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Volume 2018 | Issue Number 12 | August 11, 2018
Concert Series - Renowned Jazz Trio Election News Performs August 11 and By-Law Amendments Michael Gelfand Patrick McNulty, Elections Chairperson Triumphant return of former and signposted form with a sparse The Annual Meeting will take place Sunday, August Highland Laker melody, resonant chord or barely 19, 2018, at 2 pm and elections for Trustees cannot be On August 11, Highland Lakes perceptible nod of the head.” conducted without your presence. A quorum of 5% of welcomes home one of its own when For his performance in Highland the members in good standing must be present before renowned jazz keyboardist Jason Lakes, Miles will be joined by the Annual Meeting and elections can take place. Miles performs at Seckler Stage. drummer Richie Morales (Brecker Petitions for the office of Trustee have been received Miles is a Grammy Award-nominated Brothers, Spyro Gyra, Mike Stern) by the Elections Chairperson and the candidates below keyboardist (and a Grammy- winning and bassist Buster Hemphill (Blood will appear on the ballot. As required by the By-Laws, producer) who has recorded and Sweat and Tears) to play music from these petitions were all received by July 30, 2018. performed with a veritable who’s his two most recent records, “Kind The names of the candidates, and the sections they who list of luminaries spanning jazz, of New” and “Blue is Paris,” as well as will represent if elected, are as follows: pop, R&B, funk and fusion, including some solo pieces he plans to record For full, three-year terms expiring September 30, 2021: Miles Davis, Luther Vandross, Sting, in August for his first solo piano CD. Section 2: William Beardsley Chaka Khan, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Roberta (“Kind of New” made many “best of the year” lists in 2016 Section 9: No Petition Filed Flack, David Sanborn, Michael Brecker, Gato Barbieri and with Jazziz Magazine citing it as the second best album of Section 10: Chris Kaas many others. the year. Its follow-up, “Blue is Paris,” is dedicated to the Section 11: No Petition Filed Miles is just back in the US after completing a successful victims of the November 13, 2015 terror attacks in Paris.) The By-Laws permit members in good standing to European tour where he performed at some of the continent’s As always, expect Miles to intersperse his music with be elected as Trustees even though their names are not top venues, including Ronnie Scotts in London, Porgy and colorful stories about his work with Miles Davis, Luther on the ballot by having members write their names Bess in Vienna, and Blue Note Milano AMO, to rave reviews. Vandross and other greats. Contact the Concert Series at either on an Absentee Ballot or during the election at The Financial Times of London gave his show there a four- 973-271-9780 or Club Office at 973-764-4366 to buy tickets, the Annual Meeting. If you wish to serve as a Trustee star review, saying “the body of the evening consisted of long or visit hlcc.org/events/concert-series for more information. (you must reside in one of the three sections electing funky jams that delivered sudden bursts of energy and ebb- Tickets for members-in-good-standing and their guests are Trustees), you may be elected through the write-in and-flow detail of a band taking music out on a limb. Here, $15; tickets for non-members are $20. Doors open at 7 p.m., process. Trustee candidates must be a property owner, Miles probed new directions with a simple change of key show starts at 8 p.m. BYOB. reside in the section, and have been a member in good standing since August 19, 2015. All Absentee Ballots contain the two By-Law From the President’s Desk amendments that have been proposed. Additionally, Sue Ross, President ballots for Sections 2, 9, 10, and 11 provide for voting for Trustees. Absentee Ballots will be available at the Our Annual Meeting is on Sunday, August 19. It is As described in my last article, the first relates to a change Club Office ONLY beginning Saturday, August 4. Office scheduled to begin at 2 pm, but will only be called to order of wording in Section I of Article XIII – Boat, Vehicles and hours are Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4 pm, and when a quorum of 5% of our membership in good standing Mechanical Devices that makes it abundantly clear that any Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm. The Absentee Ballot is present. This translates into approximately 85 members use of a combustion engine on any of our lakes must be must be received at the Club Office, either by mail or with their membership cards in hand. If you are unable to authorized by the Voting Board. The second change involves in person, with your 2018 Membership Card enclosed locate your membership card on the day of the meeting, the elimination of Section XI of Article XV – Property in the envelope provided, no later than 4 pm on do not be deterred. We will have people on hand (in the Covenants. This By-Law relates to the use of For Sale and Wednesday, August 15, 2018. Activity Center) who will be able to issue temporary cards. other signs that advertise a person’s business when work is Elections will be held August 19 at the Annual Once the meeting is called to order and the Voting Board being done at your house. This By-Law has not been enforced Meeting. Make sure that you attend this meeting and and committee