The Forest Lake

Chronicle 128th Year, No. 3 The Forest Lake Club, Hawley, PA September, 2009

Do you know that there are approximately 23 miles of cleared, signed trails on the Forest Lake property? If you are up for a challenge and decide to hike the “Three Lake Loop,” you will cover about nine miles of woods and open space; wander along Rattlesnake Creek; pass Indian Ledge; catch a glimpse (perhaps) of golfers, anglers, canoeists or kayakers; see a few isolated (enticing) picnic grounds; and enjoy each lake from many vantage points. And if you are quiet, there is always the wildlife. It is a magnificent walk that

Report from the Board by Perry Jeffords, Secretary

serves to remind us of “what we are.” One of our goals is to attract new members. Despite the natural gas cloud that currently lingers over the Club, can it be too difficult to seek out families who might embrace this place as we all do? Not a hard sell, really…..when you stop to think about it. Now that the Club is restructured, in the event of a gas contract, Dave Work gives us the good news that drilling for natural gas (though decreasing in other

parts of the U.S.) is up 160% in Pennsylvania. There is much action in our immediate area, and a bit of detective work hints that the Beach Lake well will be productive. When and if the DRBC (Delaware River Basin Commission) votes to allow water use, we may again be faced with a proposal. The 2010 FLC, LLC Board officers are: Peter van Roden, President; Bob Barbera, VP; Jon Yeagley, Treasurer; Perry Jeffords, Secretary; Bill Spalding, Chair of the Personnel and Administration Committee; and Dave Kunz, Counsel. Jon Yeagley explains that, due to a calculated, conservative decrease in capital spending, the Club is in good financial shape and the accounting systems for FLC and FLP will be modified to accommodate the restructuring. Members have asked for advice about the new Stock Certificate with regard to estate planning. President Hobby’s reply is that the Board will not be in the business of providing tax advice but will make available an explanation of our “S Qualified” status as it pertains to passing on the stock . The clubhouse—with a big thanks to MAC—is looking quite grand, with new linens in the guest rooms, a lush blue/green carpet in the lobby and a much improved TV room with handsome wood flooring and a state-of–the-art flatscreen. Also, the porch rockers are here! Take the time to check out the plaques and be sure to Sime Bertolet proudly displays his largemouth bass, caught August 9,

2009, at 10:30 a.m. on Wolf Lake, using a Green Pumpkin 4” flipping tube with 4/0 hook. Length: 22”; estimated weight (by angler) 7-8 lbs. Witness: Chris Clark, who estimated the weight to be 8-10 lbs. You decide! Fish was released, so it’s still out there. Good Luck.

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Several times this summer, I heard whispering behind my back. “Is that the man who invented Dibble?” Wait! Before I go on, some readers may not know what I’m talking about, so… Dibble is a simple game. All you need is 6-10 feet of water, a place from which to jump into said water, at least two swimmers (the more the merrier), and a wooden golf tee. A diver releases the tee at the bottom then quickly surfaces to join the other players, each scanning the water for the slowly rising tee, each poised to jump in and grab it. The one who eventually snatches the tiny trophy yells, “Dibble!” and becomes the next diver. There are tricks—the diver might release the tee one place then swim away underwater before surfacing. There are novelties—the diver might toss in the tee and cannonball on it, which can splash a tee 25 feet in directions unknown. I learned Dibble in the late 1950s at the Echo Lake Country Club swimming pool in Westfield, New Jersey. As far as I knew, pool kids everywhere had been playing forever. (Nowadays, Dibble would never be “invented” at a pool because of bothersome “no jumping” rules.) Dibble may be a simple game, but it isn’t easy—a white tee is all but invisible in a swimming pool. And just try to grab

From the Editor’s Desk – Who Invented Dibble? by Rob Palmer

a tee while both you and it are bobbing in water with five or six others splashing around. I practiced solo to perfect such techniques as “straining,” using a narrow spread between fingers to allow water through but not the tee. I refined what I dubbed the “Palmer Pick,” an arm-extended, leg-scrunched jump that enabled me to snatch the tee before making a splash. One day at the Wolf Lake beach in 1965, I said, “Hey, I gotta golf tee. Let’s play Dibble!” The other members of the pack of the day (Timmy Brackett; Linda and Marshie Post; Winkie, Peter, and Julie van Roden; Ren and Dee Frame; Susie and David Wolff; Kathy, Joey and Mikey Van Vleck, and Jimmy and Suzy Davis) looked at me like I was speaking Chinese. I couldn’t believe that none of them had ever heard of the greatest water game ever! So I taught them, which took about ten seconds. FLC kids of all ages have played it ever since. If you gaze out from the Wolf Lake Beach and see a bunch of people sinking one side of the raft, they are playing Dibble. Lake Dibble differs from pool Dibble because a white golf tee is visible against the black bottom background well before it surfaces. (A blue tee makes the lake version more challenging.) In either venue, keen eyesight is crucial, whether

