FALL 2015

The

sanitary

authority

for

sewering

Lake Carey has been formed

The Lake Carey

Welfare Association A newsletter for the residents of Lake Carey

President’s Message 1

President’s Message 1

Steele for Supervisor 1

The Anglers’ Lake Carey 2

Club Stocks Walleye 3

Lake Carey Day Recap 4

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

The LCWA thanks two

anonymous donors for

gifts in memory of Sally

Willoughby.

ed Hetzel

A Message from the President

Welcome to our Fall newsletter,

We had one of the best Summers I can remember this year. Fairly dry weather

provided many days of sunshine, very little in the way of oppressive heat and

time to enjoy our lake’s beauty. We also had a very successful Lake Carey Day

this year and your support is greatly appreciated. The majority of the funds from

this event will go towards our dam repairs.

Speaking of dams, we just received our permit to lower the lake level so I will be

removing the boards as soon as possible. We also received an update on our

plan to repair the dam from DEP. I believe we are getting close to a final plan

but there are still some issues to work out.

Lake Resident Runs for Lemon Supervisor

By Walter Broughton

Bruce Steele, a full-time Lake resident and LCWA member, is running as a write-in

candidate for Lemon Township Supervisor on November 3rd.

An area native, Bruce graduated from Tunkhannock High School in 1966, went on to Bruce Steele

college and military service, before working in advertising and sales. He returned to teach high school English

in 1977 and recently retired to Lake Carey. This is his first run for political office.

Bruce writes that he is committed to:

1. “appropriating sufficient funds to maintain quality roads;

2. “maintaining honest and inclusive government;

3. “keeping taxes low;

4. “researching and understanding the issues before they are voted on by all supervisors;

5. “putting an end to excessive spending such as:

the Lake Carey sewage needs study which has cost local taxpayers more than $500,000;

the approval of a proposed $9.5 million sewer project, when lower cost alternatives (like septic

management) have not been more thoroughly explored.”

The sanitary authority for sewering Lake Carey has been formed and I have volunteered to participate as a

member of this organization. Just today I received a letter from the Tunkhannock Township supervisors stat-

ing that I have been accepted. As I‘m sure you all know, elections are being held this coming Tuesday.

Please vote, it’s our right and duty to make our voices heard.

Here’s hoping for a mild and short winter,

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The Anglers’ Lake Carey

Text by Walter Broughton; Photos by Walter Broughton, PA Bass Casters, Boyd’s NEPA

Guiding Service, Peace Valley Bass Anglers

It’s another world out there. A world of technical equipment—hard and soft jerkbait, braided, monofilament

and flourocarbin lines, GPS and sonar fish finders, bass boats with livewells featuring oxygenated water—and

fishing buddies who appreciate all this. They set out in the early hours of the day when the lake is still

shrouded in mist for the best spot to troll for walleyes, crappies or catfish. They return with a few fish large

enough to keep and tall tales—well some still tell tales of the ones that got away.

Lake Carey has always been a good fishing lake. In the 19th century it was known for its catfish, perch and

walleyes. Smallmouth, largemouth, and even black bass too, could be found in large numbers. One trio of

fishermen caught over 300 perch and catfish on an August day in 1875. Trout, however, are never mentioned

in historical sources, despite the lake’s cold waters. (Decades later the State stocked trout, but discontinued

the practice because the fish weren’t spawning here.)

Lake Carey Sportsmen’s Club Stocks Walleyes

Text & photo by Paul Brown

Once again, funds from the Club’s Summer Raffle will be used to purchase

around 600 Walleye fingerlings for our annual stocking program. The fin-

gerlings average 5 inches in length, with several over 7 inches, which

greatly increases their chance of surviving the stocking process. The fish

were purchased from Hickling’s Fish Farm, Inc. in New York State which

certifies that its fingerlings are healthy. Raffle Winner Pam Dewitt & Paul Brown

We have been stocking Lake Carey with walleyes off and on for over 20 years. They are expensive fish. Each

of the larger sized fingerling we stock costs over two dollars, but their chances of survival are much higher

than smaller ones. Moreover, these fingerlings will grow to be legal size fish sooner. Altogether, the club be-

lieves it’s money well spent.

The Sportsmen’s Club thanks all those who supported the Summer Raffle and our other fund raisers for this

project. Anyone who wishes to make a donation can still do so. Mail your contribution to The Lake Carey

Sportsmen’s Club, P.O. Box 35, Tunkhannock, PA, 18657. Attn. Walleye Stocking Project.

