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It is with both a sense of pride and a happy heart that I write my last President’s Message. I certainly am proud of the ac-complishments made by CLCS during my four-year tenure

as president. The watershed signs that have been installed around the lake have raised awareness about the care that must be taken to insure that our entire “lake environment” is protected. It is not just the direct shoreline that needs to be monitored, but the entire watershed. Keep that in mind when raking leaves, disposing of paints and solvents and fertilizing your lawns. Our relationship with the Town of Copake is strong; our membership is stable; our new website is profes-sional and interactive; our educational and social events are normally at or near capacity; and, new volunteers continue to join the CLCS Board of Trustees (BOT) and committees. I am very proud of everything our very dedicated BOT has achieved. I have a happy heart as these messages seem to always be the toughest part of being president.

Heading into the summer season, I just want to remind all our members about following proper safe boating rules and regulations. We were very fortunate last year that we did not have any major incidents on the lake, but please realize that your life can change in a split second due to negligence while on or in the water.

It is great to see the many paddle board users out exercising on the lake, but NYS Law requires that you have a life jacket with you while paddling. That law applies to small vessels i.e.; canoes, kayaks, rowboats and peddle boats as well, so please keep them on or in your vessel. All water skiers should know that besides the driver, each boat is required to have a spotter over the age of 10 to observe the skier in case they go down or need assistance. The driver can concentrate on driving and looking to the front for obstacles, swimmers and other vessels on the water.

Another law that was frequently violated over the summer has been the 6 mph speed limit after 8:00 pm. At that time, kayakers, paddlers, fishing boaters, and canoeists are out on the lake enjoying non-motorized sports. In the dim light at

President’s Message

dusk an accident could easily occur. There really is no need to go over 6 mph as evening is approaching. If you are on the water after dark, make sure your navigational lights are on or you have a flashlight or lantern to illuminate your non-motorized vessel. Of course, children under 12 are always required to wear either a life jacket or a personal flotation device. These are not suggestions. This is the law. CLCS is not a policing agency, but I urge anyone who sees safety violations to contact the Columbia County Sheriff ’s Office at 518-828-3344. If they hear of complaints on the lake, they will have to come and investigate. What we all want is a safe environment where we can enjoy our beautiful lake. An accident can happen, even if you are diligent and careful. Please follow the NYS Boating Rules that we publish each year in this issue.

Once again, I want to thank all of our Board of Trustees and committee members who work so hard to achieve our goals. Although I am leaving this position, I look forward to staying on the board and working with the new officers to keep Copake Lake our beautiful treasure. Enjoy your summer and I‘ll see you around the lake!

Best Wishes to All!

Denise Chickery, President

Winter 2013/14 sunset on Copake Lake. Photo by Christine Marsh.

The Copake Lake Conservation Society endeavors to protect the quality of the Copake Lake watershed, preserve the ecological balance, and promote safe recreational use of the lake.

Box 37 Craryville, NY 12521 [email protected] www.copakelakecs.org

CLCS News SPRING 2014CLCS NewsThe Copake Lake Conservation Society endeavors to protect the quality of the Copake Lake

watershed, preserve the ecological balance, and promote safe recreational use of the lake.

Box 37 Craryville, NY 12521 [email protected] www.copakelakecs.org

SPRING 2014

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CLCS 2014 Committees

Income:Ads 3,320.00 Fund Raising Activities 4,801.34 Contributions 67,591.70 Interest 971.15 Total Income 76,684.19 Expenses:Administration 3,219.09 Communications 10,893.03 Lake Management 51,403.80 Total Expense 65,515.92

Treasurer’s Report

COMMUNICATION Cherie Berk Liz Nealon Denise Chickery Barbara Rindler Lindsay LeBrecht Karen Schutzer* Jed Luchow Theresa Westlake** Sharon Luchow**

EDUCATION Cherie Berk Marilyn Goldman** Barbara Bunger** Liz Nealon Joyce Craw* Edward Werfelman

FINANCE Denise Chickery Nancy Schultz Eric Feitelson Edward Werfelman* Barbara Rindler

FUND RAISING Jackie Bernstein Lindsay LeBrecht Denise Chickery Barbara Lewis** Colleen Closson* Muriel Muldorf Maria DiSalvo** Rich Pawlikowski Eileen Faranda Debra Ruggieri Lynn Gelman Theresa Westlake** Diane LaConte**

GRANTS David Craw Jack Schultz**

LAKE MANAGEMENT Rick Aluisio** Ron Flaum** Barbara Bunger** Russ Funk** Fred Bunger* Lindsay LeBrecht Denise Chickery Jed Luchow David Craw Keith Schaefer** Joyce Craw Jack Schultz** Brad Dubler** Buddy Sinisi** Eric Feitelson** Jon Urban**

MEMBERSHIP Dan Cohen** Debra Ruggieri* Barbara Rindler All Board Members

NOMINATING COMMITTEE Joyce Craw* Jed Luchow

*Chairperson **Volunteer

Join any of the committees listed above or consider ap-plying to join the Board of Trustees. It’s a great way to meet new people and help your lake community. Go to [email protected] to let us know of your interest.

CLCS 2013-2014 Board Of Trustees

Denise Chickery, PresidentEdward Werfelman, Vice-President

Barbara Rindler, Treasurer

Jackie Bernstein, Recording Secretary

Lynn Gelman, Corresponding Secretary

CLCS Newsletter Staff

Denise ChickeryLindsay LeBrechtJed Luchow, Editor-in-Chief

Sharon Luchow, Managing EditorBarbara RindlerTheresa Westlake

Cherie BerkFred Bunger Colleen ClossonDavid CrawJoyce Craw Eileen Faranda Lindsay LeBrecht

Jed LuchowMuriel MuldorfLiz NealonRichard PawlikowskiDebra RuggieriNancy Schultz Karen Schutzer

OFFICERS

TRUSTEES

Anderson, MarkBellaud, Marc (Aquatic Control Technology, Inc.)

Halfond, Ira

Knoecklein, George, Ph.D. (Limnologist)

Schaefer, KeithUrban, Jon

ADVISORS TO THE TRUSTEES

JANUARY 1, 2013 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2013

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CLCS Contributors (December 1, 2012 – November 30, 2013)

LAKE ANGELS $1000 PLUSMichael & Sophie BienstockStacey & Miles BraffettBarbara BraunsteinBarbara & Fred BungerDenise & Steven ChickeryJoyce & David CrawChase Booth / Gray DavisMichael & Janet Fried Island HomeownersKim Barton/Mitchell KonskerJed & Sharon LuchowBarbara & Ross MauriMuriel & Raymond MuldorfSteven & Karen SchutzerJim, Christine & Emma ShoafBill & Randee StypulkowskiLindsay & Nicole TaylorStuart & Marcia TroyetskyJohn & Joyce Varvatos

LAKE FANATICS $500-999Anonymous Ralph & Cherie BerkPam & Rick BrownKaren Lau/Peter ChudyMonica/Roger Kaplan/Isabelle Kaplan CohenBonnie Rowen &Ernie CutlerHarry EhrlichAnthony & Annette FerrariAmy & Mark FrankMadeline FreedBeth Feeney/Kathy GleesonTerence & Tamela GreeneKatie & Larry HouseAndrea & Mark KaplanVincent MazeauMichael & Joyce McGovernBrian & Carol Powers Rhf Marine Enterprises, Inc.Sharon Pearson/Mike RietbrockBarbara RobbinsWilliam G. SweeneyChris & Melissa WallersteinEllen Katz Willner

