various depths, and in various areas, due to currents (ie. the ―warm spots‖). As a result, don‘t expect the thermometer on your dock in 3 ft. of water to always match our readings at a 20 ft. depth in a single location at Penn Yan. One puzzling observation from the chart is: why is the average temperature for the summer this year lower than last year, when July air temperatures for 2012 were a record high? I don‘t have a good answer for why that happened, but assume that it is because the water temperature is influ- enced by several factors other than air temperature. This project has been an excellent example of a cooperative ―win / win‖ effort between the Penn Yan village and the KLA. As a result, there will be cost savings and efficiency improvements for both, and all KLA website users will benefit by having better and more reliable information. Look for the above changes to be reflected in the charts soon.

Page 7 September 2012 KLA Newsletter Navigation & recreation Committee - Chuck Bastian Looking Ahead to Fall 2012

We hope everyone has been enjoying the great summer weather we have had out on the lake. As you may have noticed the boating activity really seemed to pick up this year. With that came a greater responsibility of all operators to be more in tune with Safety and Navigation laws as well as respect for your neighbors.

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 - As you begin to winterize your boat and put it away, take an inventory of your safety equipment to see if anything will need replacing for the upcoming 2013 season (time to get those items onto your Christmas lists now while they are fresh in your mind). Also think about any other new safety equipment that you might have seen this summer that you should have for next summer - marine radio, depth finder, new spot lights, etc

Also, please continue to watch the future NYS Legislative Sessions to see if the previous Assembly Bill (A5889) gets resurrected for the legislative approval process or not. This Bill would require any- one born after January 1, 1992 to hold a Boater Safety Course Certificate in order to operate any "mechanically propelled vessel". Whether or not this ever becomes law in NYS, it still is a great idea for EVERYONE to take and pass a Boater Safety Course.

Recently, the Sheriffs have mentioned to us that residents need to take extra caution regarding "Chinese Flying Lanterns" around the lake. First of all they could be a fire hazard when they land, and secondly if they land in the lake they would then become a navigation hazard, not to mention pol- lution to this eco-system. Please be responsible with these.

Lastly, but most importantly, please keep in mind the new law that is now in effect:

Subject: Navigation law amendment effective 11-01-09 Navigation Law § 40 currently requires certain vessels to maintain personal flotation devices, and also man- dates that they be worn in certain circumstances. It does not, however, require passengers of pleasure vessels, over the age of eleven, to wear a PFD when the vessel is underway. A 6784, now signed by the Governor, states that “No owner or operator of a pleasure vessel less than twenty-one feet, including rowboats, canoes, and kayaks shall permit its operation, between November first and May first, unless each person on board such vessel is wearing a securely fastened United States Coast Guard approved wearable personal flotation device of an appropriate size when such vessel is underway.”

As a reminder, please let your County Legislators know now how much you appreciate and want them to keep, maintain and better yet, increase the Marine Lake Patrol budgets for the upcoming year for your Sheriff Office. This is a vital service that we directly receive the benefit of with the Funding dollars we contribute to the County Budgets!!

HAVE A GREAT FALL!

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Wear it campaign

On August 9, 2012 the NYS Parks and Recreation (Marine Safety) spent the day on Keuka Lake with the Yates County Sheriff‘s Marine Patrol Unit promoting the ―Wear-It NY‖ campaign promoting ―Always wear your PFD (life jacket)‖. They brought their safe boating promotion vessel and traveled the lake to marinas and launch sites.

(Left to Right) at the Penn Yan Boat Launching site on the Keuka Outlet.

Sheriff Ron Spike, Sgt. Ed Nemitz, Ro Woodard, Field Rep NYSPR, MPO Pam Housel

Are your neighbors members of the Senator Gillibrand was at KLA? Great Gift Idea!! Keuka Lake to announce a comprehensive agenda to Whether they live on the lake or anywhere stop the spread of invasive within the watershed, they have an interest species that threaten New in the future health and viability of Keuka York's lakes and rivers. Lake. Why not ask them if they are mem- The KLA has been work- bers...and encourage them to join? Why not ing with other lake groups give a KLA membership as a gift? Applica- to encourage legislation at tions are also available on our website. all levels of government to protect all of the Finger Lakes. KLA 2011 Directory If you want an extra copy of the Directory, it is available at the KLA KLA President Bill Laffin with Office free plus S&H @ US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. $3.50. Keep a copy in your car & boat or take one to your winter home - a very DOCK PLATES & NUMBERS handy reference! Order on page 26 Both are available through the KLA Office. See order form on page 26 or stop in a the KLA Office, 142 Main St. Penn Yan. We can offer you a new dock plate or help you update the one you already have.

Page 9 September 2012 KLA Newsletter KLA Zebra Mussel Data Article Dr. Tim Sellers

Take a glassful of clear Keuka Lake water and you will find many things, including baby zebra mussels -- but you would need a microscope to see them. (Personally, I would recommend a glassful of wine from a Keuka Lake winery, but let‘s stick to the science for now.) While it should come as no surprise that there are zebra mussels in Keuka Lake, it is important to know how they get there, why you have them in the glass of water, and what it could mean for other invasive species.

