Vol. 34 Number 1 January 2017 www.lakejunaluskacommunity.com Lake Junaluska, NC 28745

Caring and Sharing Prayers: Bob James Frank Dillard Evelyn Laycock Ruth Welk surgery 12/30 Condolences: Family of Andy Field on his death Rob Huckaby family on death of his mother. Rev. Byrd Hillman on death of wife Sara Hillman. Please contact me with any needs for prayer or deaths. Paul Davenport (828)926-4138 gramsandgrandpapa@msn.com

January Events:

1/4 Junaluska Meeting 10AM BWC

1/8 Vespers 5:00PM KC

1/17 Tuscola Garden Club 9:30AM BWC

1/17Junaluskan’s Dinner 5:30PM TH

1/18 Book Review 10.00AM STL

1/21 Live & Learn 2:00 PM BWC

1/24 Deadline for Lake Views & News

Locations: BWC: Bethea Welcome Center

HC: Harrell Center

KC: Kern Center

STL: Susan Todd Lounge

TH: Terrace Hotel

Don’t forget the Polar Plunge 2/4 Donate or

become a Plunger by "Joining the Team".

More Info at:

www.crowdrise.com/5thannualpolarplun

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The President’s Pen……………..Paul Young HAPPY NEW YEAR JUNALUSKANS

I hope all of you had a joyous and meaningful Christmas and Holiday Season. Following is a brief overview of how my love affair with Lake Junaluska began and continues today. It was the summer of 1955 when I boarded a school bus in the small town of Belmont, MS, which was one of the pickup stops for our group. Our destination was a Youth Mission Conference at Lake Junaluska. I was excited about traveling to a place located in the mountains of North Carolina. We had been told to pack a light jacket because the nights could be cool. Believe me, you did not need a light jacket in Mississippi in the summer. I did not know what to expect on my arrival because I had never

traveled much and had not seen mountains. The beauty of the mountains and Lake Junaluska was beyond my wildest imagination. Then, when night came and I looked across the lake and saw the lighted cross it was a very moving experience. The whole Mission Conference was so meaningful as I gathered with hundreds of young people from across the Southeast. My love affair with

Lake Junaluska had begun. I returned in 1956 after high school graduation to another Mission Conference. Laura and I married in 1960 and in the years to follow we came with the children to many programs/experiences. Our four children and seven grandchildren have grown to love Lake Junaluska as we do. However, there is something about Lake Junaluska we had not discovered until we moved here full-time in January 2009, and that is the wonderful organization we know as the Junaluskans. We have been a part of this wonderful group since our arrival. It is a caring and dedicated group of people committed to a wide variety of services/ministries to the Lake Junaluska community and beyond. Let us continue this great tradition as we enter the New Year of 2017.

THANK YOU, STEVE Steve Berwager has led the Junaluskans for the past two years with exceptional skill and devotion. He seems to always be filled with energy and enthusiasm, and using his multiple talents in service to others. The first Sunday of December Laura and I were at the Givens Estate Christmas Tea, sitting at a table with Charles and Jean Johnson. We looked up and notice a former couple from Lake Junaluska coming through the door. The lady was in a wheelchair and Steve was pushing it. Another example of his caring spirit. I have met many outstanding residents of Lake Junaluska, but no one that I respect and admire more than Steve. Paul Young, President

Deadline: Lake Views and News

January 24th Diana Foederer, Editor

(828)452-9164 soldonbeaches@charter.net

Junaluska Dinner January 17th, 5:30PM Terrace Hotel

Providing entertainment for the 1st dinner of 2017 is Betina Morgan a locally acclaimed folk harpist residing in Haywood County. She has performed for such venues as the HART Theater, exhibit openings at the Haywood County Arts Council, "The Night Before Christmas", a Downtown Waynesville event, and in private social settings and weddings at Lake Junaluska. Betina has a natural gift for bringing warmth to her audiences through her rich vocals

and skilled performance on the harp. Her floor harp has been hand crafted to be a 31 string Gothic harp. Its amazingly resonant sound is sure to bring enjoyment to your soul. George Kenny, Program Chairman

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January 2017 column from APW Jack This n That It’s the day before the APW crew employee annual Christmas gathering, when we laugh and celebrate our

year over a delicious meal coordinated and prepared by my bride: store-bought and prepared spiral ham,

creamy mashed potatoes heavy on the butter, roasted Brussel sprouts coated with olive oil and seasoned to

taste, warmed yeast rolls and a layered-in-glass-bowl triple chocolate mousse and Heathbar dessert separated

by even more layers of whipped cream and chocolate cake. While thinking about food prep and recipes, it

struck me that Public Works this time of year is following another kind of recipe… MAKING LEAF STEW – BUT YOU CALL IT MULCH Every year, Public Works picks up leaves. Lots of them.