LAKE LOVERS $200-499Ilana Reich & Bob AgnesRick AluisioRobert AluisioKevin & Gloria AndersonJay & Mona AronstamCarolyn And Paul AversanoRon & Kristen AxelradFrank & Nancy BaderCarl & Kathy BergquistJackie & Stanley BernsteinJanet A. BiedermannCharles & Tracy BirdJanet Moy & Pat BishowAnita BlankRaffaele & Jill BonaiutoBarry & Enid BruckDanielle & Matthew CohenEllyn & Daniel CohenIrene & James ConnorsArthur & Joanie CooperCaroline & Patrick CorcoranKevin & Bonnie CostelloBlaise D’Ambrosio

Susan & Walter DaumAdrian Pollack/Matt EastwoodJesse & Veronica FarberKaren & Tony FerrariRon & Alicia FlaumBelle And Jim FrankSandie & John FreimanAlfred & Concetta GenoveseMichael & Anne GershonElizabeth Reis & Lawrence GerzogDavid & Marilyn GoldmanCarl Ritchie/Christopher GrantJohn HausemanNick & Ruth KarushAndrea Freshman & David KieferEdwin & Joyce KuesterJames Lalime/Jane LandersStephen & Patricia LatzmanDonna & Bob LawrenceKenneth & Janet LeshnerBarbara & Robert LevineBarbara & Brett LewisRoni Neuer & Herb LibertsonSpiro & Marlena MalasBari & Lex MalasHelene MarshallPenny & John MastropoloRobert & Jeanne MeisterEd Ellien & Gayle MorganBenjamin NachbarLarry & Lois NiponDominick & Lisa NovielliJennifer & William OliveiraKaren PageRichard & Margaret PawlikowskiGary & Deborah PeckJack & Ann PelusoNiel PetersenBarbara Eda-Young/Joseph RagnoRaymond & Starr RickmanThomas & Debra RiellLisa & John RobertsGeralyn Carl/Ron RockAlexandra & Scott RosenbergSteven & Joyce RosenthalKenneth & Patti SawyerRichard & Maria ScardinoKeith & Pelida SchaeferMerrie & Carl SchillerNancy & Jack SchultzMitchell & Debra SimonLiz Nealon/Seymour SimonEric & Carol SokolMichael &Grace SoleElissa & Jeffrey SteinerAnonymous Deborah Silver/Joseph TowbinLynn & Lou VaruzzoMichael & Jean WhitcombCharles & Virginia ZabattaMaria & Jac Zadrima

LAKE MEMBERS $100-199Linda Senk/Dr. Scott AltmanPhilip & Josephine AnticoLois AtkinsonLenore BarrJoe & Lucy Bevacqua Camp PontiacMary & John CanevariRichard & Arleen Carroll

Anthony & Patricia ChibbaroLaura & Mary Christianson-CoyleColleen ClossonRandy & Susan Cohen Cohen-ByrneJeffrey Judd/Carole ColemanFaith Coleman Copake Lake Realty Corp.Jerry & Anna DabrowskiJodi, George DischBrad & Marla Dubler Dutch TreatDorothy & John EvangelistaAlbert & Noel FairBarbara & Tony FalangaJohn & Grace FeigheryLeona FitzgeraldAdam Peck/Kelly FoxAnnette GelfoLynn & Mitchell GelmanBarbara & Philip GipsRobert & Leeann GreeneSheldon & Helen GrossMarilyn & David HaasPhilip & Ann HausemanNorton & Joan HightJudy & Wally HillKevin & Kelly HillDr. Tom And Pam Miller HomElsie M. HommesSteven Krajci/Maureen HoranDale & Wendy HuberToni & Robert HunterPeter & Susan JacobsonTodd & Jean JichaRichard KabataJean E. KahilMelissa & David KarchmerJoseph & Mary Ann KieferGregg, Mickey, Nancy & Kiley KillaweeFlorette KingWendy KorevaJuan & Catrin KreutzWitold & Krystyna KulczynskiIrwin & Brenda LawnerPaul & Joan LayerLindsay LebrechtKen & Kerri LenihanThe LighthouseTami, Steve, Marty & Ben Luchow/Sachs FamilyLillian MabilleJoann & Bill ManyPaul & Gail MaranoChristine (Supinski) MarkowskiCyd & Tim McDowellJack McEnerneyMichael & Susan MelnykGerald & Linda MelodyToni Mcginley/Mark MerchantSefket MetjajicBruce & Lorrie MillmanJohn Joe MinellaBarbara & Victor MojicaEliot & Jackie MorrisonAndrea NewmanAndrew & Margot OkulaAdam & Elizabeth OlejniczakRobert & Jeanette ParlmanRuth Pelham/Dee Pelham TurnerSam & Maura PittelliTeresa Okula Polak And Zbigniew Polak

Maria & Don PowersC/O Peter Chudy President EstatesJames Debbie RaabBarbara Kaese RindlerDavid & Debra RosenfeldEli & Judy RosmanVan Mackey/Buz RosmilsoKent RossmanDebra & Mark RuggieriMary Bento RuscianoSusan & Phil SalineAmy SaltzSuzanne & John Shadic HallenbeckMarissa SheddPaul ShumskerDeena & Barry SilbermanFred & Eloise SilvermanDominick & Vera SinisiElayne & Philip SmithWilliam & Maree SpampinatoJohn & Michelle SpieziaBarbara & Richard SquiresStolle FamilyBarbara & Richard StraussRobert StrohmeierMichael & Rae Ann Selig- SuydamPatrick & Connie TartagliaBarry Polayes & Carol TigerS.L.B. & Dean TowMark VaethFrank WadolowskiJames & Anne WagnerAlan WanzenbergRenee & Arthur WeisbaumSteven & Anne WeisholtzTheresa WestlakeBarbara & David Wilkes WaltonDave & Lori WilloughbyDennis Posen/Ilise Zimmerman

LAKE FRIENDS Under $100Shelly & Leonard BarhamRobert & Marcia BeckerPaul & Lillian CohenThomas & Janet CookRoger DanielJulia B. Newton/Michael M. FeibishDoris Varlese/Eric FreedMichael GrossiPhilomena JensenPatricia & Roland LaffertArthur Z. LignowskiJoel & Sari Kaplan MittlerSheila Moss & Morris OrdoverRalph & Gisele SantoliquidoLucia ScarlatoPaul & Carol ScottSusan SenkLois ShermanArnold & Ann Van DeusenSalvatore & Tina Zerbo

Company Matching ContributionsBank of AmericaBlackrock GE FoundationGreenrock CorporationIBMMorgan Stanley Pfizer FoundationT. Rowe Price Foundation

Every effort is made to keep the membership list up to date. We apoligize for any errors. If you have contributed and your name does not appear on the list please email us at www.copakelakecs.org

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Membership 2014

As the days begin to grow longer and the warmth of the sun intensifies, so begin our 2014 seasons of spring and summer at Copake Lake. We all look forward to

sharing the days at the lake with our families, our friends, and all the natural wonders that Copake Lake brings to each one of us. As individuals, we hold a multitude of memories of our time spent at the lake. A sunset on the water, a jog around the lake, an early morning kayak adventure, a family BBQ, or a backyard bonfire are all part of our memories. Yet, new memories are about to be made again this season! My hopes are that each one of us is able to experience the peace and joy that our natural wonders offer us today and always.

Please take a moment to make your 2014 tax deductable membership contribution to CLCS. We have enclosed an envelope for your convenience. You can also make your donation through our website (www.copakelakecs.org). Your yearly contributions are what supports the Copake Lake Conservation Society and what allows us to maintain our lake as a sustainable body of water today and for years to come. Remember that our membership year is December 1, 2013-November 30, 2014. Only members in good standing may vote at our annual meeting on July 12, 2014 at 10:00am at the Copake Town Hall, 230 Mountain View Road, Copake.

I appreciate all that you do personally to protect and preserve our Copake Lake Watershed. Keep our lake a pure splendor of nature. Wishing all of you a safe, healthy, and fantastic 2014 lake season!

