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& L a k e P a r s i pp a n y P r o p e r t y O w n e r s A s s o c i a t i o n , NEWS VIEWS www.Lake-Parsippany.org Inc. JULY 2015 VICE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Bill Sempier Open House is generally the Lake’s Black Friday where we look at the number of members we have and what we budgeted for the year. At this time we are down 20 memberships, 463 vs 483 last year. We budgeted 145,000 for income from membership. We came in at 141,807. This would put us only $3,192 under budget (not too bad). In terms of memberships, that would be about 8 family memberships short. That being said, we as a community need to get out and talk to our neighbors about the lake. Encourage them to come with you on “Bring Your Neighbor to the Beach Day.” We have a lot to offer so get the word out. VOLUNTEER GREETERS NEEDED We are looking for some friendly people to be greeters at Hoffman beach. You would be relaxing in the sun while greeting members and potential members at the gate. We are looking to have people from 1pm–5pm but any hours the beach is open would be great. For more information please see either Ms. Price or Mrs. Thore at the beach. AUGUST BOARD MEETING DATE CHANGE The August meeting will take place on Monday, August 3, at the Clubhouse at 7:30pm. NEW PICNIC AREA at HOFFMAN BEACH I am happy to say that after nearly 10 years of discussion, one of the visions for Hoffman beach is nearly complete. The tables are in and the grill has a nice patio to stand on. We want to put arborvitaes along the fence and look into either a large commercial grade tent or canopy. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. You may also have noticed new railroad ties on the beach. Many of the old rotten ones were replaced. In addition where the swing set is now the wall was moved back about 4 ft making the beach wider. The managers were excited to see the expansion as they said now there’s more room for the egg toss. BOARD OF DIRECTORS POSITIONS OPEN In accordance with the Bylaws, the following positions are available: PresidentFinancial Secretary Vice PresidentTreasurer If you are interested in getting more information on what each position is responsible for or what is needed to fill the position, please email [email protected] Big Jeff on July 10th! Pack up a beach blanket and come down for his outdoor musical visit to DREWES BEACH in Lake Parsippany on Friday, July 10, at 6:30pm. Cost: $5 PER FAMILY, pay at the door. Rain location is Lake Parsippany Clubhouse located at 705 Lakeshore Drive. ALL are welcome! Any questions contact Christie at 973-503-0333. WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU If you can’t make it to the Board meetings, feel free to use any of the contact information on page 2 to get your question, suggestion or opinion to us. LPPOA Board of Directors Help Wanted President POSITION AVAILABLE Part-time Position Available: Clubhouse Manager and Sales Associate Bill Sempier Vice President862-812-1746 E-mail: [email protected] Newly-structured job description and compensation. Interested candidates should email resume or questions to [email protected] MARILYN AMMIRATA Secretary Additional details to be available soon. PHIL BERARDO Treasurer973-952-0152 E-mail: [email protected] DAN NAZZARO Financial Secretary 973-560-9047 E-mail: [email protected] District 1 (Drewes Beach Area) Debbie Orme973-503-0640 E-mail: [email protected] BuildingCommunity District 2 (Johnson Beach Area) Pat de la Fuente973-386-0821 E-mail: [email protected] Dan Nazzaro District 3 (Jorges Beach Area) Don Phelps973-585-7327 E-mail: [email protected] Mary Ellen Iradi973-462-8496 E-mail: [email protected] District 4 (Hoffman Beach Area) Barbara Allu 973-479-2377 E-mail: [email protected] Clubhouse Rental Agent 862-579-8407 Mark Adubato E-mail: [email protected] Membership Dan Nazzaro973-560-9047 E-mail: [email protected] Beach Rental Agent (March–Sept.) Debbie Orme 973-503-0640 E-mail: [email protected] & NEWS VIEWS Melanie Adubato Editor 973-703-2145 E-mail: [email protected] Diana Giradelli Co-Editor 240-625-2474 E-mail: [email protected] Kim Shargay Design/Layout973-884-3457 E-mail: [email protected] Barbara Allu Advertising973-479-2377 E-mail: [email protected] Visit us online www.lake-parsippany.org Contributors: McKenzie Price Barbara Allu Paul Cecala Bill Sempier Christie Heygi-Gardner Phil Berardo Rose Dury Dan Nazzaro Ralph Rosamilia Debbie Orme Winnie Marone Don Phelps News & Views is published ten times a year by the Lake Parsippany Property Owners Association. Subscription rate is $12 annually; free to members of the LPPOA. The great things about being a member of the lake are the many opportunities to meet new people, try different things and be a part of a community. This past spring I was able to help in cleaning up Hoffman Beach. I don’t spend a lot of time on that beach but I always see the kids running back and forth and many of the young at heart enjoying the sun and sand. This year a new picnic and BBQ area is being created where the swing sets were (they were moved to the other end of the beach). This idea came from the community to our Beach Managers and was made possible by the dedication of our volunteers. It is this kind of community involvement that makes the lake such a special place. Earlier this spring we saw the results of our harsh winter. On a Thursday afternoon one of our members noticed the tremendous number of fish that had not survived the winter. Through the efforts of our fishing club, they quickly pulled together a cleanup team and managed to bag two thousand pounds of fish and arrange for the township sanitation department to pick it all up so it would not be unpleasant on our shores. The Dragon Boat team got together to rake up all of Johnson beach; members walking around the lake picking up any trash they find; the many people involved in the activities of Open House; all of these examples of a community working together. Each of us contributes to the community we form. Thank you for all of your efforts. Without the efforts of our lake family members we would not be the active and vibrant community we are today. Thank you to everyone who helps to make this their home. 2 NEWS VIEWS Above: Member Jack is a real cut up while Bill is his straight man. Below: Member and professional, Bob Bailey, ensures we get the BBQ area level. CALENDAR OF BEACH EVENTS 2 0 1 5 Supreme Limousine 24 Hour Service 10% off EST. 1980 to all LPPOA members! Valid for first trip. Must present lake badge with current year sticker affixed to receive discount. Michael Adubato [email protected] HOFFMAN BEACH HOURS: Monday–Saturday 11am–7pm | Sunday 12–7pm July 2 July 6–30 EVERY THURSDAY PIZZA NIGHT SWIM LESSONS at 10am (Monday–Friday — run by a WSI Certified Instructor) July 8 LUNCH ON THE BEACH at 1pm July 12 BRING YOUR NEIGHBOR DAY July 14 TIE-DYE DAY at 1pm MOVIE NIGHT at 7:30pm July 22 CUPCAKE DAY at 1pm July 24 July 31 August 1 & 2 August 5 August 11 973-515-8584 office • 973-703-2134 cell Bel Paese Pizzeria & Italian Deli Catering for All Occasions Free Delivery 166 Halsey Road Parsippany, NJ 07054 FAMILY FUN NIGHT at HOFFMAN BEACH 6–9pm (Rain date Saturday, 7/25) SWIM LESSON CERTIFICATES & BREAKFAST at 10am HUB LAKES WEEKEND PIZZA DAY at HOFFMAN BEACH at 1pm TIE DYE DAY at 1pm August 21 SANDCASTLE BUILDING CONTEST at 5pm MOVIE NIGHT at 7:30pm September 5 ACROSS THE LAKE SWIM at 9am LABOR DAY PICNIC AND ACTIVITIES 973-515-9102 CERBO LUMBER & HARDWARE Since 1948 Moulding, Doors, Windows, Lumber, Paints, Hardware, Mason Supplies Sheds, Building Materials & Decking 1855 Route 46 East at Smith Road Parsippany, N.J. 07054 (973) 334-4300 Further details will be in future issues of the News & Views, on our website www.Lake-Parsippany.org and on the bulletin board at the beach. Reminder to Fishermen AND WOMEN: Fishing in the beach areas or swim lanes is not allowed. We want you to “hook fish, not swimmers.” WHEN FISHING, YOU MUST HAVE YOUR 2015 MEMBERSHIP BADGE ON OR WITH YOU AT ALL TIMES. This is true for all members who are on Lake Property at any time. Cars parked on Lake Property must have current car tags. 3 NEWS VIEWS Your complete source for: CERBO’S A Garden Center ~ 101st Anniversary ~ Houseplants Pottery Seeds ~~~ Fertilizers Receive 10% off your order Soils of regular priced items Trees with this ad. Bushes Propane excluded. Expires 12/31/15. Perennials ~~~ Annuals Landscape Design The place to buy “Lake Friendly” Fertilizer Mulch Topsoil Propane 440 Littleton Rd Parsippany, NJ 07054 Statuary Furniture Birdseed & Feeders www.cerbogreenhouse.com Holiday & Gift Dept. 973-334-2623 Congratulations to our 2015 Graduates We are pleased to honor all student members. Best of luck in your future! HUB LAKES TRACK Bill Sempier On Saturday, June 20, the Lake Parsippany Track Team competed in the Hub Lakes track meet. We had a great turn out this year and were able to compete in many of the events. While the times and places will be out in the August issue, I wanted to give a shout out to all who attended and invite people to consider coming next year to this one day event where everyone is welcome. Many thanks to the: Sempier family, Mulligan family, Carradini family, To family, Ostolaza family, Flamio family, Sam Bhat, Le family, Kristi Ambrosino, Olivia Kumburis, and returning veteran team member Mike Kratt. Special Thanks and Recognition to Sebastian Ostolaza, for recording all of the scores throughout the day. Lake Parsippany was a proud host at the Swim Meet on June 29, 2015. 4 NEWS VIEWS sailor’s THE Ladies Club HAT Barbara Allu HEEL The tilt or tipping action caused by the wind. LPPOA Treasurer’s Report June 2015 5/11/15 $ 64,955.31 Income $ 37,447.50 Payroll / Taxes $ (154.75) Property Maintenance $ (287.14) Utilities $ (205.66) Water Treatment $ (4,840.75) Membership $ (119.00) Insurance $ (5,360.63) Clubhouse Supplies $ (384.17) Clubhouse Maintenance $ (1,524.75) Credit Card Fees $ (396.64) Licenses / Fees / Other $ (202.74) 6/8/15 $ 88,926.58 I hope you are all enjoying yourselves this summer and finding time for the beach and other relaxing aspects of summer. Our second beach meeting of the year will be at Hoffman’s Beach on Monday, July 13, 2015 at 6:30pm. We are asking that everyone try to bring a new friend to each of our beach meetings this summer. Let’s think of others and share the joy of these fun events with new people. Of course they can come by themselves but might feel more welcome with an invitation and even an offer of a ride. Don’t forget a chair and if your last name begins with A–F bring an appetizer, G–M bring a salad, and N–Z bring a dessert. Everyone bring your own beverage. Kayak Club Those of our members who are going through a loss or illness remain in our thoughts and prayers and we ask you to reach out to us if you need anything. We welcome new members or potential members to come spend an evening with us and see if you might enjoy what we have to offer. We are mainly a social club whose focus are the lake and our community. We participate in some charitable endeavors such as the food pantry, Project Success, and helping a few families at the Christmas holiday time. Our members are often involved in other lake projects as well. If you would like more information regarding the Ladies Club please call our President, Diane Low at 973-887-1268. We have dates planned for July and August. Please mark your calendars! Tuesday, July 21 at 6pm at the Boathouse. This will be our annual cleanup of the shoreline, which will do from our kayaks. Bring a snack to share and a drink for afterwards. Don Phelps The Kayak Club got the summer off to a great start at Open House. We gave tours of the shoreline to children on the club’s sit-on-top kayaks. A fun time had by all. Picture by Greg Szmak. ove 2 r ye 5 opears n VOLUNTEERS WANTED The Lake Parsippany Volunteer Fire Company is looking for volunteers. Training and equipment are provided. Come join in supporting your community. Experience the thrill and excitement of being a firefighter. Stop by on Tuesday evenings and see what we are about. Meet the officers and members. Or contact Arden, [email protected] 255 Halsey Road • 973-887-6157 • www.lpvfc3.com Please remember to bring non-perishable food items for the Parsippany food pantry to the meeting. They greatly appreciate our assistance in their project to provide food for those in need in our community. Please remember to bring business type clothing you don’t need to donate to Project Success. 