PARK DISTRICT ASSOCIATION, INC.
C H E S T E R T O W N ,
Summer 2017
OFFICERS
John Nick, President
Rich McCrum, Vice President
Kevin Wickert, Secretary
Mary Flynn, Treasurer
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Michael Baumis
Brian Bosan
Beth Cole
Jim Fregoe
Rob Freligh
George Greenwood
Howard Kennedy
Eric Lauritzen
Doug O’Brian
Glen E. Vogel
Kevin Wickert
ADOPT A HIGHWAY
Roxy Griesmer & Bill Tierney
BEAUTIFICATION
Jo Anne Nick & Dawn Freligh
BOAT PARADE
Vogel Family
BUOYS
Brian Bosan, Nick Capobianco
& Patrick Reed
FAMILY HIKE
Roxy Griesmer & Marti Townley
FISHING DERBY
John MacMillen
& Howard Kennedy
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Arnold Jensen & Ralph Smith
LAUNCH/INSPECTION STATION
Nick Bonavita, Lynn Douglas
& Rich Konig
SAILBOAT FEST
Bill Rech
SUMMER SOCIAL EVENT
Vogel & Greenwood Families
WATER TESTING
Jim & Nancy Fregoe
WATERSHED ISSUES
Doug O’Brian
WEBSITE
Michael Baumis & Jo Anne Nick
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PHONE: 518-494-5969
President’s Message
T
his is the time of year when we look
forward to another great summer on Loon Lake.
We will soon see family, friends and
neighbors returning to the Lake.
The primary mission of the LLPDA is the
preservation and protection of Loon Lake. The
Loon Lake Park District Board of Directors,
Invasive management program committee and
event planners have been hard at work during
the winter and many of their efforts are noted
in our event calendar.
The LLPDA invasive management program
committee met with various contractors,
contacted multiple contractor references and
spoke with NYS. I am very pleased to announce
that after many discussions, the Chester Town
Board and Warren County has returned our
invasive management program funding to a
level which is equal to what we received in 2015.
This 2017 invasive management budget is 80%
higher than what was allotted in 2016.
The committee is also, pleased to announce
that we have selected Aqualogic as our invasive
management contactor for 2017. Aqualogic
has a location in Thurman, NY and uses a new
harvesting process that is known as DASH
(Diver Assisted Suction Harvesting). The
DASH process enables Aqualogic to harvest an
increased amount of Eurasian Milfoil per diver
hour and is approved by the Adirondack Park
Agency. Because of the added funding you will
see Aqualogic on our lake starting in May for up
to 18 weeks.
I am very optimistic that we will see a
significant reduction of invasives by the end of
the upcoming summer.
Our boat inspection program will again
continue at the Town launch and will be
supported by Paul Smith’s College. You will
also see Jim and Nancy Fregoe on the Lake
taking water samples. The water samples are
sent to Paul Smith’s college and they forward
the results to us which can be found on the
LLPDA web site. We have included a copy of
the Town of Chester Boating regulations in the
News Letter. Please ask your family and guests
to review the regulation so we can all have a safe
and enjoyable summer.
I look forward to seeing everyone at our
Annual Meeting July 9th, and hope everyone has
a great summer.
John
2017 Annual Meeting Notification - July 9th
The Board of Directors encourages all members to attend the 2017 Annual Meeting on
Sunday Morning, July 9th in the Auditorium at the Town Municipal Center. You are also
invited to an informal social with refreshments starting at 9:30 am, just prior to the meeting.
The meeting will start promptly at 10:00 am. Business to be transacted will include the
President and Treasurers reports, update on the progress in preventing and removing
invasive species, committee reports and other lake matters.
LOON LAKE PARK DISTRICT ASSOCIATION, INC.
SUMMER 2017
The LLPDA Dinner Dance,
July 14th
Diver Assisted Suction
Harvesting (DASH)
oin us to dance the night away with Bobby Dick & Suzie Q.
The cost per person is $40.00 for LLPDA Members and Includes
hot and cold hors d’eorves, filet of beef dinner, baked potato,
mixed vegetables, tossed salad, dinner rolls, coffee, cake,
unlimited wine, beer and soda. Reservations are required and
will be made on a first come first served basis. Please make your
reservation w/ payment by July 7th and send to “LLPDA-Dinner
Dance”, 28 Sonoma Point Road, Chestertown, NY 12817. Also,
please add your e-mail address and your phone number in
case we need to reach you. Checks received after the event has
reached capacity will be returned and your name will be noted
in case of any cancellations. For additional details or questions,
contact Glen/Pat Vogel 494-7604 or George/Kathy Greenwood
494-5725.
he LLPDA is happy to announce a new contract for milfoil
removal, with Aqualogic. Aqualogic is a small family owned
business that has pioneered Diver Hand Harvesting, Diver
Assisted Suction Harvesting (DASH) invasive species removal.
