Estling Lake

Message from St. Peter’s Orphanage

Thank you to everyone that was able to contribute to St. Peter’s Orphanage this past year.  Below is a letter from St. Peter’s with updates on how your donations are helping children to succeed.

Stay safe and enjoy the holidays!

December 1, 2020

To our Dear Friends,

We hope this letter finds you in the comfort of your family, and your loved ones safe and well. Thankfully, all the children and staff members at St. Peter’s remain in good health and spirits. Recognizing the resiliency of our children (and ourselves) has been a silver lining during this trying time. Out of difficulties grow miracles.

This year has brought our St. Peter’s family closer than ever. We found ourselves spending time together in ways which helped us develop deeper bonds. We were brought back to the basics of childhood – enjoying bike rides, exploring nature, creating art projects, holding dance competitions, playing board games, tossing water balloons, barbecuing, and planting flowers. One hot July afternoon, we were (impatiently) waiting for our Slip-and-Slide to arrive when our staff and kids brainstormed a creative idea: a tarp and Dawn dish soap! The afternoon was filled with giggles and excitement, as the heaviness of the world melted away.

Individually, our children have used this time to accomplish personal goals, which can be challenging for them even during less stressful times.

During his senior year, Paul maintained employment at Target while working hard to graduate high school. He purchased a car and moved into our Independent Living Cottage. This fall, he began his post-secondary education, which makes him the first in his family to attend college!

Javier is currently in his senior year of high school, with hopes of becoming an underwater welder. One of his favorite classes is woodworking where he crafted a stool for his bedroom. While this may appear simple, given his challenges, it was quite an accomplishment. In the future, he is eager to volunteer at an animal shelter.

Chaz celebrated his high school graduation with many cars supporting he and his classmates. Currently, he is enrolled in a career development program designed to better understand his talents and interests. He is gaining confidence in resume writing and improving his ability to interview successfully. Chaz will soon be scheduling appointments with potential employers!

When he graduated high school in June, Joey immediately enrolled in cosmetology school. He is studying hard and earning the hours he needs to take his Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling exam for licensure. Soon, a local barber shop will be lucky to have his positive energy, skills, and enthusiasm. As our home-run champ, you may find some of his baseballs on the Rockaway River Golf Course!

Raul is in his junior year of high school and recently has taken a liking to his (remote) cooking class. We all have enjoyed his homemade Belgian waffles on Saturday mornings, as well as fancy fajitas on taco Tuesdays. He loves the New York Knicks and can usually be found learning new dance moves on YouTube.

Without your continued support, our children’s many successes would not have been possible. We express our sincere gratitude for your part in their achievements. May this unusual holiday season bring peace, love, and new traditions.

With thanks for your kindness and consideration,
The children, staff and Board of Directors of St. Peter’s Orphanage

www.stpetersorphanage.org

James Reed DeLaney

James Reed DeLaney, 80, of Easton, MD, passed away surrounded by loved ones on December 9th, 2020 after a difficult battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

James was born on March 11, 1940 to Sidney and Anna DeLaney in Rutherford, NJ. He attended Rutherford High School where he met, Joyce, his lifelong partner of 58 years. Together they lived a wonderful life and raised a family of four in Hawthorne, NJ before retiring to the Eastern Shore of Maryland in 2005.

After graduating in 1958, James went on to study biology at Bucknell University. In 1962, he started his career in education as a biology teacher at Teaneck High School. His passion for teaching and natural leadership propelled him into the role of principal in 1977. He would spend the rest of his career in education and took incredible pride in his time spent at Teaneck.

James lived a life that truly made a difference. He was a celebrated leader, influencing and educating decades of students. James lived with a desire to create an environment where students and staff could thrive. He developed a culture at Teaneck that celebrated diversity, inclusion, excellence, and enthusiasm for helping others. He led and inspired a team of accomplished educators to create a truly high performing institution. His work and influence on the students and staff he served was a defining aspect to his character and life accomplishments. In addition to his career, James sought to make a difference in his community as well. He was active in his local church and committed to volunteer work. James cherished his time at Estling Lake in Denville, NJ where his family spent their summers, and he happily gave his time to contribute and support the community.

