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We hope you enjoyed last months newsletter with the new look andcontent In this issue we have another new feature--over the summer andfall months we will feature one of the seven Town parks in each issueThis month kicks off the series with an article featuring Onanda ParkThese stories are all written by Joe Mitrano one of our student internsfrom SUNY Brockport who has focused his time with us on our Parks andRecreation Departments

Sarah Reynolds Editor

A Note from Your Town Supervisor Cathy Menikotz

cmenikotztownofcanandaiguaorg

On Friday May 17 2019 I will have the privilege to present ldquoSenior of the

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Yearrdquo awards to two of our fellow Canandaigua residentsBarb Urbaitis and Francis Walter I want to personally andon behalf of the Town of Canandaigua thank both of themfor their service and I hope you will all join me incongratulating them for receiving this honor It is fittingthat we celebrate their accomplishments during the monthof May In case you like me were not previously awareMay has been officially designated as ldquoOlder AmericansMonthrdquo Although I am not sure when one officiallybecomes an Older American I suspect that I am a member of that club nowand set out to learn more about this celebration The designation of the monthof May as a celebration month for seniors was originally applied in 1963 andwas originally known as ldquoSenior Citizensrdquo month Historically the celebrationwas a time to acknowledge the contributions to our country by past and currentldquoolder personsrdquo in particular those who defended our country It is also fittingthat during this month on May 11 2019 I will also have the honor to attend afundraiser breakfast for the Honor Flight organization As many of you areaware Honor Flight Network is a non-profit organization created solely to honorAmericarsquos veterans for all their sacrifices They transport our heroes toWashington DC to visit and reflect at their memorials Top priority is given tothe senior veterans ndash World War II survivors along with those other veteranswho may be terminally ill It is an honor to assist that great organization OlderAmericans Month is celebrated across the country through ceremonies eventsfairs and other activities such as those I have mentioned We round out theMonth of May with a most solemn remembrance Memorial Day where weremember and honor those who have gave the ultimate sacrifice while servingin the United States Armed Forces and protecting the freedoms we areprivileged to have every day

I thought I would take advantage of this monthrsquos newsletter and the coincidingldquoOlder Americans Monthrdquo to share some information I have learned that I hopemight be of some help to our Town residents whether they are ldquoOlderAmericansrdquo or veterans themselves or are the caretakers for someone else whomight benefit from this information Navigating the legal and personal hurdleswe may all face at one point or another can be difficult While caring for myparents and helping them over the many hurdles they faced I was struck withhow daunting the whole process of wills healthcare pensions and every daylife can be We are very fortunate to have many resources available to us inOntario County to assist us along the way

The Ontario County Office for the Aging has a vast amount of information andresources available to assist people When my mother was searching for aMedicare supplemental plan we reached out for assistance and the patienceand knowledge of the assistant who helped us was invaluable Another serviceyou may not be aware of that I recently was made aware of through a County

newsletter is that the Ontario County Office of the Aging provides for theopportunity to obtain legal services for older adults over the age of 60 through acontract with Legal Assistance of Western New York The service helps lowerincome older adults with some of the most common but most difficult legalissues they may face such as Power of Attorney Health Care Proxypreparation of simple wills housing evictions and landlordtenant issues debtpublic benefits and other areas of civil law Prospective clients can call OntarioCounty Office of the Aging at 585-396-4040 for more information about theservice Another source of information is NYConnects NYConnects providesinformation and assistance with the complicated systems of care They servepeople of all income levels and all ages They can help find care and supportand provide help with applying for benefits which you or a loved one mayqualify for They can be reached at 800-342-9871

If you are interested in lending your assistance by volunteering to help with anyof the many organizations that assist seniors you can find information aboutvolunteer opportunities at www211lifelineorg or on the Ontario County Officefor the Aging website There is always a need for help and volunteers As Iwas preparing this newsletter I reached out to Irene Coveny from the OntarioCounty Office for the Aging for some of the information contained in thisnewsletter and she asked me to let our residents know that there is a very realand urgent need for volunteers for the Meals on Wheels program especially inthe Canandaigua and VictorFarmington area Please consider giving of yourtime if you are able and contact the Volunteer Coordinator at (585) 396-4046or apply online at Office for the Aging on the County website

From the Office of the Town Manager

A Little Help Along the WayHow grants and outside funding programs help to initiate orfurther the progress of many Town projects while saving taxpayerdollars

The Town has been very fortunate in recent years to be the recipient of manygrant awards to help further the progress of a wide spectrum of projectsincludingmdashbut not limited tomdashwater quality improvements farmland protectioninfrastructure improvements historical preservation and enhanced walkabilityin the Uptown region Procuring outside funding for projects means that theTown can accomplish more to benefit residents and the greater communitywithout increasing taxes in order to do so Since 2014 the Town has been awarded over 67 million dollars and has beensuccessful in over 70 of its funding applications Funding sources vary and

newsletter is that the Ontario County Office of the Aging provides for theopportunity to obtain legal services for older adults over the age of 60 through acontract with Legal Assistance of Western New York The service helps lowerincome older adults with some of the most common but most difficult legalissues they may face such as Power of Attorney Health Care Proxypreparation of simple wills housing evictions and landlordtenant issues debtpublic benefits and other areas of civil law Prospective clients can call OntarioCounty Office of the Aging at 585-396-4040 for more information about theservice Another source of information is NYConnects NYConnects providesinformation and assistance with the complicated systems of care They servepeople of all income levels and all ages They can help find care and supportand provide help with applying for benefits which you or a loved one mayqualify for They can be reached at 800-342-9871

If you are interested in lending your assistance by volunteering to help with anyof the many organizations that assist seniors you can find information aboutvolunteer opportunities at www211lifelineorg or on the Ontario County Officefor the Aging website There is always a need for help and volunteers As Iwas preparing this newsletter I reached out to Irene Coveny from the OntarioCounty Office for the Aging for some of the information contained in thisnewsletter and she asked me to let our residents know that there is a very realand urgent need for volunteers for the Meals on Wheels program especially inthe Canandaigua and VictorFarmington area Please consider giving of yourtime if you are able and contact the Volunteer Coordinator at (585) 396-4046or apply online at Office for the Aging on the County website

