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A Publication of the Lake Mohawk Country Club Since May 1929
December 2015 • Volume 81, Number 11
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Lake Mohawk, Sparta, NJ
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December 2015
GENERAL MANAGER'S LETTER
Dear MembersHappy Holidays! The hallmark of the holidays is TRADITION. Whether it is a family outing to a
local Christmas tree farm looking for the perfect tree, baking gingerbread cookies with the kids, it is
these activities that we look forward to - and then remember in the years to come. Hopefully, many
of these traditions will be passed down to future generations.
My favorite holiday memory was and still is knowing that the test of time has withstood and family
gatherings, holiday menu planning and festivities abound with such fond memories instilled upon
my siblings from loving, caring parents and relatives. In most recent years the echo of Bah Humbug
from my father was the quote throughout the season as was the much enshrined “How the Grinch
Stole Christmas.” Deep down – this was all a façade with my father as the true blessing of Christmas
was knowing my entire family would be “home for the holidays.”
As we reflect at this special time of the year, I would like to remind you to support the Lake Mohawk
tradition of the German Christmas Market, which happens the very first weekend in December.
The tradition of the Christmas Market is a street market which was held during the first four weeks
of Advent, leading up to Christmas. Generally held in the town square, the market sold food,
holiday cheer, and seasonal items in open air huts, with singing and dancing for all members of the
community. The history of these fairs can be traced back not only to Germany, but also Austria,
France and even Italy. Our German Christmas Market has been listed as one of the Top 10 Things
to Do in the state of New Jersey in December – something that the event Founders, Committee
volunteers and entire Membership should be so proud of!
Why travel when you can experience it all right here within the Lake Mohawk village – Whitedeer
Plaza. The first evening is open to Members Only and will once again feature the Annual Tree
Lighting ceremony – at the end of the Boardwalk – starting at 7pm. Mr. & Ms. Claus will once
again be present for family photographs, along with a petting zoo located at the main entrance to the
Clubhouse with free pony rides for children to enjoy. The traditional fare of Bratwurst, Glühwein,
and other holiday delights will be available throughout the Boardwalk and Clubhouse. The Market
continues throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday. Come enjoy the true meaning of the
holidays...your community, your friends and family!
As we all participate in the holiday spirit and tradition of shopping, I would encourage you all to
SHOP LOCAL. The support and success of these businesses contributes directly to the uniqueness
of our community. Further, their prosperity contributes to the success of Lake Mohawk. Support
them, as they greatly support us.
Welcome new board members – Helena Bould, Bill Greenlaw and Phil Marcellus. A new Chapter
with priorities and initiatives for the new Board will take effect in early 2016 but I would be remiss if
I did not personally thank Chris Cronin, Jay Dunn and Jim Wardell for your support, years of guided
service and genuine care that you have bestowed upon the community. You will be missed but never
far away to continue the volunteer efforts in many areas that you remain passionate in.
In closing – each year during the Holiday Season, we take great pleasure in setting aside our regular
work to send heartfelt messages to all of our family, friends and acquaintances. How joyful I am
that this time has come again to extend to you my sincere gratitude because it is good friends, staff
and community like the one we all share that makes Lake Mohawk such a special place. May your
Holiday’s be filled with Joy and the coming year be overflowing with the all the good things in life.
Warmest Regards,
Mark Musilli
GENERAL MANAGER
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BULLETIN BOARD
OFFICE SCHEDULE
Monday - Friday: 8:30am to 5:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am to Noon
Boat Ramp Keys will not be given out after Noon on Saturday.
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December 2015 • Volume 81, Number 11
ARTICLE CONTRIBUTIONS
To submit articles to Papoose Magazine, email
them to [email protected]
Submissions must be received by the 5th of the Month.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
DECEMBER 21
Trustee Meeting 7:30pm
DECEMBER 24
Office Open until 12:00 pm
DECEMBER 25, 26
Office Will be Closed
DECEMBER 31
Office open until 12:00 pm
Weihnachtsmarkt | Annual Lake Mohawk German Chr...
JANUARY 1, 2
Office Will be Closed
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GERMAN CHRISTMAS MARKET
It’s easy to see why the Lake
Mohawk German Christmas
Market is ranked as “One of
the Top Ten Things to Do in
December in the State” – it’s
simply at the top of the “to do”
list for getting in the Christmas
spirit! Looking ahead, the 2015
Market will be held on Saturday,
December 5th and Sunday
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December
6th. Please scan the code below or visit our website
at lakemohawkgermanchristmasmarket.com to stay updated on
this spectacular event!
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EDITOR
Mark Musilli
[email protected]
ADVERTISING
Joyce Ciaburri
[email protected]
973 729-6156 ext. 123
PUBLISHING
CONSULTANT
Susan Egan
[email protected]
OFFICE TELEPHONE NUMBER
973 729-6156
PRINT & DESIGN
Spencer Printing
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MISSION
Lake Mohawk Country Club exists to
preserve and protect the vitality of the
Lake Mohawk Reservation, affording
members a lake community lifestyle
enhanced by recreational and social
activities, lakes, community beaches
and docks, well-maintained common
areas, Clubhouse and private roads,
and member programs that strengthen this community and maintain the
added value of home ownership in
the Reservation.
COVER PHOTO
Many thanks to Robin Schwartz
for the very special cover photo.
CONTENTS
December 2015
IN THIS ISSUE...
p 1. Letter from the General Manager
p 4. Calendar
p8. We Will Miss You Nugie
p22. The President's Message
p25. Election Results
p34.Lake People
p52. Fran Smith Dedication
LMCC BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Gregory J. Yuskaitis, President .... [email protected]
Dean Reinauer, Vice President..... [email protected]
Robert Atkinson........................... [email protected]
Deborah Hookway...................... [email protected]
Gregory Leo..........................................gleo@lakemohawkcountryclub.com
Steven Waehler............................... [email protected]
Helena Bould................................... [email protected]
Bill Greenlaw.............................. [email protected]
Phil Marcellus............................ [email protected]
CONNECT WITH US ONLINE AT WWW.LAKEMOHAWKCC.COM
www.facebook.com/lakemohawkcountryclub
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December 2015
CALENDAR
Play
Great Golf!
CALENDAR
Join
The Fun!
December 3 - PAC meeting
7-9PM.
BWC Happy Hour and Dinner.
December 13 - BWC Lunch.
December 17- BWC Happy
Excellent Membership
Hour and Dinner
December 4 -Tree Opportunities
Lighting and
Kids Holiday Party 5:00pm to
December 18 - BWC Lunch,
7:00pm. Wristbands
are
required
Happy Hour and Dinner.
• Individual Golf Memberships
to see Santa. Come into the
Family
Golfhave
Memberships
LMCC office• and
please
your Club cards
withMemberships...and
you. This
Happy
Hour and Dinner.
• Social
MORE!
is for Member Only. German
Christmas Market will be open
December 20 - BWC Lunch.
5:00pm to 9:00pm for Members
and their guests, must have Club December 21 - Trustees
card with you.
Meeting 7:30pm.
December 5th and 6th German Christmas Market.
December 9 - LMCC
Foundation Meeting 7pm.
December 10 - BWC Happy
Hour and Dinner.
December 12 - Beach 4 Santa
Claus. Check your email or our
Facebook page for event details.
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For more information call:
973-729-9200
www.lakemohawkgolfclub.com
Download our FREE App from the App Store.
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December 24 - Office Closes
at 12:00pm.
BWC CLOSED.
December 25 - Office Closed
BWC CLOSED.
December 26 - Office Closed
BWC CLOSED
December 27- BWC
CLOSED.
December 28 - Finance
Meeting 7-9pm.
December 31- Office Closes
at 12:00pm.
December 12 - Powerboat
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Club Holiday Ball sponsored by
Please submit information
Sheila and Frank Wood.
for the calendar by the 5th of
each month. We do not take
December 12 - Beach
6 Twelve
For more
information call:
responsibility for any misprints or
Days of Christmas Holiday
973-729-9200
errors on the calendar.
Party. Contact Nicole
at
919 757-3070 or
[email protected]
nd out
Downloadto
ourfiFREE
App from the App Store.
what to bring.