This system allows a single tender to manage the flow of
harvested vegetation and monitor the diver’s location. The Dash
unit provides air to the divers, mitigates milfoil fragmentation
and uses a vacuum milfoil collection system. The divers will pull
the milfoil and then put the plants into a vacuum tube, sending
the plant to the boat and eliminating the tedious bag harvest.
This allows more bottom time for the divers and much more
efficient and greater plant harvests.
We have contracted up to 18 weeks of work with Aqualogic.
The very exciting efficiency of the DASH system, coupled with
the longer harvest time, promises great gains in our struggles
with milfoil. Yields have been shown to be up to 10 times greater
than without the DASH
system. You will see the
Aqualogic team on Loon
Lake almost every week day
for the entire summer. The
friendly Aqualogic folks are
excited to tell you about the
system and welcome visits
by non motorized vehicles.
With divers below please
stay clear with motorized
watercraft.
J
SAIL FEST
T
he Great Loon Lake Regatta. Show
your colors and bring your sailboat to Rock
Island at 2 pm on Monday 3 July. Thank you to
Commodore Bill Rech 494-3964, for organizing
this event. Join the great sailing armada, parading
around Loon Lake. Note that we have a “rain /
no wind date” of 5 July. Refreshments provided.
T
LAKE CONSTABLE
M
Marina Minders
T
he Loon Lake Marina is
open, 8AM to 5:30PM Monday
thru Saturday and 9AM to 5PM
Sundays. Please remember the
launch is strictly only to be used
during business hours. In addition,
we find many items each year lost
on the lake. These include swim
platforms, boats, kayaks, paddle
boards, etc. Please mark your “stuff ” so that it can be identified
and returned.
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r. Dave Cavanagh will continue as Lake Constable. Expect
to see him on the lake for many more weeks this summer. Dave,
retired from the Warren County Sheriff ’s Department after 26
years and is currently a Court Officer and Constable for the
Town of Chester. Should you have any questions or wish to
discuss any non-emergency boating safety issues, please contact
our Town Supervisor, Mr. Craig Leggett at 518-275-5484.
Remember to carry your boat registration and your boating
license (if required).
Note that the maximum speed limit on
Loon Lake is 45 mph, however it is 5 mph
for PWC’s within 200’ of the shoreline and
5 mph for all other watercraft within 100’
of the shoreline or any object. When you
leave the dock or shore maintain 5 MPH
until well away and stay slow when near other docks, boats or
when in narrow parts of the lake.
IF YOU ARE REPORTING A BOATING OR WATER
ACCIDENT REQUIRING IMMEDIATE HELP… CALL 911
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LOON LAKE PARK DISTRICT ASSOCIATION, INC.
SUMMER 2017
2017 Calendar of Events
Family hike 2016.
28 May
1 July
3 July
6 & 7 July
9 July
14 July
29 July
29 July
5 August
11 August
2 September
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING - 9:00 AM, McCrum’s - 47 Clarkson Road.
FISHING DERBY (Children up to 16) 9:00 am, Loon Lake Park District Beach.
Awards, hot dogs and soda at noon. (John MacMillen 518-932-3652)
SAILFEST - Meet up at Rock Island at 2pm on 7/3. Rain date of 7/5. Soda and snacks
will be provided. (Bill Rech 494-3964)
NYS BOATING SAFETY COURSE - (2 days) 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, Dynamite Hill
Recreation Center at 3 Dynamite Hill, Chestertown. Register at the Marina
(494-3410) and leave a contact phone # and e-mail address. Children ages 11-17. Bring a
pen and a snack.
LLPDA ANNUAL MEETING - 9:30 am at the Town Hall Auditorium.
Social 9:30 am, Meeting begins at 10:00 am.
LLPDA GALA DINNER DANCE - 6:00 pm at Cronin's Golf Course Warrensburg.
