FALL 2016 THIRD EDITION 112th YEAR

Commodore: David Dennett (395-5040)

Vice Commodore & Regatta Captain: Bill Kieltyka (395-4193)

Secretary: Debbi Farrell (933-4936) Treasurer: Jack Schrader (622-1752)

Keeper of the CYC Store: Diane Schrader (622-1752)

Newsletter Editor: Mary Beth Stanek Keeper of the Light: Hugh Stephens

Chair of the Membership Committee: Deena Bennett (212-2476)

Fleet Surgeon: Dr. Roger Michael

Fleet Captain North: Lee “Buddy” Richards Fleet Captain South: John Farrell

THE COBBOSSEE PILOT

www.cycmaine.org

“Newsletter of the CYC, Your Lake Association”

June 24: John and Debbi Farrell, 17 Foster Lane, Mon-

mouth. Howard Dr. off Rt. 135 Monmouth just south of

Kippewa Road. By boat, southwest shore just south of Kip-

pewa. Our first 2017 party. Bring family and friends!

July 1, July 8: Available

July 14: ANNUAL MEETING? Friday, 5pm at the Augusta

Country Club??

July 22: Concert on the Lake in Horseshoe Cove at 1pm.

School Street Band! REMINDER: BOATS, CANOES, KAYAKS, JET SKIS, and

RESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOR WELCOME!

DOCKS ARE NOT WELCOME! ISLAND PROPERTY IS

PRIVATE! THEREFORE OFF LIMITS!!!

July 29, August 5, August 12 : Available

August 19: John and Mary Beth Stanek, Horseshoe Island.

Pond Road to 4 corners. Turn on West Road to FR 515

(Osprey Ln) on right. Take 515, left at fork. Find Horseshoe

Island Assoc. sign at bottom of hill. Park. Wait at dock for

ferry available from 4:45 to 5:15. By boat, find it on south

west shore of Horseshoe. Plenty of dock space.

August 26, September 2: Available

September 9: Bill and Evelyn Kieltyka, Larson Lane, E. Win-

throp. From 202 in E. Winthrop, turn left on South Road. Eight

tenths of mile, turn left on Larson Lane. Bear right at fork, look

for sign. By boat, northwest shore, north of lighthouse. Look for

sign.

2017 “Boat-in/Drive-ins” 5-7pm: BYOB and, perhaps a dish to

pass?

Bill Kieltyka took this picture showing

Dennis Pollock’s paint job on the light-

house roof.

Bill Kieltyka went out with Bob Jansen to take

down the flag and burgee and put in a new halo-

gen bulb. Planning with Hugh Stevens to decide

on the new solar light so it can be installed just

after ice-out in the spring.

A little lighthouse news

Commodore’s Log

Good Day Mates,

As I said at the beginning of my last log in July, “This has certainly been a hot, dry sum-

mer,” and it sure did continue that way for the rest of the summer as well! 2016 was most

assuredly very warm and very dry! Therefore, 2016 was a wonderful time to be here on

our beautiful Lake Cobbosseecontee. And, the CYC, “Your Lake Association,” has definite-

ly had a most successful year. Our spring membership drive, as you have probably heard

by now, was a definite success. As a direct result of that drive, we increased membership by

95 bringing our total to 329 families (welcome to all new members), and our favorite Satur-

day evening parties, our boat-in/drive-ins, saw increasing attendance as the season pro-

gressed. In August we had more cooperating weather and wonderful attendance at the

homes of Karen and George Burgess on Cram’s Point, John and Mary Beth Stanek on

Horseshoe Island, and Randy Gannett and Marylee Sanders off the Pond Road. In Sep-

tember we were treated (again!) to some spectacular pizza at the home of Bill and Evelyn

Kieltyka on the northwest shore (attendance greater than, would you believe, 80!), and we

had our concluding party celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Marston Cottage off the

Pond Road, hosted by Chris and Patty Marston. Many of our parties had over 50 members

in attendance! Just a marvelously successful season, indeed! Thank you to all of our 2016

hosts! Now, be sure to keep up with the available dates for 2017 on the Events page of our

website and make plans to attend a party, host, or both. Much interest to host has been ex-

pressed, (sign-up is on a first contact basis), so email me at dvdennett@roadrunner.com if

you would be willing to have us as guests next summer! And, by all means, visit the News-

letter page on our website, www.cycmaine.org, to see this and past newsletters in full color!