chairpersons are recognized, members will since the days when Seckler and Shepperd had proprietary that you have your 2018 Membership Card and badge hear remarks from Keith McCotter, Chairman of the Board; rights in our community. Signs are tightly regulated under with you. If you have any questions, please call me at receive a summation of our finances from Board Treasurer, Vernon Township’s Land Use Ordinance and it was deemed 973-764-3324. Bob Hughes; hear a review of current legal matters from the by the Voting Board to serve no purpose at this point. Club’s Attorney, Eileen Born; and listen to a recap of the year’s The business portion of the meeting usually concludes key events from me as President of the Club. The floor will within an hour of our start time and voting results are Upcoming Events then be opened to all members in good standing, offering shared at the meeting once all votes are counted. Highland those who are inclined to ask questions and share comments Lakes is such a beautiful and stable community because August 11 – Concert Series - Jason Miles the opportunity to do so. so many of its members are personally involved in what August 14 – Ladies Golf Outing Voting for trustees in Sections 2, 9, 10 and 11 will then takes place here. Please take time out on Sunday, August 19 August 16 – Women’s Auxiliary Casino Bus Trip be open to members who reside in those sections. This year to participate in the meeting and hear firsthand from the August 17 – Senior Gala all members will have an opportunity to vote on the By-Law leadership regarding the matters of importance that took August 18 – Jr. SANJL changes that have been proposed by the Voting Board as well. place this past year and the challenges that lie before us. August 19 – Annual Meeting Page 2 | August 11, 2018 The Highland Lakes Newsette
The Lakeland Swim Conference Highland Lakes Swim Team
Summer Practice Schedule 9 am - 10 am: ages 13+ 10 am - 11 am: ages 9 - 12 11 am - 11:45 am: ages 8 and under 11:30 am - 12 pm: ages 6 and under
“A” Championships New Daily Beach Hours August 11 @ White Meadow Lake Beginning Monday, August 13 (Subject to change based on weather conditions and forecasts) Beach 1 11 am - 7 pm Beach 2 12 pm - 5 pm HL Club Apparel Beach 3 11:30 am - 6 pm OnLine Embroidery – Sue Buruchian Beach 7 11:30 am - 6 pm
Highland Lakes Club apparel is stocked at the LIMITED BEACH HOURS Activities Center. Thank you for supporting HL Beaches 4, 5, and 6 12 - 5 pm Apparel helping members in need via the Goodwill NOTE: These beaches will open based on lifeguarding Fund. Brought to you by OnLine Embroidery, the staff availability. Check the Water Safety Hotline (973) 764- only official embellisher of the HL Logos. Custom 7797 for daily openings and closings of all beaches. orders accepted. Call 973-764-7420 or best, email at [email protected] Beach Testing Results
Below are the results of the most recent E. coli testing Highland Lakes Car Show at the Club’s beaches and swim lanes performed by Garden State Laboratories, Inc. Weekly tests are required by the State Sue Buruchian, Clubhouse Committee of New Jersey, and results must not exceed 320 organisms per 100 milliliter. All samples conformed to NJ State recreational The Clubhouse Committee is working on a special bathing standards. Testing results are also reported by the lab day for car enthusiasts in Highland Lakes. If you have a to the Sussex County Department of Health. special car, truck or motorcycle you would like to share and show to the members on October 14, 2018, please contact 7/18 7/26 8/1 [email protected] or call 973-271-0227. Beach 1 24.9 32.3 6.3 This event is planned as a show, and ‘no touching’ of Beach 2 – Clubhouse 2.0 32.3 4.1 the vehicles will be allowed so your special vehicles will be Beach 3 – Lookover Lane 10.9 45.7 15.5 protected. Beach 4 – Bushwick 12.1 104.3 5.1 Contact us by email at your earliest convenience so we Beach 5 – E. Lakeshore Dr. 7.3 131.4 14.6 can map out our car needs and details. Thanks for your Beach 6 – W. Lakeshore Dr. 4.1 5.2 1 interest. Beach 7 – Upper HL Dr. 33.1 25.3 3.1 Thinking about a renovation or Swim Lanes – Clubhouse 4.1 63.8 4.1 addition? Talk to an Architect! The Highland Lakes Newsette Upcoming Meetings Highland Lakes Country Club Jim Schriner, AIA and Community Association Licensed Architect Copyright © 2018 Buildings and Grounds – Monday, August 20 – 7 pm Clubhouse Committee – Wednesday, August 15 – 7 pm (973) 764-5817 Roe Hall, Administrative Assistant Ecology Committee – Thursday, August 16 - 7 pm 1110 Lakeside Drive East Barbara Schellhammer, Production Assistant Fishing Committee – Thursday, August 16 – 8 pm (brown house across from beach 3) Max Magee, Editor Planning Committee – Tuesday, September 4 – 8 pm Special Thanks to the Roads Committee – Thursday, September 6 – 7 pm Free no obligation consultation meeting Communications Committee and Voting Board Workshop – Wednesday, August 15 – 8 pm all our contributors Voting Board Meeting – Friday, September 21 – 8 pm Annual Meeting – Sunday, August 19 – 2 pm PO Box 578 - 2240 Lakeside Drive West HIGHLAND ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN, LLC Highland Lakes, New Jersey 07422 Since all meetings are subject to change, please confirm 973 - 764 - 4366 / Email: [email protected] meeting times by contacting the chairperson of the [email protected] www.highlandarchitectural.com committee or the Club office prior to the meeting time.