This year’s raffle winners were: #1 Crossbow – Pam DeWitt (Lake Carey); #2 Kayak – Eric Fore; #3 Trail

Camera – Lou DeStefano; #4 N.Y. City Bus Trip – Jim Considine; #5 $100 Visa Card – Stan Bush; #6 Fish-

ing Rod and Reel – Cindy Brown (Lake Carey); #7 Minnow Bucket & Fishing Lures – April Powers (Lake

Carey). Bonus Prize Lake Carey Etched Mirror (donated & made by Linda Pallis, Lake Carey) – Mark Po-

lizzi.

The Lake Carey Sportsmen’s Club meets at 7:30 pm on the second Tuesday of each month at their club hall on

SR1001 Billings Mill Road, Tunkhannock. New members are always welcome.

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Today the lake is perhaps best known for its crappies, walleyes, catfish and bass, both large

and smallmouth. It’s the site of several bass club tournaments. There were four this year, three sponsored by

the PA Bass Casters and one by the Tri-County Bass club. They park at Frank’s Marina just before dawn, of-

ten without warning (to Frank), hand over their $8 dollar parking/launching fees and head out. Most tourna-

ments run from first light to early afternoon.

The tournaments are competitive so the fishermen cast and quickly move on—‘run and gun’ the elusive bass,

as they say. Each team’s best five ‘lunkers’ (especially large fish) are weighed and measured to produce a

score. The Bass Caster tournament winners this year were Ken and Joe Kosloski whose prize catch included a

3.05 lb Lake Carey largemouth.

Despite the pleasures fishing brings, it appears to be in decline at Lake Carey and elsewhere. There are fewer

tournaments now than 20 years ago—and fewer fisherman on the lake generally. Some believe it’s just a tem-

porary dip in popularity, others point to a declining rural population as urbanization continues. Whatever the

cause, the state’s statistics are clear: the number of fishing licenses issued by the PA Fish & Boat Commission

to Commonwealth residents peaked in 1990 at a little over one million; last year the state issued only 708,000.

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The Lake Carey

Welfare Association

Fall 2015

Editor

Walter Broughton

broughton@marywood.edu

Association Officers

President:

Ed Hetzel

longrunner11@mac.com

Vice President:

David Rinehimer

dbrinehimer@gmail.com

Treasurer:

Deb Tierney

thelake2013@gmail.com

Secretary:

Gladys G. Bernet

ggbernet@gmail.com

Association Website

lakecareypa.com

Webmaster:

David Rinehimer

dbrinehimer@gmail.com

Lake Carey Day Recap

Text & Photos by Walter Broughton

Despite the lack of overall coordination and direc-

tion—there was no chair this year—the 2015 celebra-

tion brought out large crowds of eager and apprecia-

tive lake fans. Blessed with good weather and a fine

cast of volunteers, races were run, chickens barbecued,

lake tours conducted, paddle-boats and kayaks paddled

and poker cards collected without a hitch or mishap. Barbara & Paul Beane

As usual, the Poker Run, organized this year by Paul

and Barbara Beane, brought out avid gamblers, in-

cluding Jim and Deb Tierney’s dog, who entered at

the last minute. This year’s winners:

Mark Powers with a straight for $650

Sheri Austin with three aces for $250

Chrissy Prawzik with three queens and a

‘kicker’ king for $100

The 50/50 Raffle also drew enthusiastic participants.

The winners were: Martha Jenkins, Deb Switzer and

Rinehimer, Powers, Hetzel Aaron Gardner.

Some other notable accomplishments: Dick Daniels found his megaphone just in

time to start the road races—and rouse his neighbors at an ungodly hour. Jim and

Karen Skinner oversaw the paddleboat races which were free this year thankfully

from the usual brawls and fisticuffs. Kathi Keefe also managed to keep the con-

testants in the canoe and kayak races under control for a change. Jane Helman

skippered her partyboat for the boat tours, enduring four presentations of lake his-

tory with barely a groan or a grimace. Ginny and Laura Tinner marketed the 2015

line of Lake Carey fashions, featuring a ‘jaunty dark blue cap with the Lake Carey

Pennant and a darling dark blue matching sweat shirt.’ And the Fire Department

barbecued a record number of succulent chicken dinners without setting the fire-

hall ablaze again.

Preparing the Firehall Fire

More seriously, the association thanks all who contributed to a success-

ful and enjoyable day. If you’d like to help out next year, please contact

President Ed Hetzel at longrunner11@mac.com. New ideas, suggestions

for improvements, as well as volunteers are always welcome.

Ed Needs Help