I give this guy Chris credit for taking charge and hopefully the residents of Lionshead (of which I am not) appreciate and recognize the value that these improvements will add to the value of all the homes in that community and join in. Seems to me $50 is not much of an investment if to produce , if nothing else, something nice to look at.

i grew up in Lionshead lake in 70-80s and spent every summer day at the lake with friends making awesome memories. Thanks to Chris and all the people taking part in getting the lake back to a place that people can come to and make their own memories. Good Luck - PS: My parents still live in "the lake" and paid their $50 - after not participating in years. They are thankful as well!

Good luck to the residents trying to improve their local lake community. Love it when neighbors come together for the common good. I sometimes think Wayne is too big for that, but stories like this remind me that it can be done one neighborhood at a time.

I want to thank Dan Hubbard for spending the time with us on Saturday and for writing a great article for us. It is much appreciated by the group.

I am one of the residents that goes to the weekly Monday meetings (at 7:00pm) and clean ups on Saturdays, and I'd love to see more people help out. Even if you can't make it to a meeting or on a Saturday we'd love to have you come down anytime to help us with all the work that still needs to be done, even if you only have an hour of time there is always something for you to do.

A small core of people are responsible for meeting every week in attempt to collect membership and volunteering their physical labor to beautify the Lake. The article forgot to mention the following people who would love for more people to help out.
Many thanks to Chris Dubanowitz and his wife Jeaninne, Claire Furber, Laurie Palattucci, Jim Olesky, Jack Ciccarella and Joseph Bubba Jr.

Thanks Cathy for recognizing us!!!

The Township dredges out Packanack Lake every couple of years by the "PEN". Why can't they do it for Lionshead Lake? OH, I FORGOT!! The MAYOR doesn't live there!!

Nose,

Don't get your "nose" out of joint. Rather than sitting in front of your computer, in your underwear all day ,and commenting on every story, why don't you get down to the lake and help out?

The lake is never going to make a come back unless action is taken to make dues mandatory. This can be done as houses are sold and new owners take over. In addition, the lake was in much better shape two years back. We still had parties and the beach was open. This new committee has no idea of how to do fund raisers. Nor will they listen to experience. It's such a shame.

Coco - I love how people like you complain about the Lake and never do anything about it. A handful of people volunteer every week to improve the lakefront. Why not put your criticism to action and come help out???

Kathy & Jacqueline - You don't know me but I have been to many lake activities over the last 30 years. However, none of your recent activities are of interest. My sister and her husband have lived there for over 30 years. They have always paid the dues and dedicated time. I know for a fact that they have presented ideas to both your committee and the current president. It's sad that no action has been taken on any of their suggestions. You need to do activities not only for families but also the 50+ empty nester crowd.

I lived in Lionshead Lake from 1969-1974. It was the place to be. You literally lived in your bathing suit all summer long. From when you woke up and went down to the lake for swimming lessons, until 6:00 pm, when they locked the gates for the night. There was never any issues with teenagers on the beach at night. I lived right behind the beach. I would walk through my backyard to go to the beach. We had to wear beach tags and the lifeguards would check them. It was so much fun. I recently returned to the area to see my old house and see the lake. Boy was I saddened! What a terrible sight to see. I certainly hope the residents come together and bring this back to its heyday. I do think the dues should be mandatory. I do commend those that are volunteering their time to restore this beautiful lake to its glory.
Sincerely
Michele Priolo

Have you talked to anyone in Packanack? They made dues here manditory about 15 years ago. People complained, but they also paid up. $50 is a bargain as far as dues. A family of 4 living here in Packanack pays about $550 and that does not include beach badges! We have an annual block party as a fundraiser for the sporting activities, but you could use the funds in other ways. I know that this one fundraiser typically makes a few thousand dollars. Best of luck with what you are trying to achieve!

Frank-in Packanack if you don't pay your annual dues they are passed on to the new homeowner when you sell your house. They can either pay them or deduct the back dues from the asking price of the house. Believe me, it's manditory. Some people just choose to not deal with it till they sell their house.