December 2015
LAKE LIVING
HOLIDAY MENUS
Play
LET US ENTERTAIN YOU!
Great Golf!
SERVES 8-10 ADULTS
- Wild Field Green Salad, English Cucumber, Heirloom Grape
Tomato, Hutch’s Citrus Vinaigrette
- 8 Bone Frenched Pork Roast, Apple-Cranberry Stuffing,
Natural Pan Jus
- Oven Roasted Red Bliss Herbed Potato
- Oven Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Crispy Pancetta
$195
- Artisanal Dinner Rolls, Fresh Whipped Butter
Join
The Fun!
Excellent Membership
Opportunities
• Individual Golf Memberships
• Family Golf Memberships
• Social Memberships...and MORE!
- Tenderloin of Beef, Pan Seared-Oven Roasted, Wild
Mushroom Demi-Glace
- Potatoes Au-Gratin
- Oven Roasted Root Vegetables
$285
- Atlantic Salmon Filet, Shrimp, Scallop & Crab Stuffing,
Moroccan-Coconut Sauce
- Mohawk Harvest Rice Blend
- Grilled Vegetable Platter, Balsamic reduction
$235
For further information, please contact
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Blake Hargrave 973.729.6156
ext. 116
973-729-9200
Please respect the NO SMOKING
policy on the
Boardwalk and the surrounding
areas.
Let’s all enjoy the fresh
air!
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LAKE LIVING
BULLETIN BOARD:
ROAD SAFETY
Friday, December 4
Children Festive Activities
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Tree Lighting 7:00 pm
Wristbands required to visit Santa
MEMBERS ONLY
The Lake Mohawk German
Christmas Market, including
Food Vendors, will be open
from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm for
Members and Their Guests,
Bring Club Card.
To visit Santa, a limited number
of wristbands are available at The
Clubhouse Office free of charge.
Wristbands will be distributed
on a first come, first serve basis.
Please present club card when
picking up wristbands.
Important Snow Removal Notice for Lake Mohawk Residents
living in Byram Township: During snowstorms, there is No
Parking on any roads starting November 1 until April 15
from 2:00am to 6:00pm to allow for snow removal. Byram
Township manages snow removal, please call 973- 347-2500
extension 137 for additional information.
Limited parking for LMCC begins on November 1 and
continues until April 15 throughout the day.
Name of Street
Sunset Trail
Woodlawn Road
Lakeview Road
Springbrook Trail
Hillside Road
Longview Road
Glenside Trail
Maple Parkway
Indian Trail
Fern Road
Sides
East
East
East
West
West
East
West
East
North
West
Location
Entire Length
Entire Length
Entire Length
Entire Length
Entire Length
Entire Length
Entire Length
Entire Length
Entire Length
Entire Length
For all other roads within LMCC: Parking is prohibited on
BOTH sides of the road and the entire length of the street
throughout the winter months. If you live at the end of
a road, please allow room for the snow plows. Everyone’s
cooperation will ensure proper cleanup and safety throughout
our community.
Please remove all basketball posts located in the road or rightof-way. We cannot be responsible for damage to the posts
during snow removal.
It is the responsibility of the property owner to clear their
driveway opening. Sparta Township ordinance prohibits
shoveling or plowing the snow back into the street.
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Please stay back fifty feet from the Road Department trucks that
are plowing the roads.
FOR A SNOW EMERGENCY
PLEASE CALL OUR ROAD SUPERVISOR,
MR. CURT ROSS AT 973 729-1148
Boat Storage
A reminder to all boat owners: All boats and trailers should be
stored to the side or rear yard. No boat or trailer shall be parked
or stored in the front yard.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Ardizzone Family
Johnson Family
Coleman Family
Myles Family
Daggett Family
Pietrontone Family
DeBoer Family
Sportelli/DeSantis Family
Dorzback Family
Wilcox Family
Enjoy shopping, wrapping, entertaining
and most of all, quality time spent with
family and friends!!!
Dawn Corbo, Realtor
92 Woodport Rd. • Sparta, NJ 07871
Direct: 973-726-3964 • Cell: 973-222-1609
Office: 973-729-2700
Mohawk
Powerboat Club
Holiday Party
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 7 PM
LAKE MOHAWK
COUNTRY CLUB BALLROOM
Open Bar 7P-11P
Cash Bar 11P-Midnight
Delicious Buffet Dinner
$70 Per Person for MPC Members
$80 Per Person for Non-Members
Music by: The Uptown Get Downs
www.TheUptownGetDowns.com
Want to Join MPC? Contact
Susan Knauss-MacFarlane at
[email protected]
RSVP: Sheila Wood by Dec. 1
91 Maple Parkway
Sparta, NJ 07871
973-729-5253 or
[email protected]
Attire:
Black Tie Optional
All are welcome!
Please visit my website at
www.dawncorbo.com
[email protected]
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LAKE LIVING
BEST WISHES NUGIE
Nugie Wood: Gracious, sincere, matriarch, stern,
caring, devoted. These are all adjectives that can
be thought of when you think of Nugie. Her 24
years of service to Lake Mohawk, its Membership
and Community have been exemplary. Your
presence will be missed but your wisdom bestowed
upon me and many others will remain forever.
In retirement - may there be a whole new kind
of life ahead of you, filled with lots of wonderful
experiences just waiting to happen. Some call it
"retirement" — but you, of course, will experience
it as bliss. Celebrate your time and cherish this
with Richie, your nieces and nephews as your
family and devotion to each is truly a blessing and
inspiration Nugie. Wishing you much love and
happiness in the future.
Mark F. Musilli -
General Manager
Thank you for all of your years of dedication and
service to LMCC. You are greatly appreciated and
will be missed.
Dean Reinauer -
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Vice President of the lmcc Trustees
Nugie is always the first smiling face I see when I
enter the office, to kindly let me know it’s time to
get my hair cut!
I will very much miss Nugie’s motherly nature and
advice. She will leave us with a large unfillable void.
Brendan Peterson
I will miss you so much, besides being a co-worker
you have become a treasured friend. We certainly
have had a lot of laughs together. Whose turn is it
going to be to watch me!? I know that we will be
seeing each other.
Joyce Ciaburri
Nugie, I look forward to the day where the biggest
decision I have to make is what outfit I am going
to wear, and you are there! Nugie has the best style
in the office! Best of luck in your new adventure!
Greg Case
December 2015
Nugie, you are always a respectful lady who has
kept me from getting into trouble many times.
You have provided hundreds of dollar of stamps for
me over the years, because I do not know where the
post office is, where am I going to get stamps?
Jake Dominguez
Nugie, from my days with dyed blue hair and
piercings to the man I am today, you've always
looked after and cared for me as if I were family.
Thank you for all the wonderful memories.
Sean T Hutchinson -
Chef de Cuisine
Nugie, it has been very special working with you
this past year. I am going to miss you very much.
Christine Jost
Nugie, I am sorry to see you go. You will be
missed, enjoy your retirement.
Steve Plavnicky
I must say working with you for the past six months
has been a pleasure. Have fun and God Bless.
John Notaro
I have known Nugie for 24 years, personally and
professionally. I first met her at Lake Mohawk Beach
6 and we had many happy times together there. More
recently I had the pleasure to work with her at the
Club office. She is a hardworking, dependable and a
generous person and she will be missed.
Kathy McHugh
We will miss you Nugie! Have a very happy retirement.
Best wishes, Pierre Marceau and Family
You have been a friend and neighbor for more
than half of my life. Although we won’t be working
together every day, I will always be right around
the corner!
Love, Tara Lisa and Family
Thanks for not only being a great co-worker, but
a great friend. Wishing you nothing but the best
during retirement because you deserve it. I am
certainly going to miss seeing you around in the
office. If you ever need anything please do not
hesitate to call.
Best wishes, Curt Ross
An amazing strong woman and always an uplifting
person who is always there to help others. She is
most cherished. I will miss you as a friend, and a
mother figure.
Wishing you all the best, Francis Fernandez
Nugie is an institution. She has always been an
institution, helpful and accommodating and
always has a smile on her face.
Helena Bould - lmcc Board of Trustees
I am going to miss our private talks and advice
sessions. I hope to see you for lunch at the Club.
