2011_Winola_News_12_081311 - Lake Winola Cottagers Association
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2011_Winola_News_12_081311 - Lake Winola Cottagers Association
Volume 62 Issue 12 August 13, 2011 The Lake Winola News Congratulations to the Benders, reigning Water Carnival champions! See page 14 for a complete list of Water Carnival winners! Director’s Award: Beauty Mueller ‘Lake Winola is a Sure Bet!’ Director’s Award: Humor Caputo ‘Men-o-pause’ Director’s Award: Humor Mollusky ‘Planet Hollywood of the Apes’ This Saturday, August 13th Regatta will begin at 12:00 PM. The Clambake and Award Ceremony will follow immediately after. Dock Displays will begin at 8:30 PM. LWCA 2010 Directors: Jimmy Clancy, President......717-277-1162 [email protected] Alicia Tench, Vice President.........378-2175 Kristen Lewis, Vice President.......575-4676 Megan Azar, Treasurer.................378-2435 [email protected] Nicole Millet, Secretary.................587-4570 Andy Weinman.............................378-2406 Beth Wilson..................................378-2176 Courtney McGraw..........................378-3508 Lauren Abel...................................378-3508 Christina Keller............................................ Mary Stoko.................................................. Tom Wolff..................................................... Christine Leber, Winola News.........378-3904 [email protected] Pavilion Rental, Judi Mensinger.....378-2401 Mary Rose Powell, News Ads..........378-3860 email................................. [email protected] Emily Sandercock, News Delivery...587-5015 [email protected] Waste Management 570-504-7524 or 800-869-5566 Winola Pizza 378-3638 Rt. 307 Lake Winola, PA 2011 LWCA Events August13th – Regatta--Clam Bake--Night Displays September 24th – Pig Roast Remember: SLOW NO WAKE SUNSET- SUNRISE! No wake Sundays before 11 AM! Rambling Around the Lake with the President… nighttime shore displays. Those that choose to participate, the judges will start coming around 8:30. The directors will deliver the winners their trophies the following week. The weekend ends with the Sailboat Race on Sunday morning. I would like to take time to thank everyone for their participation in this year’s Daytime Parade. I can honestly say, it was one of the best years. The weather did not dampen the spirits and creativity of this organization. The floats were great and fun. Andy Weinman and his judges did a fantastic job ensuring every entry was judged fairly considering the circumstances. As the rain cleared, the sounds of music and laughter created a tremendous atmosphere. Once again the fireworks added a nice touch to evening. I do believe that the weather just added to the memories of another eventful Water Carnival. Remember the last full issue of the news will be next weekend. So send in any college bound information, birthdays and Happy Thoughts for the last issue. In closing this week, I want to thank everyone who participated in the day Water Carnival. It looked like everyone was having a blast even through the downpour. I apologize for the information flow about the events, both day and night. From now on, we will use the news line phone number as a source of providing information about the event. When you call, there will be a message about the event. As exciting as last week was, this weekend brings another adventure. Saturday will be jam packed with fun and events. The Regatta will kick the day off at noon. During the Regatta, Joe Oliver will be bringing over the Have a great and enjoyable weekend! dugout canoe, so it can be presented and dedicated to the members of the Jimmy association. The canoe will remain on display in the pavilion for all to enjoy. Immediately following the races, we will have the annual Clam Bake. The menu is set and the chefs are excited. The award ceremony for day Water Carnival will begin at 6:00. We will close out the day with 2 3 CLASSIFIEDS Tutoring Available Kate Byrnes has 7 years of teaching experience in 3rd, 4th and 5th grades. She has experience with one-on-one tutoring of students in 2nd through 6th grade. She is available all summer for 30 minute or hour long tutoring sessions in all subject areas. She has a degree in Elementary Education and a masters of education in Literacy. She can be reached at 378-2351 or at [email protected]. Rental Inquiry- Do you have a cottage on the lake that can be rented by the weekend ? contact Anna Grey at [email protected]. Wanted to Rent Furnished lake house for 2012 summer season by long-time lake resident. 