Debra Ruggieri, Chairperson, Membership Committee

Although these two events are similar in nature, there are

important differences to note.

Town of Copake Clean-Up Day is being held on

May 17, 2014 (Saturday) from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon

at the Copake Town Garage, 44 School Road (off

Route 22 by the old Roe Jan School). You can bring your

broken lawn chairs, old lamps, old mattresses, tires, and pretty

much everything other than household garbage and hazard-

ous waste. Go to www.copake.org for exact information.

Proof of residency required.

Copake Lake Shoreline Clean-Up Day is scheduled for

May 31, 2014 (Saturday) from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. This

event is sponsored by the Copake Lake Conservation Society

for the express purpose of removing debris from Copake

Lake and from the shoreline that accumulated over the win-

ter. Copake Lake neighbors are asked to remove debris from

the lake and shoreline and place it along the Lakeview Road.

Jon Urban of The Greens/Copake Country Club will donate

the services of a pick-up truck and maintenance workers, who

will drive along the shoreline beginning at 10:00 am, pick up

the debris, and dispose of it in the dumpster at the triangle

at County Route 7 and Lakeview Road (where we also have

the CLCS Community bulletin board). We encourage resi-

dents to bring your own lake debris directly to the dumpster,

if possible. Carmen Barbato, Inc. donates the dumpster for

the three hours and the Town of Copake pays the tipping

fee. Please respect these donations and do not bring any

household rubbish to this dumpster. CLCS Board members

will monitor the dumpster from 9:00am-12:00noon. CLCS

began Shoreline Clean-Up Day nearly two decades ago and

since then we have removed tons of debris from Copake Lake

and its shoreline.

Jack Schultz,

Lake Management Committee

Town of Copake Clean-Up Day & Copake Lake Shoreline Clean-Up Day

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

for Labor Day Raffle drawing

Monday, September 1 at The Lighthouse Marina

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Proposed 2014 Schedule Of Meetings And Events

Saturday, May 3, 2014 CLCS Board of Trustees Meeting 9am The Greens Restaurant

Saturday, May 17, 2014 NYS Safe Boating Course 8am-4pm Copake Town Hall, 230 Mountain View Road, Copake Email [email protected] or call 914 474-3786 for information and registration.

Saturday, May 17, 2014 Town of Copake Clean-up Day 9am-12 noon Town Garage, 44 School Road, Copake. No construction or demolition waste.

Wednesday, May 28, 2014 Milfoil and Pondweed Treatment 24 Hour lake use restriction

Saturday, May 31, 2013 Copake Lake Annual Shoreline Clean-Up Day 9am-12noon Corner County Route 7 and Lakeview Road.

Saturday, June 7, 2014 CLCS Board of Trustees Meeting 9am The Greens Restaurant

Monday, June 16, 2014 Lake Treatment with Copper Sulfate Treatment only if necessary. 24 Hour restriction on lake use, if treated.

Friday, July 4, 2014 Annual 4th of July Boat Parade 1pm Begins at Southwest Colony

Saturday, July 12, 2014 Copake Community Day 12:00noon-10pm Copake Memorial Park. Check website for details and events schedule www.copake.org

Saturday, July 12, 2014 CLCS Annual Meeting 10am Copake Town Hall, 230 Mountain View Road, Copake.

Saturday, July 12, 2014 CLCS 11th Annual Summer Bash The Greens Restaurant. Cocktails 6:30PM, Dinner 7:30PM

Saturday, August 2, 2014 CLCS Board of Trustees Meeting 9am The Greens Restaurant

Monday, August 11, 2014 Lake Treatment with Copper Sulfate Treatment only if necessary. 24 Hour restriction on lake use, if treated.

Saturday, August 16, 2014 Copake Falls Day Check website www.copakefallsday.org or call 518 966-2233 for events schedule.

Saturday, August 23, 2014 Annual Fireworks at Copake Country Club 9:30pm Organized by Denise Chickery and supported by community donations.

Saturday, September 6, 2014 CLCS Board of Trustees Meeting 9am The Greens Restaurant

Sunday, September 7, 2014 CLCS Labor Day Raffle 11am Drawing Lighthouse Marina

Saturday, September 20, 2014 Roe-Jan Ramble Bike Ride Call John Strom 518 495-7153 for details. This ride will go through Copake, Hillsdale and Ancram. Proceeds benefit the expansion of the Rail Trail.

Saturday, October 18, 2014 Lake Management Meeting Time and place to be determined

November 2014 Finance Committee Meets Date, time and place to be announced

*Columbia County Hazardous Household Waste Collection Check website for date www.colombiacountyny.com

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This will be the 12th year for a fireworks display at Co-pake Lake. Last year the fireworks display was excep-tional. It was a beautiful night and Legion Fireworks did

an amazing job. We encourage everyone to support this fun community event to be held at The Greens/Copake Country Club on Saturday, August 23, 2014 at 9:30 pm. If everyone contributes, we can make this year’s display bigger and better than ever. If you would like to show your support, please con-tact Denise Chickery, Colleen Closson, or Lindsay LeBrecht. Thank you to everyone who made a financial contribution last year. Let’s keep this tradition alive.

Denise Chickery, Fireworks Coordinator

Editor’s Note: The summer fireworks is NOT a Copake Lake Conservation

Society (CLCS) event. However, CLCS supports activities that seek to build

community spirit around our lake.

Fireworks Light Up August Sky on Copake Lake

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Lake Management Committee (LMC) MeetingSeptember 28, 2013 Meeting Minutes

The Lake Management Committee (LMC): Rick Alusio, Barbara Bunger, Fred Bunger (chairperson), Denise Chickery, Dave Craw, Joyce Craw, Ernie Cutler, Eric Fei-

telson, Ron Flaum, Russ Funk, Lindsay LeBrecht, Jed Luchow, Keith Schaefer, Jack Schultz, Buddy Sinisi, and Jon Urban. Dr. George Knoecklein (limnologist) of North East Aquatic Re-search is the CLCS lake consultant and Marc Bellaud of Aquatic Control Technology, Inc. (ACT) has responsibility for chemical treatments in Copake Lake.

The fall meeting of the LMC reviews the year’s events and does the planning for the next year. The data on phospho-rus, oxygen, clarity, zooplankton and weeds show continuing improvement of Copake Lake water quality. Dr. Knoecklein noted that the anoxic boundary (the depth of oxygen depleted water) continues to stay deeper longer into the year.

The 2013 reports and plans for 2014 are as follows.

Invasive Weed Control: - On May 8, 2013, 43 acres of Copake Lake were treated with Reward® herbicide to control invasive weeds: Eurasion Water Milfoil and Curly Leaf Pondweed. The treatment was successful in eradicating the Pondweed. The regrowth of Milfoil late in the season was greater than previous years.

- The Thin-Leaf Pondweed diminished again in 2013 and no action was taken.

- An increasing amount of Large Leaf Pondweed (native) was observed.

- It was noted that due to the vigilance of lake users, there was no invasive Water Chestnut seen again in 2013

- 2014 PLANNING: Due to the late growth of Milfoil and the increasing Large-Leaf Pondweed,Aquatic Control Technology (ACT) recommended a switch from Reward® to Aquathol®. Aquathol® should control the Milfoil for a longer time and will also control the Large-Leaf Pondweed. A further advantage of Aquathol® is that only a one-day swimming restriction is required, not the 14 days restric-tion required for Reward®. A disadvantage is higher cost for Reward®. Approximately 50 acres will be treated on May 28, 2014 which will be about 3 weeks later than in the last several years.