Enjoy your time.
Blake Hargrave
Heading up the House Committee,we had many
events that required coordination with the Club
office. Nugie was our go-to person for tickets
and LMCC merchandise sales which was often
and very time consuming on top of her regular
activities. She was always a great partner in making
sure each event was successful. She will be missed!
Jay and Judy Dunn -
House Committee
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Happy Holidays
from
The Boardwalk Club
Enjoy the holidays with your
friends and family at your Clubhouse!
Open for Lunch Thursday-Sunday
Dinner Thursday-Saturday
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Reservations available
973-729-5027
December 2015
LAKE ENVIRONMENT
PRESERVE OUR GEMS
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RECIPE
BWC RECIPE
CORIANDER CRUSTED PORK LOIN
This simple and delicious main course recipe will impress all of your guests, and allow you to spend
more time enjoying the day.
INGREDIENTS:
2 lbs of pork loin
INGREDIENTS FOR MARINADE:
¼ cup Olive Oil
¼ cup Parsley (chopped)
2 Tbsp. Garlic (chopped)
2 Tbsp. Coriander (ground)
1 ½ tsp. Cumin (ground)
1 tsp. Kosher Salt
¼ tsp. Black Pepper (ground)
PROCEDURE:
Place all ingredients in a stainless steel mixing bowl and combine using a
rubber spatula; set aside. Take the pork loin and pat dry using a coffee filter
or paper towel (this will help more of the marinade adhere). Using a chef
knife, score the top (fatty side) of the pork loin in a ¼ inch ‘hash-tag’ pattern.
Place the pork loin on a non-stick baking sheet and gently, but firmly, press
the marinade onto the top and sides of the pork. Cook the pork loin in a
pre-heated 300° oven for 15-20 minutes or until the internal temperature
reaches 145°. Let the pork ‘rest’ for approximately 7-10 minutes, then slice
and serve with your favorite holiday sides!
NOTES:
Serves 8 people (4 ounce portion per person). If you brine your pork ahead
of time, omit the salt from this recipe. Depending on your tastes, you may
not use all of the marinade; it all depends how much of a crust you prefer
on your pork.
Created by Chef de Cuisine Sean “Hutch”Hutchinson and prepared by the team at the Boardwalk Club Restaurant.
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The Countdown begins….23 days to go
th
14 Annual
Christmas Market
Weihnachtsmarkt
at the
Lake Mohawk Country Club Boardwalk
Sparta, New Jersey
Saturday & Sunday, December 5th & 6th, 2015
Preview night for Club members only- Friday, December 4th
In conjunction with the tree lighting
* Exciting and New this Year…*
Petting Zoo with Pony Rides
Come enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of
an authentic German Christmas Market
featuring Gifts, Entertainment, Food and
Festivity!
For further information or directions please visit:
Lakemohawkgermanchristmasmarket.com
All are welcome!
…All proceeds will be donated to charitable organizations…
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LAKE LIVING
A SCARY TRADITION
CONTINUES!
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he Annual Pumpkin Parade was a huge success
at LMCC, attracting over 300 participants on
Friday evening, October 30. Adults and kids of all
ages gathered to kick off the Halloween weekend.
Ninety pumpkins were displayed to the delight of
all of those who attended.
A big thank you to prize sponsors and donors:
Mountain Creek, St. Moritz, Il Porto, Krogh’s,
Eric’s Deli, Nutty Over Sweets, Mohawk House,
Café Pierrot, TJ’s Pizza, Dominick’s Pizza, Villa
Capri Pizza, Shelter, Village Saloon, Signs Etc., Lake
Mohawk Country Club, Alpine Creamery, Sparta
Books, Bagful O’ Bagels, Sparta Diner, Casa Mia,
Garlic and Oil, Bagel Bistro and Cloveberry.
A special thanks to all that helped before and during
the event. Judges: Andrew and Suzanne Lowery,
Tom and Cathy Fabrizio, Tracy Crisitillo and Ashley
Crisitillo. Helpers: Kelly Evans, Laura Ammuturo,
Eileen Sullivan, Donna Frimberger, Kelly Evans,
Lori Williams, Nicole Flynn, Damien and Breanne
Petrucelli, Carol Naylor, Carroll Lanyi, Tammi
and Jimmy Cosmano, Brad Wicker and the Lake
Mohawk Country Club office and staff.
The following families were contest winners:
Stephens, Byrne, Ammuturo, Bowlby, Puglio,
Young, Baer, Montileone, Reilly, Slater, Higdon,
Fagersten, Kelly, Riposta, Wicker, Evans, Reedy,
Billich and Scwarz.
The People’s Choice Winning Families were:
Montelione, Wicker, Slater, Paraisella, Young,
Richardson and Petrucelli.
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LAKE LIVING
NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS
VOLUNTEER ASSISTANCE
Every effort will be made to keep inquiries
confidential if requested.
Can Help With Need Help
With Transportation
Yard Work/Snow Shoveling
Legal Advice
Real Estate Issues
Estate Planning
Investment Guidance
Filling Out Taxes / Forms
Minor House Repairs
Companionship
Daily Check-in
“Meals on Wheels”
Grant Writing
Fundraising
House Watch
Other
Email
Name
Address
City / State / Zip
Phone
Please mail to The Neighbors Project Committee,
L.M.C.C., 21 The Boardwalk, Sparta, NJ 07871
LIHEAP
LOW INCOME HOME ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
LIHEAP is a federally funded program that
provides subsidies every winter to help
many lower income seniors with limited
incomes pay their home heating cost.
ELGIBILITY
The applicant must be responsible for
home heating or cooling costs, either
directly or included in their rent.
An example: For a family of two monthly
gross income cannot exceed $2,655. to
qualify for the program, and for a family
of one it is $1,962. to qualify.
BENEFITS
The amount of heating benefits is
determined by income, household
size, fuel type and heating region. This
year the medically necessary cooling
assistance benefit is set at $100.00.
ASSISTANCE
For assistance or to locate the nearest
application agency, senior citizens may
call 1 800 510-3102 or log onto
www.energyassistance.nj.gov.
CALL 973 729-2383 TO ASK FOR HELP
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LAKE LIVING
PRESIDENT’S END OF THE YEAR MESSAGE
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hank you for your excellent participation in
the voting process and your attendance at the
Membership Annual Meeting. We received a total
of 509 votes – 74 absentee ballots, at least 225 votes
in person, and another 209 electronic voters in the
first year of availability. I am excited to see that our
efforts to include and hear from a greater number
of our Membership are showing positive results. In
addition, we had six new candidates to consider when
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voting for the Board, as three incumbents stepped
down (two because of the term limit By-Law passed
last year). Please join me in thanking the outgoing
members of the Board for their tremendous service,
and welcoming the newest members to the Board.
The results of the vote are on the Members’ section of
the LMCC website, and in this issue of The Papoose.
Helena Bould Phil Marcellus, and Bill Greenlaw will be
joining the Board. Sixty two percent of Membership
voted for an updated Reserve Study for
LMCC, prepared by an independent
contractor and the establishment of a
Capital Reserve Fund. Over 59 percent
of Membership agreed that a special
assessment is needed in 2016 ($140) and
2017 (up to $140) to establish the initial
balance required for the Capital Reserve
Fund. We did not receive enough votes
to add an amendment the Club ByLaws. However, a 62 percent majority is
a clear indication that the Board needs to
continue in our efforts to establish this
critical fund to protect and preserve our
community.