Zebra Quagga mussels mussel

Adult zebra mussels and their close cousins, the quagga mussels, attach themselves to structures (like dock pilings and each other) and to the bottom of the lake. They remain fixed in place throughout their adult lives. They reproduce new mussels by making thousands of larval ―baby‖ mussels called veligers. Veligers are microscopic and they weakly swim and eat with the other plankton in the lake. They remain in the water column for about two weeks before settling to the bottom to grow into adults and starting the cycle all over again. KLA has been monitoring veliger densities for the past three years (2009 - 2011). The data demonstrate that veligers have been present each time and the numbers have been fairly consistent from year to year (mean density is 1.91 veligers/liter). The veligers are in that glass of lake water.

So why should we care about the zebra mussels we already have? Invasive species threatening our lakes, like the zebra and quagga mussels, aquatic plants, harmful algae, and clams, have a few things in common: they can reproduce rapidly and their ―babies‖ can travel easily. The microscopic zebra mussel veligers can make their way from one lake to another in a variety of ways and female mussels can produce up to 1 million eggs each year. The other invasive species may look different, but you can bet they are out there. This is why State Senator Kirsten Gillibrand‘s new legislation to stem the introduction of new, invasive species is so important. (http://www.observer-review.com/ gillibrand-announces-lake-program-cms-3288). The zebra mussels are here and they are not going anywhere. But they are not alone. New species are knocking on our door, and we need to better understand how the door may be opened (and how to keep it closed!). Just remember that glassful of lake water, and let‘s make sure the glass is more than half empty of new invasive species.

E-mail or Phone Inquiries The KLA Office receives many interesting inquiries. We try, as much as is possible, to pass the inquiry off to the KLA Director or Consultant who can best answer your questions - so don‘t hesi- tate to ask!

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Renewable energy options workshop & tour

Yates County Cornell Cooperative Extension and the Town of Jerusalem‘s Conservation & Renewable Energy Committee are hosting two opportunities for residents to learn more about implementation of renewable energy at the home, farm or business. A workshop will be held at the Branchport Fire Hall on September 18, 2012 from 6:30pm-8:30pm. A field day renewable energy tour will launch from Brookside Farm, 2944 Corwin Rd., Branchport, NY and visit four farms on September 22, 2012 from 9:00am-1:00pm. It is not a requirement to attend both events. Please feel free to attend one or both. Please Call with questions and pre- registration: Yates County Cornell Cooperative Extension 315-5365365123 ______“At-Home” Renewable Energy Options Workshop Tuesday: September 18, 2012 Registration Fee: $5.00 6:00pm – Registration with light supper 6:30pm – 8:30pm – Event Branchport Fire Hall, Branchport, NY 2 Municipal Credits Available

Yates County Cornell Cooperative Extension and the Town of Jerusalem‘s Conservation & Renewable Energy Committee present a workshop devoted to the economics, performance expectations, and availability of installation and maintenance requirements of non-commercial, at-home renewable energy projects. Jeffrey Stevens, Assistant Professor at Alfred State College, will focus on what residents need to know to make decisions about implementing renewable energy at their home, business, or farm. He will address the concerns that individual‘s face every day when trying to decide which renewable energy system best fits their needs. A detailed overview of solar, wind and geothermal renewable energy systems will provide attendees with practical knowledge to apply when making individual decisions about changes to their source of energy. At- tendees will also have an opportunity to have their questions answered. Please take the opportunity to arrive early in order to visit with vendors at the Branchport Farmers‘ Market, which takes place outside the Branchport Fire Hall from 4:00pm – 6:30pm. Many of the vendors use some form of renewable energy and practice sustainable agriculture.

“At-Home” Renewable Energy Options Tour Saturday: September 22, 2012 Registration Fee: $5.00 8:30am – Registration with coffee and muffins 9:00am – 1:00pm – Tour Brookside Farm, 2944 Corwin Rd., Branchport, NY 4 Municipal Credits Available

Yates County Cornell Cooperative Extension and the Town of Jerusalem‘s Conservation & Renewable Energy Committee present a guided tour through the implementation of renewable energy at four different farms in the Town of Branchport. The tour will include on-site visits of farm and home installation of solar, wind, and geothermal renewable energy systems. The owners at the sites will focus discussion on planning, costs, implementation, and function- ality of their systems. Attendees will have an opportunity to see, first-hand, how renewable energy systems work from day to day at a home and farm. During this tour, attendees are encouraged to ask specific questions about the decision making process, implementation, and operation of renewable energy systems. Please be sure to wear appropriate shoes and clothing. Some amount of walking will be expected. No smok- ing since the tour will be around hay and other flammable materials.

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Critter Corner - Dave deCalesta Canada Geese

Critter Corner - Honk if you ….*

Fifty years ago in the ‗60s Canada geese (it‘s Canada, not Canadian) were more often heard than seen, honking their way south in the flying Vs on their fall migration and on the way north in March as a harbinger of spring. That all changed 50 years ago as the geese were introduced into parts of the East where they had not been native, when increasing amounts of agricultural lands created much more food for them, and they learned it wasn‘t necessary to fly south to find food and open water for the winter. Wildlife agencies estimate that there are 7 million Canada geese in North America, and some of my neighbors on the lake claim that a lot of them are in their yards. Now, an- yone with a level lawn/ beach on Keuka Lake can get geese. The average goose eats 4 pounds of vegetation (grass, seaweed) a day, and they poop out 2 messy pounds of it. Every day.