From the end of October and into the spring, weather permi ng, the leaf crew makes its way through our community.

Public Works has a finite level of response for leaf service: Our ability to pick up is, for the most part, set. One truck, one

vacuum, one crew. Unfortunately, what we can’t control is the rate at which the leaves fall. It can be a real challenge.

Some years, demand for leaf pickup aligns with our capacity. In other years, the lion’s share of the leaves seem to fall at

once, and we can’t get to the piles fast enough. Calls to the office result. At *mes, customer frustra*on intensifies. We

really like 2016. So far – knock on wood -- the rate of leaves falling and made into piles by residents more closely matches

our capacity to pick up the leaves.

What you may not know is what happens to the leaves a1er they are picked up. Let’s start at the beginning. You rake or

blow your leaves into piles at the edge of the road and await our arrival.

As leaves are vacuumed from the front of your house, they are concurrently mulched by the machine and then blown into

the truck. The truck brings its load back to Public Works where leaves are dumped in our service yard. That’s the

mountain of mulch you see when you drive up Sleepy Hollow and look into the maintenance yard on your right.

What you may not realize is that the leaves there are “cooking”. They’re on “simmer”, kind of a leaf stew in a natural

environment crock pot. It’s a state regulated process with oversight by the North Carolina Department of Natural

Resources, Solid Waste Division. We’re inspected and keep records on the process.

A1er the leaves are dumped, we compact them. Si ng in a dense pile, they naturally generate heat. We monitor the

heat generated by the pile un*l reaches 131 degrees. Then, like a crock pot process, we s*r and mix, allowing the cooking

process to resume un*l the pile reaches 131 degrees again. We repeat the process and, along the way, add silt from the

lake bo=om. It’s kind of like adding flour to thicken the sauce. Eventually, the mixture turns black. The result is mulch.

Mulch we produce is available for free to Lake Junaluska residents. It’s also used by Conference Center maintenance staff

for the beau*ful landscaping provided in common areas around the Lake. Excess mulch amounts each year are trucked

away by commercial interests to make room for next season’s leaves.

You could say that producing black mulch makes us green. And, it’s one way we are re-using our community’s natural

resources.

Jack Carlisle

APW EMPLOYEES GO TO WASHINGTON Long-time Lake Junaluska Public Works employee Clay Conner recently won a radio contest with a prize of two Carolina Panthers vs. Washington Redskins tickets – in Washington. All expenses paid. Clay’s wife wasn’t interested in the trip so he asked Public Works co-worker Anthony “Goob” James to join him. They traded their orange Public Works shirts for fan jerseys – Clay for the

Panthers and Goob for the Redskins. They drove to Charlotte to fly to Washington for the Monday night game. Fun fact: neither Clay nor Goob had ever flown before. White knucklers from Waynesville on their way to our nation’s capital. Part of their prize package was a stay at the 5-star JW Marriott flagship hotel. First class service. Granite lobby. Elegant surroundings. Room prices to go with it. All part of their prize package. Earlier on game day, they toured the Smithsonian, then took in other D.C. sites. A subway ride later, they found themselves 18 rows up at the stadium on the 25-yard line. The game was on Monday Night Football, just before Christmas. “Obviously, this was an experience that was once-in-a-lifetime,” Clay said. “The cost? Not mine. The memories made? Priceless.” Submitted by APW Jack

Within the next two weeks you will be receiving your invitation to join the Junaluskans for 2017. Put your name on the form, other information if the last directory needs some corrections for you. Enclose a check for at least $10 per person, hope-fully more, Donations are used for programs and projects here at the lake. Please mail as quickly as you can before you forget about it. This will help me get corrected information for the 2017 Junaluskan Directory. As I see it now, the new Directory will be available by the March Junaluskan Dinner. If you have submitted your donation, you can pick up your free directory after the dinner or later at the Welcome Center. It’s great to be part of the Junaluskans. At least I think so. Don Keck, Membership Chairman

From all of us at Clothes To Kids...thank you for all your support in 2016. We just got a request from an 11 year old girl. She wants her friends coming to her birthday party to bring a gift for CTK rather than a gift for her! How wonderful for us but it is especially a valuable lesson for those young ladies to learn and practice! We plan to serve even more receivers AND givers in 2017. Sylvia Russell

I would like to say a big thank you to all the residents that signed a card for me. I appreciate it very much and your opinion of me means a lot. I have enjoyed working and helping all of you, in any way that I could possible could, for the past 45 yrs. (How fast time goes)

Just remember I am here for you and I know Lake Junaluska wouldn’t be the same without you !!! Thanks for all you do!!! Blessings, Peggy

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Jack Ewing ……………………………………..Executive Director’s Column New Director & Associate Director of Lake Junaluska Singers

I am pleased to announce Mary Wannamaker Huff will be the interim director of the

Lake Junaluska Singers beginning January 1, 2017.