Carp Control:- Funds have been allocated again to continue efforts to remove carp that is not native to Copake Lake. Common Carp (see photo in fall 2013 issue, page 12) is native to Copake Lake. Grass Carp (see photo in fall 2013 issue, page

3) is among a number of species of carp that is not native to Copake Lake.

Water Clarity/Algae :- Water clarity was exceptional again in 2013 with readings of at least 12 feet even into September.

- Filamentous algae appeared in late June, but it did not become a nuisance in 2013. Therefore, there were no cop-per sulfate treatments in 2013.

- 2014 PLANNING: ACT will apply for permits to treat with copper sulfate during the weeks of June 16 and and August 11 if needed.

Health Monitoring & Testing: - 2013 monitoring for coliform bacteria showed 11 read-ings below 20 and 2 at 20 versus the reportable limit of 200 colonies per 100ml.

- 2014 PLANNING: Monitoring will be done the last weeks of June and July for 2014.

Lake Level: - Copake Lake maintained a steady level with overflow at the dam all the way into late August. A lake level monitoring system was installed and is being debugged through the end of the season.

- 2014 PLANNING: The lake will be drawn down the full 18 inches this year and refill will begin in March. The lake level in 2014 will be totally dependent upon the weather.

Stormwater & Sediment Control: - Catch basins and sediment controls were installed along Lakeview Drive, Golf Course Road and County Route 7.

- 2014 PLANNING: A budget of $10,000 was recom-mended to continue the drainage improvements to reduce sediment entering the lake.

CLCS Grant Program:- $10,887 of grants were approved in 2013. Two of the grants addressed stormwater problems identified in the Phase III Stormwater Study (see CLCS News, spring 2013, page 20). A third grant was for removal of a hazardous tree from the lake. The LMC encourages homeowners associations and homeowners to consider drainage improvements that would reduce runoff into the Lake. CLCS would help fund the projects up to 50% with a $5000 maximum per project.

- 2014 PLANNING: It was recommended that the grant budget be increased to $20,000 in 2014.

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Copake, NY. 518-329-2330 800-553-2234FUEL OIL • PLUMBING • HEATING

To all CLCS membersWe will donate $.10 per gallon back to CLCS

when you purchase oil from us

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Dinner/Wednesday-Sunday

Morning Café/Wednesday-Sunday 8am-Noon

"...a noteworthy restaurant that is attracting a regular

stream of diners with fresh local produce, simple yet

innovative cuisine, and down-to-earth prices."

Hudson Valley Magazine, February 2007

featured in the "10 Best New Restaurants" issue

111 Main Street Philmont 518-672-7801local111.com

TGIF MIXER WAS A BLAST!The third annual TGIF mixer

held on July 12 was verywell attended. DJ JohnKading kept the group

entertained with hisspin on music.

Thanks to the LighthouseMarina for hosting the event

and Rich Pawlikowski forcoordinating it.

FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA It certainly was touch and go there for a while but the skies did clear just in time for the Legion Fireworks Company to put on the community fireworks at Copake Lake on August 2. The lake was sprinkled with the lights of many boats watching the display at the top of Copake Country Club, and hundreds more watched the show from the club or the shore. Thanks to Bucky Albright, Kevin Albright, Pallie Albright, Mark Anderson, Lynn Gelman, Colleen Gursky, Diane LaConte, Lindsay LeBrecht, Jed Luchow, Kelly Nardin, Rich Pawlikowski, Debra Ruggieri, Sue Shadic, Vera Sinisi, Stu Troyetsky, Alice Turner, Kim Urban who once again helped me sell tickets to support the event. Thank you to all who purchased raffle tickets to cover the cost of the display. A special thanks to the SnoDrifters who sponsored the raffle. Congratulations go to Maureen Lake for being the grand prize winner of the $1,000 drawing.

Denise Chickery

The Eighth Annual Open House was held June 7. Many residents attended, renewing friendships and contacts. There was informative information about our lake for all to view and discuss. Our new line of t-shirts, hats and other products were on display for sale. Karen LeBlanc from Project Native in Great Barrington attended the event with native plants, catalogues and packets of seeds for purchase. She had great conversation with many attendees and board members on what to plant in your yard and shorelines for our area. Karen was extremely informative and we hope to have her back at next year's event. Thanks to Copake Lake Boat & Ski for hosting this event at their marina and to Ira Halfond and the Education Committee who were the coordinators.

CLCS OPEN HOUSE

The Greens Restaurant at Copake Country Club

Welcomes... Chef Glenn Strickling

& His Staff

The Greens

Editor’s note and privilege: This is an excerpt from a 6th graders creative writing assignment entitled, “Something that is special to me.”Brett Rosenberg is the son of Ali Luchow Rosenberg and Scott Rosenberg, grandson of Sharon and Jed Luchow, and great grandson of Hazel and Sylvan Luchow. Cousins are Marty and Ben Sachs, sons of Tami Luchow Sachs and Steve Sachs.

The most special place for me is Copake Lake. Copake Lake is in upstate New York and it is in Columbia County. My great grandparents bought the house in

1967. It is actually on the lake. The lake is pretty during the summer because there is a beautiful view of the sunset right from the house. Now my grandparents own the house and we go there all the time to swim or ski. My cousins, Marty and Ben Sachs, also come to the house. Copake is mainly all about the family hanging out and just being together. My three favorite things about Copake are the towns and the land, the lake, and the entertainment.

The towns and the land are so different from where we live [Westchester] because the land is all fields. There are tons of farms that produce fresh food for everyone. The town Craryville is right by Copake Lake. It has a restaurant, a

breakfast place and a convenience store.

The Lake is probably my favorite thing of all in Copake. My grandparents have a boat that we use in the summer. We tube and water-ski all around the lake. The water is really clear in the summer and you can see a lot of fish. There is one part of the lake that you are not allowed to have your engine on. It is called the Cove. We go there to relax in the boat or we dive in the water. If we do not want to go in the motorboat we can go in the canoe or the kayaks. I love the lake so much because it is so pretty.

When my family goes to Copake we always do the kid stuff, mini-golf, go-carting, and tennis. In the winter, we go skiing at Catamount, Butternut and Jiminy Peak.

Copake is so different from where we live. Copake is about family. Soon it’s going to be all of my brothers and sister (Sam, Jack, and Phoebe) running the house. We are all going to bring our kids and they will bring their kids. All of the generations will share the house in Copake. Copake is my favorite place in the world because we are all there together.

By Brett Rosenberg

About Copake Lake

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If you wish to advertise in our next issue, please contact

Sharon Luchow at 518-325-3067 or

[email protected]

The Copake Lake Conservation Society began a grant program in 2012. The objective of this program is to assist local projects that improve or protect the Co-

pake Lake Water Shed. CLCS implemented this program as a way to get proactive in ‘preventing’ damage to the water shed, rather than spending money to ‘correct’ damage to the water shed. I think we can all agree that is money better spent.

Work proposals must demonstrate how it would support the mission of CLCS. The Copake Lake Conservation So-ciety endeavors to protect the quality of the Copake Lake watershed, preserve the ecological balance, and promote safe recreational use of the lake. Grants are limited to 50% of the costs of the proposal and would not exceed $5,000. The grant committee may use subject matter experts to help determine the value and validity of the proposal. You do not have to be a member of CLCS to apply for a grant.