570-6873623 The A-TEAM is back Every week cleaning or just once a month. Also opening and closing cottages. Please call Cindy at 357-1210 1428 Ash St, Scranton, PA 18510 (570) 969-6000 Fax (570) 969-4029 email [email protected] Dock A Letter from the Editor’s Desk NOW OPEN FROM 5 AM TO 10 PM ---------------- SCRANTON ---------------- CLARKS SUMMIT ---------------- 4 a fulltime job on Monday. It has been a fun job, and I’ve enjoyed getting to know residents Hello Lake Winola! I guess all this rain has been Mother Nature’s of the lake by way of the newspaper. Anyone way of telling us to quit our bellyachin’ over the interested in learning more about the job, please heat! Then again, we can’t have perfect weather email me at [email protected] or call me at 885-3075. I would be happy to discuss for every Water Carnival. We have heard quite a bit of concern over the the responsibilities and benefits of the editor postponing of the Night Displays. I assure position. you that the decision was made in the best We are also seeking board members for the 2012 interest of participants. The weather called for season. I encourage the young people of Lake evening thunderstorms, and it had been raining Winola to step out and join the board. There are so throughout the entire day. There was concern over many fun, unique opportunities available as part the participants who would be dancing on wet, of the LWCA, and I fear that people my age are slippery docks. It was best to avoid the situation missing out. Please contact any board member if in order to ensure no one was needlessly injured. you are interested in a position. Anyone would There was a directors’ meeting held Monday love to speak to you about the opportunity. night to ensure that future Water Carnivals have Best of luck to all participants of the Regatta and Night Displays this weekend! It seems like just aNOW much better plan. NOW OPEN FROM 5 AM TO 10 PM OPEN FROM backup 5 AM TO 10 PM We apologize for any - - - - - - falling - - - - - - - - - - off my tube during the - - - - this - - - - - - -caused, ----problems and ensure you it will be yesterday I was Justine Haddow Tire Tube Race and had to be different in the future. SCRANTON SCRANTON rescued by the lifeguard boat. I wasn’t much of Please be ---------------- - - - advised - - - - - - - - - - - -that next week will be the last issue of the Winola News. If you have something a competitor, but it was always such a fun event! and I SUMMIT cherish the memories of past CLARKS you’d like to SUMMIT share, speak now or forever hold My siblings CLARKS ------------------------------your peace! Well, at least until next summer. I Regattas. also hope that next week will be my last issue. Until Next Time, I am looking for someone to take over the job. Christine The news needs fresh ideas, and I am beginning 5 Lake News Former, long-time summer resident at Lake Winola, Howard F. Murphey, will celebrate his 104th birthday on Saturday, August 20 at a 2:00 p.m. “cake and ice cream” gathering with family and friends at The Willowbrook Senior Living Community, Clarks Summit where he has resided since May 2007. The Murphey Family cottage (formerly the Warne cottage owned by Howard’s second wife, the late Edna Soulsby Warne) is located on the Tunkhannock shore and has been in the Warne/Murphey family since purchased by Edna’s mother, Emma Soulsby in 1933. Recently, ownership of the cottage was transferred to Donna and Bill Saunders of Glenside, PA via its purchase by a third-generation family member. Eventually, Donna and Bill plan to replace the present cottage with a new, permanent residence to make Lake Winola their year-round home. Howard’s children/step-children -- Betty (Murphey) Alani; The Rev. Canon William F. Murphey; Sandra (Warne) Johns and her husband, Willard; Donna (Warne) Saunders and her husband, Bill; Diane (Warne) Cole and her husband, Edward; and also yearround residents of Lake Winola, The Rev. Canon William T. Warne II and his wife, Fran --extend their birthday wishes and blessings to their father/ step-father as he celebrates another milestone in his life. Birthday greetings may be sent to Howard at The Willowbrook, 150 Edella Rd., Clarks Summit, PA 18411. 