spying a flicker on a pool’s glittering surface, or noticing a spec rising from a lake’s depths. Alas, my vision blurred at age 14, dooming my career as a professional Dibble player. Wikipedia calls the game “Dibble-Dabble” (origins unknown), a swimming pool game that can be played with any floating object, such as a popsicle stick or toothpaste top, as well as a golf tee. The name derives from the noun dibble: “a pointed gardening implement used to make holes in soil, especially for planting bulbs or seedlings.” This object happens to be shaped very much like a golf tee. The Dabble suffix (derived from either of two definitions: lightly splashing water or bobbing under shallow water to feed off the bottom) did not survive in the impatient world of Jersey kids. So, although I did not invent Dibble (and have no idea who did), I did introduce the game to Wolf Lake (around the same time that Harry McNey introduced crappie bass). If near-sightedness had not made me Mr. Magoo, I’d still be out there playing.

Dibble!

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Since 2006, the Club has recognized, through the Marshall Palmer Award for Employee Excellence, an individual who has been judged by his/her peers and the membership as most exemplary. Previous award winners are Terry Scull, Ellen Scull Smith, and Ray Rottmund. Please extend a well deserved congratulations to our long-time Cook, Cathy Miller, for being the 2009 winner of this

prestigious award. She may work behind the scenes, but the fruits of her labor appear on our tables every day. Few have served our Club for as long as Cathy. Her 23 years of excellence is a remarkable feat, for which she is justly proud. Cathy’s attributes include reliability and willingness to do whatever is asked. She is always on time and rarely misses a day. Cathy never looks for

Staff Appreciation Day

Staff Appreciation Day

On behalf of the entire staff, I thank you for your kind consideration in providing us the opportunity to experience Forest Lake as you do. It is truly heaven on earth. Special thanks to all the members who volunteered their time to make our day special. Your kindness is much appreciated.

Ken

To the Staff and Membership of the Forest Lake Club:

I just want to say thank you for

being chosen this year’s winner of the Marshall Palmer Award of Excellence. I was truly surprised and deeply honored, and will strive to live up to the expectations this award brings with it. Cathy Miller

Cathy Miller Wins Marshall Palmer Award by Ken Ersbak

BJ Clark and Cathy Miller, 2009 Marshall Palmer Award winner

excuses and always puts the members’ needs first. Her ability to relate to the younger staff and teach them the skills needed to perform up to the Club’s standards is outstanding, as is her endless variety of bakery products. Cathy’s cooking goes a long way toward making breakfast the most satisfactory activity at the Club (you can check the survey!). This award is well deserved.

Cathy Miller and Family at Staff Appreciation Day

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Because of its natural, sandy bottom

and gradually deepening waters, Wolf Lake replaced Corilla as the official swimming lake in 1893. Since then, we keep returning. This summer, at least 20 families, having three generations or more each, enjoyed the beach. Wolf Lake beach has expanded in size and evolved in concept to where it touches every member’s life. The facilities accommodate the entire Club for evening picnics like Clambake, an annual feast dating back to 1964. At the beach area, people read, picnic, sunbathe, socialize, and worship. From the shore, one witnesses the Labor Day sailing regatta, 4th of July fireworks, swimmers, boaters, fishermen, exercising dogs, and breathtaking sunsets. The Wolf Lake beach is the summer soul of FLC.

Swimming to the float (where the depth is 9-12 feet) is the aim of every small child, whereas making it to the Ewing boathouse challenges many senior women. Members and guests alike plunge into its cool waters after golf, tennis, or hiking. Babies, like Jane Urban, can enjoy the power and delight of simply splashing, while youths, such as Jake and J.D. Whiting, explore unrestricted freedom—the joy of lake swimming. This summer, the game “Dibble” occupied center stage—the float and environs—with Anne Van Vleck serving as the occasional, unofficial umpire (see page 2).