Thank you for your support of
these initiatives, as well as the other
components of the Strategic Plan. In
2016, I will be asking the Board to move
forward on the various components of the
Strategic Plan, as well as other important
projects and agenda items. Strategic
Plan initiatives that will need to be
implemented as we move into next year:
• Lakes - develop the long term lakes
plan using lessons learned from the
Upper Lake
• Food and Beverage - continue
Clubhouse improvements to include
updates to the Boardwalk Club
Restaurant and the kitchens to better
serve the needs of our Membership
December 2015
• Parking Lot - install a gating system for our
parking lot to protect our privacy and property
and to develop a revenue stream to offset
associated capital costs
• Delinquent Accounts - Update the accounting
system to accurately reflect our true collectibles
and further tighten up our collection efforts to
maximize our ability to collect outstanding charges
• Decreasing Unkempt Properties - continue to
work with the Townships and utilize the legal
system to address unkempt homes
• Work with Sparta and Byram Townships to ensure
fair and equal treatment
• Develop a comprehensive plan for marketing our
community to a wider market
• Implement the components of an effective Capital
Reserve Fund to mirror the recommendations of
the Reserve Study Task Force:
• Work on funding the initial balance of $2 million
• $750,000 from the approved special
assessment for 2016 and 2017
• $1.25 million raised from the sale of
property
• Establishment of Capital Reserve
oversight committee
• Update of the Reserve study every
three years by a third party contractor
• Set up segregated accounts for the initial
funding and subsequent contributions
The Board is committed to a process for the sale of
underutilized and undeveloped properties that will
seek and then give fair and appropriate consideration
to Membership input regarding the properties being
considered for sale. Any sale would also include a
clause that gives the neighboring property owners the
option to match any accepted bid for the property.
In 2015, the PAC (President’s Advisory Committee)
assisted the Board in establishing the Alternative
Dispute Resolution (ADR) program. The final
step is to identify the Rules and Regulations in our
community that need greater enforcement, establish
a set of penalties for non-compliance, and implement
as policy. The goal would be to synchronize this
program with the local ordinances that are already in
place in Sparta and Byram Townships.
During the Tamarack Beach lot line adjustment
issue, the Board was made aware of a sensitivity by
Membership of the usage of the Bridle Path, and
certain parts of this path that were no longer being
used as such. We intend to clarify the ownership and
usage of the Bridle Path to ensure that Membership
has full enjoyment of this amenity.
Last year’s survey indicated that Membership
preferred to change the code at the back gate and
to include the use of cell phones in operation of the
gating system. These changes can be done without
the addition of any software or hardware support, and
I expect to be able to complete these in 2016.
At the Annual Meeting, a decision regarding
the quorum (in conjunction with legal counsel),
prevented several motions from the floor from being
brought to a vote. I suggest that the model for
bringing a vote to Membership, outside of specific
Board initiatives, is outdated. The State of New
Jersey currently has a petition process that allows
citizens to gather a specified number of signatures and
then bring a petition to the Township Council for a
vote. If not approved by the Council, the petition
must then appear on the next general election or be
voted on within 90 days. I suggest that a similar
system should be instituted here at Lake Mohawk.
This would give our residents an ability to introduce
either a by-law change or a policy and procedure to
Membership for consideration.
Please consider volunteering to be on a committee
or otherwise involved in making Lake Mohawk
Country Club better and better. Thank you for your
support throughout 2015, and I look forward to
working closely with Membership, Intra Club leaders,
Management and the Board to achieve our 2016 goals.
I hope you enjoyed a Happy Thanksgiving, and please
have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Sincerely,
Greg Yuskaitis
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LAKE LIVING
F
ollowing the November election, we welcomed
three new members to our Board of Trustees:
Helena Bould, Bill Greenlaw and Phil Marcellus.
But as we say hello, we must also wish three
distinguished Board Members well and thank them
for their commitment to our community. Chris
Cronin, Jay Dunn and Jim Wardell have all worked
tirelessly to continue the tradition of Lake Mohawk
Country Club.
We thank each of them and their families for their
contributions.
......................................................... JIM WARDELL
Jim and his wife Jan, have two children and two
grandchildren. They have resided in Lake Mohawk for
more than forty years. Jim says that he is “very thankful
for this community” and realizes “what a special place
this is to live”.
Jim has served as a Trustee for nine years and
on several committees such as the Aesthetics
Committee, Finance Committee, Deferred
Compensation Committee, Preservation
Foundation, and as a monitor for boat ramp
security.
He has also been active with the German Christmas
Market and Taste of the Boardwalk.
Jim’s philosophy is to live life to the fullest and to
always give back.
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...................................................... CHRIS CRONIN
Chis Cronin and his wife, Pattie, have lived on West
Shore Trail for twenty-nine years.
Chris’s involvement with Lake Mohwawk has been
diverse. He has been active in the Powerboat Club and
has served as Commodore, as a member of the House
Committee he has assisted in the Annual House Tour
and has also helped to develop and organize the Tasting
on the Boardwalk event.
As a Trustee, he has served on the Environmental
Committee, and has written articles for the Trustees
Corner that was once featured in the Papoose.
Chris’s motivation for becoming a Trustee was that
he wanted to keep and help improve the fabulous
lifestyle that he and his family have enjoyed as a
member of the Reservation.
................................................................JAY DUNN
Jay Dunn leaves the Board of Trustees after fourteen
years of service. His departure comes as term limits
take effect, limiting Board members to two terms.
Jay initiated these By-law changes and welcomes new
energy to the Board. Dunn says, “Every new Trustee
brings creative thinking and enthusiasm. We have
over 2700 homes and an abundance of talent in our
Reservation. The new energy of the PAC group has also
really been inspiring...they are some of the next leaders
of LMCC," says Dunn. Jay and his wife, Judy have been enthusiastic
December 2015
members of the LMCC community, leading initiatives
such as the House Tour and the Tasting on the
Boardwalk. As Chairman of the House Committee, he
led fundraising efforts for projects such as the seal on
the Clubhouse, new furniture on the Boardwalk, and
several other improvements. The House Committee,
under Jay’s tenure, is largely responsible for the
beautification of the Clubhouse. The Committee is
currently working on a Memorial to Fran Smith, the
former General Manager of LMCC.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors is another community
program that Jay co-founded several years ago. Many
families have been connected to help each other with
home projects and household chores, as well as providing
information on dependable local businesses.
Judy wrote the book Reflections on the history of the
Lake and is chairperson of the Architecture and Design
Committee, giving input to continuing the unique look
of the Lake.
During his time on the Board at LMCC, Jay has seen
many positive developments and improvements. “It has
been my pleasure to represent the Membership during
the past 14 years and I will continue to believe in the
long-range potential of this special place.”
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LMCC BALLOTS
ANNUAL MEETING • NOVEMBER 7, 205
RESULTS TALLY
Ballot No. 1
Absentee
Electronic
Paper
Ballot
Results
Three Trustee Positions each for a Three Year Term (2016-2019) will be granted to the three
candidates receiving the first, second and third highest number of votes.
• Helena Bould
• Bill Greenlaw
• Paul Johnson
• Phil Marcellus
• Laura Parker
• Kirti (Indy) Patel
Ballot No. 2
45
110
119
274
36
108
99
243
32
75
93
200
30
89
137
256
40
101
80
221
21
90
124
235
Absentee
Electronic
AM Voters
Results
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of Lake Mohawk Country Club that the By-Laws be amended
in accordance with the proposed Capital Reserve Fund Amendment provided to the Members.
Yes
52
115
149
316
No
23
94
76
193
Absentee
Electronic
AM Voters
Results
Ballot No. 3
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of Lake Mohawk Country Club that a Capital Assessment of
$140.00 be charged for each dues paying property in January 2016 and a Capital Assessment of up
to $140.00 be charged for each dues paying property in January 2017 for the purpose of providing
up to $750,000 towards the $2 million initial balance of the Capital Reserve Fund.
Yes
47
110
146
303
No
28
99
78
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COMMUNITY
Junior Woman’s Club of Sparta
WISH TREE AT SPARTA LIBRARY
F
or over twenty-five years the Holiday Wish
Tree in the Sparta Library has been making
holidays happier for children in Sussex County.
The Junior Woman’s Club of Sparta presents the
tree to the community as a vehicle through which
gifts can be brought to children in need. This
year, the tree will be displayed from November
19th through December 16th.
It is easy to help, first choose a handmade
ornament from the tree; each ornament is tagged
with the age and gender of a child.
Then return a new, unwrapped
gift to the tree with the tag on the
gift. The ornament is yours to
keep. The Junior Woman’s Club
of Sparta delivers these gifts to
the Division of Youth and Family
Services throughout the holiday
season. Gifts are distributed by
DCP&P to families based on
need.
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Our community has been
particularly helpful in donating
gifts to teenagers spending their
holidays in a group home without
their families. For some, it is the
only gift they will receive.