Mary, who currently lives in New York City with her husband, Andrew, and two sons, owns a home at Lake Junaluska. She grew up coming here and attending Lake

Junaluska Singers' concerts. Her father is a retired United Methodist Minister who served in the South Carolina Conference, and her mother was director of Christian

Education in The United Methodist Church. Mary is thrilled for the opportunity to be a part of the

legacy of the Lake Junaluska Singers.

Mary's passion is reflected in her pursuit of musical excellence. She graduated cum laude from Furman University in 1999 and went on to receive her Master of Music degree in 2001 from Yale

University. She furthered her post-graduate studies in music education at Westminster Choir

College.

Mary has extensively worked with a variety of choral groups, and she currently serves as the Associate Director of Music at Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church

and as the artistic director at the New York City Children's Chorus. She will spend her summers in residence at Lake Junaluska and continue with her

current positions when not at Lake Junaluska.

I am also excited to share that Kathy McNeil will join Mary and the

Singers in 2017 as the associate director of the Lake Junaluska Singers. Kathy conducted Handel's Messiah this past December

during Appalachian Christmas at the lake, and she is the organist for Lake Junaluska. Kathy received her Bachelor of Music in Education and her

Master of Music in Organ Performance from Westminster Choir College.

As we enter the 63rd year of the Lake Junaluska Singers, I am confident that Mary

and Kathy will continue to build on the legacy of this important part of our ministry. Mary and Kathy are already working on the 2017 concert season and we will be sending you a schedule of

performances soon. Please join me in welcoming them.

Ve���r� Sunday, Jan. 8, 5:00PM

Harrell Center Our faith sharer for January is one we can proudly claim as our own. Paul Zimmerman currently serves as Director of Housekeeping and Laundry Service. Prior to joining the staff at LJA, Paul spent 21 years (1990-2011) as a missionary, mostly in East Africa. Paul was born and raised in Rochester, NY and educated at Michigan State University. He and his wife Karen have been married 31+ years and have 3 children, Sam, 26, Kip, 24 & Jacquie, 21. Please join us for January Vespers’ Worship service . Sharon Carlisle, Chair

“Please thank the Junaluskans for our Christmas party. This meal with gifts and everything means so much to us. . .it’s our Christmas.” This statement from a resident at Aviemore Village, the

low-income housing facility in Clyde supported by the Junaluskans, was only one of dozens of words of appreciation the Junaluska Senior Resource Team heard as we served their Christmas meal. Funds for the ham and turkey and a gift for each resident were provided by the

Junaluskans. We also had individual Junaluskans who made up goody bags of sugar-free candy, decorated the tables, cooked the food, served the food, and took time to chat with these older folks who seem very lonely. Thank you, Junaluskans, for all your help in making Christmas a little brighter for the residents at Aviemore Village. Also, thank you Sharon Carlisle for taking photos we can share through Lake Views and News. Marie Metcalf

Junaluskan Officers for 2017-2018:

President Paul Young

1st Vice President Bob Hunter

2nd Vice President Diana Foederer

Recording Secretary Margaret Amick

Treasurer Steve Berwager

Tuscola Garden Club will meet at

Bethea Welcome Center January 17 at

9:30AM. Kaleb Rathbone, Super-

intendent of the Mountain

Research Station, will present an

informative program entitled “The

Haywood County Extension

Service Research Farm—Past and

Present.” He will share with us

about the Farms’s farming ex-

periments, past and present, the

resulting benefits to farmers and

crops, and how they have been

able to assist locat farmers and

gardeners. All are welcome.

Submitted by Sally Jones

New Board Members:

Mahala Cannon President of Women’s Club

Paul Davenport Caring & Sharing Chairman

Sharon Carlisle Vespers Chairman

George Kenny Program Chairman

Nancy Coghill Fellowship Group Chairman

Please do not hesitate to make comments or suggestions to us as we are here to serve .

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J�n��u�k M�m���e� 2016

Isn’t this just the greatest place to call home..so many wonderful friends, activities, talents, beautiful facilities, lovely lake, dedicated staff, exciting events, entertainment and much more....we are blessed. Happy New Year!!

