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Here's a bit more on it from the P/S MCF: New York state to fund parks with fees on companies that make electronics, generate hazardous waste By Delen Goldberg / The Post-Standard May 28, 2010, 7:17PM Syracuse, NY -- New York’s state parks have been saved. They will be open this weekend, on Memorial Day and for the rest of the year. But it will likely cost New Yorkers. The state Legislature agreed to millions of dollars in new fees to pay for the parks. “This is a cash grab, plain and simple,†said Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb, R-Canandaigua. The Legislature today approved a bill that immediately re-opened 57 shuttered parks and historic sites around the state, including Clark Reservation State Park, Chittenango Falls State Parks and Fort Ontario State Historic Site. But tucked into the bill was an electronic waste program that is expected to cost manufacturers $1 million (charges that will probably be passed onto consumers), more than $2 million in increased fees for hazardous waste generators and $1 million in higher fines for people who violate environmental laws. Democrats who voted for the bill argued the e-waste program will benefit the environment, and that people who pollute air and water should face higher fines. They said they were following the wishes of their constituents, who wanted the parks open and said they were willing to pay for them. In exchange for open parks and happy constituents, lawmakers also agreed to raid $74 million from the Environmental Protection Fund, a permanent pot of money that pays for recycling programs, water-quality projects, farmland protection and other Earth-friendly initiatives. The $134 million fund is down 37 percent from last year and has been slashed by $500 million over the past eight years, even though it comprises less than 1 percent of the state budget. Environmental advocates called the latest sweep “a colossal blunder.†Gov. David Paterson could have kept the parks open with an executive order, but he chose not to. Several senators said there was enough money in budget extender bills to pay for the parks. Republican senators suggested that the state use $6 million from New York Power Authority’s budget, from which Paterson recommended sweeping $65 million. That proposal was rejected. The e-waste program included in the parks bill creates a statewide electronics recycling program. Starting next year, manufacturers will be required to accept old electronics for recycling or reuse. The amount they will have to take in will be based on how many electronics they sell. If a company doesn’t accept enough old products, it will be fined, from 30 cents a pound to 50 cents a pound. Electronics manufacturers will have to register with the state by January and pay a $5,000 registration fee. Beginning in 2012, companies also will have to submit an annual report and pay a $3,000 reporting fee. Republicans blasted the fees as new taxes. Environmentalists, although unhappy with the hits the EPF is taking, praised the program. “It’s going to have a huge impact,†said Dereth Glance, executive program director for Citizens Campaign for the Environment and a board member at the Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency. “It’s no longer solely the responsibility of local governments to manage this waste stream.†Glance said the new law will encourage manufacturers to make more recyclable, less toxic products. Minutes after the bill passed Friday, parks officials around the state began scrambling. They opened gates to parking lots and unlocked bathrooms for hikers, picnickers and anglers. Over the next few days, workers will be assigned to park locations and seasonal employees and lifeguards will be hired. Tours at historic sites won’t resume until the week of June 6, but grounds will be open for the Memorial Day weekend. Fort Ontario opens today with free admission. “Flags flying. Museum shop open. Coffee on. Spread the word,†site manager Paul Lear wrote today in an e-mail. “Thanks to all who were in the fight! Now it is time to repair the works and prepare for the summer campaign season. Essayons!â€

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John Mann out of Sodus Pt. tell him I told ya to call. 315-871-6400

Another update today: http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/ ... ny_st.html

Our thoughts & prayers are with yourself & family Jason

It's the cover for the decompression bypass system that was used on late 50's early 60's pull start Evinrude & Johnson motors. The lever & spring on the left side of both those covers controls a compression relief valve for each cylinder. Bottom line one is burnt or stuck open causing heat & pressure where it shouldn't be ( under those covers ) after initial start-up. 2nd bottom line is follow Ray's advice.

Let him reel it in? I heard he pushed her to the floor to get to the rod first. Hope she was wearin a life jacket.