There are over 400 children in
our county whose Christmas will
be made brighter through the
generosity of our community.
Help make this holiday season one
of giving by visiting the Holiday
Wish Tree. For more information
about this award-winning program
or the Junior Woman’s Club of
Sparta, contact us at jwcsparta@
gmail.com or visit our website at
www.jwcsparta.org.
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December 2015
SKYLANDS
STADIUM
TO HOLD DAZZLING CHRISTMAS LIGHT SHOW
T
he whole family will love this colorful
Christmas event, featuring over two million
twinkling lights; afterwards stop into the festive
Skylands Christmas Village for some holiday
music, warm drinks, yummy treats, a makeyour-own holiday craft area, and of course a
visit with Santa.
Skylands Stadium, North Jersey’s newest event
venue and home to the Sussex County Miners
professional baseball team, has announced
that it will hold its Second Annual Skylands
Stadium Christmas Light Show from November
20 through January 3. The drive-through light
show will feature breathtaking light sculptures
set to joyous holiday music.
The one-mile drive-through Christmas Light
Show features picturesque nativity scenes, a
light tunnel, a twinkling snowflake forest,
adorable skating penguins, traditional Victorian
scenes, jolly snowmen, a kid-pleasing Santa
train and much more. Afterwards, visitors can
stop into the festive Skylands Christmas Village
at the stadium Event Center, where there will
be visits with Santa, holiday crafts for children,
hot chocolate, cappuccino, espresso, snacks,
s’mores, caroling and other fun family activities.
Donations to Toys for Tots are welcome.
“The Skylands Stadium Christmas Light Show
was such a huge success in 2014, attracting
merrymakers from far and wide that we decided
to make it even bigger and better this year,” said
Al Dorso, president of Skylands Stadium.
The Light Show costs $20 per carload, cash
only at the door. Discounted tickets of $17
per carload are available, on an advance-sale
basis, at the Skylands Stadium box office, in
person Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5
pm. Discount tickets are also available at 150
Walgreens and Duane Reed retail stores in New
Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. Visit
www.skylandsstadium.com for a list of stores.
Parking is free. For questions about ticketing,
call (973) 940-0222.
Admission into the Christmas Village is free of
charge. Snacks and activities in the Village, such
as photos with Santa, crafts, drinks and cookies,
will be available for purchase separately. Due to
space restrictions, the event will not be hosting
buses this year.
Light Show and Christmas Village hours are
as follows: On Thursdays in December, the
Light Show will run 4:30-10 pm; on Fridays
and Saturdays from November 20 through
January 3, the Light show is open 4:30-11 pm,
while Sundays are 4:30-10 pm. The event will
also be held on special weekdays, including
Wednesday, November 25, Monday through
Wednesday, December 21-23, and MondayWednesday, December 28-30. The Light Show
and Christmas Village are closed on November
26, and December 24, 25 and 31.
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COMMUNITY
FOR SENIORS ONLY
SENIOR DAY TRIP:
RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
AND SIGHTSEEING.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16
Do not miss this Christmas celebration starring the
Rockettes. The bus leaves Kids Kastle parking lot at
8:30am for 11:00am show, lunch is on your own. The
bus will leave New York City at 3:30pm to return to
Sparta. Mail in registration begins November 1 and
walk in begins November 5. Cost: $60.00.
WINTER WATER EXERCISE FOR
SENIORS:
SESSION ONE:
January 4 to March 11, 12:30pm and 1:30pm
SESSION TWO: March 21 to May 27, 12:30pm
and 1:30pm. We meet on Monday and Friday at 350
Newton/Sparta Road pool.
Cost is: $150.00 per session.
SENIOR CHRISTMAS PARTY:
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10
Lafayette House for our Senior Christmas luncheon
11:30 to 2:30. Entrée choices are Prime Rib, Chicken
Francaise or Salmon. Cost is: $28.00 per person,
tickets on sale Tuesday’s at the Senior Center.
SENIOR NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY:
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31
Join us for our “ever popular” New Year’s Eve Party
at the Senior Center from 1:00 to 4:00pm. The price
includes dinner, DJ, dancing and watching the ball
drop, at 3:00pm. Tickets are on sale now. Cost is:
$10.00 per person.
SENIOR DAY TRIP:
MARCH 11 TO 18, 2016
America’s Music Cities, featuring Nashville, Memphis
and New Orleans. You will visit such sites as The
Grand Old Opry, Graceland, The French Quarter,
Country Music Hall of Fame and much more.
For more information, please call Sparta
Recreation Center at 973-729-2383, or view all of
our programs on our website spartanj.org and click
on Senior Services.
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SPARTA WOMEN’S CLUB GENERAL MEETING
T
he Sparta Women's Club will have a general
meeting including lunch on Wednesday,
December 3, 2015 to be held at Lake Mohawk
Country Club at 12 noon. This month the Pope
John High School Chorus will entertain us with
Christmas carols. There will also be a Chinese
Auction so last minute shopping can be completed.
The Sparta Women's Club is actively seeking
new members. SWC welcomes women from
many townships in Sussex and Morris counties.
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The SWC has many special interest groups
including Circle of Yarns, knitting and crocheting, no
experience needed, daytime and evening Book Clubs,
Film Discussion, Mah Jongg, Arts Creative, Garden
and Conservation and the Out to Lunch Bunch. The special interest groups’ meeting days and times
vary by group.
For further information about membership or
being a guest, please call our Membership Chair,
Helene McGill at 862-268-0306.
•
December 2015
SPARTA WOMAN'S CLUB SUPPORTS
OUR MILITARY
T
he Sparta Woman's Club is committed to
individuals in the military. This month SWC
collected Boatsie Christmas Stockings to be sent to
men and women in the military oversees. Boatsie
Boxes began in 2004 to send care packages filled
with needed items to deployed military personnel.
This year thirty-two stockings will be sent from
SWC to deployed military. The Sparta Woman's
Club has participated in this for a number of years.
In addition this month SWC saluted women in
the military at their meeting. Two retired military
women, Lt Colonel Susan Foy and Captain Christina
Martin shared their experiences in the military.
Lt Colonel Susan Foy who was a graduate of Sparta
High School and the U.S. Air Force Academy
spent twenty-four years serving our county as a
pilot. She advanced her flying career through
the years eventually becoming an instructor and
evaluator pilot. She was prestigiously assigned
to fly special air-lift missions on the Air Force II
C-32A transporting the nation's senior leaders
including the Vice President, Secretary of State,
First Lady, Secretary of Defense and Chairman of
the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Captain Christina Martin, U.S. Army served
active duty for five years with two tours of
deployment to Iraq. She served in the Army
Reserve for three years and is currently IRRIndividual Ready Reserve, available to be called
when needed. She commanded a military medical
unit and had mostly men under her command.
She unfortunately had to come to the realization
that you cannot save everyone. She had to make
sure that her emotions did not control her and her
tours changed her own theory of what women can
do. She also reminded us that coming home does
not mean that the war is over.
Each day
twenty-two
veterans
commit
suicide.
For some
veterans it
means a new
battle begins
with PTSD
and there is a
need to support our veterans now more than ever.
The Sparta Woman's Club commitment to the
military also includes the NJ State Federation of
Women's Club two year project for 2014-2016 of
assisting the National Alliance of Mental Illness
which is the nation's largest grass root organization
to building better lives for the millions of
Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI has
specific programs for veterans and active duty
personnel in dealing with PTSD, depression and
traumatic brain injury. The Sparta Woman's
Club has supported NAMI NJ by selling candy
bars to assist in their projects. To date we have
contributed $3,500 to NAMI NJ.
SWC has contacted the following local merchants
in Sussex County to assist in their efforts to help
NAMI NJ: Frank's Pizza, UPS and Designer
Jeans Salon in Sparta, Professional Tire in Newton
and Yetter's Diner in Augusta. Individuals can
purchase a candy bar at these places and help SWC
continue their support of our veterans.
SWC is actively seeking new members. SWC
welcomes women from many townships in Sussex
and Morris counties. For further information
about membership, please call our Membership
Chair, Helene McGill at 862-268-0306.