6 Nancy Howell and her family are welcoming a home stay for three weeks. The young lady is Marion Guillemet from Pontavert, France. A 2011 high school graduate, Marion became close friends with Skyler Wilcha, Nancy Howell’s granddaughter, last summer when Skyler visited Europe with the People to People Program. Although this is her first visit to the US, she has seen New York and Philadelphia. She was very excited to be in Lake Winola for the Water Carnival. Together, Skyler, Marion, and Sherry Wilcha (Skyler’s mother), will round off her trip in Niagra Falls. Au Revoir! Happy 11th Anniversay, Missy and Chris Simrell, August 12th. Mary Rose Ciuccio-Powell, August 12th Nicholas Albinson, Grandson of Frank and Carol Wexler, August 12th Rodman Azar August 16th, Grandson of Suzanne Zukoski Gregory Mollusky, August 16th Taylor Simrell, Granddaughter of Bill and Maureen Bender, August 18th Dana Albinson, Daughter of Frank and Carol Wexler 7 Lake Winola is on Facebook! Visit the page often. Updates are always being added. Some Facebook wallposts: Sue Dickstein Pollan getting ready to help in the judging boat for the floats!!!! love making Lake Winola memories!!! Love, Mom & Dad Carol & Frank Wexler Financial skills and solutions to help you build and preserve your wealth. Rosann Kelly We are unable to participate on Aug. 13. Thanks to our family and friends for helping us decorate in the rain. Alan Battisti Congrats to whoever had the intestinal fortitude to go forward with Saturday’s parade. My family and I drove almost 2 hours in the hopes of the rain holding out, and when it didn’t we still had a great time. What has become of Stephen and Marissa? The Bender Team DOCKWORKS is a Division of MHW Construction LLC, providing “Waterfront Solutions” for all your lakefront needs. We bring our experience, knowledge, and reputation in residential construction to the water, providing you with a quality product and superior service. 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Investment products: Are Not FDIC Insured Are Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value MLPF&S is a registered broker-dealer, Member SIPC and a wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation. © 2011 Bank of America Corporation. All rights reserved. 220304 Code 446100PM-0511 9 Karen Dickstein Weinman Thank you so much to the participants who came out in the pouring rain, to those who came out to watch them, to chairman Andy Weinman for the pre-parade work, captaining the judges’ pontoon boat, and video, to Sue Pollan and crew for the pics and judging, and to all who enthusiastically supported these “good sports!!” Marlene Malecki absolutely beautiful fireworks!!!! great job, and wonderful finale to a soggy day!!!!! Laura Thomas Pease Loved being a part of my 38th Carnival with my family!!! It was heartwarming, in the cold rain, to see everyone out today. 2011 Mardi Gras Dinner Dance 10 11 You’re invited to a PIG ROAST September 24th 6:00 PM at the Pavilion $10.00/person Please bring a side dish or dessert. Contact Nicole Millet 351-1051 Gateway Ford 156 E Tioga Street Tunkhannock, PA 18657 Phone: (800) 585-7758 Gateway Ford, a Ford dealer in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania offers new Ford Cars, Trucks, SUVs and Crossovers online at www.gatewayfordmercury.com. Search for all new 2009 and 2010 Ford, including E-Series, Edge, Escape, Escape Hybrid, Expedition, Explorer, F-150, F-250 Super Duty, F-350 SD Chassis Cab, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 SD Chassis Cab, F-450 Super Duty, F-550 SD Chassis Cab, Fiesta, Flex, Focus Coupe, Focus Sedan, Fusion, Grand Marquis, Mariner, Milan, Mountaineer, Mustang, Ranger, Sport Trac, Taurus, Transit Connect. Find your dream car from our Ford showroom of cars, trucks, SUVs and Crossovers or search our new Ford inventory to see what is on our lot, get new car pricing and free Ford price quotes. View our used car inventory, including our Certified pre-owned Ford vehicles. 