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Country Club and Community Association Country Club and Community Association Country Club and Community Association Country Club and Community Association 2018 2018 2018August 13 – August 18 2018 Vinny Gagliostro, Clubhouse Director
Theme: Dr. Seuss
Monday – Aug 13 9:30 am - 10:30 am: Make and Take Crafts (ages 6+) Make your own Ooblek 10:30 am – 11:30 am: Make and Take Crafts (ages 6+) Put me in the zoo paper plate craft 11:30 am - 12:30 pm: Tween Room (ages 9-12) Dr. Seuss Cootie Catcher 12:30 pm- 1 pm: BINGO on the porch *winners get prizes* (all ages) 1 pm - 2 pm: Kickball Game (all ages) 2 pm - 4 pm: Pool Room Open (ages 10+) 7 pm - 8 pm: Kids Ceramics (all ages) Tuesday – Aug 14 9:30 am - 10:30 am: Munchkin Fun (2-4) One Fish, Two Fish, Fish bowl 10:30 am – 11:30 am: Make and Take Crafts (8 – 10) The Lorax Mask 11:30 am - 12:30 pm: Tween Room (9-12) Duck Tape Wallets 12:30 - 1 pm: All Kids Crafts Thing 1 and Thing 2 Puppets 1 pm - 2 pm: Arts & Crafts (7-9) Truffala Tree Craft 2 pm - 3 pm: Games at FIELD 1 (all ages) 2:30 pm - 4 pm: Pool Room Open (10+) / Krazy Karaoke (all ages) Wednesday - Aug 15 9:30 am - 11 am: Weekly craft round up 11 am - 11:30 am: Card Games / Small Board Games on the porch (7+) 11:30 – 1 pm: Kids Ceramics (all ages) 1 pm - 4 pm Pool Room Open (10+) Thursday – Aug 16 9:30 am – 10 am: Make and Take Craft (8+) Make your own Cat in the Hat hat 10 am - 10:30 am: Make and Take Craft (5+) Lorax Paper plate craft 10:30 am - 11 am: Messy Craft (all ages) Seuss Slime 11 am - Noon: Blast from the PAST “Street Games” on the LAWN Noon - 1:00 pm: Bingo, board games, and card games on the PORCH (all ages) 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: LeatherCraft 2:00 pm-4 pm: Pool Room Open (10+) 4:30 pm: Kids Can Cook (Come Hungry, Leave Happy!) **Sign up at the Activity Center** 5:30 pm -7:30 pm: Weekly Night Activity: Movie Night. Friday – Aug 17 9:30 am – 10:30 am: Make and Take Craft Friday (All Ages) Cat in the Hat Finger Puppet 10:30 am - 11:30 am: Blast from the Past Street Games on the LAWN 11:30 am – Noon: Water Bonanza on the LAWN Noon – 1 pm: Weekly craft round up 1 pm – 3 pm: Pool Room OPEN (10+) Adult Ceramics Saturday - Aug 18 11 am – 12 pm Kickball game at Field 1 Kathy Strube 12 pm - 1 pm: BEACH 1 crafts (all ages)
Adult ceramics continues on Mondays at 7:30 pm. NOTE: The Pool Room will be OPEN during craft Hope to see you there. activities, for ages 10 and up only, in addition to the scheduled time slot. Page 4 | August 11, 2018 The Highland Lakes Newsette
Highland Lakes Country Club and Community Association Minutes of Annual Meeting - Sunday, August 20, 2017
President Sue Ross called the meeting different points of view from his colleagues noted that over the course of the year various and complained about a property that had to order at 2 pm and led the members on the Board, and that the size of the Board contractual matters arise and she reviews removed trees providing him a view across in the Pledge of Allegiance. President is helpful in that regard. contracts and advises the Voting Board the lake of Canistear Road. He asked that Ross reviewed the Order of Business as President Ross introduced Treasurer Bob accordingly. the Club enforce this By-Law and asked all determined by the By-Laws: Hughes and thanked him for his continual Mrs. Born thanked the Voting Board members to think twice before removing 1. Approval of the Minutes of the 2016 guidance. Treasurer Hughes noted that the and the members of Highland Lakes for the trees. President Ross stated that she shared Annual Meeting as published in the August number of dues paying members is up over opportunity to serve the community. the concern about tree removal. 13, 2017, edition of the Newsette; the previous year, and there are significant President Sue Ross announced that since Diane McDevitt, Section 7 – commented 2. Reports of Officers and Trustees; increases in the collection of initiation fees, today’s meeting Agenda does not include that an increase in debris and litter may 3. New Business; cabin dues arrears and late payment charges By-Law amendments and New Business, the be related to short term rentals and asked 4. Amendments to the By-Laws; arrears. The Treasurer reiterated that these Floor will be open to the members. how dues paid by renters would be used. 5. Privilege of the Floor to Membership; ongoing collection results are a promise Privilege of the Floor to Membership: President Ross stated that funds received 6. Election of Officers and Trustees. kept that the Club will always collect what Al Coldon, Section 2 – thanked the Boat by the Club are distributed throughout the President Sue Ross introduced the it is entitled to collect, and that no one will Dock Committee for the new dock at Catfish Club’s general fund. members of the Voting Board in attendance: be able to skip on their obligations. The Path. He requested that the Club place a Sue Buruchian, Section 1 – stated that Trustees: Section 1, Russ Strube; Treasurer completed his review and thanked portable bathroom at Beach 1 since it is a Beach 2 is very rocky and she would like Section 2, Bill Beardsley; Section 3, Patricia members for listening to his report. long walk to the bathrooms. it dug out when the lake is lowered. She Thompson, Section 4, Lisa Entwistle; Section President Ross then introduced General Ken Schuman, Section 6 – requested the complained about speeding along Lakeside 5, Roy Wherry; Section 6, Ray Zimmerman; Counsel Eileen McCarthy Born, Esq. of installation of a speed hump on Lonaconing Drive West leading to Comet Row and Section 7, Keith McCotter; Section 8, Dolan & Dolan and thanked her for her Road. President Ross stated that she had a stated that the location has failed a review Dominick Beninati; Section 9, Randy continued advice and support of the Voting list of speed humps with her and that Mr. for a speed hump. She believes volunteering Rodger, Section 10, Ed Strube; Section 11, Board. Mrs. Born addressed the members Schuman was welcome to look at the list with is dropping over the years. President Dave Cartier, Section 12, Len Bogdon. regarding legal matters handled by her firm her after the meeting. Ross replied that the best way to get more Officers. 