Music by Bobby Dick and Susie Q. See article for details. Reservations required and tends
to sell out quickly. (Pat & Glen Vogel 494-7604 or George & Kathy Greenwood 494-5725)
FAMILY WATER CARNIVAL & FIELD DAY - 9:00 am to noon, Loon Lake Park District
Beach. Awards, Hot Dogs and Soda at Noon. Ages 3 -15 (Doris Gargan & Family 494-5927
MAGICAL LOON LAKE BOAT PARADE - 4:00 pm start at Loon Lake Marina,
Counterclockwise around lake. (Vogel Family 494-7604)
FAMILY DAY HIKE - Pinnacle Mt. - Ages 4 and up with family member. Meet at 9:30 am
at the corner of Route 8 & White School House Road. Hike “Pinnacle Mountain”.
Bring water, a snack and a camera. (Roxy Griesmer and Marti Townley 494-2210)
MARV COLE LLPDA GOLF TOURNAMENT - 8:00 am at Cronin's. Details &
registration attached. (Arnold Jensen 494-3581 or Ralph Smith 494-2290)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING - 9:00 AM, McCrum’s - 47 Clarkson Road.
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LOON LAKE PARK DISTRICT ASSOCIATION, INC.
SUMMER 2017
TRI-LAKE BUSINESS ALLIANCE
The “Tri-­Lakes Business Alliance” is a group of local business owners and private citizens who work together to improve
the quality of life and promote economic prosperity in our towns. More information is available on www.trilakesalliance.com.
They help sponsor and/or promote the following activities which you may be interested in:
PERFORMANCES: (1) Carol Theatre, 53 Riverside Drive, Chestertown, NY:
Saturday, July 1.................................
Saturday, July 15...............................
Thursday, July 20..............................
Saturday, July 29...............................
Friday, August 11..............................
Saturday, August 19.........................
Friday, August 25..............................
“Across the Pond” Beatles Tribute Band - 8:00 PM
“The Sonic Resolutions” Voices w/Humor, Harmony & Heart - 7:30 PM
“Al & Kathy Bain” Country, Blues and Gospel - 7:00 PM
“Not Too Far From Home Comedy Tour” - 7:30 PM
“Feast of Friends” Tribute to the Doors - 7:30 PM
“Adirondack Jazz Project” Big Band - 7:30 PM
“Carol Theater Five Year Celebration ” - 7:30 PM
.............................................................. Little Bit of Country - Al & Kathy Bain
.............................................................. Little Bit of Rock and Roll - 1979 Band
EVENTS:
Every Wednesday.............................. Chestertown Farmer’s Market (Wednesday 10AM - 2PM)
First Fridays...................................... Car Hop & Cruise (Panther Mt Inn - 5/5, 6/2, 7/7, 8/4, 9/1)
Third Fridays.................................... Car Hop & Cruise (The Hub – 5/19, 6/16, 7/21, 8/18, 9/15)
June 3 & 4........................................... Adirondack WOOF Stock (peace, paws & music)
June 3................................................... National Trails Day - Hike or Walk Dynamite Hill
July 1.................................................... Strawberry Festival & Craft Fair - Chestertown Methodist Church
July 4.................................................... Horicon Fireworks
July 8.................................................... Summer Fest with Fireworks - Chestertown
July 8.................................................... Rotary Garage Sale - Chestertown
July 14 & 15........................................ Library Book Sale - Chestertown Library
July 22................................................. Children’s Opera,“Little Red’s Most Unusual Day” Chestertown Library
July 27................................................. Carl Heilman and Folk Music - Chestertown
July 30................................................. HHHN Care for Kids 5 K Run and Walk - Brant Lake
July 30................................................. Chestertown Community Methodist Church 150th Celebration
August 12............................................ Adirondack Garage Sale and Shindig
September 2.......................................Smorgasbord Chestertown Methodist Church
September 15, 16, 17........................ Rum Runner Weekend
September 16..................................... Helper’s Fund 5 & 10 K Race - Chestertown Town Hall - 9:30 AM
September 30..................................... Chestertown Community Garage Sale
October 7............................................ Great Brant Lake Duck Race
November 28..................................... Taste of the Tri-Lakes & Rotary Tree Lighting
(1) Ticket Outlets for the Carol Theater Performances – Main St. Ice Cream, Panther Mt. Inn,
Odd Duck, Rustic Charm. For additional Information: www.trilakesalliance.com
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LOON LAKE PARK DISTRICT ASSOCIATION, INC.
Magical Loon Lake Boat Parade
The boat parade is a summer highlight on Loon Lake.
Participating is fun, easy and whimsical. To join the fun, show up
in your boat on 29 July 2017, 4PM at the Loon Lake Marina. To
decorate or not decorate - that is the question. The truth is that
it doesn’t matter, but you and the kids can have a ball by letting
your imaginations run wild. We will motor counterclockwise
around the lake and encourage everyone to participate either
in the parade or on shore cheering the precession. A special
thanks to the Vogel Family for organizing this magical event.