In 1952, Mac Moore announced that any member’s child who could swim from Fisherman’s Landing to the Wolf Lake beach (approximately ¾ mile) would receive $10 and have his or her name inscribed on a permanently displayed plaque. All three Heitmans

and Gwendolyn Moore achieved the goal in 1952. This year, Ashley Cox (Glick), Zoe and Lacy Smith (Ellen), Amy Howell (Colitti), Audra and Nick Kemp,

Wolf Lake Beach by Katherine R. Brown

and Sean Wisnewski (Trowbridge) made it. Congratulations to you all!

Wolf Lake – The good ol’ days and today.

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I think I can, I think I can.

Aspen Grove Management (or How I Spent my Summer Watching Shoots Grow)

by Bruce Grasberger

Aspen stands appear to be a dense grove of slender trees, but are generally one plant connected by an extensive root system. Aspen regenerate quickly, and the young shoots provide forage and protection for birds and wildlife. The mature stands, less so. The plan: In addition to selective tree cutting at the Shale Bank (a project that looks to be accomplishing the goal of maintaining this early-succession growth habitat), mature aspen stands on the property were targeted for clear cutting, particularly

at the junction of the Rattlesnake Creek Road and the Old Woods Road to the Wolf Lake outlet. The players: Expert advice by Mark Banker of the Ruffed Grouse Society and Kevin Wenner of the Pennsylvania Game Commission deemed some stands small enough to be cut in their entirety. Funds for equipment rental were provided by a USDA grant, matched by in-kind contributions of the staff. Ken Ersbak managed the crew, with Joe Hefty putting in many hours on the tree cutter last fall.

My Diary: April 19, Opening Day: To quote Charlie Brown: Good grief! The major cut looks open and rather bleak, with lots of aspen slash on the ground. No visible sprouts, but what did I expect: that the aspen would come up with the first leaves of spring? May 24, Memorial Day: Be patient, young Padawan. The roots are strong, even if none of the plant life coming up appears to be aspen. June 13: As the Jetsons’ dog Astro would say, “Ruh-roh?” Where are those aspen? Plenty of low level growth, but nothing recognizable as the anticipated young aspen shoots. August 4: Ken sends pictures of aspen shoots coming up – I knew it all along. August 8: Annual Meeting: Holy cow, Batman! These aspen grow like weeds. Already several shoots more than 5 ft. tall and well-distributed patches of sprouts throughout the cut. Looks like the experts were right – we’re well on our way to having another dense aspen stand with many happy critters feeding on tender shoots for the next few years.

Phew!

FLP Pipeline by Rob Palmer, FLP Secretary

The Board of Directors of Forest Lake Properties, Inc., elected corporation officers: John Van Roden, President; Dave Work, Vice President; Betsy Yates, Treasurer; Rob Palmer, Secretary; and Bill Spalding, Counsel. Louise Souders will serve as Environment Liaison, and Chuck Ewing will be the senior advisor on all issues. Chesapeake Energy’s Beach Lake natural gas well awaits a water permit from the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC). The water is needed to fracture the shale. Chesapeake recently requested a postponement of its water permit hearing, which was scheduled for September 23rd. The applicant wants more time to prepare its case. As of Chronicle deadline, the permit hearing has not been rescheduled.

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The annual Wine Tasting Dinner—brainchild of Bill Vincentsen, its steward since 2001—will be held on October 17th, when Chef Greg, House Manager Ellen, and their staffs will again transform the Parlor into a gourmet restaurant. Each course will reflect a careful marriage of food and wine, with the goal of enhancing participants’ appreciation of both. Wines will be introduced by our Sommelier Extraordinaire, George Staikos. George, who teaches at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison, New Jersey, also operates the Educated Grape, an innovative company devoted to "Wine Appreciation and Great Service." During the dinner, George will explain the matching of food and wines. This year’s theme is “New World All-Stars.” New World wines are defined as those produced outside traditional wine-growing areas of Europe—in particular, wines from South America, North America, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. The New World has imported wine from Europe since colonization.There are records of wine from the New World being imported back into Europe as early as in the 18th century, but New World wines remained essentially local until 1863,when the phylloxera root aphid arrived in France from North America and devastated local vitis vinifera vines. The epidemic forced viticulturists in the Old World to look to the New for ways to combat the infestation. Ultimately, Old World vines were grafted onto rootstocks of New World species. Some traditional grape varieties disappeared from Europe but continued in the New World. These included the Corbeau (Bonarda) grape of Argentina and the popular Zinfandel of California. Only in the 1960s and 70s did New World wines acquire the global respect they had assumed in local markets. The