From the Office of the Town Manager

A Little Help Along the WayHow grants and outside funding programs help to initiate orfurther the progress of many Town projects while saving taxpayerdollars

The Town has been very fortunate in recent years to be the recipient of manygrant awards to help further the progress of a wide spectrum of projectsincludingmdashbut not limited tomdashwater quality improvements farmland protectioninfrastructure improvements historical preservation and enhanced walkabilityin the Uptown region Procuring outside funding for projects means that theTown can accomplish more to benefit residents and the greater communitywithout increasing taxes in order to do so Since 2014 the Town has been awarded over 67 million dollars and has beensuccessful in over 70 of its funding applications Funding sources vary and

include both State and Federal funding from agencies like the US FederalHighway Administration US Department of Housing and Urban Developmentthe Dormitory Authority of NY State NY State Department of Agriculture ampMarkets the Preservation League of NY State and the NY State Department ofEnvironmental Conservation The following is a brief re-cap of some of therecent grant projects in the Town Sucker Brook Water Quality Improvement Project Initiated in 2016 this is a joint endeavor between the Town of Canandaigua theCity of Canandaigua and the Canandaigua Lake Watershed Council toimprove the Sucker Brook watershed through a multi-phase group of projectsdesigned to prevent some of the consequences associated with flooding andheavy rain events when sediment and nutrients enter the lake at a high ratefrom Sucker Brook and other tributaries Projects have included theconstruction of weir structures and stormwater retention ponds in two areasalong Sucker Brook that will help slow the flow of floodwaters from SuckerBrook allowing sediment and pollutants to settle out of the water before itdischarges to the lake Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) In the January newsletter we brought you a story about the Townrsquos efforts toprotect agriculture through the statersquos Purchase of Development Rights andFarmland Protection Implementation Grants Since then we have opened anew application window in preparation for the Statersquos next round of funding forthat program Applications from interested farmers will be accepted throughJuly The Town has been successful in the permanent protection of nearly2000 acres of farmland to ensure agriculture continues to be viable in the Townfor generations to come Uptown Canandaigua Transportation Study On May 9 the Town wrapped up its work on the recently adopted UptownCanandaigua Mixed-Use and Transportation Corridor Feasibility Study with apresentation to the grantormdashthe Genesee Transportation Councilrsquos PlanningCommittee This project was made possible with Federal transportation dollarsand has helped to refocus the townrsquos future vision for the Uptown region of themunicipalitymdashthe area north of North Street to Emerson and Thomas Roadsand between the Airport and Canandaigua Academy This region is the fastestgrowing part of the Town and one of the fastest growing areas in all of OntarioCounty The study completed by Bergmann Associates will help the Townensure smart growth that will benefit all users of the community Middle Cheshire Road Active Transportation Study Another project awarded by the Genesee Transportation Council using Federaltransportation funds will begin over the next few weeks and will look at MiddleCheshire Road in its entirety along with the transportation network surroundingThompson Hospital in the City of Canandaigua The goal of this study is toimprove the safety and efficiency of all types of travel along the length of thecorridormdashauto bicycle and pedestrianmdashand to encourage active transportation

choices among all users The project will include a study of potentialimprovements to the intersection of Middle Cheshire Road and State Route 5 amp20 Town-wide Historical Reconnaissance Survey The Town of Canandaigua Local History Team helped the town secure aPreserve New York grant from the Preservation League of New York State inSeptember 2018 This project will cover the general history of the Town with afocus on historic structures 50 years old and older The project has beenbroken down into two phases with the current grant award providing fundingfor Phase 1 The Town will apply for a second grant for Phase 2 in the spring of2020 that would provide an inventory of significant historical structuresthroughout the Town Cheshire Infrastructure Improvements The Hamlet of Cheshire is in need of multiple infrastructure facilityimprovements including sanitary sewers water and streetscape improvementslike sidewalks The Town intends to seek funding to help with some or all ofthese projects through this yearrsquos NY State Consolidated Funding ApplicationResults of the application process will not be available until later this year Water Infrastructure Improvements Water upgrades are in the works for what is known as the CanandaiguaConsolidated Water District The project areas include County Road 10 with theaddition of a new water line on the west side of the roadway plus a large waterproject to include the construction of new pump stations and water tanks nearthe Cityrsquos water treatment facility and the water tank on Cramer Road The NYSDepartment of Health has mandated these improvements that are anticipatedto cost approximately $75 million The Town is currently working with a grantwriter for this project specifically with the goal of trying to obtain as much as $ 3million in grants to offset the costs for the residents of the Town ofCanandaigua This is not an exhaustive list of all of the Towns grant programs but ithighlights some of the larger projects that have been keeping us busy over thelast few years If you ever have any questions about the Towns grant projectsyou may contact the Town Manager Doug Finch who is also the Towns GrantsAdministrator Alternately you can contact Sarah Reynolds whomanages many of the day-to-day tasks associated with the Towns grants