1st Vice President Sue Ross, 2nd in the past year. Adele Huttner, Section 5 – commented volunteers is for volunteers to reach out to Vice President, Michael Gelfand; Treasurer, Mrs. Born reviewed the history of about cracks in the concrete of the tennis their friends and neighbors. She noted that Bob Hughes; and Secretary Ellen Buchney. litigation with Mr. and Mrs. Danzis. This courts are getting worse and to not let them she addresses the benefits of volunteering in A motion to approve the Minutes of the property dispute involves encroachments get too bad. President Ross replied there are her Newsette articles. August 21, 2016, Annual Meeting was made in the Club’s right-of-way, including the plans to look at the courts and address these Adele Huttner, Section 5 – commented by Steve Fiala, Section 1 and seconded by property’s well, a staircase, and other issues. that the 1st VP insulted a fellow member of Lyn Kaplan, Section 7. The motion carried encroachments. A court decision authorized Bonnie Rubin, Section 5 – expressed the Voting Board. President Ross responded unanimously. the well to stay in its location but that all her concerns about the stagnant water that that she has the utmost respect for this board President Sue Ross thanked all members other encroachments needed to be removed. sits in the potholes at the Warwick Valley member. in attendance and introduced current Appeals were filed and the lower court Telephone building. Gene Smith, Section 2 – thanked Joyce Trustees and Officers serving on the Voting decision was upheld. Three court orders were Glen Kamp, Section 4 – stated Highland Healy for her efforts with the Memorial Day Board. She commented that the work of ignored, the Club filed motion to enforce its Lakes is an amazing community. He thanked Ceremony and the Wall of Honor. the community is also served by all of the rights, and the Danzises were ordered to pay the maintenance team for repairs on the dam Christine Alber, Section 1 – expressed committees serving the Club, and read the Club’s legal fees three times. at Lake 5. He noted that the tennis courts concern about speeding and asked about the roster of currently serving committee Mrs. Born explained the Rule 22 process were locked this past winter. He repeated lowering the speed limit. President Ross chairpersons. President Ross thanked all of the Club and noted that there were his previous request that Security’s hours be replied that the speed limit is 25 mph members of the Club staff for their service. three Rule 22 matters this past year. The shifted to night. according to New Jersey law but that is much President Ross acknowledged past Club first involved a complaint by a member Patty Thompson, Section 3 – has been too fast in many locations. General Manager Presidents in attendance and reported on claiming interference by Mr. Roesch in the a member for over 25 years and has seen Jack McLaughlin commented that the Club’s activities during the past twelve months. use of the Club’s pickleball courts. A hearing the condition of the lagoon deteriorate roads are governed under Title 39, the speed Topics included current reviews of the was held and the Voting Board imposed a tremendously. President Ross responded that limit established by Title 39 is 25 mph unless By-Laws related to members who rent their penalty. The Roesches had also filed a noise water chemistry measures in the lagoon do otherwise posted, and that an investigation properties and who do not register their complaint with the Sussex County Health not vary from measures of the other lakes, with the New Jersey Department of tenants as required, projects that have been Department. It was determined that the that algae and weed conditions are managed Transportation approximately ten years ago undertaken during the year, the planned Club was not subject to the New Jersey state by Solitude Lake Management, formerly determined that lower speed limits would be lowering of the Main Lake in the fall of noise statute. The matter was resolved with Allied Biological, and that a proposal is being possible but that many roads would need to 2017, and encouraged members to attend agreement from the Roesches not to disturb investigated to study the lagoon thoroughly. be changed to one-way roads and stop signs the Voting Board’s workshops and regular the pickleball courts and not to file any more Lastly, she commented that the original would be everywhere. meetings. complaints. The second complaint involved source of water flow into the lagoon was a Stacey Guest, Section 8 – expressed Keith McCotter, Chairman of the Board, residents of Section 2 claiming that another stream that was rerouted years ago to feed thanks for the speed humps. She suggested thanked the members for attending today’s member installed lights that shine across into Beach 1, before the Club owned the that consideration be given to wireless meeting and encouraged the group to the lake and disturb and interfere with their lakes, and this has affected conditions in the security cameras. She enjoyed Family Day attend our monthly meetings. Mr. McCotter peaceful enjoyment of the property. The third lagoon. The Club will not move forward until and the fireworks were fantastic, but there reviewed his experiences in running as Rule 22 complaint involves two residents on it understands all of the permitting and costs was a drunken group of people at the Trustee for Section 7 and commented that Island Drive who have filed cross complaints involved in any project in the lagoon. park. She asked whether there has been he has developed more confidence as a against each other for lighting and Phil Badu, Section 8 – saw someone buy consideration to naming the beaches instead result of serving on the Voting Board. Mr. encroachments, and the parties have agreed 17 guest badges and thought it was too many of numbering them. McCotter encouraged involvement with the to submit their claims to an outside mediator. guests to have.