5 NEWS VIEWS Tuesday, August 18 at 6pm at the Boathouse. The annual poker run. This is a fun way to win some prizes. Please bring your PFD for all events and your LPPOA badge for all Lake Parsippany events. For more info, please contact Mary Ellen Iradi at 973-462-8496 or [email protected] or Don Phelps at [email protected]. Lake Patrol Don Phelps No Car Tag, No Parking, No Kidding Be sure to display your car tags when on LPPOA property, as vehicles without valid car tags are being towed. C&L Towing $150 plus $40/day storage fee The Lake Patrol will continue to concentrate its efforts on lunchtime, early evenings and anytime on the weekends. Any 2015 members on LPPOA property without badges displayed will be asked for their last name and badge number. To avoid any confusion, please display your badges and car tags when on LPPOA property. Christie Hegyi-Gardner We classed up our book club meeting, Edith Wharton style. A semi proper table was set for 12, with candles and china and glasses. We were still quite casual compared to ‘Age of Innocence’ standards. I have no doubt we did not use the proper utensils, our fashion sense was probably not up to par, we chimed in with radical thoughts as we saw fit(how very Bohemian!). The assortment of appetizers consisted of apple turnovers, delicious cookies, candied nuts, Brie appetizers and Prosecco! Many of us had a hard time getting through this book, with its old-fashioned language and rigid protocols. Some even chose to watch the movie instead of read the book, but no matter, we had a good time poking fun at the characters and the privileged society life and are thankful of the times we now live in. Let us know what you think! Contact Christie for location and latest reads at 973.503.0333. Future reads: July–What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty August–Life After Life by Kate Atkinson z Sailing Club Ralph Rosamilia JUNE’S TOPIC WAS “THINK POSITIVE START SAILING THIS SUMMER” The forecast has never looked better. Kids, adults and sailboats go together like ducks and water. Sailing combines skill, dexterity, and a sharp mind to harness the wind and go where you want to go. WHAT’S SO GREAT ABOUT IT ANYWAY? Sailing gets everyone outdoors and gives them an understanding and respect for the environment. When you get out on the water, you care more about what’s in the water. After stressful days at work or school, sailing can be a wonderful release for many of us. We also gain independence and a sense of accomplishment. Doing something we’ve never done before opens our minds to new experiences, gives us a feeling of success, and feeds our self-confidence. It also will help you make new friends. But, enough of all that. Here’s the take-home message. Learning to sail is fun. That’s what brings people back to the sport day after day. There’s something new to see, learn, and experience whenever you set sail. Just like sponges, we soak everything up and learn fast. Sailing is something we can enjoy our entire lives. SAILING CLASS INSTRUCTORS worked in a wide variety of positions from orientation in the equipment room to helping with all props; proper raveling and unraveling of sails; helping to show everyone how to capsize; PFD demonstration; steering a course, and setting up a boat. As the class came to an end, the sailors along with their instructors went sailing for a hands-on experience. They learned about turning, irons, tacking and jibbing, and returning back to our sailing center. Without all of the instructors this program would not be possible. I THANK ALL OF YOU. WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON SAILS This year you can leave your midweek blues at home and come out for a rejuvenating Wednesday afternoon sail on Lake Parsippany to break up the work week and end with watching the sun set behind the lake. A LARGE THANK YOU Without all of the staff of volunteers this program would not be possible. I THANK ALL OF YOU AGAIN. 