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COMMUNITY
SPARTA RECREATION
“DECEMBER MONTHLY SPOTLIGHT”
SANTA ARRIVES
AT STATION PARK:
SUNDAY, DECEMBER
6TH
1:00-3:00pm
Come on down to Station Park,
where Santa and his elves will
greet children and distribute
goodies. In addition to having
your picture taken with Santa,
there will be entertainment,
game booths, and a display
of “Emergency Vehicles” for
all to enjoy and learn about
while you are waiting for
your special visit with Santa.
Admission: Items for the Sparta
Ecumenical Food Pantry.
SANTA’S ORNAMENT
WORKSHOP:
DECEMBER 12
10:30-12:30pm Fee:$12
Santa’s elves will be busy at
work showing you how to
make a variety of holiday
ornaments. This is a family
event; children must be
accompanied by an adult.
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LETTERS TO SANTA
DECEMBER 28
ALL AGES
1:00-2:00pm - Fee: $12
Beginning December 1, Sparta
youngsters can mail letters to 65
Main Street or drop them off in a
special mailbox in the Recreation
Office. Time permitting Santa
will write back.
MAGICAL WINTER
WONDERLAND:
A special all new one man winter
themed magic shows. It is
all about winter, Snowmen,
Penguins, and Reindeer.
Magician Ventriloquist Bob
Conrad mixes up a special
blend of entertainment that is
guaranteed to please by
using puppets, magic, music,
ventriloquism and audience
participation.
DRAGONS & DREAMS:
DECEMBER 29
ALL AGES
1:00-2:00pm - Fee: $12
Join us as we learn about dry
ice and the changing states
of matter through the tale of
"Dragons & Dreams.” This
story features interactive and
explosive experiments with dry
ice, fog, smoke-filled bubbles,
flying rockets and more. Enjoy
this spectacular adventure and
be swept away to a world where
dragons are real and dreams
come true.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL:
DECEMBER 30
10:00AM AGE 5-7
11:00AM AGE 8-10
You scream – I scream – we all
scream for Ice Cream!! Come
and spend a fun hour making ice
cream with us! When your ice
cream is done, add some toppings
and enjoy with your friends.
AMERICAN GIRL DOLL
TEA: DECEMBER 30 AGES: 5-11YRS
10:30-12:00pm Fee:$25
Bring your American Girl, or
look alike doll, for a special tea
party. This fun program will
include a doll and girl hairstyle,
tea and cupcakes and a craft
December 2015
SPARTA IN-TOWN
BASKETBALL
GRADES: 2ND - 12TH
Registration is still available for this
very popular winter program. The
season begins after the holidays and
continues through mid-March.
There are specific programs for:
grades 2 & 3, grades 4 - 8 and 9 - 12
grade. Visit spartanj.org for details.
DOWN HILL SKI
PROGRAM
The Recreation Department
offers a ski program for grades
5 through 8 at Mountain
Creek on five consecutive
weekday evenings beginning
in January. Information is
available on our website or
call the office: There are still
openings for this program.
ALL ACCESS SKI
PASSES
In addition to the youth
program we will have ski passes
available for purchase for all ages
at a reduced rate. Information
is available on our website or call
the office: Sign up now.
RECREATION
BROCHURE ALERT:
The Winter Recreation Brochure
will be on-line by December 21
Program Registration begins:
December 28.
Information on these and other
offerings is available in the
following ways:
Phone: 973-729-2383
e-mail: donna.jenkins@spartanj.
org or On-line: spartanj.org
•
Whatever else be lost among the years,
Let us keep Christmas still a shining thing;
Whatever doubts assail us, or what fears,
Let us hold close one day, remembering
Its poignant meaning for the hearts of men.
Let us get back our childlike faith again.
~ Grace Noll Crowell ~
SPARTA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
FAMILY FUN FEST
T
he Sparta United Methodist Church will
be holding our annual Family Fun Fest on
Saturday, December 5 from 9:00am to 4:00pm.
Breakfast and lunch will be available.
There will be beautiful handmade jewelry and
crafts for sale, plus a silent auction and bake
sale. We will have fun activities for the kids,
including face painting, hair braiding and
decorating gingerbread houses.
Back again this year will be our “Kids Only” room
where kids can purchase and wrap special gifts
for Mom and Dad. The World Mission Shop will
display and sell gifts and the Church Mouse Thrift
Shop will be open. It will be a day of one-stop
shopping and fun for the whole family!
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LAKE PEOPLE
BIRTHS
SOPHIA IRENE GABAY
Clubmembers Stephen and
Alyse Gabay are happy to
announce the birth of their
daughter, Sophia Irene Gabay.
Born August 7, 2015 at
Hackensack Hospital and
weighed 7 pounds 15 ounces
and measured 20.5 inches.
The Proud Grandparents are
James and Betty McCann of
Rutherford, New Jersey and
Stephen and Irene Gabay of
New Milford, New Jersey.
ENGAGEMENT
KEVIN & LINDSEY
Denny and Jim Kevil are pleased
to announce the engagement of
their daughter, Clubmember,
LeighAnne to Ryan Lindsley, son
of Kim and Herb Lindsley.
The bride-to-be is a 2004
graduate of Sparta High
School and a 2008 graduate
of University of Massachusetts
Amherst with a BA in English.
She is currently employed as
a Senior Account Executive
at McCann Torre Lazur
Pharmaceutical Advertising.
The groom-to-be is a 2004
graduate of Sparta High School
and a 2008 graduate of Wagner
College in Staten Island with a
BS in Business Administration.
He is currently employed as a
Business Development Manager
at STORIS Inc.
church in Sparta followed by a
reception at Crystal Springs Grand
Cascade Resort.
A May 10, 2016 wedding is
planned at Our Lady of the Lake
WEDDINGS
CARLSON & SKUBAL
Clubmembers, Kathy and Rich
Carlson are happy to announce the
wedding of their son, Richard D.
Carlson III to Megan LeighAnn
Skubal, formerly from Florida.
Megan is the daughter of Tom
Skubal of Florida, and Tanya
and John Seldomridge of North
Carolina. The wedding took place
on September 5, 2015 at the
Breaux Vineyards, Leesburg, VA
with family and friends present.
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Ms. Eunice Cheung was the maid
of honor with Rich’s brother,
Matthew G. Carlson as the best
man. The wedding ceremony
was officiated by the Honorable
Michael Kim.
Megan received her bachelor’s
degree from the University
of Florida, her MBA from
University of Central Florida and
her law degree from New York
Law School. She is employed at
the U.S. Patent and Trademark
Office in the Patent Trial and
Appeal Board.
Rich is a 1998 graduate of Pope
John High School and from
Marist College in 2002. He is
a police officer with the Prince
George’s County, MD, Police
Department.
After their honeymoon in San
Francisco and Sonoma Valley, the
couple will reside in Maryland.
December 2015
PASSING
ROBERT J. LUBY
Clubmember Robert J. Luby,
88, passed away on October 23,
2015 at home.
He was a proud member of the
US Navy in WWII. Bob was a
parishioner of Our Lady of the
Lake Church for forty-five years.
He had a career with the NYPD
spanning thirty-one years, retiring
as a Lieutenant in 1986. As an
active member of the Flatbush
Council of Knight of Columbus he
was a third degree member and he
also served as President of the Board
of Directors. Bob was an avid golfer
and a member of the Wallkill Golf
Club also serving as their President
of the Board of Directors.
The beloved husband of the Late
Janice E. Luby and cherished
father of Robert Jr. and his
wife Mary, Daniel and his
wife, Eileen, John and his wife,
Donna and Jeanmarie and her
husband, Michael. He was the
beloved grandfather of eleven
grandchildren and spouses. He is
also survived by his sister, Maureen
McLaughlin and Kathy Storcks
and many nieces and nephews.
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December 2015
LAKE LIVING
2016 MONTHLY PAYMENT PLAN
L
ake Mohawk Country Club has revised
our billing and payment policy. The
LMCC Club charges for 2016 will be billed in
December 2015 and again this year we will be
offering a payment plan option.
Lake Mohawk Country Club had offered the
option for our members to establish a payment
plan to pay their Club Charges in 2015. We had
an overwhelming response from our membership
and a total of 309 member accounts signed up for
the convenience of the payment plan.