New World Wines — Wine Tasting Preview, October 17th by Richard Kurz

breakthrough came at the Paris Wine Tasting of 1976 (see the wonderful movie of the tasting, “Bottle Shock”), when a French jury judged Californian wines ahead of French wines in both red and white. Argentina will likely be represented by a Malbec, the region’s most famous grape. Argentina is the world’s fifth largest wine producer with wine tradition influenced by the Spanish, Italians, and Germans. Malbec grapes have an inky dark color and robust tannins with characteristics that fall somewhere between Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. New Zealand may be represented by a Sauvignon Blanc. New Zealand viticulture was started by Croatian immigrants at the end of the 19th century, but it was in the 1980s that the Kiwis developed their trademark Sauvignon Blanc, typically similar to grass, bell-pepper, or grapefruit. Dry-style Sauvignon, or Fumé, Blancs are very versatile in accompanying foods and can handle components such as tomatoes, peppers, cilantro, raw garlic, smoked cheeses or other pungent flavors that would overpower other dry whites. Our dinner would not be complete without a California wine, and we will be treated to a Cabernet Sauvignon. Although wine is made throughout the United States, 90% of it comes from California. California's earliest grape vines were imported from Mexico, initially planted by Conquistadors. Spanish missionaries starting the first California vineyard in 1769, and later immigrants from Bordeaux and Italy, brought their native grapes with them, particularly to the Napa Valley. Cabernet Sauvignon is a dependable candidate for aging, more often improving into a truly great wine than any other single varietal. With age, its distinctive black currant aroma can

develop nuances of cedar, violets, or leather, and its typically tannic edge may soften and smooth. It is the most widely planted of the dominant varieties in France's Bordeaux region, as well as the most successful red wine produced in California. Recent genetic studies at UC Davis have determined Cabernet Sauvignon is a hybrid offspring of Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc. Expect a Carmenère from Chile. Many of Chile's vineyards are found on the foothills of the Andes and, as in Argentina, local viticulture dates to the Spanish explorers. Carmenère flavor ranges from herbal to gamy and adds complexity and interest to blends that are not as astringent as Cabernet Sauvignon. The similarity is such that the Bordeaux synonym for Carmenère is Grand Vidure and Cabernet Sauvignon is also known there simply as Vidure. Look for a red blend from South Africa. Wine was first produced there by the founder of Cape Town in 1659. By the late 18th century, the Constantia varietal was popular. However, it was not until apartheid ended that a wave of innovation was seen in Cape vineyards. South Africa now produces world-class wines from Bordeaux varieties, Shiraz, and also from Pinotage, a variety bred locally from Pinot Noir and Cinsaut. South Africa is also the second home of Chenin Blanc. So there you have it—a trip around the world, care of New World wines. A bit of history with some economics and politics thrown in for spice—not to mention impeccable taste. All topped by a generous helping of some of the best vintages and food the world has to offer. I’m looking forward to October 17 – see you there!

Fall Stocking We have stocked 220 brook trout in Corilla Lake, so come on up with a friend and enjoy the fall colors, cool weather, and lively angling action (guest fishing is $32/day). According to State regulations, you may harvest three trout per day.

“Many go fishing all their lives without knowing that it is not

fish they are after.” Henry David Thoreau

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They make these balls so darned small!

After the Season by Ken Ersbak

After the clubhouse closes at the end of October, life at Forest Lake does not end. Many recreational opportunities continue to be available to our membership and their guests. Fishing is a year-round sport, and if you have not tried to angle for fish through the ice on a beautiful winter day, you are missing something special. This year we are opening up Corilla Lake to ice fishing—the perch are plentiful and delicious. Fall is a time for the hunt. Small game and big game abound in our forest, and few appreciate how special this is. Upland bird shooting, archery, rifle, muzzleloader and flintlock deer hunting and waterfowl shooting add diversity to the hunting sports at FLC. Let us not forget the fall beauty of our woodland trails and the winter opportunities to cross-country ski our lakes and country lanes. Ice skating on the lakes

can be exhilarating. Shotgun sports are ongoing throughout the fall and winter. Then there is paddle tennis. If you have never tried this racquet sport, you are missing something special. Best of all, you can play it under the lights. The winter night sky at FLC is indescribable and something you should experience. I hope you will make the club a part of your year-round life and not just a seasonal getaway. The Club offers apartment lodging in Willow and Holly House, if you require it. The lobby and offices are open year-round, and on weekends we will keep a fire going in the fireplace for those who desire to cozy up to it. Don’t forget, we are still the only wi-fi café in the area. If you would like to use the lobby for a special event, just let me know. Have a great winter and thank you for letting us put a little joy into your lives. You are all very special and dear to us.