Safety First Besides being a day honoring our fallen heroes Memorial Day is also often seen as

the official kick-off for summer grilling and picnicking season Read the Grilling Safetysheet below to see how safe your grilling habits are--click the image to enlarge it for

choices among all users The project will include a study of potentialimprovements to the intersection of Middle Cheshire Road and State Route 5 amp20 Town-wide Historical Reconnaissance Survey The Town of Canandaigua Local History Team helped the town secure aPreserve New York grant from the Preservation League of New York State inSeptember 2018 This project will cover the general history of the Town with afocus on historic structures 50 years old and older The project has beenbroken down into two phases with the current grant award providing fundingfor Phase 1 The Town will apply for a second grant for Phase 2 in the spring of2020 that would provide an inventory of significant historical structuresthroughout the Town Cheshire Infrastructure Improvements The Hamlet of Cheshire is in need of multiple infrastructure facilityimprovements including sanitary sewers water and streetscape improvementslike sidewalks The Town intends to seek funding to help with some or all ofthese projects through this yearrsquos NY State Consolidated Funding ApplicationResults of the application process will not be available until later this year Water Infrastructure Improvements Water upgrades are in the works for what is known as the CanandaiguaConsolidated Water District The project areas include County Road 10 with theaddition of a new water line on the west side of the roadway plus a large waterproject to include the construction of new pump stations and water tanks nearthe Cityrsquos water treatment facility and the water tank on Cramer Road The NYSDepartment of Health has mandated these improvements that are anticipatedto cost approximately $75 million The Town is currently working with a grantwriter for this project specifically with the goal of trying to obtain as much as $ 3million in grants to offset the costs for the residents of the Town ofCanandaigua This is not an exhaustive list of all of the Towns grant programs but ithighlights some of the larger projects that have been keeping us busy over thelast few years If you ever have any questions about the Towns grant projectsyou may contact the Town Manager Doug Finch who is also the Towns GrantsAdministrator Alternately you can contact Sarah Reynolds whomanages many of the day-to-day tasks associated with the Towns grants

Safety First Besides being a day honoring our fallen heroes Memorial Day is also often seen as

the official kick-off for summer grilling and picnicking season Read the Grilling Safetysheet below to see how safe your grilling habits are--click the image to enlarge it for

easier reading And scroll down to the Flyers section for some surprising statistics oncommon grilling accidents

Canandaigua LDC Seeking Candidates The Town the City and the Chamber of Commerce recently formed a joint economicdevelopment entity that will serve the greater Canandaigua business community TheCanandaigua Local Development Corporation will have three member groups theTown Board the City Council and the Chamber Board plus an eight-member Boardof Directors Of the eight three will be non-voting and five will be voting The TownManger the City Manager and the Executive Director of the Chamber are the non-voting members The remaining five voting board members will be appointed by thethree member groups as follows the Town Board and City Council will each appointtwo individuals with at least one of the two being an elected official That leaves onefinal voting board member that will be appointed by the Chamber Board The LDC is looking for candidates to fill the non-elected appointments on the LDCBoard Do you or someone you know have an interest and experience in localeconomic development Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest alongwith a resume or CV to the Town Manager at dfinchtownofcanandaiguaorg byMay 24 2019 The Towns Economic Development Committee will conductinterviews with candidates at their June 4th meeting The estimated commitment is 6- 8 hours per month including one monthly board meeting (which could be up to 2hours in the initial months) and perhaps one hour per week spent reading materialsemails etc to be prepared for board action and decision-making Each boardmember is eligible for up to three consecutive 3-year terms For start up staggeringthe Elected Town Board Members first term is 1 year and the Town BoardAppointees first term will be for 2 years

Environmental Committee Bulletin

What To Do About Food WasteBy Kaitlynn McCumiskey

Food waste is a major problemfacing municipalities residents andlandfills here in the Finger Lakes andacross the United states With thecoming closure of our local landfill inless than ten years we need to startto adapt to a future where the cost ofdisposing of our waste is significantlymore expensive The time to act isnow According to the EnvironmentalProtection Agency (EPA) ldquoWastedfood is a growing problem in ourmodern society and an untappedopportunity In 2015 alone morethan 39 million tons of food wastewas generated with only 53 percentdiverted from landfills andincinerators for composting TheEPA estimates that more foodreaches landfills and incineratorsthan any other single material inour everyday trash constituting22 percent of discarded municipalsolid wasterdquo (Source EPA) When it comes to waste diversion

on the amount of material being sentto the landfill Not only does diverting food wastemake economic sense it also has apositive impact on our environmentHelping to sustain the stunningnatural resources our region isknown for and our tourism industrydepends on According to the EPAldquoBy sending food scraps to acomposting facility instead of to alandfill or composting at homeyoursquore helping make healthy soilsAdding compost to gardens highwayconstruction sites and poor soilsmakes great things happen Properlycomposted organics (wasted foodand yard waste) improve soil healthand structure improve waterretention support more nativeplants and reduce the need forfertilizers and pesticidesrdquo (SourceEPA) By properly disposing of foodwaste outside of landfills theproduction and emission of methane

food and organic waste is the lowhanging fruit (pun intended) It has avery high weight-to-volume ratio andtherefore can have a significanteffect on reducing the cost ofdisposal by drastically cutting back

gas is significantly reduced Methaneis not only a potent greenhouse gasbut is also a problem forcommunities located near a landfillbecause of the strong odor

Did you know the Town ofCanandaigua offers two waysfor residents to keep theirfood waste out of the landfill We currently have collectionof food and organic waste atour transfer station We willeven provide you with akitchen caddy compostableliners and transfer stationbucket to separate andtransport your food and

organic waste to the transfer station There is no cost to you for this programThis program is ideal if you do not have the space or ability to compost athome but would like to separate those materials from your regular householdtrash All types of food waste can be brought to the transfer station includingfruit and vegetable scraps meat and bones wheat products (bread pastacereal) dairy products egg shells and coffee grounds Leaves grass clippingsand paper towels can all be included as well Even shredded paper whichcannot be included with single-stream recycling because it clogs the sortingmachine can be included with the food waste Please be sure to keep the foodwaste free of contaminants such as plastics of any kind aluminum foil wood ormetal Bring your food waste to the transfer station during the regular hours ofoperation either in the Town-provided bins or in a bin of your choice Uponarrival simply put the food waste in the orange Natural Upcycling totes at theTransfer Station Want to get started right away but cant make it in to get yourbins Youre welcome to bring your food and organic waste in any containerthat works for you Interested in composting in your own backyard instead of at the transferstation For $20 you can have a handmade wooden compost bin worm castingcompost accelerator and educational materials delivered to your home We willalso provide you with a kitchen caddy for collecting your food and organicwaste and transporting it to your backyard compost bin This is available to thefirst 100 residents who sign up we currently have 50 still available We also

