2024, 91st edition of the Cuba Lake Book

The Cuba Lake Book has been a long-standing tradition for cottage owners on the lake as a source of information of what to do, the history of the lake along with listings and area businesses.

This year, the Cuba Lake District Commission supported efforts to keep the tradition going as the 91st edition of the 2024 Cuba Lake Book came out and has been well-received.

There are still some of the 2,300 copies of the 90-page lake book available for free at community-oriented businesses. They are also available at the Cuba Chamber of Commerce at 5 West Main Street. 

Cuba Lake District Commissioner Michael Nenno said this book is as good as any in the past. The Cuba Patriot and Free Press used to put out the book for the community before the newspaper closed.

"As long as I've been around Cuba Lake, we've had one. I would say this is as good as any we have gotten before," Nenno said.

The book was put together by Michael Tominez of M.F. Tominez Promotions.

"Mike did a great job putting together some stories. He was able to get people to do some great writing and the entire book was done nicely for everyone, I was very happy with it," Nenno said.

The Cuba Lake District is a municipality that keeps track of who owns property and improvements. 

Nenno had a 25-year career as one of the most respected judges and family court judges in the region. He was the longest serving judge in Cattaraugus County history. Over the years, he said several cottage owners on Cuba Lake have made it their year-round home.

"The lake has been there since 1850 and since the late 1800's it's been a place for campers and fishermen, and now, full-time homes," Nenno said. "It's a beautiful location and even in the dead of winter we love it. We have friends all around the lake, and no matter where they live, they have a different view and each view is great."

Tominez noticed the same thing.

"I've visited Cuba Lake, but working on this book I had a chance to really see how breathtaking each season is," Tominez said. "There is a lot of pride in this lake, which was evident by the number of businesses in Cuba and the surrounding towns and counties who wanted to be a part of the lake book. "

For more information on the Cuba Lake Book or the 2025 edition, contact M.F. Tominez Promotions by email at tominezpromos@aol.com, by phone at 814-598-0158 or write M.F. Tominez Promotions LLC, 925 Crown St., Olean, N.Y., 14760.