The club office is staffed Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The club manager can be reached at his residence (570) 685-7171or by cell phone (570) 983-7606. Maintenance staff is on duty from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every day of the

week. They may be reached by cell phone at (570) 983-7980-Ray, (570) 983-7979-Terry, or (570) 840-8973-Matt. You may wish to add these numbers to your cell phone’s contact list. You may leave messages on the Club telephone line 24/7 or on the Club’s e-

mail account (flclub@ptd.net). They are checked periodically throughout the day. Newspapers may be ordered through the office with 2 days advance notice (USA Today, Wall Street Journal, NY Times, Star Ledger, or Scranton Times.)

Off-Season Clubhouse Hours by Ken Ersbak

Officers: President Peter van Roden Vice President Bob Barbera Secretary Perry Jeffords Treasurer Jon Yeagley Personnel/Adm Bill Spalding Counsel Dave Kunz Committee Chairs: Adjoining Lands Rett Foster Building & Grounds George Gephart Centennial Trust (to be elected by CTF Trustees) Chronicle Rob Palmer Entertainment Susie Mikulak & Sally Sagarese Environment Bruce Grasberger Executive Peter van Roden Finance Jon Yeagley Fish & Game Scott Palmer Fish Bill Vincentsen Game Scott Palmer Golf Deron Wolfe House Barbara Kurz Library Martha Wilson Technology Bill Vincentsen Insurance John van Roden Long-Range Plan. Bob Barbera Medical & Health Dr. John Glick Membership Adm. Ben Foster Members’ Advisory Avis Barbera & Abbie Morrison Personnel/Admin. Bill Spalding Shotgun Sports Walter Jeffords Tennis Joanne Judah Worship Anne Cassidy

2010 Officers and Committee Chairs

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End of Season Reminders by Ken Ersbak

As we approach the end of the operating season, please be reminded that: • The Clubhouse closes Sunday,

November 1st. No room service or dining room service will be offered after this date.

• The front gate will be closed at all times starting Monday, November 2nd. The Service gate will be open from 6:00 am to 6:00 p.m. Make sure you and your guests have your pass code.

• If you wish to have your cottage shut down and winterized, please notify the club as soon as possible, so we can get this done in a timely fashion. As soon as the weather dictates it, winter watchmen will be installed in those cottages that remain open.

• If you wish to leave your boats in any of the lakes, please let us know prior to closing weekend.

provide you with paddle racquets for platform tennis, basketballs for a pick-up B-ball game, horseshoes to toss in our pit and other recreational items. If you wish to shoot clay targets, you will need to get keys from the office. If no one is in the office, please do not hesitate to visit the Manager at his cottage or Matt in Willow House II. Our home phone numbers are (570) 685-1673 and 685-5420, respectively. You may also reach us on our cell phones at (570) 983-7606 or (570) 840-8973, respectively. We will be happy to help you out.

Ruthann Packer’s Pretzel Dessert Recipe

For those of you who have tasted

Ruthann’s Pretzel Dessert on Staff Appreciation Day, you’ll be glad to have her recipe: 2 cups crushed pretzels ¾ cup of melted margarine 3 tablespoons of sugar Mix above ingredients together and layer in a 9” x 13” pan, baking at 350 degrees for about 8 minutes. Let cool. 2 cups of cool whip 8 oz. softened cream cheese 1 cup of sugar Beat cream cheese and cool whip together, then fold in sugar. Spread on cooled crust. 6 oz. strawberry jello 2 cups boiling water 1 package of frozen strawberries Dissolve jello in water. Add frozen strawberries. Pour over cream cheese/crust mixture. Chill.

Otherwise, they will be put in winter storage. Club boats will remain in the water for a period of time after closing and will be available for rental.