Summer Athletics Action
Patrick Eckhart, Athletics Director
The weather was on our side as we enjoyed a fun and we split the squad up into two groups. The older group productive week in both the instructional and competitive practiced their dribbling, passing, and shooting skills. They leagues. The youth athletic season will come to a close on also scrimmaged at the end. Edie Roman scored two goals August 24. Reminder to call the Athletics Hotline if you are for the white team. The younger group played a number of unsure of an activity taking place. The number is 973-764- fun mini games, including hit the coach with the ball, Red 6674. I’d like to remind everyone to bring plenty of water Light Green Light, and Sharks & Minnows. Annika also and apply sunscreen before you leave the house. Also, please introduced a new ‘capture the flag’ type game which was bring your badge to any sporting event. See you on the a big hit. This involved the players retrieving the ball and fields! If you have any questions, call me at 973-557-6824. running back and forth through four cones set up. We are Let’s get to the action. developing the soccer players dribbling skills, reminding them to “keep the ball glued to their feet”. Thanks to all my Monday: coaches. See you next week. Boys Farm Team (ages 4-5, 9 am, Field 1) Coordinator: Paul and Peter Parigi Gem League (girls ages 6-8, 9 am, Field 1) We greeted the boys on Monday morning and warmed Coordinator: Chris Conway up with some throwing and catching drills. We used this The infield was still too saturated to play on Friday week to teach the players the infield positions and where morning so we utilized the grass in right field for practice. to go with the ball on force plays. Some of the boys also After warming up, it was time for batting practice. The girls saw live pitching for the first time during batting practice. each took their cuts off live pitching and we witnessed some Special thanks to all my coaches. See you Monday! solid contact off the pretty pink bats. Special thanks to Greg, Chris, Avery, and Derek for helping. Tennis Lessons (ages 9-12, 9 am, Beach 1 tennis courts) Coordinator: Jennifer Ziegler Boys Little League (ages 12-16, 6 pm, Field 2) We had another excellent turnout for Monday tennis. Coordinators: Patrick Eckhart After warming up with ground strokes, we split into groups The Choctaws and Comanches met for the second time and played four square doubles. Some of the players were slam courtesy of Abigail McCarthy. Both teams exhibited this season. Frank Fogge launched a long three-run shot introduced to serving and practiced a drill at the fence. good fundamentals in the field, covering bases on force over the left center field fence. This was a no-doubter off the The second group practiced volleys at the net. We finished plays and throwing to the correct base. This game ended in bat. The Choctaws received some good defense from rookie by playing a fun game of ‘Jail’ to close out both practices. a 14-14 tie. Great job girls! Special thanks to coaches Mike, shortstop Joey Rodriguez, and they took this one by a final Thanks to coaches Fran and Darren. Eric, and Chip. of 15-11. All even in the standings! See you Friday.
Kids Basketball (ages 8-14, 5 pm, Beach 1 Courts) Wednesday: Sunday: Coordinators: Pete Jablonski and Cody Williams Tennis Lessons (ages 5-8, 9 am, Beach 1 tennis courts) Men’s Softball League (ages 17+, 5 pm, Field 2) We debuted our shiny new youth baskets (pictured) on Coordinator: Darren Werner Coordinator: Patrick Eckhart Monday evening! After stretches and warm ups, we split Cancelled due to rain. Green hosted the doubleheader this week. Blue was into two groups.The older group scrimmaged after layup forced to forfeit game 1 due to only having 5 players. Green lines and dribbling drills. The younger group was eager to Thursday: escaped game 2 with a close 8-6 win over Orange behind test out the new hoop, so we practiced layup lines, around Girls Farm Team (ages 4-5, 9 am, Field 1) strong hitting and defense from their captain Ryan McCabe. the world shooting drill, and a fun game of knockout. We Coordinator: Patrick Eckhart Results from the Round Robin wood bat tournament will be also worked on our passing and dribbling skills. Great job The Girls Farm Team met for the fourth time this season included in next week’s edition. everyone! on Thursday morning. The coaches warmed the girls up Standings: Green 3-1, Orange 2-2, Blue 1-3 with some light tossing. We then introduced a new drill Tuesday: to help with throwing accuracy. I hung a hula hoop on the Men’s League Schedule: Boys Mosquito League (ages 6-8, 9 am, Field 1) fence and the girls attempted to throw the ball through 8/12: green at blue, orange at blue Coordinator: Patrick Eckhart the hoop. By the end of the drill the girls were consistently 8/19: green at orange, blue at orange The Mosquitoes and Fireflies met for the third game hitting their target! We then played a fun game of ball 8/26: blue at green, orange at green of the season Tuesday morning. This game featured some scramble. Next it was time to hit, and the balls are traveling terrific hitting from both teams. Derek Fleming, Miles Van further each week! We finished the session with running Den Broek, and Danny Guerrera provided the offense for the bases. Special thanks to Dean, Shane, and Sam Hope for the Fireflies. Frankie Guerrera made a number of sparkling coaching. See you next week! plays at shortstop for the Mosquitoes. Special thanks to Next Newsette: coaches Pete, Jake, Matt, and Nicky. See you Tuesday. Grasshopper League (ages 9-11, 6 pm, Field 1) August 18, 2018 Coordinators: Frank Fogge, Peter Parigi, Robbie Wisniewski Butterfly League (girls ages 9-12, 6 pm, Field 1) Postponed due to standing water present on the field Coordinator: Chip Ziegler caused by heavy rain from earlier in the day. Newsette articles should be submitted on the Friday After a solid session of batting practice, the Blue Jays before the week of publication at noon. Under no and Robins were ready for their third game of the season Friday: circumstances will submissions be accepted after noon on Tuesday evening, and what a game it was! Ashley Antonini Soccer (ages 5-12, 9 am, Field 1) Monday of the week of publication. Typed submissions kickstarted the Blue Jays offense with a triple, and that was Coordinator: Annika Salomonsson must be emailed to the Club office at [email protected]. followed by a long home run off the bat of Christina Kievit. The sun came out about halfway through practice Friday Sorry – we can only print photographs submitted as .jpg The Robins answered in the bottom of the first with a grand morning and was a welcome sight. After a warm up lap files with a minimum of 150 dpi. Thanks! Page 6 | August 11, 2018 The Highland Lakes Newsette