This I believe is the original closure list. How many do we know that have been resolved or modified in one way or the other? Specific recommended closures and service reductions are detailed below: Long Island Brookhaven State Park (Suffolk)--Close Park Bethpage State Park (Suffolk)--Eliminate Winter Sports; Reduce picnic area and polo field Caleb Smith State Park Preserve (Suffolk)--Close Park Cold Spring Harbor State Park (Suffolk)--Close Park Connetquot River State Park (Suffolk)--Close Weekdays Heckscher State Park (Suffolk)--Close Swimming Pool Jones Beach State Park (Nassau)--Close West Swimming Pool; Eliminate July 4th fireworks Montauk Downs State Park (Suffolk)--Close Swimming Pool Nissequogue River State Park (Suffolk)--Close Park Orient Beach State Park (Suffolk)--Close Park Trail View State Park (Suffolk)--Close Park New York City Region Bayswater Point State Park (Queens)--Close Park Riverbank State Park (New York)--Reduce Operating Hours; Close Outdoor Swimming Pool; Eliminate Seniors Classes, and Community/Cultural Events Palisades Region Fort Montgomery Historic Site (Orange)--Close Historic Site Harriman SP– Anthony Wayne (Orange)--Close Park Area Harriman SP – Group Camps (Orange)--Reduce Maintenance High Tor State Park (Rockland)--Close Pool Knox Headquarters Historic Site (Orange)--Close Historic Site New Windsor Cantonment SHS (Orange)-- Close Historic Site Schunnemunk State Park (Orange)-- Close Park Stony Point State Historic Site (Orange)--Close Historic Site Tallman Mountain State Park (Rockland)--Close Pool Taconic Region Donald J. Trump State Park (Westchester)--Close Park FDR (Roosevelt) State Park (Westchester)--Reduce Swimming Pool Season Hudson Highlands State Park (Putnam)--Close Arden Point Area James Baird State Park (Dutchess)--Reduce Golf Course Season Mills Norrie State Park (Dutchess)--Reduce Golf Course Season Olana State Historic Site (Columbia)--Close 2 Days per Week Philipse Manor Hall Historic Site (Westchester)--Close Historic Site Rockefeller State Park Preserve (Westchester)--Eliminate Interpretive Programs Taconic Outdoor Education Center (Putnam)--Eliminate Interpretive Programs Taconic State Park – Rudd Pond (Dutchess)--Close Rudd Pond Area Wonder Lake State Park (Putnam)--Close Park Saratoga-Capital Region Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site (Rensselaer)--Close Historic Site Hudson River Islands State Park (Rensselaer)--Close Park John Boyd Thacher State Park (Albany)--Close Park John Brown Farm Historic Site (Essex)--Close Historic Site Johnson Hall State Historic Site (Fulton)--Close Historic Site Max V. Shaul State Park (Schoharie)--Close Park Schodack Island State Park (Rensselaer)--Close Park Schoharie Crossing Historic Site (Montgomery)--Close Historic Site Schuyler Mansion Historic Site (Albany)--Close Historic Site Central Region Chittenango Falls State Park (Madison)--Close Park Clark Reservation State Park (Onondaga)--Close Park Fort Ontario State Historic Site (Oswego)--Close Historic Site Helen McNitt State Park (Madison)--Close Park Herkimer Home Historic Site (Herkimer)--Close Historic Site Hunts Pond State Park (Chenango)--Close Park Oquaga Creek State Park (Broome)--Close Park Old Erie Canal State Park (Onondaga)--Close Park Oriskany Battlefield/Steuben SHS (Oneida)--Close Historic Site Pixley Falls State Park (Oneida)--Close Park Robert Riddell State Park (Delaware)--Close Park Selkirk Shores State Park (Oswego)--Close Public Swimming Beach Finger Lakes Region Beechwood State Park (Wayne)--Close Park Bonavista State Park (Seneca)--Close Park Chimney Bluffs State Park (Wayne)--Close Park Newtown Battlefield State Park (Chemung)--Close Park Springbrook Greens State Park (Cayuga)--Close Park Two Rivers State Park (Tioga)--Close Park Buttermilk Falls State Park (Tompkins)--Close Public Swimming Area Seneca Lake State Park (Seneca)--Close Lake Swimming Beach Stony Brook State Park (Steuben)--Close Public Swimming Area Thousand Islands Region Canoe Island State Park (Jefferson)--Close Park Cedar Island State Park (Jefferson)--Close Park Eel Weir State Park (St. Lawrence)--Close Park Keewaydin State Park (Jefferson)--Close Park Macomb Reservation State Park (Clinton)--Close Park Mary Island State Park (Jefferson)--Close Park Point Au Roche State Park (Clinton)--Close Park Sackets Harbor State Historic Site (Jefferson)--Close Historic Site Genesee Region Hamlin Beach State Park (Monroe)--Close Swimming Beach 3 Days per Week Oak Orchard State Marine Park (Orleans)--Close Park Regionwide Multiple Eliminate Camper Recreation Program Niagara Region Joseph Davis State Park (Niagara)--Close Park Knox Farm State Park (Erie)--Close Park Wilson-Tuscarora State Park (Niagara)--Close Park Woodlawn Beach State Park (Erie)-- Close Park Regionwide--Reduce interpretive programs Allegany Region Allegany State Park (Cattaraugus)--Close Quaker Area Swim Beach; Close Quaker Cabins Area on December 1st; Eliminate Winter Trails Maintenance; Reduce Recreation Programs Long Point State Park (Chautauqua)--Close Park ###

Any chance I can apply for the moderator position?