have a number of resourcesavailable on our website tohelp you get started andsupport you through theprocess Visit our Food andOrganics Recycling page and scroll to the bottom You can sign up and receiveyour bins for either thetransfer station program orbackyard program at theTown of Canandaigua Town Clerks office Please contact Kaitlynn at (585) 394-3300 with any questions or visit our website As always it is so important to reduce and reuse before disposing of food Planahead and shop appropriately to prevent food waste from happening Findopportunities to donate extra food and creative opportunities to reuse leftoversFor more strategies for reducing food waste visit the New York StateAssociation for Reduction Reuse and Recycling Like our Facebook page to stay up to date on everything happening at theTown of Canandaigua

have a number of resourcesavailable on our website tohelp you get started andsupport you through theprocess Visit our Food andOrganics Recycling page and scroll to the bottom You can sign up and receiveyour bins for either thetransfer station program orbackyard program at theTown of Canandaigua Town Clerks office Please contact Kaitlynn at (585) 394-3300 with any questions or visit our website As always it is so important to reduce and reuse before disposing of food Planahead and shop appropriately to prevent food waste from happening Findopportunities to donate extra food and creative opportunities to reuse leftoversFor more strategies for reducing food waste visit the New York StateAssociation for Reduction Reuse and Recycling Like our Facebook page to stay up to date on everything happening at theTown of Canandaigua

From the office of Jean Chrisman Town Clerk Receiver of Taxes

A few tips and reminders from the Town Clerksrsquo office

Automatic Water Bill Payments Customers in the Canandaigua Consolidated Water District (including the new

customers on the east side of Canandaigua) and Bristol Water District can avoidworrying about paying their quarterly water bill payment on time They have an optionto sign-up for an automatic payment by signing up for the ACH payment option Thispayment option will grant the Town permission to withdraw their quarterly paymentfrom a designated bank account To date over 400 customers pay their water billwith this payment option If you wish to sign-up for the ACH payment option all you need to do is submit anoriginal signed authorization form and a voided check The authorization form can befound on the Water Bill Payments page on the Townrsquos website To establish this payment option for the July 2019 billing cycle the authorization formand voided check must be submitted to the Townrsquos Clerkrsquos office no later thanMonday June 17 2019 Park Facility Reservations Are you looking for a get-a-way a place for a family reunion graduation party babyor bridal shower call my office to make Park Reservations for a pavilion lodge hallor cabin We have several cabins pavilions lodges and halls available at the TownrsquosOnanda Park Outhouse Park Pierce Park and West Lake Road Schoolhouse Parkstill available for this summer Detailed information on our park facilities is located onthe Townrsquos website Contact the Town Clerkrsquos office to make your reservation or ifyou have any questions And be sure to read the story below featuring Onanda Park Dog Licensing Fees Beginning April 1 2019 the new license fee for a spayed neutered dog is $15 andfor unspayed unneutered dogs is $25 The minor increase is due to equalizing thecost of the Townrsquos contract with Ontario County for dog services and to be moreequal to what other municipalities charge throughout Ontario County Pleaseremember that if you do not renew your dogs license within the month that it is duethere will be a $500 late fee 2018-2019 Transfer Station Permits 2018-2019 Transfer Station Permits are available at the Town Clerkrsquos office Eachhousehold is permitted up to two (2) permits You will be required to provide yourvehicle registration(s) to obtain your 2018-2019 Transfer Station Permit(s)

customers on the east side of Canandaigua) and Bristol Water District can avoidworrying about paying their quarterly water bill payment on time They have an optionto sign-up for an automatic payment by signing up for the ACH payment option Thispayment option will grant the Town permission to withdraw their quarterly paymentfrom a designated bank account To date over 400 customers pay their water billwith this payment option If you wish to sign-up for the ACH payment option all you need to do is submit anoriginal signed authorization form and a voided check The authorization form can befound on the Water Bill Payments page on the Townrsquos website To establish this payment option for the July 2019 billing cycle the authorization formand voided check must be submitted to the Townrsquos Clerkrsquos office no later thanMonday June 17 2019 Park Facility Reservations Are you looking for a get-a-way a place for a family reunion graduation party babyor bridal shower call my office to make Park Reservations for a pavilion lodge hallor cabin We have several cabins pavilions lodges and halls available at the TownrsquosOnanda Park Outhouse Park Pierce Park and West Lake Road Schoolhouse Parkstill available for this summer Detailed information on our park facilities is located onthe Townrsquos website Contact the Town Clerkrsquos office to make your reservation or ifyou have any questions And be sure to read the story below featuring Onanda Park Dog Licensing Fees Beginning April 1 2019 the new license fee for a spayed neutered dog is $15 andfor unspayed unneutered dogs is $25 The minor increase is due to equalizing thecost of the Townrsquos contract with Ontario County for dog services and to be moreequal to what other municipalities charge throughout Ontario County Pleaseremember that if you do not renew your dogs license within the month that it is duethere will be a $500 late fee 2018-2019 Transfer Station Permits 2018-2019 Transfer Station Permits are available at the Town Clerkrsquos office Eachhousehold is permitted up to two (2) permits You will be required to provide yourvehicle registration(s) to obtain your 2018-2019 Transfer Station Permit(s)

Onanda Park

By Joseph Mitrano Town Parks Intern

In the Town of Canandaigua you wonrsquot be hard-pressed to find beautiful parksbut there is one that stands out as particularly attractive and impacting to thepeople who live here

Onanda Park is the arearsquos first parkland although it was not acquired as a parkby the Town of Canandaigua until the late 1980s It started as a YWCA camp in1919 for young women to escape factory work and enjoy summer activities In1989 the campgrounds were purchased by the Town of Canandaigua inpartnership with the New York State Department of Parks Recreation andHistoric Preservation This year marks the 100th anniversary of the parkrsquosestablishment as a campground by the YWCA and the 30th anniversary of thepurchase by the Town