Clubhouse Committee 2018 Annual Report Dam Committee Carol Hastie, Chairperson, Clubhouse Committee 2018 Annual Report This past year has been a busy one for the Clubhouse Summer Adult Dance and a few other activities. Committee. There were a variety of activities and events During the summer months the activities are run by the Rich Spoerl, Chairman, Dam Committee offered to our members. There was an amazing Touch- clubhouse staff, under the jurisdiction of Vinny Gagliostro. The Committee again worked with staff and a-Truck in October with many different types of trucks This year he has Anna helping him. They plan arts and the Club engineer to review the required dam and a helicopter. They brought gifts for the children and crafts for children ages 3 and up through teenagers. There inspection reports. This year the Main Lake, Lake 3 information for all. We held eight breakfasts over the past are junior volunteers helping get in their appreciation (East Highland Lake), Lake 4 (Upper East Highland year and a pasta dinner. We offered a night for pumpkin hours by volunteering to help with the activities. A popular Lake), and Lake 5 (Upper West Highland Lake) carving, gingerbread house decorating, holiday lighting, activity is Kids Can Cook. Each week Jeanette and Maureen were inspected, and the reports were accepted by the trunk or treat, haunted beach, Easter Bunny brunch, Winter plan out some delicious treats to be made and eaten by the NJ Bureau of Dam Safety and Flood Control. New Carnival, New Year’s Eve dance, Halloween Dance, and a children. No one walks away hungry from this activity. Jersey requires inspections by licensed engineers Craft Fair to name a few. Other popular activities consist of Cake Wars (where every two years, and the Club fully complies with this There are 20 members of this committee who gladly teams decorate their cakes in a competition), tie dye days, requirement. Work includes the ongoing maintenance/ give of their time to plan and organize the activities offered. a campfire, and leathercraft (an oldie but a goodie). The cutting of the grass on the embankments. We meet monthly to brainstorm. They are such a dedicated staff also organizes outdoor games, such as kickball, tag and group of amazing adults. Words cannot express my gratitude other playground games. Arts and Crafts and games are to them. I am honored to also have them as friends. Thank brought to Beach 1 for the children to enjoy. Special thanks you all so much. New members are welcome to join us at a to the 2018 Clubhouse Staff for all they do to offer so many Fish Committee meeting or at an activity. Of course, we always welcome new activities for our children. ideas. If you are interested please come and join us. These activities would not happen if it wasn’t for Jim, 2018 Annual Report Jen Ziegler has been busy recruiting pre-teens and teens Steve and the others who help setting up, cleaning and to help rejuvenate Teen Council. They have planned some putting away the tables, chairs, etc. in the clubhouse. I Mike Ewasko, Chairman, Fish Committee special events for the summer. also would like to thank the office staff, Jack, Security, the The seasons seem to be just flying by this year and the There are also others who are not on my committee but Communications Committee, the Newsette staff, and the Fish Committee Annual Report is already due. Following run an activity in the clubhouse for all of you to enjoy. This HLCC Voting Board for their help over the past year with an extremely cold winter, fishing in Highland Lakes got includes Easter Bunny Brunch, Adult Halloween Dance, various different tasks. off to a good start. After the thaw out the lakes began producing nice catches of Bass, a number of Walleye and quite a few of the elusive Chain Pickerel. Bullhead Catfish Planning Committee 2018 Annual Report seemed plentiful if you take the time to sit and fish for them Michael Gillooley, Chairperson, Planning Committee although we may have to wait until later in the season for serious action with Channel Cats. The Planning Committee has looked into and discussed A property line setback variance request was sent to HLCC members got to witness an unusual event at the a number of topics throughout the year. As reported last the committee to review as well as an offer by a member to dam spillway of the main lake in June. Due to the high year, foreclosures/substandard homes continued to be give the Club a lot free of charge. We’re looking at the lot water spill off after the heavy spring rains that just happened discussed. The backlog of abandoned and run down homes offer and will be reporting back to the Voting Board in the to coincide with spawning habits of Common Carp has been reduced due to banks taking ownership. As you next couple of months. Other items that were discussed (Cyprinus Carpio), passersby got to see literally hundreds drive through the community, you’ll see improvements included a long-term plan to address the sediment (muck) of large Carp that had washed over the dam ending in being made and for sales signs going up. If you see a in the lakes that at some point will need to be addressed, the stream below the lake. This phenomenon was a rare house with a For Sale sign up and the grounds aren’t being using brine as a supplemental road treatment to reduce occurrence that I do not believe was ever witnessed before maintained, contact the town. As a reminder, the township sediment flowing into the lakes, additional recreational in Highland Lakes. mandated that bank owned properties needed to be facilities (hockey/skating). We’re always looking for people The committee was first made aware of Carp in the main maintained by the banks. to join this committee, so please consult the Newsette or the lake last year when a few were spotted in the shallow coves website for future meeting dates. at the south end of the lake. Carp are generally considered a nuisance species that uproot lake sediment resulting in algae causing phosphates to be released into the water. This unusual event was somewhat of a blessing in disguise since it was not known the extent of our Carp population. Once over the dam the fish all seen facing upstream as if attempting to return to our lake which was in no way possible. Committee members managed to remove and dispose of over 200 fish from the stream. Only time will tell what further impact the remaining Carp population will have on our lake. Although the turnout was light for the Spring Fishing Derby, those in attendance had a wonderful time with dozens of fish caught. If you missed this event please follow the Newsette and club website for details on the Annual Family Day Fishing Derby in August. Fish stocking in all lakes will again take place in the fall with an increase in baitfish release planned. If you would like to take part in any Fish Committee activities please attend a monthly meeting at the clubhouse on the third Thursday of the month at 8 pm. The Highland Lakes Newsette August 11, 2018 | Page 7