This scenario exemplifies your typical goose heaven. A closely mowed lawn (grass to eat plus easy to walk on and see potential enemies, like dogs) right next to a large body of water. A great place to build a nest for the goslings, eat, bask in the sun when not eating, bedroom, and a handy toilet. And, geese return to the place they were raised to eat, rest, poop, and to produce and raise even more geese.

So, here many of us are 50 years later with an annual, summer-long, and very messy problem on our hands. What to do? In the past, hunting helped thin out goose populations, and it is legal to hunt geese (during the legal season) on Keuka Lake. Problem is, there are many fewer hunters than 50 years ago, many more geese, and the fact that shooting a few geese out of an annually recurring flock of 100 or more on your lawn/beach doesn‘t make much of a dent. Municipalities with established goose problems may receive permission for professionals to oil the eggs of nesting geese—this prevents the eggs from breathing and results in nesting failure. This option is not available to homeowners, and of course it does nothing to prevent geese raised some- where else from dropping in to dine and dump. Scare crows/scare owls? Don‘t bother. Harassing/hazing the geese? Your neighbors will object to the loud explosions of shotguns and other noise-makers. Your dogs will get tired of being on call 24/7. And they always come back. When you‘re not home. The solutions, fortunately, are simple and effective. Never feed geese. Don‘t get them started. Geese, especially those with young, prefer to walk up on land from bodies of water to feed. Most people will not want to stop mowing their lands to let them grow so tall that they form a barrier to geese. But fences are incredibly effective and they don‘t have to be extensive. Simply erecting a fence of two fishing lines 8 and 20 inches above the ground along the shoreline will prevent geese from using your lawn/beach. Place posts to hold the fishing line about every 3-6 feet. It helps to attach flagging to the lines so geese can see the lines better, but not necessary. If your beach is con- tiguous with a neighbor‘s, make sure they also put up a fence. That‘s it! * Want to get rid of those pesky geese on your waterfront yard/beach!

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ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES July 14, 2012 Keuka College

President Rob Corcoran called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM and thanked everyone for coming. I. Introduction of Officers and Directors and KLA – Rob Corcoran Rob went over the agenda for today. He then introduced the current KLA Officers, Directors, Administrative Assis- tant and this summer‘s intern, Emily Hawk. He informed the members that Bill Laffin will take over as President and Dennis Carlson as President-Elect. Rob thanked retiring Ex-officio President, Bob Worden, for his dedication to the KLA and his past work on the Docks & Moorings Law. Rob explained that the KLA has a new Consultant, Dr. Tim Sellers of Keuka College, who will step in as our water quality expert, replacing Peter Landre who has left the area for a job in Ithaca. Unfortunately, Dr. Sellers could not be here today. Rob then gave an overview of the KLA‘s activities and elaborated on several of the items:  Regular lake level management and assistance with updated equipment.  Navigation and safety law enforcement, including a $7,500 donation to support the purchase of a new fire boat by the Hammondsport Fire Dept.  Regular testing of lake water quality.  Various governmental meetings regarding hydrofracking and communication of information to members.  Directory of lake property owners.  Co-sponsorship of land use training programs (LULA).  Publishing of Keuka Lake Book with Cornell Cooperative Extension.  Annual weed pulling.  Publication and distribution of over 2,000 Hydrilla education brochures.  Grant for Hydrilla signs at all public launches.  Grant for study to create an inventory of various aquatic species in Keuka Lake.  Grant to KWIC for web based program to uniformly automate septic system inspections.  Grant for the purchase of defibrillators for sheriffs‘ boats.  Grant to Friends of Outlet Trail for stabilization along outlet trail.  Annual scholarship for area high school students pursuing environmental studies; funded by private en- dowment in memory of Esther N. Wahlig.  Creation of a comprehensive, user-friendly, informative web site  Updates to KLA website for direct feeds on lake level and water temperature.  Annual distribution of boating and fishing regulations. Rob concluded by stating that there are over 2900 dwellings on the lake, plus many more in the Keuka Watershed and the KLA should be considered an ―expanded neighborhood association‖.

II. Approval of the 2011 Annual Meeting Minutes Following an agreement to dispense with reading of the minutes from the 2011 Annual Meeting, as they were reported in the KLA newsletter, the minutes were accepted by all. III. Introduction of 2012 Scholarship Winners Rob introduced the 2012 winners of the Esther N. Wahlig Watershed Scholarship: Sean Murphy from Penn Yan and Michael Quade from Hammondsport.