12 The Wooden Rowboat Tom Wolff As far back as I can remember, my family had its traditional week at the lake. The land on Point road was purchased by my great-grandfather, John G. Rees in 1929, and the cottage was built and finished in 1930. My mother’s father died at a young age so when the Rees family estate was established, my mother and her sister received an equal part with the other children of John G. Two of my mother’s aunts were left in control and one aunt in particular set the “rotation of families” for the summer. The annual trip to the lake was part of the fun. My mother had been coming to the lake all of her life and she was aware of what was in the cottage, and where a person could go to purchase whatever else was needed. She was determined to be prepared so that once we arrived, we would not have to leave for anything. She would go to the store in Scranton and buy what food supplies were needed for the week and my father would pack all the groceries, pots and pans, and all other necessities into the 57 Ford Fairlane. My father, mother and I, being the youngest, would sit up front while my sister and brothers would be in the back. We would travel a few blocks and pick up “ Nana.” From the time we left the house, my father would complain about how much my mother’s mother, as he called her, would pack with her for the week. Nana would come out of the house and it would not matter if she had all of her clothes packed into a empty stick match box, my father would ask “ how am I going to get all of her stuff in this car.” Nana would climb in the back and we would proceed for two more stops before our final destination. He would stop at a store on Market street to get enough peanuts for the week, and then we would stop at Kelleher tire and gas station. My father did business with Mr. Kelleher and he would always make arrangements to have some rubber tubes blown up for us. Mr. Kelleher would come out and give all of us lollipops and then help stuff us and the tubes in the back seat. My brothers and sister would sit on the tubes and away we’d go. Depending on when our week was, one of the most important things to do was to put the wood13 en rowboat in the water so that it could “swell” before use. The next day we would bail out the water and the boat would be one of the most useful tools for recreation and survival. My father never took the week off from work so he would leave with the car for the day, and the boat was used to make daily rows over to Foster’s store for whatever my mother had forgotten. The boat was also used for making trips to the swamp, for jumping off in the middle of the lake, and for fishing with day old bread. We also tried on several occasions to water ski. We would take a piece of plywood out from under the porch and tie a rope to the boat and have my bother row as fast as he could. We were unsuccessful at water skiing, but if accurate accounts were kept, we would have set a record for standing the longest time on a moving piece of wet plywood. The assigned week evolved over the years to longer time periods. Pure luck and my mothers perseverance to keep the cottage in our family allowed my brothers, Marty and Dennis, and sister, Karen, and I to own “El Retiro.” We are all grandparents now and when the next generation comes to the cottage, I know they will develop fond memories, a love of the lake, and a family bond that ties them to the six generations. That makes me very happy, and I know my parent’s spirits sit on the old rockers on the front porch watching the children and knowing that the cottage will be forever in our family. However, I do have one concern. My children, nieces and nephews jump into their cars knowing that everything they need will be up here, and they only need to bring a change of clothes. Once here, they have food, a small fishing boat, inboard motorboat, skis, and even a jet ski at their convenience. They even have an indoor bathroom. But I am sad to say, they have no wooden rowboat to bond them together. Water Carnival 2011 was an unprecedented event. As the skies darkened in the morning, everyone was hoping and praying the rain would stay away. As the skies opened up, it seemed that the day would be a washout. Who could have imagined that 26 participants would bravely face the rain, and make Water Carnival 2011 one for the books, in a good