Enjoy the rest of your fall here in Maine or at your home residence, and remember…..share

your lake quality concerns with friends and neighbors. Ask them to join our organization

and our fight against invasive aquatic plants and phosphorus pollution. “Spread the

word!”

See you in the spring, June 24, at our first boat-in/drive-in at the Monmouth home of John

and Debbi Farrell, and have a great winter wherever you may be!

Bon Voyage,

David Dennett, CYC Commodore

We sure are going to miss Dick and Karen and

hope they come to see us next summer? Best

wishes to you both in your new adventure! Another beautiful day on the lake.

Burgess Party

We had a really good turn-out at this new location.

Another beautiful day on the lake.

Gannett-Sanders Party

We certainly have more than our share of good food at all of our

parties!

Another great day, another great party! Always nice to visit the marina!

Attendance at this party…..well over 50! What a successful summer

CYC has had.

Kieltyka Party

Just take a look at those pizzas! We broke the record for attendance at this one. Did anyone guess, “Better

than 80?”

Oh my. Speaking of pizza. You better take a

look at this one on our website color version of

the Pilot!

Marston Party

100 years old this year and looking mighty spiffy!

Members on the porch and a cottage-full inside! Our final party of

2016, another absolute success!

And here is the historic kitchen in this unique gem of a cottage.

CYC Merchandise Order Form SHIP TO:

Name_______________________________________________Phone_______________E-Mail_________________________

Address____________________________________ City ____________________ State_______ Zip____________________

Place quantity wanted on the line preceding item size. Send form with check to CYC, P.O. Box 17, Manchester, ME, 04351.

Items not in stock may take up to 4 weeks for delivery. PLEASE NOTE: NOW NO SHIPPING CHARGES!

When ordering from our club store, always use a current order form available on our website, www.cycmaine.org Note: T-Shirts, Polo Shirts and Sweatshirts are silk screened with our CYC Logo.

If you prefer the embroidered logo, check the line in the second column, EMB, and add $7.00 per item. \

T-Shirts TOTAL EMB Youth sizes: S (6-8) M (10-12) L (14-16)

Navy Blue _____S _____M _____L ………………….………………………....…...@$13.00 _____________ _____

Carolina Blue _____S _____M _____L ………………………………………...…...@$13.00 _____________ _____

White _____S ____M _____L ………………….……………………….……………@$13.00 _____________ _____

Unisex sizes: S (32-34) M (36-38) L (40-42) XL (44-46)

Navy Blue _____S _____M _____L _____XL ..……………………………….….@$15.00 _____________ _____

Carolina Blue _____S _____M _____L _____XL ..…………………………….. @$15.00 _____________ _____

White _____S _____M _____ L _____XL ..……………………............................@$15.00 _____________ _____

T-Shirt: Blue w/Paul Plumer Lighthouse print ___Men’s ___Women’s

_____S _____M _____L _____XL ……….……………………………………………………@$16.00 _______________

New: Lake Cobbosseecontee Maine T-Shirt _____Ladies’ sizes in Blue: _____S _____M _____L _____XL …………………...@$16.00 _____________

_____Men’s sizes in Gray: _____S _____M _____L _____XL …….……………..@$16.00 _____________

Polo (Golf) Shirts Navy Blue _____S _____M _____L _____XL ..……………………………........ @$25.00 _____________ _____

Carolina Blue _____S _____M _____L _____XL ..…………………………….....@$25.00 _____________ _____

White _____S _____M _____L _____XL ..…………………………….………....@$25.00 _____________ _____

Sweatshirts Navy ____S _____M _____L _____XL ………………………………………….….@$29.00 _____________ _____

Carolina Blue _____S _____M _____L _____XL ……………………………...…..@$29.00 _____________ _____

White _____S _____M ____L ____XL.……………………………………….….….@$29.00 _____________ _____

Hooded Sweatshirts Navy _____S _____M _____L _____XL ………..……………………………….….@$39.00 _____________ _____

Carolina Blue _____S _____M _____L _____XL ………………………...……..…@$39.00 _____________ _____

White ____S _____M _____L _____XL ………………………………………...…..@$39.00 _____________ _____

CYC Cap: Low Profile w/Embroidered Logo _____All Denim Blue _____ Denim Blue w/khaki _____Navy…...……..……..….....@$21.00 _____________