SUMMER 2017
TOWN SUPERVISOR
C
raig Leggett, our new Town
Supervisor has jumped into Loon
Lake (figuratively and literally) with
both feet. Under his leadership, we
have renewed the funding levels
required for milfoil removal and lake
health. Craig is a steadfast ally with
the LLPDA and fully appreciates
the symbiotic relationship between
Loon Lake and Chestertown.
Leggett said he intends “to keep
the Town of Chester engaged at the
county and regional level with an eye for opportunities that can
benefit us. That includes working with our neighboring towns
on projects that can leverage our unique assets and create a
stronger local economy that meets the needs of residents of all
ages.”
Free Fishing Weekend,
June 24-­25
REMINDER: During the last
weekend in June, ANYONE
can fish in NYS waters and NO license is required.
Try fishing for the first time, invite friends to the lake to fish,
take a spouse, a child or grandchild… and have some fun!
FAMILY DAY HIKE
R
Loon Lake
Fishing Derby
“Hear Yee, Hear Yee all Anglers”...
On July 1st, John MacMillen and Howard
Kennedy host at the public beach, the annual
world famous LOON LAKE FISHING DERBY.
Sign-up is at 9 a.m. and the event is open to
all children up to 16 years of age. Our
outstanding Chefs, Nancy and Jim Fregoe, are providing free
hot dogs, soda and chips for all attendees. The competition
ends at noon and prizes will be awarded in various categories.
oxy Griesmer and Marti Townley, are leading
our hiking Loon Lakers up Pinnacle Mountain.
This true family outing culminates in a wonderful
panoramic view of Lake George. Ages 4 and up
with family members are welcome. This short
hike is one of the best is the area and provides lots of bang for
the buck. Meet at 9:30 am at the corner of Route 8 & White
School House Road. Bring water, a snack and a camera.
Family Water Carnival
& Field Day
Come one and all to the FAMILY WATER
CARNIVAL & FIELD DAY on 29 July 2017 at the
Loon Lake Park District Beach. Thank you to
Doris Gargan and her family for organizing the
event. Fun and festivities for children ages 3-15 will start with
games at 9AM. Prizes, Soda and Hot Dogs at noon conclude the
event. Sun, Beach, Lake, Family and Fun - OUTSTANDING.
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LOON LAKE PARK DISTRICT ASSOCIATION, INC.
SUMMER 2017
HEALTHY LAKE
We thank our volunteers and urgently request both full and
part time residents to not only join the Loon Lake Park District
Association (LLPDA), but to volunteer! Our many groups work
throughout the year to access, monitor, maintain and improve
the lake health. This along with Lake Safety is the primary
mission of the LLPDA.
Our volunteers and many professionals continue to test our
water quality. Under the direction of Jim and Nancy Fregoe,
multiple samples are taken during the summer and sent for
testing. The testing allows us to baseline our lake health and
understand the trends affecting it. The Adirondack Lake
Assessment Program 2016 Report classifies Loon Lake as an
oligotrophic water body which has high transparency. Loon
Lakes’ average transparency depth, as well as total phosphorus
and chlorophyll-concentrations, are good and unchanged
to the values observed in the early 2000’s. The lake is alkaline
indicating that we don’t have a problem with acid rain but is
highly influenced by the lake being surrounded by 32.6 km of
roads in the watershed. The chloride concentration of Loon Lake
is greater than 88% of participating lakes. We can do our part to
prevent contaminants that flow from properties surrounding the
lake. Create plant buffers, use native plants, don’t remove trees
and vegetation from shore areas, use proper septic maintenance
and moderate the use of non-phosphorus fertilizers and weed
killers. The bottom line is that our lake is chemically healthy,
could use a little less salt (couldn’t we all) and continues to need
our care.
On a much more negative note, our lake has an enormous
milfoil (invasive species) problem. Without intervention, we
could easily lose our lake to this aggressive infestation. The
LLPDA officers are working with the Adirondack Park Agency,
the County and Town (See the President’s, Supervisor’s and
DASH articles). This is a life and death struggle for Loon Lake.
Using a multi pronged approach we not only access, educate
and fund, but prevent milfoil and other invasives from coming
into and leaving Loon Lake. Our launch inspection and cleaning
station is a state of the art facility. Run by Nick Bonavita, Lynn
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Douglas and Rich Konig, our station is the frontline in our battle
to prevent the spread of invasives. Clean your water craft before
it comes into our lake.