IV. Treasurer’s Report – John Webster John reported that the KLA remains in a strong financial position. The increase in yearly membership and dona- tions has allowed the KLA to continue to support its mission. He shared the following financial figures for the 12- month period ending June 30th:

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Year end Year end Year end Mid-year 2009 2010 2011 2012

Revenue $100,191 $101,833 $119,414 $85,848 Expenses $92,581 $95,377 $127,808 $42,281 Balance $7,610 $6,456 -$8,394 $43,567

Total Funds $122,740 $142,599 $134,205 $177,783

Wahlig Scholar- ship Fund Balance is $22,048

It should be noted that in preparing the yearly budget the Board of Directors adopts a balanced budget that includes only the normally anticipated operating expenses, while depending almost entirely on member dues and dona- tions for the revenue side of the budget. Unanticipated and non-normal expenses are paid for out of the General Fund balance. The awareness campaign for hydrilla and the watershed signage project are examples of non-normal expenses. We are also anticipating some expenses for new computer hardware and software for the lake level data logging system which will also be paid for from our fund balance. As you may remember from last year‘s annual meeting we awarded $3000 in scholarships. These scholarships are funded by the Wahlig Foundation Scholarship Fund which receives no money from our General Fund.

V. Audit Report – Chuck Bastian Audits were conducted January 24, 2012 and July 3, 2012. All was in order. VI. Recognition of Retiring Board Members – Rob Corcoran Rob recognized and praised a retiring KLA Director for her dedication & hard work: Sue Lange. He presented her with a pottery wine cooler. VII. Nominating Committee Report – Bill Laffin

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 this annual meeting. Mike‘s background and love of Keuka Lake will be an asset to the continued growth and progress of the organization. Proxy cards have been distributed and received from members who are eligible to vote and will be voted by President Rob Corcoran and Secretary Bebette Yunis. Bill said ―At this time, I make a motion to elect the following first term member of the Keuka Lake Association Board of Directors At Large Mike O‘Brien

And to re-elect the following current Board of Directors members.‖

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At-Large Doug DeFranco At-Large Steve Hicks At-Large Don Wright Town of Wayne Wayne Hand Town of Wayne Dennis Carlson Town of Jerusalem Chuck Bastian Town of Barrington Mike Gow Town of Pulteney Stan Martin Town of Milo Jeanne Wiltberger

The motion was seconded and approved by the membership. The Nominating Committee thanks you.

VIII. Special Reports

A. Lake Patrol Report Chuck Bastian began by thanking the Sheriffs‘ Marine patrol for bringing equipment to display and offering infor- mational flyers. He shared some boater safety publications.

Chuck then introduced Yates‘ Sheriff Ron Spike, his deputies, Ed Nemitz, Pam Housel & John Rozelli, and Steuben Undersheriff Ray Dell & Deputy Paul Stevens . Ron Spike spoke first. He stated that boating and recreational use on the lake continues to be popular - especially on Keuka Lake. There are ½ million boats registered in New York State. 50% of the fee for boater registration in Yates County goes to the Yates Sheriff‘s Department. Sheriff Spike explained that the purposes of the Marine Pa- trol unit are education and enforcement. Their boater safety courses service over 200 people a year. They are on the lake as ―visual safety reminders‖ and to remove dangerous boaters. Their warnings to boaters out-number tick- ets 4 to 1. He thanked the Marine Patrol unit for its work and the KLA for all its help. Ed Nemitz added that the Marine Patrol is partnering with the Department of Parks & Recreation on August 9, at the PY Boat Launch, to help educate the public on their ―Wear It‖ campaign for using life jackets. They will go from there to the State park. Ray Dell introduced Deputy Paul Stevens and stated they have done Boater Safety classes together for 13 years – about 200 hours a year. Ray then used a Power Point presentation to share statistics of the Steuben Marine patrol: • Received a new boat – the old boat was 16 years old. Also have a 14‘ boat for streams. • Four Part-time staff • Want to acquire a ―used‖ jet ski • Will be receiving ―Side Scan Sonar‖ training later this summer. • Ray also summarized Steuben‘s Marine Patrol stats for 2011. Ray reported that unattended ‖sky lanterns‖ are illegal in New York according to the Office of Fire Prevention & Control. He added that people who use them are liable for any damages the lanterns cause upon returning to land and if they are not retrieved, it is considering ―littering‖. He suggested they be tethered before lighting.

The Sheriffs then fielded many questions from the KLA member audience concerning financial support, marine patrol shifts & scheduling, noise level, speeding, BWIs and breathalyzers on the marine boats, sheriffs‘ use of jet skis.

B. Lake Level – Wayne Hand Wayne used Power Point for his presentation. He began by saying the lake level is important to most lake users, but the amount and specific desires depend on your interests. He then elaborated on four points: 1. Some interesting Keuka Lake facts:  Surface area is approximately 18 square miles with over 60 miles of shoreline  Holds about 379 billion gallons of water with the top one inch amounting to 315 million gallons  Watershed covers 110,000 acres spanning 10 towns and 2 villages within Steuben and Yates counties (about 10 times the size of the lake) Continued on page 21