way! The enthusiam, detail, and beauty of the floats made one wonder if it was actually raining at all. Each boat that passed by held smiling, singing, energetic participants. One couldn’t help but laugh funny floats, tear up at the heatfelt floats, and clap like mad at the beautiful floats. Congratulations and thank you to all who participated. You made Water Carnival worth the wait and worth standing in the rain. Thank you to Andy Weinman, the director for the daytime parade. Everyone is looking forward to the dock displays on Saturday, August 13th! Best on the Lake “Winola Pops” Bender Director’s Award, Beauty: “Lake Winola is a Sure Bet” Muller Director’s Award, Humor: “Planet Hollywood of the Apes” Mollusky Pontoon Humor 1st: “Hillbilly X-Mas” Rosenstein Director’s Award, Humor: “Men-o-pause” Caputo Pontoon Humor 2nd: “Chillin’ in my Crib” Mensinger 14 Pontoon Humor 3rd (tie): “Flip Flop Paradise” Martin Pontoon Humor 3rd (tie): “Redneck Yacht Club” Myers Pontoon Beauty 2nd: “Let Freedom Ring” Itterly Pontoon Beauty 1st: “Luau” Kelleher Pontoon Beauty 3rd (tie): “Carnival at Lake Winola” Thomas Pontoon Beauty 3rd (tie): “Tangled” Stevens Pontoon Romantic 1st: “Marissa, Will You Marry Me?” Snyder Pontoon Romantic 2nd: “Happy 50th Tom and Bev” McGlynn 15 Thank you Day Parade 2011 Judges: Andy Weinman & Co. Towed Humor 1st: “Dukes of Winola” Tench Towed Humor 2nd “A Towed Toad Float” Murray/Daily Self Propelled Humor 2nd: “Singin’ in the Rain” Thomas/McGraw Self Propelled Humor 1st: “Swamp People” Uroskie/Lewis Self Propelled Humor 3rd (tie): “Lions, Tigers, & Beers” Matechak Self Propelled Humor 3rd (tie): “No Float. Too Much Debt” Belaus Self Propelled Beauty 1st: “Fruit of the Loom” Colman Self Propelled Beauty 1st: “Hollywood” Murray 16 Thank you to all who braved the weather to cheer for the Day Parade participants! 17 Winola Beverage Beer: It’s not just for breakfast anymore! BEER ~ ICE ~ SODA 378-3700 Across from the Cafe Sunday 12-5 Monday-Saturday 9-9 John Noreika Notice: Waste Management will not collect loose garbage. Always put your garbage in a covered can. Wild animals have been getting into plastic garbage bags and scattering the garbage around. Waste Management will not collect this garbage. Local Worship Services Marissa, Will You Marry Me? lessly to create the float? Enter Jim and Mickey Snyder. Mickey was also volunteering at the lasagna dinner prep, and she excitedly told the news to her husband, Jim, when she got home. He was shocked she didn’t offer their boat, and immediately told her to call Ellen and offer their boat to decorate. The plan was set. Stephan, his family, and the Snyders spent hours in the Snyders’ boathouse tying, glittering, and ballooning that beautiful float. On Saturday, as the floats rounded the corner, everyone rushed out to watch the parade. Marissa still had no clue what a romantic boy she had on her hands. As she caught a glimpse of her float, she turned to Stephan in shock, and he dropped to one knee asking, “Marissa, will you marry me?” There wasn’t a dry eye along the shore as their family, friends, and the neighbors looked on. Marissa said yes! The couple has started discussing plans for their upcoming wedding, but they’re enjoying engaged life and taking it easy before diving into fulltime wedding planning. Best of luck to Stephan and Marissa! Thanks for letting us share in your special day! By the way, sorry girls; Ellen and Paul only have one nephew, and he’s taken! Everyone has been dying to know who Marissa is, if she said, “yes,” and who that romantic boy is that made that beautiful float. Well, it all started as Ellen Wengen was baking lasagna at the pavilion in preparation for the Lasagna Dinner. She received a phone call from her nephew, Stephan, asking for a little help. He said he wanted to propose to his girlfriend at Water Carnival; what did she think? Stephan, a police officer in Exeter and Pittson Townships, had been visiting his Aunt Ellen and Uncle Paul since they moved to the lake, and always looks forward to Water Carnival. He thought Lake Winola’s Water Carnival would be the perfect time to ask Marissa, a recently certified RN, to marry him. Ellen and Stephan immediately started scheming. They’d invite his family, her family (who had no idea what was