The new DASH program is to be the mainstay in our efforts to
clean our lake of milfoil and other invasives (See DASH article).
This program is possible because your LLPDA volunteers,
rehearsed, lobbied and worked with numerous agencies to get
this program funded and contracted.
As noted, part of being a healthy lake is the well being of people
on it. The safety portion of the LLPDA mission, is evidenced by
the programs, volunteers and professionals working our Boater
Safety courses, our Constable and our Buoy Brigade. Every spring
buoys magically appear marking boating obstacles and every fall
they leave the lake, are cleaned and stored. This again, is done
by volunteers! Thank you, Brian Bosan, Nick Capobianco and
Patrick Reed for taking up the buoy challenge this year. Until
this year the average age of the buoy brigade was well into the
60’s, and it is a relief having this demanding job accomplished
by younger folks.
With your help and support, the future of Loon Lake is
bright. We must maintain and improve our lake’s health, not
only for ourselves but for our kids. Young or old, we need you as
members and your involvement as volunteers.
LOON LAKE PARK DISTRICT ASSOCIATION, INC.
SUMMER 2017
" 2017 MEMBERSHIP to the
LOON LAKE PARK DISTRICT
ASSOCIATION, INC.
To join or renew your membership, please return this
form with a check for $20.00 payable to “LLPDA, Inc.”.
Please add or update us on your contact information
including your e-mail address.
We are researching the ability to pay your dues using
PAYPAL. Go to the Loon Lake Park District Web Page
@ http://www.loonlakeassociation.com/ for progress.
A SPECIAL REMINDER!!! . . . and thanks to the
residents of Chester Shores, Loon Lake Club,
Loon Lake Heights, Forest Shores and Pine Ridge
Associations. Your 2017 LLPDA Dues are included
in your Home Owners Association Fees and will be
paid by your HMO, so please do not pay the LLPDA
directly.
MARV COLE LLPDA
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Our “best ball” tournament is always a huge success with a
full complement of 144 golfers. Not only do we have fun, but
we raise several thousand dollars each year for local Town of
Chester scholarships and charities. As in prior years only the
first 144 PAID golfers will be included. PLEASE SEND YOUR
REGISTRATION AND CHECK AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
DETAILS: The tournament is Friday, August 11, 2017 at
Cronin’s Golf Resort. PLAYERS MUST ARRIVE BY 8:00 AM
for check in and an 8:30 AM shotgun start. Cost is $75.00 PER
PERSON ($70.00 IF PAID BEFORE AUGUST 1st). Cronin’s
members can deduct $15.00, Cart Members deduct $25.00. Fee
includes green fees, cart, beverages on the course, lunch, golf
give away and prizes.
NAME:
______________________________________________
EMAIL:
______________________________________________
HOME/MAILING ADDRESS:
REGISTRATION FORM
"
Send a separate check payable to “LLPDA-­
GOLF
TOURNAMENT” and send it to LLPDA, Inc., PO Box
#301, Chestertown, NY 12817.
LLPDA Member’s Name
________________________________________________
______________________________________________
Total # in group: Men
______________________________________________
List Team Members:
SUMMER ADDRESS (include house number and street):
________________________________________________
______________________________________________
________________________________________________
______________________________________________
________________________________________________
PHONE (LOCAL)_______________________________
________________________________________________
PHONE (HOME)_______________________________
Phone: Local _____________________________________
CELL_________________________________________
Phone: Home_____________________________________
Loon Lake Park District Association, Inc.
Phone: Cell_______________________________________
P.O. Box 301, Chestertown, New York 12817
E-mail:__________________________________________
Women
(please send Golf and Dinner Dance Checks separately)
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PARK DISTRICT ASSOCIATION, INC.
PO BOX 301 • CHESTERTOWN, NY 12817
LOON LAKE PARK DISTRICT ASSOCIATION, INC.
NEW YORK STATE BOATING SAFETY COURSE
SUMMER 2017
ATTENTION young boaters, ages 11 to 17. Want/need a boating license? Thad Smith is conducting the NEW YORK
STATE BOATING SAFETY COURSE, 6 & 7 July 2017 (2 days) 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Dynamite Hill Recreation
Center (Ski Hut), 3 Dynamite Hill, Chestertown. Class size is limited so sign up early. Register at the Marina (494-3410)
and leave a contact phone # and e-mail address. Bring a pen and a snack.
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