JUNALUSKANS FINANCIAL REPORT 2016 2016

772 BUDGET January/November December YTD Balance

AMOUNT

Bank Balance: as of 12/29/2016 OVER/UNDER

0 0 BUDGET

RECEIPTS:

Flea Market $11,250.00 $15,776.25 $0.00 $15,776.25 $4,526.25

Member Contributions $11,500.00 $11,150.00 $20.00 $11,170.00 ($330.00)

Miscellaneous (brought forward from 2013) $3,256.81 $3,256.81 $3,256.81 $0.00

Miscellaneous Gifts $0.00 $25.00 $0.00 $25.00 $25.00

Tent Fund Transfer $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

TOTAL INCOME $26,006.81 $30,208.06 $20.00 $30,228.06 $4,221.25

EXPENSES:

Administration

Printing/LV&N Copies $3,000.00 $1,617.07 $81.80 $1,698.87 ($1,301.13)

Directory $1,300.00 $1,145.00 $0.00 $1,145.00 ($155.00)

Fund Raising $200.00 $238.88 $0.00 $238.88 $38.88

Postage $500.00 $452.99 $0.00 $452.99 ($47.01)

Supplies $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Total Administration $5,000.00 $3,453.94 $81.80 $3,535.74 ($1,464.26)

Services & Beautification

Asbury Trail $1,000.00 $1,027.64 $26.63 $1,054.27 $54.27

Gardens, Rosewalk $3,800.00 $3,667.09 $0.00 $3,667.09 ($132.91)

Inspiration Point $200.00 $200.00 $0.00 $200.00 $0.00

Biblical Garden $200.00 $200.00 $0.00 $200.00 $0.00

Corneille Native Garden $1,750.00 $1,750.00 $0.00 $1,750.00 $0.00

Environment (Lake Clean-Up) $150.00 $181.51 $0.00 $181.51 $31.51

Seasonal Decorations $1,500.00 $1,471.72 $51.15 $1,522.87 $22.87

Swan Feeding Program $750.00 $761.06 $0.00 $761.06 $11.06

Total Services & Beautification $9,350.00 $9,259.02 $77.78 $9,336.80 ($13.20)

Ministries & Fellowship

Caring & Sharing $200.00 $275.23 $0.00 $275.23 $75.23

Community Chorus $800.00 $800.00 $0.00 $800.00 $0.00

Lake Junaluska Singers $300.00 $300.00 $0.00 $300.00 $0.00

Heritage Center $700.00 $653.47 $0.00 $653.47 ($46.53)

Junaluskans Dinners/Programs $2,100.00 $1,533.46 $200.00 $1,733.46 ($366.54)

Clothes For Kids $500.00 $500.00 $0.00 $500.00 $0.00

Library $1,000.00 $800.00 $0.00 $800.00 ($200.00)

Live & Learn $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Lja Staff Christmas Party $500.00 $500.00 $0.00 $500.00 $0.00

Book Review $200.00 $0.00 $0.00 ($200.00)

Childcare $500.00 $500.00 $0.00 $500.00 $0.00

Internet Service $350.00 $336.00 $0.00 $336.00 ($14.00)

Total Ministries & Fellowship $7,150.00 $6,198.16 $200.00 $6,398.16 ($751.84)

Miscellaneous & Special Projects $1,250.00 $936.66 $204.87 $1,141.53 ($108.47)

0 $0.00

TOTAL EXPENSES $22,750.00 $19,847.78 $564.45 $20,412.23 ($2,337.77)

$0.00

PROFIT/LOSS (MONTHLY INCOME LESS EXPENSES) $3,256.81 $10,360.28 ($544.45) $9,815.83 $6,559.02

Steve Berwager, Treasurer Page 5

775JUNALUSKANS SPECIAL PROJECTS Beginning Balance INCOME EXPENSE YTD BALANCE

p9095 - COMMUNITY CHORUS FUND $6,160.97 $10,705.60 $9,574.45 $7,292.12

p9096 - EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE $9,568.93 $4,292.56 $4,800.00 $9,061.49

p9128 - JUNALUSKANS DESIGNATED GIFTS $8,490.80 $1,155.00 $7,161.20 $2,484.60

p9099 - JUNALUSKANS DIRECTORY FUND $45.00 $0.00 $0.00 $45.00

p9131 - ATHLETIC FIELD BEHIND BETHEA WELCOME CENTER $8,898.40 $500.00 $1,000.00 $8,398.40

p9102 - TERRACE TRAINS FUND $162.13 $0.00 $162.13 $0.00

p9103 - VESPERS FUND $1,890.53 $676.29 $0.00 $2,566.82

p9108 - SEASONAL DECORATIONS MEMORIAL $600.00 $200.00 $0.00 $800.00

p9110 - LICENSE TAGS $35.00 $35.00 $0.00 $70.00

p9109 - BEAUTIFICATION DAY $5.00 $0.00 $0.00 $5.00

p9130 - FOOD MINISTRY $1,547.11 $2,964.00 $3,079.06 $1,432.05

p9101 - TENT FUND $3,773.45 $3,250.00 $2,025.58 $4,997.87

p9116 - LIVE AND LEARN $1,560.75 $0.00 $75.00 $1,485.75

TOTAL $42,738.07 $23,778.45 $27,877.42 $38,639.10

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Endowment Fund as of 9/30/2016 $3,387.27