about to happen), and the couple’s friends. He said there was no way he could wait until the nighttime to do a night display, so they were set on a daytime float. He wanted the float to say, “Marissa, will you marry me?” and he wanted to propose to her on the dock as the float passed by during the parade. There was a small glitch, how could they hide the boat from Marissa as they worked tire- St. Mary of the Lake: Saturdays: 4:00 PM Sundays: 9:00 AM Lake Winola United Methodist Worship Services: 9:15 AM Mill City Assembly of God Worship: 10:45 AM, 6:00 PM Wednesdays, 5:30 PM Mid-Valley Industrial Park, Olyphant, PA 18447 (570) 489-2727 Distributors Of: Canada Dry Royal Crown Snapple All Sport A&W 7Up Hawaiian Punch Sunkist Squirt Welch’s Fruit 2-o Vegas Fuel Nantucket Nectars Myoplex Yoo Hoo Sunny Delight Stewarts Nesquik Vita Coco 18 19 Missing: Photos of Ruby Tuesday from the Winola News If you saw something a little strange happening on the Joyce’s dock last weekend, you witnessed a brand new trend: leisure diving. The Joyce and Byrnes families were inspired by LeisureDive. com, which is a blog that focuses on photos of creative dives mid-air. The families came up with numerous scenarios and some made for highly entertaining pictures. One of the dives was selected from hundreds of submissions to be included on the Leisure Dive blog and can be seen at http://www.leisuredive.com/dives/ god-dive/. Check it out; it’s very cool! If you Have any information, Please Contact her mom Love, Mom-Mom & Pop-Pop Carol & Frank Wexler Fully Insured Max Peters, Owner 1600 Jackson St. Suite 10 Scranton, PA 18504 Phone Number: 570-510-6274 Fax Number: 570-346-8269 Pictured: Brendan Byrnes, Erin Joyce, Tim Morilla, Kevin Byrnes, Clare Byrnes, Emily Joyce and Meredith Joyce 20 21 Max Peters is a fellow lake resident/ neighbor. He won the The Scranton Chamber of Commerce’s Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. He does driveways and parking lots in Lake Winola, Clarks Summit, Waverly and Scranton. Northeast Sealcoating offers discounts to Lake Winola neighbors. Call for a free estimate. Regatta Tomorrow! Are you ready? Music on the Lawn and Craft Fair August 27th On the grounds of the Lake Winola United Methodist Church Maple Drive, Mill City Live Christian Bands Between the Lines 2:00 - 3:00 Kingdom Come 3:30 - 4:30 The Helmsmen 5:00 - 6:00 Messengers 6:30 - 7:30 Video: Gaither Vocal Band “Gaither Reunion Vol. 1” 8:00 - 10:00 Campfire for Roasting Marshmallows at 7:30 (Marshmallows not provided) Bring your own Lawn Chair Craft Fair starting at 2:00 Chicken BBQ 4:00 - 7:00 Presale Tickets available Tickets are $9.00 each Call Mark at 570-351-7365 for tickets. Craft Vendors WANTED Please call Mark at 570-351-7365 This is a Smoke Free / Alcohol Free Event. A free will offering will be taken to offset band expenses. This is a Rain or Shine Event. Regatta is tomorrow Saturday, August 13th. The start of the event has been pushed up to 12 p.m to accommodate all the activities of the day. There will be races for all ages – adults included. So no matter what age you are, be sure to bring your bathing suits, sunscreen, tire tubes, canoes, life-jackets, and competitive spirit to join in the fun. Registration will begin at 10 am at the Pavilion. You will need your membership number and the participant’s birth date to register for the events. The LWCA membership number can be found on your Winola news or garbage card. Registration for each event will remain open until 2 races prior to the event. Please be sure that all canoe and kayak participants have their own paddles and life-jackets. Those participating in the tire tube and kickboard races are also responsible for providing the needed equipment. And don’t forget your bucket for the Bailing Canoe Race. Get ready to swim fast, paddle hard, and fling that water. See you tomorrow! Sailboat Race August 14th Starts at Pavilion Be There at 9:30 Race Starts at 10 Questions? Call William Oliver 378-2957 All Sailboats and Skill Levels Welcome 22 23 Here’s a little registration helper to keep you organized when you arrive at the Pavilion to register for your events. Registration Helper Name Date of Birth Cottage Number Events To Sign Up For ed two pails & inal d ups any ws, must on ed in all be and 24