6 NEWS VIEWS QUESTIONS AND INFO Call Ralph at 973-503-0249, or email [email protected], or check the Boathouse Bulletin Board for updates. Click on the Sailing Club website www.lpsc.us for our 2015 season, schedule, updates, and photos. Fishing Club Winnie Marone May was a busy month for the fishermen this season with Joey Dolock and Pete Celencevicius spending a lot of time at 12 Foot trying to find one or two of the tagged trout that are still out there. Tony Suprum and Larry Galante reported reeling in 13 bass for two weekends in a row, one being a 4 lb. 1oz and another being a 4 lb. 3oz. Unfortunately, neither one of these bass could be found for the May 23 contest. The week before the contest, Mario Fornini IV, who is only 7 years old, was seen reeling in a 4 lb. 10 oz. bass on Fisherman’s path using a brown worm. We hope his Dad sends in the picture or drops off a copy at the bait shop for the photo wall. Our first bass contest of the year was a huge success with not only fishermen, but also some of their sons, daughters and wives. Joe Corforte had only one bass, and his wife Joann caught a sunny. Their 8 year old daughter Alexa didn’t get any bites, but she really enjoyed being on the boat with her Mom and Dad. Mario Fornini had his son Mario IV on his boat for a while, but Dad was the one who brought in a total weight of 8 lb. 12oz. Dylan, 11 years old, and his Dad, Sebastian Ostolaza, were in the contest as well. Dylan was the one who caught a bass weighing 1 lb. 12oz. Gio Martino had a 3 pounder which helped him win the total weight of 10 lbs. 8oz, while Henry Corfote was the lunker winner with his 3 lb. 10oz. Larry Galante had a 1 lb. 12oz but earlier in the week he caught 2 bass on one lure at the same time. One was a 2 pounder and the other a 3 pounder. That’s another picture for a future News & Views. This was the first time we used the weigh and release method, rather than bring the fish in to be weighed and then release it from shore. Since the scales can record up to ten fish I am sure we will use this method in the future. This year’s winners of our Open House chances were Mike Kratt, who won the children’s rod and reel, Tony “Pop” Suprum who won the adult rod and reel and re-donated it back to the club. Peggy Kudlac won the basket of cheer and Carole Schwarz was the very happy winner of the 50/50. The next bass contest will be on July 11 with registration in advance. The start time was not definite at the time of writing so give me a call and I can give you more info at that time. The next club meeting is scheduled for July 17, at 7pm at the bait shop on the lake. We are looking to schedule a children’s fishing contest but need to hear from either the junior fishers or their parents. Give me a call with any ideas you may have to get the young ones involved with a great sport. 973-887-0387 Exclusive to LPPOA Members Only ~ Beach Rentals ~ A unique and beautiful setting for your private event—Drewes Beach is available for rent by LPPOA Members only. Your low-cost $200 rental includes private use of all the facilities located at Drewes Beach for six hours with lifeguards available for hire at an additional $60 per guard to include four hours of swimming. We also offer, to LPPOA Members only, children’s birthday party rentals during regular beach hours for up to 20 guests on Hoffman Beach for $75. Smaller children’s party bookings are also available at Hoffman. If you’d like additional information on renting a beach for your event or have any questions, contact Debbie Orme at [email protected]. 