When the YWCA announced in 1988 that they would be selling theircampgrounds James Holden the Town Supervisor at the time knew that hecouldnrsquot let this opportunity slip by He knew the value that this land held andwhat a major acquisition lakefront property would be for the Town There werevery few public access areas around the lake and all other lakefront land wasprivately owned This was an opportunity to obtain 160 feet of shoreline with alarge property behind it It was an opportunity that would likely never ariseagain

Immediately Mr Holden brought in an assessor to assess the value of the landand it was reported after vigorous assessment that the land was valued at$22 million A deal was made with the state wherein the state would pay $2million and own the smaller acreage on the lakefront and the town would paythe remaining balance and own the larger upland acreage The state furtheragreed that the development and maintenance of the entire purchase would begiven to the Town of Canandaigua and that they would not interfere with any ofthe plans that the town saw fit for the park

In the lower part of the park campgrounds there is a large pavilion named afterJames Holden in honor of his tireless efforts to acquire the land which brings somuch value to the community Continued below

Continued from above Today Onanda Park has many amenities for the enjoyment of the community Itoffers 15 cabins 5 pavilions and 3 lodges that residents and non-residents insurrounding communities can rent The upland portion of the park holds 7 of the15 cabins as well as pavilions with beautiful upland views of the lake Theupland area also consists of seventy-three acres of hillside forest and wild landincluding a two mile hiking path In the winter you can make use of thisparkland by bringing the kids for some sledding or snowshoeing through thetrails

During the summer folks can come to Onanda to swim while lifeguards are onduty or enjoy a relaxing day of fishing picnicking or just enjoying the sceneryPark visitors can spend the night at Onanda by renting a cabin or lodge andbring the whole family for a pleasant camping getaway

Onanda Park is also one of three locations where the Town offers summerrecreation programs for children in 1st through 8th grade These popularprograms run from July 8th through August 16th and are packed with activitiesand scheduled events for children to enjoy You can find more information aboutthis and other Summer Camp programs at Town and City parks on the Town ofCanandaigua website and in the Canandaigua Summer RecreationPrograms Guide

Immediately Mr Holden brought in an assessor to assess the value of the landand it was reported after vigorous assessment that the land was valued at$22 million A deal was made with the state wherein the state would pay $2million and own the smaller acreage on the lakefront and the town would paythe remaining balance and own the larger upland acreage The state furtheragreed that the development and maintenance of the entire purchase would begiven to the Town of Canandaigua and that they would not interfere with any ofthe plans that the town saw fit for the park

In the lower part of the park campgrounds there is a large pavilion named afterJames Holden in honor of his tireless efforts to acquire the land which brings somuch value to the community Continued below

Continued from above Today Onanda Park has many amenities for the enjoyment of the community Itoffers 15 cabins 5 pavilions and 3 lodges that residents and non-residents insurrounding communities can rent The upland portion of the park holds 7 of the15 cabins as well as pavilions with beautiful upland views of the lake Theupland area also consists of seventy-three acres of hillside forest and wild landincluding a two mile hiking path In the winter you can make use of thisparkland by bringing the kids for some sledding or snowshoeing through thetrails

During the summer folks can come to Onanda to swim while lifeguards are onduty or enjoy a relaxing day of fishing picnicking or just enjoying the sceneryPark visitors can spend the night at Onanda by renting a cabin or lodge andbring the whole family for a pleasant camping getaway

Onanda Park is also one of three locations where the Town offers summerrecreation programs for children in 1st through 8th grade These popularprograms run from July 8th through August 16th and are packed with activitiesand scheduled events for children to enjoy You can find more information aboutthis and other Summer Camp programs at Town and City parks on the Town ofCanandaigua website and in the Canandaigua Summer RecreationPrograms Guide

Continued from above Today Onanda Park has many amenities for the enjoyment of the community Itoffers 15 cabins 5 pavilions and 3 lodges that residents and non-residents insurrounding communities can rent The upland portion of the park holds 7 of the15 cabins as well as pavilions with beautiful upland views of the lake Theupland area also consists of seventy-three acres of hillside forest and wild landincluding a two mile hiking path In the winter you can make use of thisparkland by bringing the kids for some sledding or snowshoeing through thetrails

During the summer folks can come to Onanda to swim while lifeguards are onduty or enjoy a relaxing day of fishing picnicking or just enjoying the sceneryPark visitors can spend the night at Onanda by renting a cabin or lodge andbring the whole family for a pleasant camping getaway

Onanda Park is also one of three locations where the Town offers summerrecreation programs for children in 1st through 8th grade These popularprograms run from July 8th through August 16th and are packed with activitiesand scheduled events for children to enjoy You can find more information aboutthis and other Summer Camp programs at Town and City parks on the Town ofCanandaigua website and in the Canandaigua Summer RecreationPrograms Guide

I LOVE MY PARK DAY Volunteer Opportunity -- All Ages Welcome

WHEN Saturday May 11 from 9-Noon WHERE Outhouse Park in the Town of Canandaigua WHAT Mulching raking painting and general clean up Grab some gloves and come on over We are excited to improve ourparks and hope to see you there Canrsquot make it on May 11th but still want to help Donrsquot worry there arealways opportunities to volunteer at any of the Town parks ContactSamantha for more details (585) 394-1120 x2229 or emailspiercetownofcanandaiguaorg

Natural Resource Protection NewsFrom the Town of Canandaigua Environmental

Conservation Board

The Environmental Conservation Board has been talking about TICKS Wewondered if yoursquove been curious about how to protect yourselves family andpets from the potential illnesses these little critters can carry Therefore wersquovepartnered with three organizations that offer information to help us understandour relationship to thesehellip