While we expect most work proposals to be directed at ‘run off ’ projects (catch basins, minor road work, etc.), we are open to any proposal that will improve the water shed. We’ve made the form as simple and straightforward as we can, and a copy of it can be found in this newsletter. Ad-ditional forms and guidelines can be found on the CLCS Web site. Completed forms can be mailed to us at the following address: CLCS, P.O. Box 37, Craryville, NY 12521

Ernie CutlerLake Management Committee

CLCS Grants

CLCS Grant Page 2

Proposal Information Describe your request, incorporating the following points:

A. What is the project? Attach any supporting documentation B. How the project supports the mission of CLCS C. Who will do the work (name of contractor, estimate, etc.) D. When the project will start and end

COPAKE LAKE CONSERVATION SOCIETY PRESIDENTS

TERM IN OFFICE NAME2010-present Denise Chickery

2006-2010 Dominic “Buddy” Sinisi

2003-2006 Dave Craw

1999-2003 Barbara Bunger

1995-1999 Lindsay LeBrecht

1994-1995 Barbara Bunger/Lindsay LeBrecht

1990-1994 Barbara Bunger

1989-1990 Joseph Gladstone

1987-1989 Tom Williams

1985-1987 Joseph Gladstone

1980-1985 Lucille Landers

1979-1980 Dr. Henry “Hy” Lowenheim (founding president of CLCS, Inc. as a 504 (c) charitable organization)

Dave Rossi 518.452.5685karnerdocks.com cell: 518.281.6080

Shoring up your docking needs

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CLCS Grant for 2014

CLCS Grant Page 1

CLCS Grant for 2013 Application

Lake Management Committee Use Only Grant Amount ________________

Lake Management Committee Meeting _____________________ Approved ______ Denied ______

Board Meeting Date_____________________________________ Approved ______ Denied ______

Applicant Information

Applicant/Organization Name __________________________________________________________

Mailing Address _____________________________________________________________________

City ______________________________________ State ___________________ Zip______________

Telephone # _______________________________E-‐mail __________________________________

If Organization, Contact Name _________________________________________________________

Contact Mailing Address ______________________________________________________________

City ______________________________________ State ___________________ Zip______________

Telephone # _____________________________E-‐mail _____________________________________

Do you have any relationship to the Copake Lake Conservation Society? Yes ________ No ________

If yes, in what manner? _______________________________________________________________

Amount Requested _________________________ Total Project Cost __________________________

Project Start Date _____________ _____________ Project End Date __________________________

Make Checks Payable to ______________________________________________________________

If awarded this grant, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Copake Lake Conservation Society of and from any and all claims, demands, actions, causes of action, losses, damages, lawsuits, including attorneys’ fees and court costs. And, that you acknowledge that CLCS may publicize awarding this grant including photos.

_________________________________________________ ______________________________ Applicant Signature Date

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Networking with other lake management teams and government agencies is an important aspect of planning for the overall care of Copake Lake. On October 3rd, Keith Schaefer, Helen and Sheldon Gross attended a Columbia County Coalition of Lakes meeting. Copake Lake, Robinson Pond, Queechy Lake, Upper and Lower Twin Lakes and Kinderhook Lake were all represented. Theresa Mayhew, Cornell University Cooperative Extension Columbia County Education Center Coordinator, chaired the meeting. Guest speakers were Scott Kishbaugh, Environmental Engineer New York State Dept. Of Environmental Protection Division of Bureau of Water Assessment and Management and J. Pierre Gontier, Chair of Columbia County Environmental Management Council (EMC). Mr. Kishbaugh and Mr. Gontier spoke on lake management and dam maintenance responsibility. Information was shared by the various lake management teams about the condition of their lake. Most recited a litany of problems concerning weeds, including invasive species, as well as dam maintenance and dealing with governmental agencies. While not intending to minimize the challenges we have here at Copake Lake, we came away with the distinct feeling that the CLCS is way ahead of the game.

Sheldon GrossEducation Committee

COLUMBIA COUNTY COALITION OF LAKES The CLCS Annual Meeting was held on July 12. Many Copake Lake residents attended to hear and discuss our lake and its health. George Knocklein, our limnologist, updated the community on the successful weed management program. Many other topics were discussed. Copake Lake had a stellar year of water clarity and enjoyment by many. The dedication and hard work has paid off. The CLCS recognized Marissa Shedd and Lindsay LeBrecht for their years of contribution and dedication to the organization. Both were presented with an engraved planter. Thanks to the Lighthouse for being our host.

CLCS ANNUAL MEETING

ESTATE PLANNING& TRIBUTES

When you consider estate planning, please keep in mind that a charitable bequest to the Copake Lake Conservation Society (CLCS) helps to insure the continuation of this organization, which is always working to preserve the lake we love. Also, you can recognize a special occasion or honor a loved one with a CLCS Tribute. For more information, please contact us at 518-325-5820. Thank you.

CLCS 2008/2009 COMMITTEESGet involved with CLCS. Join one of the many committees listed below or consider serving on the Board of Directors. It's a great way to meet new people and help your lake community. Feel free to contact us at 518-325-5820, or let anyone of us know of your interest. GET INVOLVED!

EDUCATION Barbara Bunger * Sheldon Gross Dan Cohen Ira Halfond Joyce Craw

FINANCE Denise Chickery Barbara Rindler John Mastropolo Buddy Sinisi*

FUNDRAISING Jackie Bernstein Mike Hone Denise Chickery* Melissa Karchmer Dan Cohen Sarah Leshner Joyce Craw Muriel Muldorf Lynn Gelman Rich Pawlikowski Colleen Gursky Marissa Shedd LAKE MANAGEMENT Rick Aluisio Jed Luchow Barbara Bunger Victor Marchese Fred Bunger* John Mastropolo Dave Craw Keith Schaefer Lindsay LeBrecht Buddy Sinisi MEMBERSHIP Dan Cohen Barbara Rindler Melissa Karchmer* Debbie Ruggieri NEWSLETTER Denise Chickery* Jed Luchow Lindsay LeBrecht Barbara Rindler

* Chairperson

COPAKE LAKECONSERVATION SOCIETY

JANUARY 1, 2008 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2008

INCOME: FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES 10,282.75 CONTRIBUTIONS 50,276.00 INTEREST 1,934.22

TOTAL INCOME 62,492.97

EXPENSES: OPERATING EXPENSES 8,283.86 HARVESTER 963.54 LAKE MANAGEMENT 25,036.30

TOTAL EXPENSE 34,283.70

A detailed report is available - contact CLCS Barbara Rindler, Treasurer

TREASURER'S REPORT

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2008 BOAT SURVEY

Regrets,Barbara and Fred Bunger

A clean and glistening Copake Lake is what all of us enjoy and look forward to each summer. The Copake Lake Conservation Society works hard through hours of volunteer work and membership dues to help keep our lake a place to retreat. It is nice to know that we have a place to escape. Whether you enjoy swimming in the water, paddling your kayak, boating across the water, fishing, or sail boating, there's aquatic fun for all. You could take pleasure on your deck while lying in your gravity chair listening to the birds chirping, peepers peeping, watching the deer cross the lawn like they are part of the family or feeding your favorite chipmunk nuts. Perhaps sitting on the shoreline watching the sun shimmering on the water, taking walks in the mountain lake air, watching the eagles soar high, or gazing at the bold stars above, there is something for everyone. All of this is what makes being a member of Copake Lake Conservation Society self- rewarding, but an even greater sense of community is formed, which life on the lake is truly all about.