Have a good one Chad

Dry weather has Great Lakes levels dropping again By The Associated Press May 12, 2010, 6:17PM DETROIT — Water levels in the Great Lakes are dropping because of sparse snow and rain, which could mean hard times for commercial shippers and recreational boaters in some areas, officials say. The drop-off continues a trend that began in the late 1990s but had stalled the past couple of years, which were wetter. “We’re below last year’s lake levels across the board,†Keith Kompoltowicz, a meteorologist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, told The Detroit News for a Wednesday story. “That’s largely due to the very dry conditions we had during the winter and early spring.†The Great Lakes shipping industry wasn’t able to take full advantage of the higher water since 2007 because the recession reduced demand for materials such as iron ore, coal and limestone. Read our earlier coverage » Low water levels in Lake Ontario could spell trouble for boaters, anglers » Alarmed Fulton man asks: What's going on with Lake Ontario water level? » Great Lake Debate: Setting a Water Level for Lake Ontario The number of vessels operating on the lakes as of May 1 was up slightly from the 42 in the water at the same time in 2009. But ships can’t carry as much cargo as they could a year ago because of lower water, making their runs less profitable. “The biggest ships we have lose 270 tons of cargo for each inch of draft they lose,†said Glen Nekvasil, vice president of corporate communications for the Lake Carriers’ Association. “Even smaller boats, like those that bring in cement to Detroit, can lose 70 to 80 tons of cargo per inch. It’s just another challenge for us in what’s already a very challenging time.†Marina operators also can be hurt if water is so shallow that recreational vessels can’t reach their slips. Boaters must guard against running aground. Lower water also could worsen the spread of algae in Lake Erie, already susceptible because it is the shallowest of the Great Lakes, with an average depth of 62 feet. “If the lake level is down, that’s less water for the sun to penetrate,†said Thomas Bridgeman, a professor at University of Toledo’s Lake Erie Center. “I would say the trend over the last few years has been that it’s getting worse. And there’s no reason to think that pattern is going to change this year.â€

Jerry's got the right idea. Can't beat a small fine tooth file.

Happy Birthday Dick & everything Jim said above. Hank

Shrinks off & ready for the water. PM me for pricing or more info.

http://blog.syracuse.com/outdoors/2010/ ... chery.html

Hum very interesting

Everything from a vid. of the clipping procedure at Altmar to PETA's new "Sea Kitten" campaign. http://www.syracuse.com/outdoors/

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Welcome aboard Dave. If I had to guess you bought Jerry's place on T. Pt. ? There's a world of info here, set back, read, ask & enjoy yourself.

