2023 Holiday Issue

More documents

Recommendations

Info

CHRISTMAS @ THE BEACON Join us for Santa’s Sleigh Bar @ The Beacon Seasonal Drinks & Cheeky Cocktails ALL MONTH LONG DECEMBER ALL DAY Special Brunch With Santa Saturday 12/23 1pm- 3pm Serving Brunch Sundays From 10am-3pm Book Your Next Event Now 4 5 3 R I V E R S T Y X R D H O P A T C O N G N J 0 7 8 4 3 9 7 3 - 2 3 4 - 5 3 0 0 Scan For Website KatzsMarinaAtTheCove.com 22 Stonehenge Road, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849 ~ 973.663.0024 WORLD CLASS BOATS, WORLD CLASS SERVICE, WORLD CLASS FUN. From pontoon boats to rare antique and classic boats, Katz’s Marina is your home for world class service and sales. With a selection of over 100 Chris Craft, Gar Wood, Century, and Higgins antique and classic boats, as well as the top rated 2021 model pontoon boats, Katz’s Marina is sure to help you find a boat to satisfy all your needs. We are the only antique boat dealer with a one year warranty on boat sales and services. Katz’s Marina offers boat repairs, preventative maintenance, and refinishing services on all boats, new and old. Do you want to spend your summer on the water? Let one of our two convenient marinas be your home for fun! AntiqueBoatSales.com 342 Lakeside Ave., Hopatcong NJ 07843 973-663-3214 KatzMarinaAtTheCove.com 22 Stonehendge Rd., Lake Hopatcong NJ 07849 973-663-0024 16 LAKE HOPATCONG NEWS <strong>Holiday</strong> <strong>2023</strong>
BRETT WISS DOUGLAS LOCAL VOICES In October, Brett Wiss Douglas, 45, became commodore of the historic Lake Hopatcong Yacht Club, making club history on two fronts: She is the first third-generation commodore and the first woman to hold the position at the 118-year-old establishment. “I think there have been many women before me that could have held this honorable position, but the timing may not have been right,” she said of the two-year position. Her family legacy at the club dates back to the beginning. Her great-great-grandfather, Pierre Brett, was one of the founding members, helping merge the Hopatcong Lake and Field Club and the Hopatcong Junior Club in 1904, which would become the Lake Hopatcong Yacht Club. Her grandfather and father were both commodores and her grandmother and mother were both Women’s Auxiliary presidents. “We are very lucky to have many strong, capable women at the club,” she said. WHERE DO YOU LIVE? WHERE DID YOU GROW UP? I live in Hopatcong. I grew up in Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania, but would come to the lake every summer as a child for sailing and swimming lessons at the club. When I was a teenager, my parents started renting houses on the lake. When I was in college, they bought a property and moved out of Dingmans to be on the lake year round. Dingmans Ferry was beautiful, a great place to grow up, but the lake has always had my heart. I was very lucky to be driving a boat at age 13, with independence on the lake. WHO MAKES UP YOUR FAMILY? I am married 17 years to Michael Douglas. We have two kids, Connor, 15, and Annabel, 11. We have a dog named Lulu and a cat named Rocket. HOW DO YOU EARN A LIVING? I am currently working part time at Andover Mohawk Physical Therapy as a receptionist. Out of college, I went to New York City and worked in advertising as a media buyer. WHAT’S THE PROCESS OF BECOMING A COMMODORE? First, you have to be nominated. Once approved, you serve two years as rear commodore (in charge of member entertainment). Then you move up to vice commodore (in charge of “house and grounds,” which includes all improvements or repairs, staffing and overall condition of the club). Then you move up to commodore, where you are in charge of the whole shebang! HOW DOES IT FEEL TO BE THE FIRST WOMAN COMMODORE? It is an incredible honor. I don’t think it was ever a slight to women to have not had a female in this position. I think it was just the right time and the right circumstances for me to get the job. And I am truly, truly honored and completely devoted to the role. DESCRIBE THE TYPE OF PERSON YOU ARE. I’m a hard worker. When there’s something I want to do or achieve I go all in. I love to laugh, and I try to surround myself with fun, happy people. I’m very athletic (although sidelined by an Achilles injury). I’m loyal and caring, and I love fiercely! If you’re in my heart, I’ll do whatever I can to take care of you. I’m a strong woman who fights and works hard for what she believes in. I’m considerate, courteous, kind and I love dad jokes. WHO HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST INFLUENCE IN LIFE AND WHY? My grandfather, Thomas Henry Wiss III, has been my hero since I was a young child. He was so funny, loving, kind and made me feel so loved. He was a hard worker, admired by all and always made me feel strong and supported. My parents, Thomas H. Wiss IV and Eugenia Wiss, were also huge influences in my life. And my husband and children. IS THERE ANYTHING MOST PEOPLE WOULD BE SURPRISED TO LEARN ABOUT YOU? When I was about 17 or 18, I lived in a shack in the parking lot at the yacht club for two summers while teaching sailing! involved invested strong I AM I AM I AM lakehopatcongnews.com 17
Page 1: INFORMING, SERVING AND CELEBRATING
Page 4 and 5: 4 LAKE HOPATCONG NEWS Holiday 2023
Page 6 and 7: Left to right: Michael Jarmus as He
Page 8 and 9: KathySellsLakeHomes.com LAKEFRONT S
Page 10 and 11: 10 Local Businessman Bets Big and W
Page 12 and 13: A four-generation family run busine
Page 14 and 15: Debut of Jefferson Winter Stroll Pr
Page 18 and 19: Love of Therapy Dogs Inspires First
Page 20 and 21: FAMILY BUSINESS SINCE 1996! 973-846
Page 22 and 23: Community Turns Out for Lake Cleanu
Page 24 and 25: Lake Cleanup (cont’d.) Fred Lubno
Page 26 and 27: Woman’s Club Helps Those in Hopat
Page 28 and 29: Hopatcong to Offer Traditional Holi
Page 30 and 31: Lake Hopatcong... A fine food and f
Page 32 and 33: Goodbye to My Lake Hopatcong Flower
Page 34 and 35: HISTORY George Washington Did Not S
Page 36 and 37: COOKING WITH SCRATCH © Cookies Are
Page 38 and 39: WORDS OF A FEATHER 38 Story and pho
Page 40 and 41: directory CONSTRUCTION/ EXCAVATION
Page 42 and 43: ORTHWEST EXPLOSIVES BLASTING CONTRA
Page 44: PLEASE JOIN LIVETHELAKENJ FOR THE 2

2023 Holiday Issue

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

Delete template?

Save as template?