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 Water flows both North to South (West branch), and South to North (main portion & East branch)  Water outlet is in Penn Yan, flowing into the Keuka Outlet, then into Seneca Lake  Part of the Oswego River Basin, flowing into Lake Ontario  Keuka one of the 8 major lake systems flowing into the Oswego River Basin (all cooperatively working together managing water levels)  He showed a map of the Oswego River Basin which includes Keuka. 2. Current level management process  Controlled by 6 gates at outlet in Penn Yan, owned and managed by Keuka Lake Outlet Compact (KLOC – board consisting of 6 town supervisors & 2 village mayors from the lake shore municipalities --- Daryl Jones, chairman)  Gates are operated by village of Penn Yan (Brent Bovine, – Gate Mgr.), per instructions from KLOC and the Reservoir Regulation Manual (developed by US Army Corp of Engineers)  Min. outflow is 15 cfs (required for PY village waste treatment)  Max. outflow is 1,000 cfs (min. any downstream flooding)  Some ―Rules of Thumb‖: - At today‘s minimum outflow, with one gate set at a 6 inch opening (24 cfs or ~ 2 million gallons per day), with no rain or inflow, would take about 2 days for lake level to drop 1 inch - At the maximum controlled outflow (1,000 cfs or ~ 646 million gallons per day), with no rain or inflow, would take less than a half a day for lake level to drop about 1 inch - However, there is always some inflow, so it actually takes longer. With very few exceptions, caused by ―Mother Nature extreme events‖, KLOC and the Penn Yan village gate operations team have done an excellent job in maintaining lake level within the curve objectives.

 KLA Level Monitoring Process: • Level monitored every minute at Penn Yan Water Plant via a bubbler pressure sensor located at their water intake point (~ 300‘ off shore) • Automatic KLA system equipment installed in the mid 1990‘s, with the help of Peter Landre & Cor- nell Cooperative Extension (CCE) • Readings are recorded, stored on a data logger, averaged, and uploaded to a CCE server every 2 hours via telephone modem • KLA website then automatically accesses the information from CCE, and updates chart every 2 hours • Gate setting and flow information are manually entered on chart by CCE, when gate changes are made • Current Process Issues: - Telephone lines at, and adjacent to, the PYWT plant have been experiencing reliability problems for several years - Dial-up telephone modem system reliability problems have periodically resulted in KLA website not being updated, requiring manual intervention and resolution (as recently as earlier this week). 3. Improved future process:  Upgrade data logger and replace existing dial-up telephone modem with a hard wired ethernet con- nection  Simplify the process, eliminate the CCE server, and allow the KLA server to obtain level data directly from the data logger and gate operators  Automate the lake water temperature process by hard wiring PYWT sensor to the data logger and automatic uploading to the KLA website, which today is a manual process  Enhance information available on the KLA web site chart (like providing gate action actions) 4. Expected benefits • Eliminate periodic downtime issues caused by telephone dial-up & modem system • Improve reliability by simplifying the process • Require less manual effort by automating the entire level process, minimize problem areas and manual resolution efforts required • Automate the water temperature data collection & charting, vs. current phone calls, faxes, & emails • Provide more information to the gate manager and operators, plus all KLA members & web site users • Facilitate potential cost savings & service improvements for PY village operations (currently awaiting their finalization of plans) Closing Comments:  This has been an excellent team effort, with PY team, CCE, and Scott Demmin (our IT consultant).  Continued on page 22

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 Thank you members for responding to the recent on-line survey which requested suggestions on how we can improve the information provided on the KLA web site and make more useful for you.  If you have any further suggestions for making the web site information more user friendly, or better, please let us know.  We will incorporate your inputs into our final lake level plans and execute the KLA level system en- hancements over the next few months.

C. Communications – Doug DeFranco Using a Power Point presentation, Doug outlined the following information: 1. Communications Strategy - Website, Quarterly Newsletter, Facebook Page, Direct Email, E-Newsletter & Surveys 2. Objectives -  Increase two way communications with our members  Provide useful, valuable, and timely information  Utilize Direct Email for efficient and cost effective information distribution  Increase members with captured emails  Update members current emails to reduce returns as invalid  Create procedure for ―do not email‖ requests  Establish new email address for communications 3. Direct Email Results –  Increased members with active emails from 79% to 86%  Reduced bounce rate by nearly 4% from 14% to 10.4%  Averaged 45% open rate of emails  Request for ―Do not Email‖ (11 Total)  New email [email protected]  18 emails sent last 12 months  12 related to Hydrofracking  ―Be Heard‖  Local forum, meeting announcements  Updates on DEC Comment Period and KLA position  Hydrilla Workshop  Coolest Small Town / Hammondsport  E-newsletter  Meeting announcement  Survey 4. E-Newsletters –  Debut June 2012  Lighter topics, local events, trivia, etc.  3 Month test  Not intended to replace quarterly newsletter  Created by Emily Hawk a. Summer internship b. American University School of Communication  Positive response 5. Surveys: Hydrofracking – 4/11; Communications – 6/12 6. Objectives of Communications Survey: a. Identify members use of communications options and preferences b. Solicit ideas for improvements c. Ensure information is useful/valuable d. Enable us to focus on what works e. 43% response rate of survey Doug shared charts showing percentages of responses to these topics: how often they visit the KLA website, what is its most useful part, frequency of mass e-mails, content of the e-mails, if they visit Facebook. 7. Suggested Improvements – Comments:  Email when something new is added to the website (need reminder)  I-pad/smart phone compatibility of website  Email alerts system for lake level / temperature Continued on page 23

Page 24  Offer option of paperless quarterly newsletter September 2012 KLA  Reach out to more prospective members  Offer membership payment online  Hydrofracking (more and less) 8. Findings / Actions:  Members want information pushed  Find the emails informative  Frequency is adequate  Pursue member suggestions from survey  Continue to increase and update captured emails Doug concluded by thanking the members for their participation.

