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Yankee Lake Preservation Association, Inc • Post Office Box 558 • Wurtsboro, New York 12790 • (845) 888-0474 |
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Community Alert: See Something, Say Something!by YLPA Board of DirectorsOnce again, vandals have damaged the landscaping around the Clubhouse. The State Police are conducting their investigation, and we ask that if anyone has any information regarding these incidents to please contact the police at (845) 888-2681. As a member of our community, we are enlisting your help in reporting to the police any suspicious acts that you see. Please do not approach anyone, or try to intercede, as we never know how dangerous a situation might be. Instead, please call 911. It would be appreciated if you would also let YLPA Board member Alice Salmans know [(845) 888-5777] if you have heard or seen anything related to these acts of vandalism at the Clubhouse. Below is an example of some of the latest damage caused by a vehicle driving through the property. Lying to the left of center in the photo is a tree that was mowed down and plowed into the mud.
As always, thank you for your help in protecting and preserving our community. Bald Eagles at Yankee Lake — Summer 2011Photos by LindaLou Bartle
Fishing Tournament 16 July 2011Text and Photos by Tom “Cutter” YonskieWhat a glorious day for a fishing Tourney. July 16th 2011, 4:00 pm starting time and the sun is shining bright. A constant southeast breeze kept everyone from cooking. It blew light and steady 'til dusk, then it was flat calm. We had 14 boats register and fish hard into the night. The old adage, “Never Fish a Full Moon,” bit some of the anglers. Others just proved the old adage wrong. That’s why it’s called “Fishing” and not “Catching”!! If it was easy, everyone would do it, and it wouldn’t be as much fun. Walt was early on the board with a 2 pound 14 ounce water Wolf. It stood as biggest fish for most of the afternoon. Tommy and Louie made their presence known by bringing a five-fish stringer to the scales. The two biggest were a Bass and a Pickerel that both weighed in at 2 pounds 8 ounces, for an even 5 pounds. They remained top boat for a couple of hours "til Kevin and Paul floated up to the scales. Kevin jumped to the lead with a 6 pound 2 ounce Bass. A real lunker, and a beauty of a fish. His partner Paul added a 2 pound 10 ounce Bass to put them at the top with a total of 8 pounds 12 ounces. That total would stand for the rest of the night, but not for lack of trying by the other participants. Louie brought in a 3 pound 11 ounce Catfish, kicking his and Tommy’s total up to 6 pounds 3 ounces. Perry and Tony made a mighty run at 1st, bringing in a 4 pound 12 ounce and 3 pound 5 ounce pair of Bass, for a total of 8 pounds 2 ounces. Tim and Dan brought in a pair of nice Pickerel for a two-fish total of 5 pounds 10 ounces. Walt came back in during the waning minutes with a couple more fish to weigh. Their 2 pound 2 ounce Bass brought his and his partner Chris’ total up to an even 5 pounds. Teresa and “Kite Flyer” Mary were our only women’s team. Teresa’s happy as long as she out fishes Bill. Bill and Nick were unusually quiet this tournament. Hank and Elwood took a few minutes to catch up, but had a tough day finding any big ones. The Judge's “Heart Award” goes out to 11 year old Shawn, who rowed out alone to register, and fished hard. I watched him for awhile with my binoculars. This young angler picked excellent locations and had great presentations. He just had trouble connecting with the biggies. Good job Shawn! And look out guys. He did it all without a motor. It won’t be long before he’ll be pressing you for the win. Our angler teams were not the only ones enjoying the great weather on the best lake in Sullivan County. I counted 22 other pleasure craft out during the afternoon hours. We were all treated to a spectacular sunset, then an awesome moonrise. I think everyone had a good time and the activity around the shore line was vigorous with folks swimming, barbequing, swimming and just enjoying the wonderful day. Get out and enjoy the lake! Responsible Wildlife ViewingJohn Haas is the author of A Birding Guide to Sullivan County, New York, copyright © 2007We are fortunate to have an abundance of wildlife in the area around Yankee Lake. Deer, Bear, Turkey, Geese, Bald Eagles, Raccoons, Porcupines, Opossum, Foxes, Otters, and even an occasional Coyote may all be seen.
In the case of some of our more sensitive species, like our resident Bald Eagles, I suggest doubling the distance (your thumb is twice as large as the animal) to ensure as little stress as possible on these magnificent creatures. Viewing animals from too close a distance can be very stressful on the animal. It can cause fear, separation from young, aggression, and in rare cases an attack. Above is an example of acceptable viewing distance. By all means, go out and enjoy the lake and the environment. While you are out there, hopefully you will get to see some wildlife. As you view them, give ‘em a “Thumbs Up!” and maintain a proper distance between you and the animal. Remember, viewing wildlife responsibly ensures your safety, and the welfare of the animal you are watching! Community Alert: See Something, Say Something!by Alice SalmansYes, unfortunately this is also a reality here at Yankee Lake. We have experienced a rash of vandalism to the YLPA Clubhouse property since 24 May 2011. We have reported each of the three incidents to the State Police, and we are asking the community to help the police find the perpetrator. Additionally, we have become aware of a series of burglaries around the various lakes in our area. As a member of our community, we would enlist your help in reporting any suspicious activities that you see to the State Police (845-888-2681 or 911). Please do not approach anyone, or try to intercede as we never know how dangerous a situation might be. It would be appreciated if you would also let Alice Salmans (845-888-5777) know if you have heard or seen anything related to these acts of vandalism at the Clubhouse. The photo is of the latest damage caused by a vehicle driving through the parking area and driving over one of the spruces planted there. As always, thank you for your help to protect and preserve our community. Annual MeetingThe YLPA held its annual membership meeting on Sunday, 29 May 2011. We had excellent attendance for such a beautiful spring day. Approximately 85 members participated this year. Topics discussed included the introduction of new officers, the quality of the lake’s water, and state-imposed dam regulations and how we are complying. The membership present voted in favor of the 2011 budget proposed by the Board of Directors. Thank you for your participation. Yankee Lake Ice Fishing Tournament 2011Text and Photos by Thomas "Cutter" Yonskie |
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