Communications Committee 2018 Annual Report
Tom Dolle, Chairperson, Communications Committee The past year continued to be an active one for the gets continued input from the Voting Board. Communications Committee, as we managed a number of Website - Content is regularly added to keep current, projects to enhance overall communications at Highland and a local firm has been contracted to keep the coding up Lakes. All of these projects have been tremendously to date and assist in the development of an enhanced site. successful in increasing communication between members, Carry-In/Carry-Out - the Communications Committee raising awareness and participation, and drawing outside is working with the Ecology Committee to institute an interest to our lake community. awareness and education campaign for the new beach rules Newsette - the Communications Committee produced taking effect next year. the monthly Newsette throughout the year, with weekly Signage - the Committee is in talks with the Buildings editions in the summer. Each Newsette is also immediately & Grounds Committee and the Club administration to posted as a pdf on the website, which regularly attracts over establish signage guidelines for design, materials and 700 downloads. Several members of the committee act as an fabrication for a Club-wide signage program. The program’s editorial team, with one person assigned each issue to assist goal is to inventory the existing signs, streamline the sign- the office in obtaining, editing, and formatting content. A making process, simplify signs needed, replace outmoded LAWN MAINTENANCE, LANDSCAPE DESIGN schedule of story assignments is planned several months or deteriorated signs, and create signage designs that better AND PLANTING, PATIOS, WALLS, in advance to assure that each issue has a feature article. fit the character of Highland Lakes. FERTILIZER/WEED CONTROL, TREE/SHRUB We are actively soliciting writers and photographers in the Resident Manual - the Communications Committee is INSECT AND DISEASE CONTROL, MOSQUITO community who could contribute items of interest. taking steps to produce a comprehensive booklet/magazine E-mail Blasts - the program of weekly e-mail blasts with all the information current and new homeowners need AND TICK CONTROL, POISON IVY CONTROL, publicizing upcoming events and member alerts has to know about the HLCC and Community Association. This MULCH, SHRUB TRIMMING, CLEAN UPS, AND continued to be one of our most successful forms of will involve interaction with all of the committees to gather MORE! communication to the community. Utilizing the free information, and will be spearheaded by Tom Dolle and Sue John Mikulik, Owner 973-459-9810 Mailchimp platform, and featuring fun, sophisticated Ross. This manual will be an essential component of a New Highland Lakes, NJ graphics by Chris Kaas and others, the weekly e-mails Owners Kit, which is much needed and long overdue. The www.mikuliklawnandlandscape.com directly reach over 800 members who sign up to be on the goal is to have it published and distributed by Spring 2019. Pest Lic #90842B NJHIC #13VH08884200 list (the list is currently restricted to HLCC members only, All of these projects are done in close cooperation with who are vetted through the office). Advertised events have the Club’s Administrative staff. This is a tremendous amount greatly benefited from this increased marketing. of work and coordination by a dedicated group of volunteers, Facebook presence - the HLCC Facebook page many of whom are professionals in communications and continues with posts of events, member news, vintage related fields. The active members of the Communications scenes and current images. It has attracted a wide audience Committee include Tom Dolle, Sue Ross, Michael Gelfand, in the thousands, enhancing overall communications Chris Kaas, Climeen Wickoff, C. Max Magee and Judy to members who are Facebook users as well as being an Norton. Lisa Entwistle is the Voting Board liaison, and also effective tool to promote the lake to potential home buyers. an active member. We are always looking for new volunteers Offers You a Better Way to Pay! Posting guidelines have been established, and the project who can help us expand HLCC communications. Take advantage of Fredericks Fuels’ Monthly Budget Payment Plan Senior Club 2018 Annual Report Includes our cash discount, no finance charges, and you can include your service plan cost. Joyce Healy, President, Senior Club Spread your heating cost over 11 even payments not Happy 49th anniversary to the Senior Club! In Fimia honored as Vernon’s Senior of the Year! We host an concentrated in the winter right around the holidays. accordance with our purpose, we offer opportunities to annual Christmas party, another field trip to the Lakota You can pay on our secure web site or over the phone socialize, to assist members as needed, provide fellowship, Wolf Preserve and invite several guest speakers throughout with a credit card. volunteer in many aspects of HLCC and CA, enjoy the year, some who have arrived in antique cars! We are recreation and continuously educate through guest speakers especially glad to have participated in a Christmas card It’s Service You Deserve! and field trips. We hold meetings at 7 pm on the 2nd and project for the military sending out 200+ cards and wishes. We also offer: 4th Tuesday evenings each month from May to September. We have very active members who volunteer at the -Comprehensive Service Plans We began an extended calendar in 2013, hosting a monthly monthly Clubhouse breakfasts, the Goodwill Fund luncheon for our year-round members January through Community Yard Sale, the Winter Carnival and the Fall -Summer Capped oil Price Plan April. It has proved to be very successful and we shall Craft Fair. - Air Conditioning continue these monthly gatherings through 2018-2019. The age required to join the Senior Club is 50. Currently, -Tank Protection Policy Our Memorial Day ceremony again was a success we are working on a membership role of 60+ Lakers. Our with 100+ guests