Debra RuggieriMembership Committee

MEMBERSHIP AND YOU

The goal of the CLCS Lake Management Committee is to maintain a depth of 5 feet of water clarity or better. The CLCS monitors the clarity of the lake on a weekly basis with the use of a Secchi disk in various areas of the lake. Factors such as rainfall, usage, air and water temperature, and cloud coverage effect water clarity. This information helps determine the need for and effectiveness of copper sulfate treatments. In order to provide everyone with more information, in 2009 the Lake Management Committee will post the weekly Secchi disk readings on the CLCS Bulletin Board at the County Corner (Lakeview and CR 7) from Memorial Day through Labor Day.David CrawLake Management

LAKE CLARITY:KEEPING YOU INFORMED

Board Of DirectorsBuddy Sinisi, PresidentDenise Chickery, Vice-PresidentBarbara Rindler, TreasurerJohn Mastropolo, SecretaryBarbara BungerDave CrawJoyce CrawErnie CutlerSheldon GrossIra HalfondLindsay Lebrecht

Plus All Homeowner Reps

Advisory Board

Mark AndersonSusan DaumBill SpampinatoJon Urban

Arrowhead AcresColleen GurskyMarissa Shedd

BirchesAnita Blank

Bird RoadsMelissa KarchmerKrzysztof KulzynskiDebra Ruggieri

Copake Lake EstatesJed LuchowMuriel Muldorf

Cove ColonyFred Bunger

Golf Course RoadDavid Goldman

IslandKeith Schaefer

Lake Shore AcresLynn Gelman

Lake Shore HomeownersDenise Chickery

Lakeview RoadDan Cohen

PondviewNeed Rep.

President EstateSarah LeshnerRich Pawlikowksi

Southwest ColonyColleen GurskyMark Karn

Woodlake AssociationJackie Bernstein

Homeowner's Representatives

COPAKE LAKE CONSERVATION SOCIETY2008/2009 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) must also be worn year-round by all children under 12 years of age on any boat less than 65 feet in length, unless within a

fully enclosed cabin; by anyone engaging in towed activities, such as water-skiers or wake-boarders; and while on board a personal watercraft. Otherwise, a wearable life jacket must be available for every passenger on board every vessel, including non-motorized watercraft such as canoes and kayaks.” New York State Boating Laws and Regulations, 2010, see www.nysparks.com/recreation/boating.

Along with rowboats, kayaks, canoes, and sailboats, paddle boards are considered boats and must have a U.S. Coast Guard approved, properly sized, serviceable, and readily accessible life jacket on board for each person, just like any other boat, mechanized or not. From May 2 through October 31 such persons are not required to wear a life jacket, though it is highly suggested (but they must have one on board and readily accessible).

From November 1 to May 1, everyone on all pleasure vessels which includes Paddleboards, rowboats, kayaks, canoes, sailboats, and motorboats must be wearing a life jacket while underway, which means as long as the boat is not anchored or tied to a dock. Drifting counts as underway.

Life jackets are the most important piece of equipment on a boat and can save your life; we recommend that they be worn at all times (see accompanying photo taken by Denise Chickery).

Thank you to Ro Woodard, Education Specialist, NYS Parks, Marine Service Bureau for helping to gather this information.

Joyce Craw, ChairpersonEducation Committee

NYS Rules and Regulations for Non-Motorized Watercraft (Kayaks, Paddleboards, etc.)

Hannah Westlake wearing proper safety equipment. Photo taken by Denise Chickery.

For our Copake Lake Community

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Come Celebrate 2014 Fourth of July“by land or by sea [lake]” at Copake Lake

Our annual 4th of July Boat Parade begins promptly at 1pm at Southwest Colony docks on Friday, July 4, 2014. This year the

parade will be judged by our 2013 winner’s, The Peluso family, who were on board the ”Captain America” fleet. With a full crew on board they sailed along on their colorful pontoon boat in the parade. Captain Jack Peluso and First Mate Ann Peluso, their daughter Amy Burns, and their grandchildren, Aislinn Burns, Kieran Burns and Maeve Burns all dressed in festive costumes. Three generations on board! Congratulations to all of them! Remember, “by land or by sea [lake],” this is all about taking a moment to honor our country’s birthday along with unifying our lake community!

Afterwards, all can gather at the Lighthouse Marina for the announcement of the 2014 Boat Parade’s coveted trophy award!

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We need your help. CLCS News would like to feature pictures of birds that are native to Copake Lake, as we have done in the past with fish, and even,with

our weeds.

Send photos to Lindsay LeBrecht at [email protected]. Please include the bird species, the location of the photo at Copake Lake, and the name of the photographer.

Look for the centerfold, “Birds at Copake Lake,” in this coming fall/winter 2014 CLCS News.

Birds at Copake Lake

Red-tailed hawk at Copake Lake. Photo by Lindsay LeBrecht.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

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Come meet your neighbors and hear about the CLCS!

Saturday, July 12, 2014 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

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All new homeowners and current residents of the Copake Lake

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So Long to Ernie Cutler

The Copake Lake Conservation Society (CLCS) is reluctantly pleased to extend fondest farewells to Ernie Cutler and Bonnie Rowen of Cove Colony and

Philmont. Ernie and Bonnie are relocating to Florida with the promise that we will see them from time to time in our Copake Lake community area.

Ernie, who retired from the IBM Corporation, served for many years on the CLCS Board of Trustees. Ernie was a member of the Lake Management Committee (LMC), the Nominating Committee, and he was the chairperson of the Bylaws Committee that just completed a restructuring of the

CLCS constitution and bylaws (July 2013).

For the Lake Management Committee, Ernie headed up the group that developed the CLCS Grants Program that offers up to $5000 per project to local homeowners’ associations and homeowners who wish to make improvements to the Copake Lake Water Shed (see this issue for a CLCS Grant Application with instructions).

We will miss Ernie and Bonnie, but we wish them much good health and happiness as they begin a new chapter in their lives.

CLCS Board of Trustees

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BOATING HOURS: Watercraft must not exceed 6 mph between 8 pm and 9 am (Town Ordinance).

NOISE: All watercraft must have effective mufflers (Town Ordinance). Watercraft noise must not exceed 75 decibels (NYS Law).

SPEED: All watercraft must slow down to 5 mph when less than 100 ft from shore, dock, or other vessel, or in “no wake” zones (NYS Law).

RIGHT OF WAY: Motorized watercraft must yield to swimmers and non-motorized watercraft (NYS Law).

AGE: Motorized boat operators must be 18 or over. Or, between the ages of 10 and 18 must have completed certified boating safety (NYS Law).

AGE: As of 1/1/04 ALL PWC operators 14 years and older must complete the NYS Safe Boating Course. Go to www.nyparks.com/boats/yb for more informations and to find a course closest to you.

SAFETY:

a. Personal Flotation Devices: Children under the age of 12 must wear approved PFD while in a watercraft. Approved flotation devices are required for each person on board (NYS Law).

b. Water Skiing: Water skiers must have a “look-out” over the age of 10 (NYS Law).

c. BWI: Boating while impaired or intoxicated subject to fines or imprisonment (NYS Law).

d. Fire extinguisher, distress signal and anchor are required on ALL motorized watercraft.

PERSONAL WATER CRAFT (NYS Law):

a. Operators must wear an approved PFD.

b. Operator must be attached with a cut-off device.

c. Can only be operated between sunrise and sundown and the town ordinance speed limit on the lake is less than 6 mph between 8:00 pm and 9:00 am for any motorized vessel.

d. May not be operated within 500 ft of a designated swimming area.

e. Reckless operation prohibited (wake jumping, weaving through traffic, or other maneuvers that jeopardize safety).

REGISTRATION: All motorized watercraft must be registered and display the registration numbers (NYS Law).

ENVIRONMENT:

a. Help keep unwanted aquatic plants and zebra mussels out of the lake. Thoroughly wash your vessel and flush the cooling system at a location away from the shoreline.

b. Avoid spilling gasoline or oil. Repair leaks immediately.

c. Dispose or litter properly in bins on shore.

d. Do not use soaps or cleansers in or near the lake.

Common sense and respect for others are the way to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone using the lake. CLCS is not a law-enforcement agency and leaves such duties to the Columbia County Sheriff ’s Department, The CLCS has posted rules and regulations and distributes these excerpts to encourage lake users to know the rules and observe them.

Concerns about speed, noise, or safe handling of any motorized watercraft on the lake should be directed to: COLUMBIA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT 518-828-3344.