• Call if you plan to use your cottage. That way your garbage will be picked up and your driveway and walkway plowed, if necessary. We would also be happy to turn the heat up in your house at no charge. Please remember to “peg in” at the lobby upon arrival and “peg out” upon departure. This lets us know you are here, and we will be able to serve you better.

• We hope you will have a good time when you visit. The office can

Prospectors going for gold (above) and Lincoln Nyberg with the Big One (below) – wearing the same good

luck shirt as two years ago when he also found the Big One.

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The FLC Game Preserve is ready for early fall hunters starting September 26th. If you have not submitted your application to reserve birds, please do so now as we are about to finalize the contract for both pheasants and Chukar partridges. There have been numerous sightings of woodcock and grouse this summer, so it looks like a good year to seek out some wild upland game. Remember to buy a migratory game bird license from your PA license agent if you wish to hunt woodcock or waterfowl,

buck is $110 per day. There is no guest hunting fee for doe. Remember to get your DMAP antlerless deer harvest coupons from the office to send in for a permit. It takes two to three weeks, so don’t wait until the last minute. For our non-hunters who enjoy walking the trails and woods during the big game seasons, remember to check the hunting log in the lobby to find out where the hunters will be or call the office for an update. Please wear blaze orange headgear and vests for your own safety.

and if you hunt duck you are required to have a Federal duck stamp that you may purchase at the post office. Bear permits are still available for the membership should you have an interest in the hunt. Guest fees are $110 per day. The season runs from November 23rd through November 25th. The buck and doe seasons will again run concurrently this year. The rifle season begins on November 30th and ends December 12th. Members with doe permits may shoot antlered and/or antlerless deer. The guest fee for hunting

Game Committee Update by Ken Ersbak

Did You Know … by Ken Ersbak

If a whitetail buck’s antler is injured, it will grow in a “non-typical” shape, different from that of the uninjured antler. The amazing part is that even after shedding next year’s antler, all future antlers are likely to develop the same non-typical pattern. This is called trophical memory and is the result of a severe injury to an antler’s growth center.

A Pheasant Hunter’s Quiz

by Ken Ersbak

1. Is there a best shot size for pheasant hunters? Yes, and for lead shot, it is No. 6. That is, if most of your shots are 45 yards or so. If you are getting longer shots, then use No. 5. If your shots are shorter, you might prefer No. 7 ½. If using steel shot, then No. 4 shot is best.

2. Is there a best choke for shooting pheasant?

No. Unlike shot size, choke size is a matter of personal preference. The right choke for a snap shooter is different than for a deliberate shooter. In general, most pheasant are shot at ranges where improved cylinder is best, but many are shot at ranges where modified shines. Almost all the time, the best combination for a two barreled gun is improved cylinder and modified.

3. What is the best direction to walk when approaching a choice bit of cover? Into the wind. While it is helpful to have the sun behind you, it is more important to orient with the wind. There are three reasons. First, the birds won’t hear you as well and are likely to hold closer (pheasants have very good hearing); second, if you have dogs, they will get a better scent if they are moving into the wind; and third, birds that flush into the wind are easier targets than those that flush downwind.

Trap Team at Porters Lake.

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Labor Day Winners

Fishing

Trout-Corilla Lake Don Van Roden 20” Bill Spalding 20” Bob Lahey 20” Ken Wilson 20” Dana Schultz 19.25” Ben Meyer 19.5” Trout-Rattlesnake Creek Dave Wilson 17” Pat McCarter 17.25”

Bass Doug Judah 5 lb. 14 oz. Louise Souder 4 lb. 12 oz. Gavin Brooke 3 lb. 12 oz. Caroline Clark 4 lb. 8 oz. Tennis Senior Mixed Doubles 1st Amy Foster & Bruce Grasberger 2nd Joanne Judah & Bob Lahey Junior Singles 1st Culver Van Vleck 2nd Trevor Van Vleck

Riflery Men Scott Palmer Ladies Carrie Work Skeet/Trap Men Skeet Tad Work Trap Jeff Jeffords 5-Stand Alan McIlvain Ladies Skeet Perry Jeffords Trap Perry Jeffords Putting Adult Ray Cassidy Junior Trevor Van Vleck Children’s Pan Fish 1st Kyle Connelli 143 2nd Travis Van Vleck 110 3rd Will Van Vleck 103 Adult Pan Fish 1st Louise Souders 57

Golf Men’s Championship

Championship Ben Foster “B” Flight Doug Judah “C” Flight Kent Hobby

Ladies’ Championship Joanne Judah Hole In One

Kent Hobby 1st hole Ken Ersbak 2nd hole

Sailing

1st Andrew Grasberger & Lydia Grasberger 2nd Culver Van Vleck & Trevor Van Vleck

Wolf Lake Swim 2009

Ashley Cox, Amy Howell, Audra Kemp, Nick Kemp, Lacey Smith, Zoey Smith, Sean Wisnewski

Happy winners, all.