While he demonstrated so much pride in his work and community, nothing mattered more to James than the love, time, and memories shared with family. He was a caring and devoted spouse, father, grandfather, and brother. He is survived by his wife, Joyce. His children, Nancy, Jimmy, Becky, and Todd. James enjoyed the love and affection of 9 grandchildren and one baby girl on the way. He is also survived by his dear brother Dick, his wife Toby, and their wonderful family.

The family will be celebrating the life of James in a small private ceremony. To honor his memory, the family has established a scholarship fund that will provide financial support to a high school senior from Teaneck High School to pursue higher education. Please make donations out to:

Community Scholarship Fund of Teaneck
680 Albin Street
Teaneck, NJ 07666
Re: James R. DeLaney Scholarship Fund

Water Turns Off Sunday Nov 8th 2020

I’ve been monitoring the weather and it looks like we’ve reached the time where the temperatures at night will consistently drop below freezing. As such, the water to the community will be shut off on Sunday, November 8th. Volunteers looking to help with the process should meet at the beach parking area at 2 PM to complete the shutoff work. For those in camp, please be aware that you will start to see a drop or loss of water pressure as early as 1PM on Sunday, so plan your day appropriately. Looking ahead to next year, the water will be turned on Saturday, April 10, 2021 (weather permitting).

Community Update for October 2020

I hope that everyone has adjusted back to their winter routine now that schools have started again.  While the summer season has ended, there are still some important activities happening at the Lake right now.  Please review the announcements below and reach out if you have any questions.

Water Shut Off Extended

Since COVID concerns are still present and the weather is cooperating, the water shutoff has been rescheduled from the original date of Oct 25th to the new date of Sunday, Nov 8th.  I will reassess the weather forecast next week and send out an update on Nov 1st confirming our shutoff date and arranging volunteers.

Off Season Usage

As a reminder to those planning to stay in camp after the water shutoff, the “90 day rule” (Corp Lease – Section C, 5.b) has been suspended for the 2020-2021 off season due to the pandemic.  However, you still must notify the caretaker and the board of your plans (an email to Brian and me will suffice).

Caretaker

Brian and his family have moved into the cottage (Camp 58) after completing several upgrades.  Thank you to the Williams family for all their work to enhance the cottage and transform it into their new home.  Brian sent out a questionnaire a few weeks ago to help with his planned patrols during the off season.  Please send the completed form back to Brian so he can properly care for your camp over the winter.

Dam and Spillway

Please be sure to review the materials posted to the Estling Web Site regarding the evaluation of the Dam and Spillway by NJ DEP, NJ Transit, and Estling Lake Corp.

Committee Sign Ups

Thank you to all the volunteers that have registered for 2021.  There is still time to join a committee, so if you haven’t done so yet, please visit our sign up page and add your name to the list.  The sign up list will be closing October 31st.

Joint Ownership Applications

For those that are considering joint ownership, please submit your applications immediately as the process must be fully executed prior to 1/1/2021.  Any applications that are unable to be completed by 12/31/2020 will be cancelled and joint ownership will not be issued.  Our dedicated volunteers are working hard to complete these applications in a timely manner, but there are many steps involved and each application brings its own unique challenges. Contact Nadine to begin the process.

Recycling

The recycling dumpster will be removed for the winter so please drop off your items prior to Wednesday, 10/28.  After that date the container will be removed and you will need to utilize the Denville Recycling Center at 140 Morris Avenue, Denville. They are open Mon-Fri, 7-2:30, Sat 8-2, Sun 10-2.

Dam Committee – Lowering the Lake

We received our permit to lower the lake 3’, allowing the town to repair a broken water pipe below our spillway. We will open the valve 9/24 and anticipate closing it 10/1. This is HIGHLY dependent on the weather but pencil in dock repairs and shoreline maintenance beginning 10/1.