Nasty Little ThingsBy Jacqueline Stuhmiller Deer Tick (Ixodes scapularis) The black-legged or deer ticks werealready sucking the blood of andtransmitting pathogens to dinosaurs in theCretaceous Period Although it is bestknown for carrying Lyme disease it is alsoa vector for several other viral bacterial and parasitic illnesses For such a primitive animal the black-legged tick has a very complex life cycleAfter the egg hatches in spring the larva attaches to its first host a bird orsmall mammal and very often a whitendashfooted mouse which appears to be themain reservoir for Lyme disease Unlike other animals such as opossumsmice do not effectively remove ticks by grooming furthermore since theirreproductive strategy is to breed early and die young their immune systemshave not evolved to be particularly robust and they cannot rid themselves of theLyme pathogens After three to five days of feeding the larva drops to the

ground where it overwinters The next spring it molts into a nymph andattaches to a second host which may be a wild or domesticated mammal or ahuman being It is at this stage that it is most dangerous because not only is itlikely to be infected with pathogens but it is also tiny enough to escape all butthe most careful inspection The blood-engorged nymph then drops to theforest floor and molts once again In autumn the adult feeds on a third and finalhost usually a white-tailed deer The fully-fed female drops to the ground a finaltime overwinters and lays eggs the next spring

The tick seems to be moving into new areas and its population seems to beincreasing though the reasons for these changes are complex and poorlyunderstood Upstate New York is becoming ideal tick habitat as farmlandreverts back to forest and new subdivisions carve into the countryside A morefragmented landscape has fewer small predators and more mice In additionsmall mammals such as skunks and raccoons along with white-tailed deer areattracted to so-called edge habitat places where forests intersect withmeadows fields or lawns The arachnid favors moist shady areas dries out easily and becomes inactivewhen the temperature drops below freezing (though it is unaffected by subzerotemperatures thanks to antifreeze-like proteins) As our region becomeswarmer and wetter both the tick and its preferred hosts will thrive Reprinted with permission from the 2016 lsquoLand Stewardrsquo by the Finger LakesLand Trust And our friends at Ontario County Public Health Urge the Public to Take a Hike By Christy Richards RN MPH The warm weather has finally arrived Hiking is good for your mind and yourbody Remember before you head down the hiking trail protect yourself andyour loved ones from ticks that often lurk in tall grass thick brush and woodedareas Many ticks carry disease Prevention of tick-borne illness is important To prevent tick bites and tick-borne diseases

Help keep ticks off your skin by wearing long sleeves long pants andlong socksWard off ticks by using an insect repellent that contains at least 20DEET (for the skin) or permethrin (for clothes)Avoid ticks by walking in the center of trails and steer clear of tallvegetationIf yoursquove been in an area where ticks are common bathe or shower assoon as possible and wash or tumble your clothes in a dryer on highheatCheck your body carefully for ticks They dig and burrow into the skinbefore they bite and feedRemoving ticks right away can help prevent diseaseIf you develop a rash or fever see your doctor

FREE TICK REMOVAL KITS AT TOWN CLERKS OFFICE The Environmental Conservation Board has partnered with Ontario

County Public Health to provide ldquoTick Removal Kitsrdquo and othereducational materials to our Town residents Beginning today you can

pick up a kit at the Town Clerkrsquos office Supplies are limited

And if a deeper dive into the world of ticks better suits your needs weoffer information from our partners at Cornell Cooperative Extension onan upcoming event that will be immersive Dont Get Ticked Workshop May 23 2019 | 630 pm - 845 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Ontario County 480 North Main Street Canandaigua NY 14424 The number of people and pets infected with tick-borne diseases continues toincrease in the Finger Lakes area and in New York State Lynn Braband SrExtension Associate Cornell University IPM will provide information on severaldifferent ticks Veterinarian Dr Suzanne Apgar will address Lyme Disease andyour pets Fee $500person To register call Nancy at 585-394-3977 x 427 with your name address andphone number

911 ADDRESS SIGNS SAVE TIMESAVING TIME SAVES LIVES

ground where it overwinters The next spring it molts into a nymph andattaches to a second host which may be a wild or domesticated mammal or ahuman being It is at this stage that it is most dangerous because not only is itlikely to be infected with pathogens but it is also tiny enough to escape all butthe most careful inspection The blood-engorged nymph then drops to theforest floor and molts once again In autumn the adult feeds on a third and finalhost usually a white-tailed deer The fully-fed female drops to the ground a finaltime overwinters and lays eggs the next spring

The tick seems to be moving into new areas and its population seems to beincreasing though the reasons for these changes are complex and poorlyunderstood Upstate New York is becoming ideal tick habitat as farmlandreverts back to forest and new subdivisions carve into the countryside A morefragmented landscape has fewer small predators and more mice In additionsmall mammals such as skunks and raccoons along with white-tailed deer areattracted to so-called edge habitat places where forests intersect withmeadows fields or lawns The arachnid favors moist shady areas dries out easily and becomes inactivewhen the temperature drops below freezing (though it is unaffected by subzerotemperatures thanks to antifreeze-like proteins) As our region becomeswarmer and wetter both the tick and its preferred hosts will thrive Reprinted with permission from the 2016 lsquoLand Stewardrsquo by the Finger LakesLand Trust And our friends at Ontario County Public Health Urge the Public to Take a Hike By Christy Richards RN MPH The warm weather has finally arrived Hiking is good for your mind and yourbody Remember before you head down the hiking trail protect yourself andyour loved ones from ticks that often lurk in tall grass thick brush and woodedareas Many ticks carry disease Prevention of tick-borne illness is important To prevent tick bites and tick-borne diseases

Help keep ticks off your skin by wearing long sleeves long pants andlong socksWard off ticks by using an insect repellent that contains at least 20DEET (for the skin) or permethrin (for clothes)Avoid ticks by walking in the center of trails and steer clear of tallvegetationIf yoursquove been in an area where ticks are common bathe or shower assoon as possible and wash or tumble your clothes in a dryer on highheatCheck your body carefully for ticks They dig and burrow into the skinbefore they bite and feedRemoving ticks right away can help prevent diseaseIf you develop a rash or fever see your doctor