D. Hydrofracking Report – Jim Barre Using Power Point slides Jim explained several current points of interest: 1. KLA‘s Position on hydrofracking: No high volume hydraulic fracturing for natural gas in the Keuka Lake Watershed (hydrofracking) plus a 4000 foot buffer. This follows the KLA questionnaire results. 2. Jim‘s committee has done the following: met with the DEC, sent letters to the DEC, and to the Governor, participates in the Finger Lakes Regional Watershed Alliance (FLRWA), wrote articles for newsletters & papers, shared information through e-mails. 3. Jim described the hydraulic fracturing method for obtaining natural gas. 4. He shared that the DEC is evaluating over 66,000 comments, the towns will have input into permitting decisions, share the idea that fracking will be initially limited to the counties of Steuben, Chemung, Tioga, Broome, & Chenango. He added that a small portion of the Keuka Lake Watershed is in Steuben County comprising the Towns of Pulteney, Urbana & Wayne. Of these Towns, Pulteney has rejected a moratorium, Wayne has adopted one & Urbana has not decided yet. 5. In Yates County, the county legislation has twice a unanimous resolution that Yates County be treated like the water sources for NYC & Syracuse. Jerusalem adopted a prohibition and Barrington & Milo adopted moratoria. 6. The KLA has responded with our above stated position including the portion in Steuben County. The FLRWA has taken a similar position for the Finger Lakes Watershed. 7. NYS-DEC- Final regulations are expected later this year. Towns will have significant input. Hydrofracking will likely be limited to specific areas where shale layer is thicker and expanded at a slower rate. Jim asked that everyone stay informed and vigilant. 8. The KLA concerns:  Contamination of the Keuka Lake Watershed  Hydrofracking chemicals & NORMS are not confined within the Marcellus Shale Layer  Although the KLA is concerned with protecting the watershed, there are other non-environmental issues: truck traffic, noise and other multiple ―quality of life‖ issues. 9. Summary: Towns are going to have an influence; continue to take individual actions, by contacting your local & state officials. 10. Jim then fielded several questions from the audience.

E. State of the Lake – Bill Laffin for Peter Landre 1. Objectives: Review water quality testing program and results for 2011 and Discuss watershed issues 2. Water Testing Program: • The Crew: Dr. Alexander Wahlig; Stan Martin, Colby Peterson Jim Balyszak; Peter Landre • Monthly lake sampling, nine months per year • NYS Certified Labs and analysis: SUNY Brockport, Cornell University 3. State of the Lake  Nutrient levels averaged 5.8 ppb, up 0.3 ppb from 2010, and near the long-term average of 7.28 ppb  Water clarity averaged 7.6 m, down 0.5 m from 2010 levels, and 1.5 m above the long-term average of 6.1 meters  Algae levels averaged 1.3 ppb, the same as in 2009, and well below the long-term average (2.6 ppb) 4. Bill shared charts showing:  Phosphorous Trends – are going down in a positive direction  Chlorophyll – well-below 1.5 ppb  Tropic Status - TP, algae, and secchi disk or clarity levels indicate the overall status of Keuka is oligo- trophic or low nutrient status. Overall decline in nutrient and algae levels are most likely due to zebra mussels and watershed management efforts (improved septic systems and better nutrient management Continued on page 24

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practices by agriculture). Lower production overall in the lake creates ―clearer‖ and perhaps more aestheti- cally pleasing water quality, but may end up reducing overall trout populations due to a smaller forage base. 5. 2011 Enhanced Testing  Barium and Chloride to regular sampling  Gas Well Baseline Suite-all results were ND or background levels • pH, Ca, alkalinity, TDS, TSS, Chloride, hardness, turbidity, MBAS, conductivity, chemical oxy- gen demand • Metals-barium, iron, manganese, arsenic, strontium • Methane, VOCs, Gross alpha and beta radioactivity 6. Bill discussed the invasive species hydrilla – showing photos of it and explaining its characteristics and tenden- cies. 7. He described the three water chestnut pulls in the PY marsh. The KLA is giving a grant to Yates Soil & Water to provide an air boat for this process.

IX. KLAeidoscope of Keuka – 2013 Calendar Photo Contest – Jeanne Wiltberger & Sue Lange Jeanne & Sue announced this year‘s winners: 1st & 2nd – Nancy Peek and Dan Lodico – 3rd & the cover.

X. Questions & Answers: Most questions had been answered after each presentation. Two member recommendations were made: 1. Buy a new sound level meters for the sheriffs‘ marine patrols; 2. Create a weather data gathering site.

The meeting was adjourned at 11:25 AM.

The KLA would like to thank the Yates & Steuben Sheriffs’ De- partments for their continued participation in our Annual Meeting.

Top Row: Rob Corcoran, John Webster, Chuck Bastian, Sheriff Ron Spike, Marine Patrol Deputy Ed Nemitz Middle Row: , Undersheriff Ray Dell, Deputies Pam Housel & Paul Stevens; Deputies John Rozelli, Pam & Ed, Ron Spike, Ray Dell Bottom Row: Sue Lange & Rob, Wayne Hand , Doug DeFranco, Jim Barre, Bill Laffin

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Additional KLA Annual Meeting Photos

All meeting photos are compliments of KLA Director, Mike Gow.