This year we are continuing this program to those
members wishing to pay their 2016 Club Charges
(Common Area Maintenance/Special Assessment/
CPI). Any member on an established payment
plan will be considered in “good standing” and
is eligible to sign up for the 2016 plan. The
payments will be divided into equal payments
per month and there will be a $5.00/per month
processing fee.
Payments can be processed by electronic fund
transfer, checks, on line payments through the
LMCC website and credit cards (which would
include a processing fee of 4%).
Note: Members must pay a missed payment
fee of $200.00 if a monthly payment plan
installment is not paid. Payment plans will
automatically terminate if 2 monthly payments
are missed and the member shall thereafter be
ineligible for the monthly payment plan option
to pay current charges.
Please contact the Club Office and speak with
Kathy McHugh at 973-729-6156 Extension 110
or via email at: kathy@lakemohawkcountryclub.
com to set up your monthly payment plan.
On behalf of the entire Staff – we wish you all a
very Safe, Joyous and Healthy Holiday Season!
Happy Holidays to all.
Mark F. Musilli
General Manager
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LAKE LIVING
BEACHES
Queen Fabrizio surrounded by her court of jesters at the Beach 6 Tailgate Party
BEACH 2
Submitted by Kelly Merwin
appy Holidays from Beach 2!
What a great time we had down
at the beach this year!
Luckily, we were blessed with
beautiful weather all summer and
through the fall. We have worked
really hard to make our little beach
a fun spot for families and because
of that, we have definitely seen an
increase in attendance this summer.
Thanks to all the Officers for the
time and hard work they devote
to our beach. Also, thank you to
all our friends and neighbors who
enjoy our beach and help keep it
a safe, clean and fun place to hang
out on Lake Mohawk.
Please remember to like our
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Facebook page so that you receive
updates throughout the year. We
also have posted a Lost and Found
on here. Let us know if anything
belongs to you. Facebook.com/
lakemohawkbeach2.
We hope you all have a
wonderful holiday season and a
Happy New Year!
See you in six months at the beach!
BEACH 3
Submitted by Laura Ammaturo
ecember is here! Hopefully
this article finds you warm
and cozy and happily going about
your daily tasks.
Thank you to all who came
out for our beach clean-up and
D
elections in October. Beach
members re-elected Gerry Fiorella
and Holly as president and
first lady, Brad Meyers as social
director, Terry Lyman and Bill
Henderson as dock chairmen, Joe
Martin as treasurer, and of course
John DeYoung as beach engineer.
Congratulations to new board
members Peter Kolacek as vice
president and Laura Ammaturo as
secretary. Happy to be of service,
it was a close race but the voters
spoke as usual!
Thanks to the commendable
planning efforts of Brad Meyers,
we were happy to enjoy many
outstanding events down at the
beach this past year. We had family
beach Olympics, a lobster bake,
scotch and cigar night, a camp-
December 2015
out, and several movie nights, just
to name a few. We are looking
forward to more of the same for
2016. A beach 3 winter party is in
the works, indoors at the Country
Club, stay tuned for details. If
anyone is interested in participating
in one of our events or has an idea
they would like to see at the beach
next season please contact Brad at
[email protected].
Best wishes to Sandra and Gary
Main who have relocated to
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Sandra was a staple down at
our beach, organizing many of
the social activities and always
graciously welcoming beachgoers, they will be dearly missed.
Happy Holidays to all! We have
so much to be thankful for in our
beautiful community here in Lake
Mohawk. Do not forget to take
the time to enjoy the beauty of
the season and spend time with
your loved ones and those who
may need a bit of holiday cheer.
For more details about our
beach and contact information
visit our website at beach3.
org or www.facebook.com/
lakemohawkbeach3.
BEACH 4
Submitted by Christina Repka
re the Christmas Carols
running through your head
already? Beach Four wishes
everyone a Happy and Merry
Christmas. I wish you all make
it through the season without
hearing “Do They Know It’s
Christmas?” everywhere you go.
May Santa leave electronics and
gift cards under the Christmas
tree, and may you get a kiss from
a pretty girl or a handsome boy, or
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both, under the mistletoe. It is the
most wonderful time of the year.
This past year was truly a
wonderful one at our beach. We
had the most perfect and endless
summer with barely a rainy day,
which made the beach and lake
beautiful and welcoming. 2015
was definitely one of the best
years we have had in a while, and
I hope it was for all of you as well.
In keeping with the Christmas
spirit, Beach 4 will again be
hosting a visit with Santa Claus on
December 12. We will be serving
cocoa and cookies, and everyone
can sit on Santa’s lap and tell him
what you really want for Christmas!
Check your email and our
Facebook page for event details.
Remember to check your email
or join our Facebook group for
info on events and important
dates. If anyone is interested in
participating in one of our events,
has an idea for a summer event
they would like to see at the beach,
or to be added to our email list,
please contact Kathy or Christina
at [email protected].
See you at the beach!
BEACH 6
Submitted Carol Naylor
ey Sixers! The docks may be
out, thanks to all who helped
on Dock Day, but the activities
have not stopped. The Tailgate
Party was a lot of fun, until the
Giants lost, with thanks going
to the Wickers for planning and
setting this one up. Congrats
go out to the Petrucellis' for
winning the door prize and to
the Frimbergers' for winning the
50/50!! Looking forward to the
Superbowl Party when the big
screen TV gets raffled off.
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Beach 6 is getting a face lift. Plans
have been underway for replacing
the old shed. The existing shed
was emptied on Dock Day and by
the time you read this it should be
demolished. Lots of memories in
there for a lot of people, but, there
will be many new ones to be made.
If all goes to plan there should be a
new one in its place in March.
Please plan to join us at the
Twelve Days of Christmas Party
on December 12; at 7pm. Nicole
Flynn has rounded up three host
houses already, the Willets, the
Woods, and the Frimbergers'.
Please contact Nicole at 919 7573070 or [email protected] to see
what you can bring and to which
house it goes, and to confirm the
order and addresses. Festivities
begin at 7 pm, $20 per couple and
lots of fun and Holiday Cheer!
ALPINE BEACH
Submitted by Julie Knapp
s another holiday season
approaches, Alpine Beach
sends you our warmest wishes.
Here’s to a season filled with
warmth comfort and good cheer!
If you are interested in becoming
an Alpine Beach Trustee for
the 2016 season please email
[email protected].
It is a great way to get involved
in the beach activities, and
meet new people. We are always
looking for volunteers to help
keep Alpine Beach the place to
be all summer long!
Remember to stay connected
to all the news and happenings
of Alpine Beach on
Facebook at facebook.com/
AlpineBeachLakeMohawk.
Beaches continued on page 38w
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December 2015
LAKE LIVING
Beaches continued
HAPPY VALLEY BEACH
Submitted by Erick Takach
hat a great fall we have had;
the weather has been beautiful
for those who have been lucky
enough to lounge in the afternoon
sun on the beach.
Thanks to everyone who made it to
clean up day, not only does the beach
look good, it really makes the sand last
longer, and feels better on the feet.
We had a lot of activity at the beach
this year which is great to see. Being
able to enjoy the beach and lake life
style is why we are all here.
With winter approaching, hopefully we
will have some good ice for skating and
other activities on the lake. Remember
everybody is “happy” at HVB!
Wishing everyone a safe and
wonderful holiday season.
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SLEEPY LAGOON
Submitted by Stacy Maldonado
he Papoose deadline is the 5th of
the month, so as I write this in
early November, I reflect upon how
thankful I am to be a member of
our community. Plus the landscape
is beautiful this time of year and the
weather is surprisingly warm. Let us
see if the prediction is correct and we
experience a mild winter.
Thank you to those few souls who
helped at Beach Clean Up last
month. The Piccirillo’s get the award
for Most Dedicated having rarely
missed a fall or spring in the past
several years. SLBA Officer Election
was scheduled for late-November so I
will be sure to announce the new, or
renewed, leadership in this column
next month, along with any beach
projects or events discussed.
Until then, enjoy the December
festivities and ringing in 2016!
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LAKE LIVING
INTRACLUBS
THE LAKE
MOHAWK SKI
CLUB
Submitted by Kelly Evans
N
ew this year will be our
Facebook page for all
correspondences. I will be
deleting our yahoo email account
at the end of this year.