Golf Style (Jacket) Pullover with Embroidered CYC Logo _____Khaki w/navy trim _____Navy w/khaki trim ___S ___M ___L ___XL

_____Forest green w/khaki trim _____Black w/khaki …………………….……@$55.00 ____________

Large 3x5 foot flag burgee…....@$70___________Standard burgee….………@$29.00 ______________

Boat Bags w/Embroidered Logo ___Green ___Navy….……………………………..@$35.00 ______________

CYC Notecards w/ envelopes (6 x 4½) Plumer Lighthouse Design ……………………....@$7.00 ______________

Daniel Robinson 1900 lake chart reprint, 18x38…………………..…………..@$35.00 ___________

Ladies Delight Lighthouse Children’s Puzzle....................................................@$20.00 ______________

Paul Plumer Lighthouse Print, 16.5x11 inch………………………………......@$25.00 ______________

New item: CYC Note pads 5 ½ x 4 ¼ 100 sheets per pad………….…...……...2/$5.00 _____________

Embroidery Total $_____________ Amount enclosed $_____________ Revised 10/1/16

Pick up also available in Manchester, ME. Call CYC Keeper of the Store, Diane Schrader at 207-622-1752.

CYC Large Burgee

Have you seen this new 3’x5’ flag style burgee (shown in the photo below hanging from the

porch of the Marston Cottage) that we offered members this summer for $70? This beautiful

nylon flag was custom sewn by Brewer Banner Designs located in New Bedford, MA. Our orig-

inal order of 25 sold out rather rapidly and the CYC executive committee recently voted to or-

der another 20, but they will not be available until late winter or early spring! Contact our

Keeper of the Stores, Diane Schrader, at 207-622-1752 if you would like to order one. As with

all of our merchandise, we make a very limited profit and hope that you will take advantage of

this unique opportunity to show your support of and connection to the CYC. The flag looks

absolutely superb when flown beneath your American flag on your lakeside flagpole, or hung

off your deck, or even flying from your watercraft! See the photos and article on the Merchan-

dise page of our website.

Holiday Merchandise Orders

The holiday season approaches and we at CYC would like to wish you the best of times during

the entire season. Keep us in mind for your gift giving needs and take a peek at our merchandise

order page located here in this newsletter and on the web. We have a vast inventory available:

golf shirts, t-shirts, sweatshirts, golf jackets, caps, note cards, memo pads, burgees, Robinson re-

print charts, Plumer lighthouse prints, etc! To guarantee Christmas delivery, be sure to order

prior to December!

Stanek Party

Cobbosseecontee Yacht Club Membership Form The only requirement to join the CYC is an interest in or love of our beautiful lake!

You do not need to live on the like or own a boat! Renters are encouraged to join as well.

Dues for an at home Family Unit: $25 (Jan. 1-Dec. 31) ___ New ___ Renewal

___Gift: Given by ______________________________________________________

___ Lake Preservation Fund Donation ___ Herman Boas Scholarship Fund Donation

___ Lighthouse Maintenance Fund Donation (Donations are optional)

Total $_______________ Mail to: CYC, P.O. Box 17, Manchester, ME 04351

Print Name(s)__________________________________________________________

Please print your permanent mailing address that we can use all year:

Street/PO Box________________________________________________________________

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City______________________________State________Zip_________Phone_____________

For our records, print your lake location: Address_________________________City_____

E-Mail Address_______________________________Cell Phone_________________

The year your membership expires is on the mailing label. If 2016 or before, you may pay for 2017.

Revised 10/15/2016

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Sponsors Still Needed

CYC is always pleased to accept new sponsors, so if you have the means and the desire to

help us promote our lake interests, do not hesitate to contact the commodore to discuss be-

coming a sponsor. Note the “Thank You to All of Our Sponsors” section on the mailing la-

bel page for further information. We would be delighted to have you sponsor one or more

of our newsletters ($100 for one issue, $200 for two issues, or $300 per year for all three is-

sues), and we now have available sub sponsorships for our annual Concert in Horseshoe

Cove (our major fundraiser for the year) at just $300 per year. Contact the commodore at

dvdennett@roadrunner.com or 207-395-5040 for further information or to make appropri-

ate arrangements. Your support allows us to continue to focus on lake preservation and the

care and maintenance of our beloved Ladies Delight Island Lighthouse, and the CYC exec-

utive committee recently voted to extend a complimentary annual membership to all spon-

sors as well.