Low water levels in Lake Ontario could spell trouble for boaters, anglers By Debra J. Groom / The Post-Standard May 03, 2010, 6:00AM Oswego, NY - Low water levels in Montreal Harbor could hamper fishing and recreational boating this spring on Lake Ontario. On Tuesday, the water level for Lake Ontario was one foot lower than the 100-year average for that date, according to the International St. Lawrence River Board of Control. To some lake enthusiasts, it may seem even worse, because the level is down between 20 inches and two feet from where it has been the last two years. So what does the water level in Montreal Harbor have to do with this? John Kangas, with the Army Corps of Engineers and the Board of Control explains it this way: Montreal Harbor is about six feet lower than normal. Such a low level affects freighters and lakers delivering goods to the city — they can’t carry full loads into the shallower waters. The Board of Control monitors the water levels each day in Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River, and can control the level of the St. Lawrence up stream from Montreal and into Lake Ontario. The board would adjust the water levels only if another area wouldn’t be affected adversely. “At the present, Montreal Harbor is very low so we could not (hold water back in Lake Ontario) without harming another interest,†said Frank Bevacqua, spokesman for the International Joint Commission. Adding to the problem this year has been the small amount of snow and lack of spring rain. Kangas and others said snow melt and rain usually keep the lake and river levels high. What would help Montreal Harbor is a good steady rain in the Ottawa River basin, which drains to the harbor. But Environment Canada, that country’s weather agency, said the forecast for May through July calls for lower than normal rainfall. Lake Ontario’s low water could mean trouble for recreational boaters and fishermen, Kangas said. This includes folks like Ronald Lupa, of Fulton, who has a camp on Chaumont Bay on Lake Ontario in Jefferson County. “Water levels this spring are at an all-time low of two feet less than normal,†he said last week, via e-mail. “My new dock system, boat lift and 21-foot Sea Ray are no longer usable in this body of water.†Those who rely on tourism, boating and fishing for their livelihoods also are worried. Shane Thomas, who has run Fishing Charters Lake Ontario for 20 years, said the low water level is going to affect his business. “It’s definitely going to make fishing tougher,†he said. “There will be some places where you can’t get out of the rivers into the lake because the water is too low. And there will be places along the shore, like in Oswego Harbor, where you won’t be able to fish.†Kangas said some places where the tributaries and outlets join the lake also are a concern. For example, waters in the channel leading from Sandy Pond to Lake Ontario could be relatively low, causing problems. Chuck Maahs, owner of Sandy Pond Resorts in northern Oswego County, agrees. Saturday, he opened his marina, but water near the channel leading to Lake Ontario was a mere 10 inches in some spots. Normally the channel is 4 to 4½ feet deep. “Anyone with a big boat won’t be able to get out into the lake,†he said. Cathy Goodnough, head of the Sandy Pond Channel Maintenance Association, said the group has purchased a dredger for $50,000. But it can’t be used until July 15 due to spawning fish, according to U.S. Fish and Wildlife rules, she said. David Turner, Oswego County director of community development, tourism and planning, said disruptions in fishing and boating in Lake Ontario could result in millions of lost dollars in tourism money for the county. “Conservatively, I’d say $40 million†is generated by fishing and recreational boating on Lake Ontario in Oswego County. He said he doesn’t “think the water levels are so low that it will prohibit fishing and boating,†but some money could be lost if people can’t get into the lake or can’t get to favorite fishing or boating spots. Kangas said what the area needs is a long, steady rain in Lake Ontario and the Ottawa River basin. This would increase the water level in the lake and the Montreal Harbor. The National Weather Service extended forecast for May calls for slightly lower than normal amounts of rain, said hydrologist Michael Schaffner. Temperatures are expected to be slightly higher than normal, which could lead to more evaporation of water in the lake, Schaffner said. The outlook isn’t any better for May through July, with normal amounts of rain (about 2.5 to 2.84 inches) expected in the Watertown area. The Eastern Lake Ontario Trout and Salmon Association issued a “word of caution†on its website about Lake Ontario’s low water levels, which “translates into navigation problems on the Little Salmon River and other still water ports.†The site goes on to explain that “concerned boaters have, unofficially, placed a series of alert markers at a four-foot depth extending from Blunt’s to Mike’s marinas.†The site tells boaters to remember to keep to the left of these markers. Jonathan Daniels, executive director of the Port of Oswego Authority, said there is no problem with the port depths now. But he said the levels are what normally are seen in the fall after water levels decreased. “What this means for the rest of the year, I don’t know,†he said. Contact Debra J. Groom at [email protected], 470-3254 or 251-5586. Lake levels The average level of Lake Ontario for the month of April is 245.67 feet. Here is how the average level each April 27 since 2005 compared to the average level for April: 2010: 9 inches below the April average. 2009:up 11 inches . 2008: up 16½ inches. 2007: up 8 inches. 2006: down 1¼ inches. 2005: up 9½ inches. Source: International St. Lawrence River Board of Control http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/ ... t_218.html

Central NY Real-Time News Breaking Local News from Syracuse & Central New YorkCrime & Safety, Oswego County, Outdoors » Two river guides charged in Salmon River fight By Debra J. Groom / The Post-Standard April 28, 2010, 10:14AM Investigators with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Bureau of Environmental Crimes Investigations have arrested two men in connection with a fight on the Salmon River April 8. Patrick A. Mahoney, 42, of 2624 State Route 13, Altmar, NY, and Robert F. Mahoney III, 45, of 1240 county Route 15, Boylston, NY, will be arraigned May 3 in Albion Town Court before Judge Howard Allen. Mahoney and Mahoney each were charged with third-degree assault, a misdemeanor, after engaging in a fight with William E. Murray, 62, of Ithaca. They were also charged with petit larceny for taking and throwing Murray’s glasses and camera into the river. The altercation occurred in the Salmon River at the Ellis Cove fishing area in the town of Albion. Murray suffered a concussion from the fight and was treated and remained overnight at a Syracuse hospital before being released. Both charges can result in fines of up to $1,000 and jail time of up to one year. In addition, the pair was charged with violating the Environmental Conservation Law, which states no person shall engage in a fight or assault any person at fishing-access sites and public fishing rights areas under DEC jurisdiction. This is a violation that can result in a fine up to $250 and imprisonment for up to 15 days. In addition, each Mahoney faces the potential loss of his state-issued River Guide license. DEC may revoke a license guide if the person is found guilty of a violating provision of the Environmental Conservation law or New York state’s Code of Rules and Regulations.

Ditto what Tim said on the 40630.