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KLA ORDER FORM

NAME: ______

ADDDRESS ______

______Dock Plate (excluding #s) - $26 incl. S&H* TOTAL AMT ENCLOSED______Dock Plates are 6‖x 15‖, painted reflective white, featuring KLA logo & ―member‖ distinction. Made of aluminum. Please make checks payable to the Keuka Lake Association and send completed order to PO Box 35, Penn Yan, NY 14527. ____ Numbers - $1.00 each

Apparel Order Info on page 23 Fill in your desired numbers here :

Klaeidoscope of keuka * $23 if purchased at the KLA Office, plus $1.00 for each number

Calendar 2013 are

for sale in ____ Two KLA decals - No charge

area vendors!!!!

Available at: Browsers Longs’ Cards & Books 33 Shethar Street 15 Main Street KLA DIRECTORS & OFFICERS Hammondsport, NY Penn Yan, NY

President Rob Corcoran Barrington Sue Lange

President-elect Bill Laffin Barbara Allardice ____ LP HOLDERS: $8.00 incl. S&H Treasurer John Webster Jerusalem Chuck Bastian Available in the above local stores for $5.00

Secretary Bebette Yunis Jim Barre ____ 2011 Directories: Free plus $3.50 S&H At-Large Doug DeFranco Milo Mark Morris

Mike Gow Jeanne Wiltberger Calendars for Deployed Middle-East Steve Hicks Pulteney Sandra Pietropaoli Service People

The KLA will send copies of our popular Steve Tomlinson Stan Martin ―KLAeidoscope Of Keuka‖ calendars to active duty Keuka area service people deployed to the Middle Don Wright Urbana John Hagreen East as a reminder of home and our support for them. You provide names and addresses of active Al Wahlig Ellen Shaw-Maceko duty service personnel currently deployed to the Mid- dle East (Iraq, Afghanistan, Persian Gulf, Arab Emir- Wayne Wayne Hand ates, etc.) who are from the Keuka Lake area or from families of active KLA members. Just call or e-mail Ex-Officio Bob Worden Dennis Carlson the KLA office with this information

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The KLA urges you to support our business members and newsletter advertisers. If you would like further information concerning our business 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 business members in italics *Sponsor Level ** Patron Level ***Guardian Level ● Business/Personal Member

ACCOUNTING/BANKING/FINANCIALS FOOD SERVICES Nothnagle Realtors, Hometown Choice - Financial Freedom Group - Jerry Wells Around the Corner Catering● Dick Murphy - Penn Yan Five Star Bank - Hammondsport Morgan's Grocery Realty USA - Hammondsport Five Star Bank - Penn Yan The Olney Place on Keuka RE/MAX & Diversified Rental & Realty Lyons National Bank Seven Valley Realty - DJ Morse Morgan Stanley - The Pitti Group● FURNITURE/FLOORING Nesbitt Financial Services Cole‘s Furniture & Floor Fashions RESTAURANTS Thomas A. Podsiadio - CPA● Angel's Family Restaurant UBS Financial Services*** GIFTS/CLOTHING/POTTERY Keuka Restaurant Wells Fargo Advisors*** Browsers Sarrasins on the Lake Cinnamon Stick The Switzerland Inn ANTIQUES Havill Stoneware & Porcelain The Olney Place on Keuka Antiques at the Establishment● Keuka Inspirations● The Wagner Restaurant Opera House Antiques Scandia House Union Block Italian Bistro Wise Guys Pizza - Dundee ARCHITECTURE HEALTH/MEDICAL SERVICES Marcia A. Coon* Curves for Women RECREATIONAL SERVICES Eaves Family Dental Group Busy Bee Party Assist/Event Planner● ARTS/MUSEUMS Keuka Comfort Care Home Keuka Big Foot Charters Glenn Curtiss Museum Keuka Family Dentistry*** Keuka Yacht Club Keuka Studios - Dan White Miracle Ear - Fred Goossen Lakeside Country Club Keukaview Photography YMCA Camp Cory Yates Co Genealogical & Historical Soc. HOME IMPROVEMENT Bright Ideas by Martinec SEPTIC SERVICES ATTORNEYS Ribble's Septic Service● Valerie Gardner, Esq. INSURANCE Shaw Agency*** STORAGE FACILITIES BOOKS/OFFICE SUPPLIES/CARDS Stork Insurance Mustang Mini Storage● Longs‘ Cards & Books LANDSCAPING/NURSERY VETERINARY BUILDING/PLUMBING/ Jud‘s Stonehouse Nursery● Eastview Veterinary Clinic ELEC. SUPPLIES Carey‘s Farm & Home Centers LODGING WEBSITE DESIGN HEP Sales Best Western Vineyard Inn & Suites* DSD Webworks● Home Power Systems Keuka Cottages● Knapp & Schlappi Lumber Co., Inc. Keuka Lakeside Inn WINERIES/VINEYARDS Penn Yan Plumbing & Heating Sunny-Maple Lake Cottage● Azure Hill Winery, Inc. Shirley‘s of Bath, Inc. Shetland Meadows B&B Barrington Cellars Swagelok Western NY - Cindy & Peter The Keuka Lake Motel Bully Hill Vineyards, Inc. Jobling - ● The Willows B&B on Keuka Lake Doyle Vineyard Management Tudor Hall B&B* Dr. Konstantin Frank Wine Cellars CLEANING/RESTORATION SERVICES Viking Resort Heron Hill Vineyards, Inc. Servicemaster of the Tri-counties Vinehurst Inn & Suites Hunt Country Vineyards Keuka Overlook Wine Cellars CONSTRUCTION/ARCHITECTURE/ MARINE SERVICES/SUPPLIES Keuka Spring Vineyards● PAINTING/CONTRACTORS/DOCKS Basin Park Marina McGregor Vineyard Winery Brawdy Marine Construction, Inc. Hayes Canvas Works● Rooster Hill Vineyards● Channing Contract Services● Jake‘s Boat livery D.J. Builders & Remodelers, Inc. OTHER Finger Lakes 411.com REAL ESTATE SALES/RENTALS/ Camp Arey, Inc.*** IBS Builders LLC DEVELOPMENT Branchport/Keuka Park Fire Department Ingersoll Painting & Construction● Century 21 Sbarra & Wells* Eastlake Consulting - Morris● Quality Docks● Curbeau Realty● Finger Lakes Connections.com R & R Docks● Dan Morse - Dan Morse Real Estate● Finger Lakes Supply - Scott Sprague Veley Enterprises● David Box-Exit Realty Signature● Park 735 Associated Finger Lakes Getaways Roto Salt - Brett Oakes● EDUCATIONAL/INFORMATIVE Finger Lakes Premiere Properties* Shore Acres Association Glenn H. Curtiss Museum Finger Lakes Realty* The Southern Tier Shopper● Keuka College Jackie Carpenter - Realty USA● Village of Penn Yan Lucy Knapp - Realty USA - Licensed Real ENGINEERS/SURVEYORS Estate Broker* Attention Business Members:

Clark Surveyors Mark Malcolm II - Century 21 Our September issue will be your last listing un- Kernahan Engineers Marcia Rees - Century 21 less you have renewed your membership by KV Engineering, PLLC Michael Hanna - Realty USA - Licensed then. Check the mailing label on this issue for Richard N. Osgood, PE● Real Estate Broker your membership expiration date.

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MEMBERSHIP AND KLA OFFICE INFORMATION

KEUKA LAKE ASSOCIATION MEMBER APPLICATION OFFICE

Yes, I want to join the Keuka Lake Association! The KLA office is located at 142 Main St, in Penn Yan, the corner of NEW RENEWAL (See membership expiration date On your address label.) Main & Maiden Lane. Mail to PO 35, Penn Yan, NY 14527. The office is NAME(S)______usually open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 2:00 MAILING ADDRESS ______PM. Please stop by if you are in the village. You can contact the office CITY, STATE, ZIP ______either by phone: 866-369-3781, lo-

PHONE NUMBER ______cal 315-694-7324 (answering ma- chine attached) or email: in- [email protected]. E-MAIL ADDRESS ______Margo G. McTaggart, KEUKA ADDRESS______KLA Administrative Assistant CITY, STATE, ZIP ______

KEUKA PHONE ______ADVERTISING IN THE KLA NEWSLETTER BUSINESS MEMBER WEB SITE______The advertising section of the KLA Dates I wish to receive mail at KEUKA address: From ___/___ to ___/___ month/day newsletter is provided as a service to KLA members only. The ads are MEMBERSHIP TIER (Check one) METHOD OF PAYMENT (Check one) restricted to 1/4 page, to fit into a 3 3/4 by 4 3/4 . It is the responsibility of the advertiser to contact the Business – $50 Check #______KLA office with a request for ad Business/Personal - $60 Visa space in an upcoming issue and send a print ready ad. The dead- Basic - $30 MasterCard line for the December 2012 issue is November1st and will be ac- Partner – $50 Amex cepted in the order submitted.

Sponsor – $100 Discover However, in an attempt to present an interesting diversity of ads, the

Patron – $150 KLA editorial staff reserves the right to limit the number of any specific type of ad in any given Guardian – $250 & more issue. KLA also reserves the right to decline acceptance of an ad Card number: ______deemed inappropriate for the publication. Ad cost for each issue is Expiration Date: __/__/__ Signature: ______$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 APPAREL KLA MEMBERSHIP PROCESS Is still available : March - Dues renewal notices mailed.  Hats - 4 different colors!!!!!  Golf Shirts - Men’s & Women’s Sizes September - Last newsletter for those who have not renewed. Check the expiration date on your  Wind Shirts address label.  Denim Shirts,  Adult Jackets - Men Only January - Membership for NEW members & current Call or e-mail the KLA members who join after Jan 1 will be extended through Office to order. the next membership year. Advance payment required. No returns.

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Keuka Lake Association, Inc. PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PO Box 35 PAID Penn Yan, NY 14527 PENN YAN, NY 14527 PERMIT NO. 169

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

“Fall on Keuka” by Michele Lewis

YOUR SEPTEMBER KLA NEWSLETTER HAS ARRIVED!