Advisory: Utility work scheduled for Estling Lake Rd beginning 9/8

https://local.nixle.com/alert/8224772/?sub_id=0

On Tuesday, September 8th, Gray Supply will begin utility work on underground natural gas lines along Estling Lake Road from Route 53 to the railroad crossing. As a result, Estling Lake Road will be shut down to one lane of alternating traffic between approximately 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. daily. Residents and other traffic entering or exiting the area should expect delays. Police Officers will be on site to assist and direct traffic. The work is expected to last for at least a week.

Notice of Lake Lowering

A message from the Dam and Spillway Committee:

As requested by Denville, we have applied for a permit to lower the lake up to 3’ during the last week in September. Indian will be lowering its lake as of October 1. This will allow for the repair of a large broken water line that runs across Indian where our spillway ends. So, if you have been considering dock repairs this would be a good time to do so. It is also a good time to clean up the shoreline.

Important Information for Estling Lake Annual Meeting

Thank you to all that attended our Town Hall meeting yesterday.  We had a lot of participants and a good interaction between presenters and campers.  If you were unable to attend the meeting, please visit our website to review the materials from the Town Hall and the 2020 information packet so that you are prepared for a virtual annual meeting (note, Chuck’s slides are not in place yet but will be there shortly).

If you have questions about how the virtual annual meeting will operate, please reach out so that you are prepared to fully participate in discussions and voting.  Bonnie D. (Camp 19) has offered to provide in-person technical assistance and training for anyone who would benefit from some one-on-one instruction.

While the meeting officially starts at 8:00 PM, it is highly recommended that you join early (as early as 7:30 PM).

• Voting shareholders are required to join via a computer/laptop/tablet/smartphone with a camera so that the secretary can visually and verbally confirm your attendance.  All other participants will not require a camera unless you are a director or an officer making a report.
• A “dial in only” option is available, but those without a computer will not be able to see the presentation, will not be able to ask questions, and will not be able to vote.
• When joining the meeting, you will be placed in a waiting room until the host approves you to join.  You do not need to take any action to be added, the host will automatically be notified that you have joined and are waiting to enter the meeting.
• Once you have joined the meeting, you will need to connect to the audio either using your phone or computer.
• After being connected, the host will automatically mute your audio and turn off your video so that there isn’t any background noise while the meeting is in progress.
• You will not be able to unmute your line, so if you have questions, you must submit them using the chat feature of Zoom.
• If you haven’t used Zoom before, here are some videos to help you get started:

• ZOOM – How to Join a Meeting
• ZOOM – Joining & Configuring Audio and Video
• ZOOM – Meeting Controls (including Mute, Chat)

Thanks,
Scott

Men’s Club Social/Meeting

All  Men, Come join us for the one-and-only 2020 Men’s Club Social/Meeting – Saturday August 22, 10:00 am on Camp 64 deck or lawn. Coffee and donuts served.

We’ll start with a little social time. We’ll end with a little business.
We plan to keep our 6′ distance, but bringing a mask along never hurts. I would like a headcount; please RSVP to Glen.

See you there,
Glen

Annual Meeting of Estling Lake Corporation 2020

The information packets for this year’s Annual Meeting of the Estling Lake Corporation have been distributed.  This year, because we have a different mail distribution system, the packets have been placed in the individual mail folders at the mail distribution box near the Estling Lake Athletic Field.  The meeting will be held at 8 PM on August 21, 2020 via the Zoom platform.

The packets include the official notice of the meeting, a letter from the President of the Corporation, a list of stockholders, the minutes of the 2019 Annual Meeting including Committee Reports and the proposed budget for 2021.  Also included are the proposed changes to the Lease and Bylaws.

The packet information will be posted on the Estling website:
https://www.estling.org/private/corporation-meetings/

Because of the pandemic some stockholders are not in camp this year and may not be able to pick up their packets.  If you cannot access the packet through the website and need to have your hard copy mailed to you, please let me know and I will mail it out.