FREE TICK REMOVAL KITS AT TOWN CLERKS OFFICE The Environmental Conservation Board has partnered with Ontario

County Public Health to provide ldquoTick Removal Kitsrdquo and othereducational materials to our Town residents Beginning today you can

pick up a kit at the Town Clerkrsquos office Supplies are limited

And if a deeper dive into the world of ticks better suits your needs weoffer information from our partners at Cornell Cooperative Extension onan upcoming event that will be immersive Dont Get Ticked Workshop May 23 2019 | 630 pm - 845 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Ontario County 480 North Main Street Canandaigua NY 14424 The number of people and pets infected with tick-borne diseases continues toincrease in the Finger Lakes area and in New York State Lynn Braband SrExtension Associate Cornell University IPM will provide information on severaldifferent ticks Veterinarian Dr Suzanne Apgar will address Lyme Disease andyour pets Fee $500person To register call Nancy at 585-394-3977 x 427 with your name address andphone number

911 ADDRESS SIGNS SAVE TIMESAVING TIME SAVES LIVES

Help keep ticks off your skin by wearing long sleeves long pants andlong socksWard off ticks by using an insect repellent that contains at least 20DEET (for the skin) or permethrin (for clothes)Avoid ticks by walking in the center of trails and steer clear of tallvegetationIf yoursquove been in an area where ticks are common bathe or shower assoon as possible and wash or tumble your clothes in a dryer on highheatCheck your body carefully for ticks They dig and burrow into the skinbefore they bite and feedRemoving ticks right away can help prevent diseaseIf you develop a rash or fever see your doctor

FREE TICK REMOVAL KITS AT TOWN CLERKS OFFICE The Environmental Conservation Board has partnered with Ontario

County Public Health to provide ldquoTick Removal Kitsrdquo and othereducational materials to our Town residents Beginning today you can

pick up a kit at the Town Clerkrsquos office Supplies are limited

And if a deeper dive into the world of ticks better suits your needs weoffer information from our partners at Cornell Cooperative Extension onan upcoming event that will be immersive Dont Get Ticked Workshop May 23 2019 | 630 pm - 845 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Ontario County 480 North Main Street Canandaigua NY 14424 The number of people and pets infected with tick-borne diseases continues toincrease in the Finger Lakes area and in New York State Lynn Braband SrExtension Associate Cornell University IPM will provide information on severaldifferent ticks Veterinarian Dr Suzanne Apgar will address Lyme Disease andyour pets Fee $500person To register call Nancy at 585-394-3977 x 427 with your name address andphone number

911 ADDRESS SIGNS SAVE TIMESAVING TIME SAVES LIVES

In an emergency situation seconds matter Response time iscritical What can you do to save time and prepare for anemergency Installing bold reflective house numbers at the roadway cansave minutes when emergency responders are trying to find you May is Building Safety Month and the Town ofCanandaigua is encouraging homeowners to havethese signs installed See the information and orderform at the end of this issue from the CheshireVolunteer Fire Department Installation is free withpurchase Help our first responders help you

Summer Recreation Looking to keep your kids occupiedfor a few hours a day this summer If you are a Town or City residentnow is the time to reserve yourchildrsquos spot in the Towns summerrecreation programs Space islimited and the sessions are fillingup For more information or toregister please click here Click the image at right to see theentire Summer Recreation Programguide

Local History Notes ldquoBlasts From the Pastrdquo

Newly formatted videos of old West Lake Road and

A Line A Day

West Lake Road

The Local History Team has posted a new feature on the Townrsquos web page ndash aseries of short video clips from the 2011 DVD West Lake Legacy Each videoclip captures the history of a section of West Lake Road in video chaptersranging from 2 to 8 minutes Complete with historic photos and period musicalthemes the videos describe the stories of our west side lakefront from theYacht Club to the Butler Road School to the Natural Science Camp atTichenorrsquos Point to Menteth Glen and Onanda Park and more Explore theseldquoBlasts from the Pastrdquo at on our website And for a fascinating snapshot of daily life in Canandaigua between 1910 and1979 see our new mini article series

A Line A Day

Introducinghelliphellip George McGill Hayes (1893 ndash 1980) Mayor of Canandaigua(1937 ndash 1947) Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of Ontario County and MrCanandaigua (1974) The list goes on President of Wood Library Granger Homestead trusteePresident of the Ontario County Historical Society Board of Trustees KiwanisClub member Charter Member of the Canandaigua Country Club deacon ofthe First Congregational Church in Canandaigua Manager of Davidson LumberYard amp Coal Company accomplished pianist and vocalist lay preacherSalvation Army Advisory Board member and his list of accomplishments doesnot end there As you can see George was a very busy man during his lifetimeand lucky for us he was a devoted diarist Although his residence (99 HubbellSt) was in the City of Canandaigua his diary entries include descriptions of lotsof time spent in the Town of Canandaigua A Line A Dayhellip is the title of a newsletter series that will capture Georgersquosexperiences in the Town of Canandaigua as he explored its hills valleys andlakeshore on foot and by car between 1910 and 1979 He had a gift for writingvivid descriptions of his hikes the wildlife he encountered the abandonedcabins and roads he discovered the beauty of the seasons as he ventured outnot only on beautiful summer days but also in rain sleet and deep snow Hedetails the routes he took when learning how to drive a car in 1910 An after-dinner family excursion would often include repairing a punctured tire (or two)or trying to out run a rain storm His lake life included swimming canoeing and

sailing picnics and parties and a fair number of summer romances Yoursquoll enjoyreading about life on the lake in a quieter time The diaries are held by the Ontario County Historical Museum and are a realtreasure We intend to excerpt the passages that describe the areas of theTown of Canandaigua during this time period Thankfully George included afew hand drawn maps of the areas he explored some of them now crossed bypublic trails so we can follow in his footsteps and explore some undevelopedcorners of the town Look for A Line A Day in this newsletter each month for the next severalmonths and get to know George Yoursquoll like him