Membership Forms

Note that membership forms are available in our newsletters, on our website, and in our

brochures. It is important for our records that all new and renewed memberships come to

us via one of these forms or on the postcard that we send out early each year. And for your

address, use only your permanent mailing address where we can send mail to you all year.

And please print on all forms!

Lake Memories: Cobbosseecontee: 1953

The roar of the runners, a flapping, giant canvas sail,

blasts of cold, windy air, and my father grinning from ear

to ear behind me as we flew along the lake in one of his

hand-made iceboats. It was no fun and I was always ter-

rorized. Crouched down, wrapped in an embryotic ball, I

held my breath in hopes we didn’t jump cracks of open,

black water on this trip!

My dad grew up on a large dairy farm on what is now

the Augusta Airport. And, even though he told stories of

tobogganing down Winthrop Hill, stashing his sled and

tromping off across the river to Cony High School as a

teenager, his heart was always on Cobbosseecontee. In

summers, he took the trolley from Augusta to where he

could walk across the bridge with his friends to Island

Park dance hall. He reveled us with tales of his antics on

Ladies Delight and around the lake in the summertime.

But, he lived for the winters when, as an adult, he

could assemble one of his three iceboats, drag it all, plus

his two reticent children, down the hill to the lake for the

ride of their life on the ice. The colder and the windier the

better!

My dad lived by and loved the lake until he died at 84.

After he died, I walked across the February frozen lake,

sun shining, wind blasting, and I could feel his spirit, his

unending joy and love of the lake. I could feel that grin of

delight everywhere.

Bamby Neale

Gannett Donation

CYC has received from Genie Gannett Quist, a set of plastic films used by the Kennebec Journal

to print charts of Lake Cobbosseecontee. These films are a 1974 update based on an original 1938

lake chart drawn by M.C Linscott and printed by the Kennebec Journal. According to David Quist

in the note that accompanied them, “Genie discovered these films while cleaning out a closet in

Florida. John Gannett probably had these made at the Kennebec Journal print shop some time ago.

Genie wants to donate them to the yacht club. Not sure if they are of any value to the club, but they

are in your hands now.”

The CYC executive committee would like to express its thanks to Genie and Dave for giving us

the chance to see to it that these historic films are able to be preserved. Recently at our final meeting

of 2016, the committee determined that the best placement of the films for safe preservation would

be with the Kennebec Historical Society located on Winthrop Street in Augusta. They will soon be

delivered to the KHS along with the request that, if in the future the CYC would like to have copies

of the chart printed, it would be allowed to do so.

Again, thank you Genie, and best of luck on the development of the Gannett House Project!

George Neale on his ice boat

Dues and Addresses :

The year that your membership expires is on the mailing label. If 2016

or before, you may pay for 2017. If the date is not correct, or if your

address is incorrect or incomplete, please contact Deena Bennett at 207-

212-2476 or email mysadieladie@gmail.com.

Thank You to All Our Sponsors CLARK MARINE of Manchester sponsors our Concert in Horseshoe Cove and our website

Contact at 207-622-7011 and visit their website at www.clarkmarine.biz (Admiral)

Kennebec Savings Bank, 207-622-5801, sponsors our CYC brochure (Commander)

The Cobbossee Pilot is brought to you by our following friends:

Lorraine Heikkinen, Legacy Realty, Lewiston, 207-212-3107 (Commander)

Andy and Sheree Wess, Lakeside Motel, and Marina, East Winthrop, 207-395-6741 (Lieutenant)

Augusta Fuel Company, Marc Lacasse, President, Augusta 207-623-3851 (Lieutenant)

Mary Blouin of Manchester (Ensign)

John and Cricket Blouin of Manchester (Ensign)

Chris and Patty Marston (Ensign)

Thanks to all of our sponsors! We appreciate their support as it allows us to commit our financial focus to the effort of lake

preservation that so concerns us. To become a sponsor, contact the Commodore!

SPONSOR RANKS are as follows:

Admiral $1,000 plus, Captain $500 plus, Commander $300 plus, Lieutenant $200 plus, Ensign $100 plus

Note: If you know of anyone who did not receive a copy of this Pilot,, or who has a membership issue or question, have them

contact our new membership chair, Deena Bennett at 207-212-2476 or email mysadieladie@gmail.com

Reminder: CYC is now on Facebook! Visit us there and “Like” us. www.facebook.com/mainecycsite. And thank you to

Dayna Larson for maintaining this site for us!