7 NEWS VIEWS Lic# 17611 BEYOND ALL ELECTRICLLC • Fully Insured • 24 Hour Emergency Service • • Additions & Alterations • Rewiring & Service Upgrades • • Authorized Emergency Generator Installer • Parsippany, NJ 07054 Tel: 973-585-6575 Fax: 973-631-9616 [email protected] flowers for all occasions weddings parties sympathies fruit/gourmet baskets 973-335-4100 170 Halsey Road, Parsippany, NJ www.cottageflowershop.com THANK YOU ALL WHO MADE OPEN HOUSE A SUCCESS Paul Cecala The 2015 Open House was another big success! More than 300 people visited the beach. More than 1,000 spent time at the 100 vendors in the Flea Market! Many of those had never been to our neighborhood before and some even joined our lake! Flea Market vendors stretched from the horseshoe pits to Caldwell Rd., nearly a half mile’s distance. There were people selling their family heirlooms, Avon products, handmade jewelry, and much more. Several of our clubs had booths as well. The swim team collected used clothes donation and the book club sold hundreds of used books; wonderful fundraisers for them. Even our neighbors got in on it by having their own garage sales that day. Loren Arrowsmith and her team did a great job of running and marketing the flea market. Her team and her children spent numerous hours putting the day together. Loren’s marketing activities benefitted the LPPOA with several new memberships, added income, and hundreds of people learning more about our association. A great addition to this year’s event was our new swim docks and the Pirate Swim Team’s races for anyone interested. About 20 youngsters participated in several fun races with noodles and hoops. The Kayak Club is becoming a popular tradition with Don Phelps giving anyone who wished a lesson; and the Garden Club, Ladies Club and Fishing Club also had opportunities for people and children to learn more about them. The Horseshoe Team helped with set-up, Men’s Club led by Dan O’Connor and Bill Foote cooked up a storm of burgers and dogs, Membership team did a steady business, and the Dragon Team brought over a boat for the traditional Eye Dotting Ceremony. The Security Team helped with keeping traffic going along Lake Shore Dr. throughout the afternoon. We need to thank our community partners as well—Mayor Barberio for continuing the tradition of Mayors visiting our Open House; Parsippany’s first responders—Parsippany Police, Lake Parsippany Volunteer Fire Department, Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance Squad, the Parsippany CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) who helped with traffic control all morning and the flag raising; Boy Scout Troop 173 and their bugler; the Morris County Mosquito Control; and our Face Painting teens all contributed to our day. 8 NEWS VIEWS Many local merchants donated goods or services to make our day happen. Par-Troy Funeral Home ShopRite Pathmark Stop & Shop Pink Dahlia Floral events Burger King Joe Orme and Dingman’s Diary Glen Shortino and Bergen Wholesale Meats Ron Natoli and Anthony & Son’s Bakery David Taramino and EverBank Mortgage Company —all donated goods and services to our event. Special thanks go to Kathi Masters and Keller Williams Realty for organizing all the donors. A great team of members help with the planning and organizing of our annual Open House. The planning committee consists of Rose Dury, Ralph Rosamilia, Loren Arrowsmith, Kathi Masters, Ellen O’Connor, Dan Nazzaro and Chairman Paul Cecala. With so many people helping, everyone’s work is relatively light. Again, Open House was a glorious way to start our summer season! 9 NEWS VIEWS 10 NEWS VIEWS 11 NEWS VIEWS JULY 2015 CALENDAR OF EVENTS For updates, click on “Event Calendar”. SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 29 30 1 2 28 5 6 7 8 9 SATURDAY 3 Big Jeff Concert 6:30pm Drewes Beach 4 Bass Contest The Boathouse Deadline for N&V Articles August Issue LPPOA Board Meeting 7:30pm Clubhouse 10 11 Fishing Club 7pm Boathouse Ladies Club 6:30pm Hoffman Beach 12 FRIDAY LPPOA Board Meeting7:30pm Clubhouse 13 14 15 16 17 18 22 23 24 25 29 30 31 1 Book Club (check with Christie for time and location) 19 20 Kayak Club Shoreline Cleanup 6pm Boathouse 21 26 27 28 MESSAGE FROM THE GEESE POLICE: Do not feed the waterfowl. It is illegal and only attracts more geese. Please notify the LPPOA if you see goose nests on LPPOA property. Lake Parsippany Property Owners Association | Post Office Box 62, Parsippany, NJ 07054 & MM FENCE COMPANY SERVICE & INSTALLATIONS Pet Sitting/Dog Walking For all your companion needs For your peace of mind 973-386-0738 (business) 973-769-9379 (cell) EXPERT CHAIN LINK ALL TYPES WOOD FENCING INDUSTRIAL & RESIDENTIAL 428-9663 P. 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