Please go to www.facebook.com/
lakemohawkskiclub to find out all
information about this year’s ski
lessons for the youth passes and
next year deadlines etc. So if you
are a LMSC member and do not
have a Facebook account it will be
time to open one.
Also, new this year starting
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December 1 through December
24 you will be able to purchase
Triple plays through the Club at a
discounted price. They are selling
for $99.99 online but through the
Lake Mohawk Ski Club online
account you can purchase a triple
play for $89.99, a $10 savings
per triple play. You must do this
online only, go to MountainCreek.
com/membersignup and login:
5WGP70056 and password:
snowski2015. Remember they are
only available December 1- 24.
The Free ski lessons for the youth
passes begin Wednesday evenings
starting January 6, 6:00 pm at
Vernon Peak. The dates for the
lessons are January 6, 13, 20,
27, February 3 and 10. Lessons
will only be cancelled due to an
ice storm or a severe snow storm
and a makeup lesson will be
provided on a Wednesday evening
following the regularly scheduled
dates. Lessons are highly
encouraged and are available for
all levels of skiers and boarders.
We will also have lessons for
those who want to work in the
Terrain Park for both Free Skiers
and Boarders, so it will be a great
chance to learn some new things.
You must go to the Facebook
page and let me know each week
who is coming and whether it is a
ski or snowboard lesson, just like
we did in the past via email, but
now it will be on the Facebook
December 2015
page instead. This will be a lot
easier for all of us, especially for
me doing it through Facebook.
Do not forget that your passes
offer substantial discounts when
skiing and lodging at Killington,
Vt. Just check out the benefits at
mountaincreek.com and look up
season passes benefits. Your pass
also entitles you to 15% off all
food at Mt. Creek.
Any questions please call Kelly
Evans at 973-726-5606 (day).
LAKE MOHAWK
YACHT CLUB
Submitted by Don Okner
T
he last competition for 2015
took place on October 11
with Richard Miner and Peter
Breiling match racing their
Lightning’s and swapping for
first and second place in two
races. The Lightning Fall series
ended with Perry Anderson
undefeated and in first place,
Richard Miner a close second
place, Peter Breiling third and Joe
Fleming fourth. In the combined
results for 2015 Richard Miner
successfully defended his position
as Lightning Fleet Champion
with Perry Anderson as runnerup. John Marx retained the
Snipe Fleet Championship and
Constance Gill came in second.
On October 24, Richard and
Gail Miner once again graciously
hosted our Annual Meeting
and Finish Line Party. It was
a great social event and some
business was also conducted. Our
board members for 2016 were
elected and are: Richard Miner,
Commodore; Gail Miner, Vice
Commodore; John Marx, Rear
Commodore; Perry Anderson,
Treasurer; Cathy Chute,
Secretary; Joe Fleming, Lightning
Fleet Captain; Constance Gill,
Snipe Fleet Captain.
just a few days away!
This year was another successful
year for the MPC and jam-packed
with lots of events that were
enjoyed by many. We welcomed
some new members, suffered the
loss of a few cherished members
and look forward to another
enjoyable year with friends and
family in the coming year. We
have a new Slate of Officers for
Our final social event for the
2016 in place and a calendar that
year, the Awards Party, was held
is sure to live up to our reputation
on November 15. More about
and more! You will find the
that in next month's Papoose
calendar in next month’s Papoose.
article. Also, on a more somber
note, we bid farewell to longtime It is dues time again, so please
mail a $30 check made out to
Clubmember and Lightning
MPC to Susan KnaussMacFarlane
sailor, Bill Beveridge, who died
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93. Bill and his late wife Nancy,
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who predeceased him in 2012,
be sure to include your names,
will be remembered and missed.
mailing and email addresses
You can visit us on the web at
www.lakemohawksailing.org. For and a contact phone number.
Dues are once again $30 per
more information on learning
household, and in order to deter
to sail, call our Treasurer, Perry
stragglers, we have decided that
Anderson at (973) 903-7673,
this year your membership will
email us at lakemohawksailing@
gmail.com, or write us care of PO be considered late after January
31 and the dues amount will
Box 29, Sparta, NJ. Until next
become $40. Frank and Sheila
month, smooth sailing and God
Wood have been working hard
Bless America!
to make this year’s Holiday Party
another enjoyable evening; there
is an open bar from 7 to11, live
entertainment by the Uptown
POWER BOAT
Get Downs, great food and great
CLUB
company. We hope to see you on
Friday, December 11 at 7 PM.
Submitted by Jennifer Philips
This event is always well attended
appy Holidays, fellow MPC
by both members and their
friends! By now the boats
guests. The cost for the evening’s
are safely stowed, docks and lifts
event is $70 per person for
secured, beaches locked up and
the German Christmas Market is Intraclubs continued on page 42
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Intraclubs continued
members and $80 per person for
non-members. If you are unsure
whether or not you are a member
in good standing, contact Susan.
You can mail your check, no later
than December 1, to Sheila Wood,
91 Maple Parkway, Sparta.
If you have any questions, you can
email her at [email protected].
I am thankful that you take the
time to read about our wonderful
little Club and thankful for
the friends I have made and
experiences I have had throughout
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SPARTA FARMERS MARKET OPEN YEAR ROUND!
Starting Saturday November 7 - April 30 our
Winter Farmers Market will be held at
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We Wish You a Wonderful New Year
Filled with Abundance, Joy, and Treasured Moments!
From Your Friends at Coldwell Banker
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24 White Deer Plaza, Sparta NJ 07871 • (973) 729-6111
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December 2015
LAKE HISTORY
FRAN SMITH
TRIBUTE NEARS COMPLETION
Submitted by Judy Dunn
F
ran Smith will always be remembered for her
exceptional vision and dedication to Lake
Mohawk and its history. As a memorial to Fran
and to honor her memory, the LMCC House
Committee, led by Jay Dunn, commissioned a
custom wood carving of Princess White Deer by
local artist Brett McClain of Freehand Custom
Carvings. The statue will be located on the former
stone diving platform near the grotto. This was
recently adapted by Master Stonemason Ciro
Coticelli, from One Man From Italy.
“Fran would have been pleased with the
collaboration of so many people on this project,”
according to Judy Dunn. It began with an
idea from Judy and Jay Dunn from the House
Committee. It started with a large piece of a white
oak tree that Brett’s talented hands modeled into the
spirit of White Deer. The custom hammered copper
bowl, spilling water into the lake was hand-wrought
by silver artisan Liza Nechamkin Glasser in her
Nechamkin Silver Studio in Andover. Ciro and his
sons did the stonework effortlessly, melding the old
diving board into the statue’s pedestal. Kelly Evans
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from Signs, Etc. assisted with the bronze plaques.
Placing the 1300-pound statue onto the pedestal
will be handled by Bob Katz of Weighbridge.
Princess White Deer was part of the tenth
anniversary re-dedication celebration at the Lake
on August 14, 1937 and stood on the grotto and
spoke these words:
“Greetings. Ten years ago on this very spot, I
invoked the Great Spirit to look kindly upon the
efforts of those who brought about this colony.
I asked the sun to shine brightly, the rain to fall
gently, and the breezes to blow coolly. Ten years
ago, I said 'May there be many homes in the
woodland, and many canoes upon the waters.’ I
asked that your race might find health and
happiness here, and that you might prosper. The
Great Spirit was kind; he heard the voice of White
Deer. The valley of my people is now the valley
of your people, and your flag is now my flag.
Therefore, I raise this emblem over Lake Mohawk,
and ask again that you continue here in health and
happiness, and that you enjoy great peace.”
We know Fran would be pleased.
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Merry Christmas
From my family to yours!
s!
Mark Iussig
GRI, SFR, ABR
973-729-6111 Ext. 121
Office
973-787-7600 Cell
973-726-6610 Direct
862-345-2406 eFax
[email protected]
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24 White Deer Plaza
Sparta, N.J. 07871
©2015 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC.
An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT LLC.
* If your property is currently listed with a real estate broker, please disregard. It is not our intention to solicit the offerings of other real estate brokers.
We are happy to work with them and cooperate fully.
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