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Lost and Found Please check the coat rack in the locker room by the soda machine for any lost or missing articles of clothing. If unclaimed by the end of the year, these items will be donated to the Salvation Army.

Ladies who might be interested in SHOTGUN SPORTS

Please watch for information

about an all-ladies introduction to shooting etiquette and to

TRAP AND SKEET June 2010

rock a bit; they need some breaking in… Susie Work, Janet van Roden and Barbara Kurz are locating old FLC photos (from the Hensel Collection at the Hawley Library, etc.) to enlarge and hang throughout the Clubhouse. Some of the photos may be made available for sale to members. Staff Appreciation Day was a big success with a treasure hunt for kids and hard fought competitions in golf, trap shooting and horseshoes. Thank you to Ken Ersbak for providing perfect weather and kudos to BJ Clark, Bill Vincentsen and Bob Gaines, et al., for coordinating a delicious, uber-friendly picnic. Tidbits: *Yes, the new septic system will be up and running…eventually. *Corilla Lake was stocked with smallmouth bass in June and will have just been restocked with trout when you read this. Tight lines all ‘round….. *A resolution was passed to explain that though Club members are now officially known as Associate or Active Participants, we may still be referred to as

Membership Booklet Changes

Christopher and April Clark 518 Bloomfield Street Hoboken, NJ 07030 201-213-1952 (no change) Don and Joanne van Roden 6 Gaelsong Lane Wyomissing, PA 19610 610-373-1825 (no change)

Members. *In case you are wondering, the service entrance gate is out of commission; plans for repair or replacement are underway. *And no, members are not yet in sync with the 15 M P H speed limit on Club property. Back to enhancing our numbers. A motion was passed at the August 9th Board meeting to create a Legacy Membership which will allow direct relatives of current members to take up to three years to pay off initiation fees; one way—in this interesting economic time—to encourage new applicants. As Peter van Roden urged during his power-point talk, “Who We Are,” we should all make an effort to introduce friends and acquaintances to FLC and allow them to experience this unique and special place. If you do choose to take a long walk, hopefully you will return thinking that if drilling rigs invade our property, there is room enough to position them off the beaten path.

Report from the Board (continued from page 1)

Don’t mess with Sam from our dining room, on Staff Appreciation Day.

Sukey and Marvin with the Survival Cart on Staff Appreciation Day.

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House Committee Update

by Ken Ersbak

This past season, the House Committee has been busy working on upgrades to the Clubhouse. Most everyone has seen the new carpet laid in the lobby and hallways. The remarkable restoration of the central banister has also been hard not to admire. A new wood floor was put down in the TV room, where we upgraded to a 47” HDTV and Blu Ray player for our videophobes. What you may not have noticed is that the Committee also upgraded the linens in all of the new guest rooms with high quality sheets, blankets, coverlets and bath towels, making these rooms even more attractive for our overnight guests. Finally, the committee has begun digitizing and editing the many old photos of the Club that date back to the turn of the century. The plan is to prominently display these pictures in the clubhouse and guest rooms and then offer them for sale to the membership for their cottage or home adornments. Stay tuned! This winter the maintenance staff will remodel rooms 218 and 220 to create a spacious suite for seasonal or daily use. This great living space will include a king size bed; a spacious, modern bathroom; and an adjoining room with twin beds and a separate bathroom. These interconnected rooms will have separate entrances, allowing us to rent them singly or together. The House Committee welcomes member input into all projects and ideas for making our clubhouse shine as its crown jewel.

Rocking chairs, old and new

Be the Last to Get the Last

Now that the dust has settled and after the sale and/or donation of 41 rockers for the rocking chair brigade, there remains one survivor. You can be the last of the brigade to wipe the slate clean. If you would like to buy one for your house (the club has no more room), call the office and place your claim. This fine wooden rocker is a steal at $150. Once again, thanks to Norm Ledwin for this great idea and its huge success.