2014 Copake Lake Boating Rules And Regulations

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THANKS to Our Advertisers

We wish to thank all of our advertisers whose

contributions offset our newsletter costs. We urge all of our members to support

our local advertisers, their businesses and

establishments.

CLCS Board of Trustees

Copake Lake Conservation SocietyAnnual Recognition Award

Year Recipient Award2013 Karen Schutzer Engraved plaque2012 Jed Luchow Engraved plaque2011 Fred Bunger A tree2011 Keith Schaefer Engraved plaque2009 Sarah Leshner Engraved plaque2009 Barbara Rindler Engraved plaque2008 Lindsay LeBrecht Engraved planter2008 Marissa Shedd Engraved planter2006 Dave Craw Certificate of Appreciation2005 Barbara Bunger Framed kayaking picture with friends2005 Elayne Dix Framed kayaking picture with friends2004 Jim Carmody Certificate of Appreciation

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TREASURER'S REPORT

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MEMBERSHIP AND YOU





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Hidden Heroes

Many years ago the Hidden Heroes column began to share the passions/interests of our lake community residents, off the water.

Lindsay LeBrecht has made a very special connection with the RoeJan Food Pantry, located at the Hillsdale Methodist Church, corner of Routes 22 and 23 in Hillsdale. Not only does she donate to the organization but she is a constant advocate to encourage others to donate as well.

This grass roots effort started at the Hillsdale Methodist Church decades ago, serving its congregation. Through the years, it has grown. Today the food pantry is a collaboration of the Ancram Lutheran, Copake Methodist, Craryville Methodist, Hillsdale Methodist, North Hillsdale Methodist and Our Lady of Hope churches.

Why does Lindsay know this food pantry differs from others? They do not accept any state or federal funds. Not a penny!

Many local businesses hold fundraising events and/or donate food throughout the year. You may have seen the contribution box at the Hillsdale Supermarket. Even local farmers, gardeners and hunters support this effort. You never quite know what types of food will turn up.

This past December, at Lindsay’s milestone birthday celebration, she requested no gifts be given. Just make a donation to the RoeJan Food Pantry, and she would be happy.

If you wish to donate unexpired canned or packaged food, you can leave those items inside the door of the Hillsdale Methodist Church, on the parking lot side. Financial donations can be mailed to PO Box 187, Hillsdale, NY 12529. Bette Gallup is the contact person and can be reached at 325-4986.

Currently they are feeding about 30 families in the RoeJan area, many of them senior citizens. Our area is very generous and this is just another example of a person giving what they can to help those in need.

Way to go, Lindsay!

Denise Chickery

Editor’s note: In our spring 2013 issue (page 22), we featured the Hidden Heroes who were the founders of the Copake Lake Conservation Society. While not founders, we recognized the contributions to CLCS of Harold and Millie Albright who cared for properties and catered all of the annual CLCS fundraising events that eventually led to our current Summer Bash. While Harold predeceased Millie in 1992, Millie passed away on April 15, 2014 (age 89).

Mildred “Millie” Albright, 89, of Pumpkin Hollow Road in Hillsdale, NY passed away on Tuesday April 15, 2014

at the Pine Haven Home in Philmont, NY. Millie and Harold were the longtime operators of the family business, Albright’s Catering Service. They also worked together as Copake Lake Estate Caretakers and Landscapers. Millie ran the former Ship and Shore Store at Copake Lake and was also a rural mail carrier in the town of Hillsdale, NY. She leaves her fifteen children, Carol Clough of Philmont, Helen Clough of Craryville, Robert Albright of Copake, Arnold Albright of Hillsdale, Suzanne Coleman of Hillsdale, Berniece Tripp of Hillsdale, Elizabeth Yole of Florida, Linda Aragi of Craryville, Joyce Concra of Craryville, Leonard Albright of Hudson, Timothy Albright of Hillsdale, Roger Albright of Craryville, Kathy Dierkes of Livingston, Harold Albright of Craryville and Kevin Albright of Hillsdale. Millie was a mother, a grandmother, a great-grandmother, and a great-great-grandmother to 112 immediate family. She also leaves many nieces and nephews. The Copake Lake community will miss you!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!!2014 FIREWORKS WILL BE SATURDAY, AUGUST 23RD

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A history in 6 words; almost poetry. In 2008, Copake Lake looked great.

The highlights for the year:

Clarity There was exceptional clarity of the water through July. So clear, in fact, that there was no Copper Sulfate treatment at all this summer. The CLCS Lake Management Plan calls for Copper Sulfate treatment to control algae growth and maintain at least 5 feet of clarity as measured by Secchi Disc. With 18 feet of clarity in June, it was not until Labor Day that the clarity diminished to 6 feet. We do not know why the Lake was so clear, but speculate that the mild winter, plentiful rain and almost no curly leaf pondweed die-off all combined to clear the Lake water.

One concern was comments about floating algae streamers. This particular algae grows on the lake bottom when the water is clear. As sunlight causes it to photosynthesize, the oxygen produced accumulates and floats the algae to the surface. During the night, it sinks to repeat the process the next day. Treatment to control it is not recommended. If it is a nuisance, it can be scooped off the surface and composted.

WeedsThe mid-May treatment with Aquathol ® seemed to completely knock-out the usual early season Pondweed infestation. It also kept the Milfoil growth to a minimum. In August, there were some patches of Milfoil showing, but invasive weeds did not seem to cause problems in the Lake in 2008. However, the Lake is still vulnerable to invasive weeds including new types that are seen in other lakes. If you see a weed that does not look familiar, please contact a CLCS Board member so that it can be identified.

Lake LevelThe lake was drawn-down in November, and refill started in January. The plan is to maintain the lake level at least one foot below the spillway until the ice is out of the Lake. This year, Mother Nature caught us. Ice remained on the Lake into April. Abundant "April Showers" on melting snow caused the Lake to rise faster than the control valve could carry, so the lake rose ten inches in a week. The moral: hope for the best, but plan for the worst: drag your docks, etc. above the high water line. The Lake will be drawn-down for the winter starting mid-October 2008.

Lake PurityThe lake bacteria samples taken in July showed that all areas of the lake were in compliance with NY State guidelines for total coliform and e-coli.

FishWe cannot vouch for every fisherman's impression, but there seemed to be few complaints this year. The lake water temperature did not get above the low 80's so concern about yellow perch die-off was averted. Early in the season, a few fish were found with swollen eyes and reported to the NYS Dept. of Fisheries. They reported that the cause was a natural nematode parasite, and not to be concerned.

Storm WaterThe Town of Copake continues to clean culverts and build sediment traps onditches running into the lake.

For 2009The Lake Management Plan calls for May application of Aquathol K in selected areasto control Curly Leaf Pondweed and Milfoil. We are considering a later-season treat-ment to attack Milfoil again, but plans are not finalized. Again, we will scheduleCopper Sulfate treatment to control algae, but the real-time clarity measurementswill determine the "if and when".

On the back of this newsletter is the official Notice to Riparian Owners Users re-quired to secure permits for the treatment of the Lake to control weeds and algae.Please read it and respond if you have questions.

Fred BungerLake Management Chairperson

LAKE MANAGEMENT

Green heron on the shores of Copake Lake.