May Holidays Also see the Flyers heading at the end of the newsletter for information on several

upcoming events of interest

Sunday May 12 2019

Monday May 27 2019 All Town Offices will be closed

in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday

June Meeting Dates 3 ndash Ordinance Committee 900 am 4 ndash CIC 900 am 4 ndash Economic Development Committee 1200 pm 6 ndash Local History Team 830 am 6 ndash Environmental Conservation Board 430 pm 6 ndash Agricultural Advisory Committee 600 pm 7 ndash Planning Committee 1000 am 11 ndash Drainage Committee 1100 am 11 ndash Planning Board 600 pm 13 ndash Finance Committee 800 am 14 ndash Special Events Committee 800 am

Town Supervisor Cathy Menikotz

Town Board Gary Davis

Linda Dworaczyk Terry Fennelly

Kevin Reynolds

Town Manager Doug Finch

14 ndash Application Deadline 1200 pm 17 ndash Planning Review Committee 900 am 17 ndash Town Board 600 pm 18 ndash CIC 900 am 18 ndash Zoning Board of Appeals 600 pm 20 ndash Finance Committee 800 am 25 ndash Drainage Committee 1100 am 25 ndash Planning Board 600 pm26 ndash Environmental Committee 430 pm26 ndash Parks amp Recreation Committee 600 pm Town Hall Hours Mon-Fri 800 am to 400 pm Town Clerkrsquos Office Hours Mon-Fri 800 am to 400 pm Wed- Open until 700 pm Court Clerkrsquos Office Hours MonTueWedFri 900 am to 1200 pm Thu 100 pm to 500 pm General Town Email infotownofcanandaiguaorg

Deputy TownSupervisor Tina Bloom

Town Clerk

Jean Chrisman

Highway and WaterSuperintendent James Fletcher

Town Assessor

Christopher Lyon IAO

Code Enforcement Zoning Officer

Chris Jensen PEMCP CFM

Town Planner

Eric Cooper

Town Historian Ray Henry

FLYERSLots of things happening around Town

Check out the flyers below for local events coming up inthe next few weeks

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sailing picnics and parties and a fair number of summer romances Yoursquoll enjoyreading about life on the lake in a quieter time The diaries are held by the Ontario County Historical Museum and are a realtreasure We intend to excerpt the passages that describe the areas of theTown of Canandaigua during this time period Thankfully George included afew hand drawn maps of the areas he explored some of them now crossed bypublic trails so we can follow in his footsteps and explore some undevelopedcorners of the town Look for A Line A Day in this newsletter each month for the next severalmonths and get to know George Yoursquoll like him

May Holidays Also see the Flyers heading at the end of the newsletter for information on several

upcoming events of interest

Sunday May 12 2019

Monday May 27 2019 All Town Offices will be closed

in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday

June Meeting Dates 3 ndash Ordinance Committee 900 am 4 ndash CIC 900 am 4 ndash Economic Development Committee 1200 pm 6 ndash Local History Team 830 am 6 ndash Environmental Conservation Board 430 pm 6 ndash Agricultural Advisory Committee 600 pm 7 ndash Planning Committee 1000 am 11 ndash Drainage Committee 1100 am 11 ndash Planning Board 600 pm 13 ndash Finance Committee 800 am 14 ndash Special Events Committee 800 am

Town Supervisor Cathy Menikotz

Town Board Gary Davis

Linda Dworaczyk Terry Fennelly

Kevin Reynolds

Town Manager Doug Finch

14 ndash Application Deadline 1200 pm 17 ndash Planning Review Committee 900 am 17 ndash Town Board 600 pm 18 ndash CIC 900 am 18 ndash Zoning Board of Appeals 600 pm 20 ndash Finance Committee 800 am 25 ndash Drainage Committee 1100 am 25 ndash Planning Board 600 pm26 ndash Environmental Committee 430 pm26 ndash Parks amp Recreation Committee 600 pm Town Hall Hours Mon-Fri 800 am to 400 pm Town Clerkrsquos Office Hours Mon-Fri 800 am to 400 pm Wed- Open until 700 pm Court Clerkrsquos Office Hours MonTueWedFri 900 am to 1200 pm Thu 100 pm to 500 pm General Town Email infotownofcanandaiguaorg

Deputy TownSupervisor Tina Bloom

Town Clerk

Jean Chrisman

Highway and WaterSuperintendent James Fletcher

Town Assessor

Christopher Lyon IAO

Code Enforcement Zoning Officer

Chris Jensen PEMCP CFM

Town Planner

Eric Cooper

Town Historian Ray Henry

FLYERSLots of things happening around Town

Check out the flyers below for local events coming up inthe next few weeks

Got this Forwarded to you Sign Up to Receive Emails From the Town

14 ndash Application Deadline 1200 pm 17 ndash Planning Review Committee 900 am 17 ndash Town Board 600 pm 18 ndash CIC 900 am 18 ndash Zoning Board of Appeals 600 pm 20 ndash Finance Committee 800 am 25 ndash Drainage Committee 1100 am 25 ndash Planning Board 600 pm26 ndash Environmental Committee 430 pm26 ndash Parks amp Recreation Committee 600 pm Town Hall Hours Mon-Fri 800 am to 400 pm Town Clerkrsquos Office Hours Mon-Fri 800 am to 400 pm Wed- Open until 700 pm Court Clerkrsquos Office Hours MonTueWedFri 900 am to 1200 pm Thu 100 pm to 500 pm General Town Email infotownofcanandaiguaorg

Deputy TownSupervisor Tina Bloom

Town Clerk

Jean Chrisman

Highway and WaterSuperintendent James Fletcher

Town Assessor

Christopher Lyon IAO

Code Enforcement Zoning Officer

Chris Jensen PEMCP CFM

Town Planner

Eric Cooper

Town Historian Ray Henry

FLYERSLots of things happening around Town

Check out the flyers below for local events coming up inthe next few weeks

Got this Forwarded to you Sign Up to Receive Emails From the Town

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