Kevin M. Hillcarpenter

14 Four Wheel DriveCraryville, NY 12521

518-325-3662 Phone & Fax518-821-4747 [email protected]

One of the exciting reasons of living in Columbia County is the people. Pretty much everyone has their personal passion, the purpose that makes their heart sing and puts energy in their step. You may look at someone and see an entrepreneur, a blue collar worker, a white collar worker or whatever category you may choose. But look beyond that face and look into their eyes, ask a couple of questions and you'll be floored as to what you may find. Casually, I kept hearing about the Mid-Hudson Children's Museum in Poughkeepsie and the goings on. Not being able to put picture to conversation, it went over my head. Just slid by. That all changed on Sunday, June 1st when I made my first visit to the Mid-Hudson Children's Museum in Poughkeepsie. They were honoring two of Copake Lake's own - Jon Urban, owner of Copake Country Club and Steven Chickery, owner of Hudson Valley Office Furniture. Over 160 friends, neighbors and sponsors, heralded accolades for their dedication and support to this organization. As we all know, the youth are our future and the youth of Poughkeepsie are fortunate to have people like Jon and Steven doing all they can to give them a brighter experience and future. In the meantime, we'll see them enjoying their friends and families here at the Lake, being two of our hidden heroes.

HIDDEN HEROES

Our sincere condolences go to the families of Ruth Silverman Benjamin, Pamela Brook, Margaret Devlin, Sylvia Leschen, Van Mackey and Bruce Rowe. The Board of Directors is also very saddened by the passing of Elizabeth Marchese,

the wife of Vic Marchese and mother of Melissa Karchmer. Both are involved with CLCS.

photo by Denise Chickery

Pictured above L. to R are Steven Chickery and Jonathan Urbanwith their tokens of appreciation from the museum.

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Need a Way to Say Thank You?Send Out CLCS All Occasion Cards!

Donate to the Copake Lake Conservation Society in honor of someone or in memory of a loved one or for any special occasion!

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Donate to the Copake Lake Conservation Society in honor of someone or in memory of a loved one or for any special occasion: For a minimum $25 donation, a beautiful, personalized donation card depicting Copake Lake will be sent out for you. You will receive an acknowledgement of your contribution. For a minimum donation of $50, you will receive 3 blank cards depicting Copake Lake with 3 blank envelopes to be filled in by you and sent at your discretion. For additional information please contact Barbara Rindler at [email protected] or Cherie Berk: [email protected]. Example of Outside of Card

An example of the personalized inside: Dear ------------------------, A contribution to the Copake Lake Conservation Society has been made in honor of your birthday by --------------------. Happy Birthday!

Thinking of You

Example of outside of card:

Dear _________________,

A contribution to the Copake Lake Conservation Society

has been made in honor of your birthday by ________________.

Happy Birthday!

Example of personalized inside:

For additional information please contact: Barbara Rindler at [email protected] or Cherie Berk at [email protected].

For a minimum $25 donation, a beautiful, personalized donation card depicting

Copake Lake will be sent out for you. You will receive an acknowledgement of your

contribution.

For a minimum $50 donation, you will receive 3 blank cards depicting

Copake Lake with 3 blank envelopes to be filled in by you and sent at your discretion.

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The CLCS has again arranged for a New York State Safe Boating Course to be offered on Saturday, May 17, 2014, from 8 AM to 4 PM at the Copake Town Hall. This 8

hour course will allow participants to obtain an approved safety certificate if the course is completed successfully. The instructor plans to continue instruction through lunch, so please plan on bringing a bag lunch. There is no fee for the class. To register, please contact Joyce Craw at [email protected] or 914-474-3786. Please provide the name of each registrant and a contact phone number. Register early as there is a limit to the number of participants.

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A history in 6 words; almost poetry. In 2008, Copake Lake looked great.

The highlights for the year:

Clarity There was exceptional clarity of the water through July. So clear, in fact, that there was no Copper Sulfate treatment at all this summer. The CLCS Lake Management Plan calls for Copper Sulfate treatment to control algae growth and maintain at least 5 feet of clarity as measured by Secchi Disc. With 18 feet of clarity in June, it was not until Labor Day that the clarity diminished to 6 feet. We do not know why the Lake was so clear, but speculate that the mild winter, plentiful rain and almost no curly leaf pondweed die-off all combined to clear the Lake water.

One concern was comments about floating algae streamers. This particular algae grows on the lake bottom when the water is clear. As sunlight causes it to photosynthesize, the oxygen produced accumulates and floats the algae to the surface. During the night, it sinks to repeat the process the next day. Treatment to control it is not recommended. If it is a nuisance, it can be scooped off the surface and composted.

WeedsThe mid-May treatment with Aquathol ® seemed to completely knock-out the usual early season Pondweed infestation. It also kept the Milfoil growth to a minimum. In August, there were some patches of Milfoil showing, but invasive weeds did not seem to cause problems in the Lake in 2008. However, the Lake is still vulnerable to invasive weeds including new types that are seen in other lakes. If you see a weed that does not look familiar, please contact a CLCS Board member so that it can be identified.

Lake LevelThe lake was drawn-down in November, and refill started in January. The plan is to maintain the lake level at least one foot below the spillway until the ice is out of the Lake. This year, Mother Nature caught us. Ice remained on the Lake into April. Abundant "April Showers" on melting snow caused the Lake to rise faster than the control valve could carry, so the lake rose ten inches in a week. The moral: hope for the best, but plan for the worst: drag your docks, etc. above the high water line. The Lake will be drawn-down for the winter starting mid-October 2008.

Lake PurityThe lake bacteria samples taken in July showed that all areas of the lake were in compliance with NY State guidelines for total coliform and e-coli.

FishWe cannot vouch for every fisherman's impression, but there seemed to be few complaints this year. The lake water temperature did not get above the low 80's so concern about yellow perch die-off was averted. Early in the season, a few fish were found with swollen eyes and reported to the NYS Dept. of Fisheries. They reported that the cause was a natural nematode parasite, and not to be concerned.

Storm WaterThe Town of Copake continues to clean culverts and build sediment traps onditches running into the lake.

For 2009The Lake Management Plan calls for May application of Aquathol K in selected areasto control Curly Leaf Pondweed and Milfoil. We are considering a later-season treat-ment to attack Milfoil again, but plans are not finalized. Again, we will scheduleCopper Sulfate treatment to control algae, but the real-time clarity measurementswill determine the "if and when".

On the back of this newsletter is the official Notice to Riparian Owners Users re-quired to secure permits for the treatment of the Lake to control weeds and algae.Please read it and respond if you have questions.

Fred BungerLake Management Chairperson

LAKE MANAGEMENT

Green heron on the shores of Copake Lake.

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One of the exciting reasons of living in Columbia County is the people. Pretty much everyone has their personal passion, the purpose that makes their heart sing and puts energy in their step. You may look at someone and see an entrepreneur, a blue collar worker, a white collar worker or whatever category you may choose. But look beyond that face and look into their eyes, ask a couple of questions and you'll be floored as to what you may find. Casually, I kept hearing about the Mid-Hudson Children's Museum in Poughkeepsie and the goings on. Not being able to put picture to conversation, it went over my head. Just slid by. That all changed on Sunday, June 1st when I made my first visit to the Mid-Hudson Children's Museum in Poughkeepsie. They were honoring two of Copake Lake's own - Jon Urban, owner of Copake Country Club and Steven Chickery, owner of Hudson Valley Office Furniture. Over 160 friends, neighbors and sponsors, heralded accolades for their dedication and support to this organization. As we all know, the youth are our future and the youth of Poughkeepsie are fortunate to have people like Jon and Steven doing all they can to give them a brighter experience and future. In the meantime, we'll see them enjoying their friends and families here at the Lake, being two of our hidden heroes.

HIDDEN HEROES

Our sincere condolences go to the families of Ruth Silverman Benjamin, Pamela Brook, Margaret Devlin, Sylvia Leschen, Van Mackey and Bruce Rowe. The Board of Directors is also very saddened by the passing of Elizabeth Marchese,

the wife of Vic Marchese and mother of Melissa Karchmer. Both are involved with CLCS.

photo by Denise Chickery

Pictured above L. to R are Steven Chickery and Jonathan Urbanwith their tokens of appreciation from the museum.

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