in attendance. We continue to receive treasury is funded through membership dues of $10 per for above and in ground oil tanks applications for our Wall of Honor which brings pride to person annually. An average balance of between $600 - $700 -Installation of High Efficiency our community. is depleted by year’s end. Heating Equipment and Oil Tanks Hosting an off-premises luncheon at the Warwick County We’ve experienced another happy and productive year. Club, the Senior Gala, a bar-b-que, attendance at a Miner’s We enjoy working in tandem with other HL factions to (973) 697-4774 baseball game are some of the annual events we host. We offer support. We are a “varsity” team with wonderful also thoroughly enjoy a San Gennaro Feast, an Oktoberfest experiential backgrounds, highly respect each other and our fredericksfuel.com and a wine & cheese party. We also attended Vernon community and continue to grow and maintain an integral Master HVACR License# 19HC00204300 Seniors’ luncheon at Crystal Springs with our own Barbara role as we eagerly anticipate 2019. Page 8 | August 11, 2018 The Highland Lakes Newsette
Ecology Committee 2018 Annual Report
Barbara Jaggi, Chairperson, Ecology Committee
The main mission of the Ecology Committee is to try many freeways and boat access areas along our lakefront. depending on household usage. to understand causes of lake and environmental issues and Thanks to Bob Taffer who organized our annual • Using phosphate-free fertilizer to educate the community on ways we can minimize our Highland Lakes Clean-Up Day resulting in the removal of • Not blowing leaves into the lake impact. Committee meetings are held on the third Thursday too many bags of roadside refuse. Thanks also to the many • Creating a 10’ natural vegetative buffer at the lake’s edge of every month in the Lake Room at 7 pm and are open volunteers who filled those bags. Keep in mind that every to prevent run-off and pollutants from entering the lake to all members. We encourage members to share their day is clean-up day. While our HLCC staff is responsible • Not removing trees and natural vegetation unless personal knowledge and expertise on environmental topics for keeping our beaches and freeways refuse-free, it is necessary at these meetings, and to invite other experts to address everyone’s responsibility to help keep our roadsides clean by • Helping prevent run-off by use of gravel or paver stones our group and the community at large. We are always on not discarding anything from your car window, being more for driveways - if your driveway is paved, only seal with the lookout for representatives from each lake to advise the careful about keeping bears away from household garbage, asphalt based sealers - never coal tar based products committee on the condition of ”their” lakes. The committee and by routinely cleaning up debris dumped by others • Cleaning your boats and trailers before entering our makes recommendations to the HL Voting Board on in front of our personal property and at other locations lakes various projects designed to improve the environment. throughout the community. Volunteers of the Conservation Club of Highland There are many ways members can help preserve the The committee works closely with the HLCC Voting Lakes (CCHL) meet jointly with the Ecology Committee. quality of our environment including: Board and management staff to explore ways to best utilize This group plays a hands-on role in improving our club • Picking up after your dog our financial resources, and to identify worthwhile projects properties. You can observe these improvements at our • Having septic tanks cleaned out every 3 - 5 years which might increase the need for additional resources. Here’s how your money is currently being used: • Providing a water quality monitoring program for baseline data collection as well as consultation services - Princeton Hydro LLC. • Monitoring algae and coordinating chemical treatment - HLCC staff. • Monitoring aquatic plants, dissolved oxygen, other lake conditions, and providing chemical treatment as needed - Solitude Lake Management. • Monitoring fecal coliform bacteria - Garden State Laboratories. • Maintaining proper dissolved oxygen in all our lakes and operating and maintaining a submerged destratification aeration system for Lake 2 as well as aeration systems in other lakes. • Reducing the Canadian geese population. • Paying COLA dues and pesticide licensing. • Monitoring water quality via Secchi disc - by lifeguards and staff.
Goodwill Fund 2018 Annual Report
Nancy Eisenberg and Liz Holda, Co-Chairpersons
This year is the 10th Anniversary of the Goodwill Community Yard Sale. The sale was our most successful. Financially, we raised over $8,000. We are proud of the more than 98 adult and 10 pre-teen and teen volunteers that helped us throughout the two days. Our efforts were also assisted by the Women’s Auxiliary and Teen Council. At the end of the sale, we continued to reach out to local agencies and distributed the leftover items to those in need. The 21 and Over Dance and the Fall Craft Show earmarked the profits from the events for the Goodwill Fund. On-Line Embroidery continues to donate a percentage of its sales to the Goodwill Fund. We are overwhelmed with the community support of the Fund. Ten bricks were installed in the Path to Goodwill and nine more orders are in process. The Highland Lakes Newsette August 11, 2018 | Page 9
Teen Council News
Jennifer Ziegler, Coordinator
The Teen Council had 19 kids participate to help find the alien artifact that Jim, our Maintenance Supervisor found on the Clubhouse grounds and had hidden in his office so evil people who wanted its power to rule the world could not find it. Jim was kidnapped because of the power it holds and is being held by a secret faction of the world until the artifact is returned. Jim hid it in his office to keep it from falling into the wrong hands. The kids had to follow the clues to retrieve the artifact and save Jim before the dark syndicate arrived in 45 minutes to take the artifact. The teens found the artifact in 40 minutes, Jim and the world were saved. We enjoyed pizza and cookies afterwards.
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HLFD Ladies Auxiliary Annual Tricky Tray Highland Senior Club Joyce Healy, President, Senior Club Donna Wiik, Secretary Howdy, y’all! (No, I didn’t just return from a trip down Through My Eyes (sounds like a life story, doesn’t it)? The Highland Lakes Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary south, just felt a bit silly). I’m working on researching These certainly pique my interest, and I especially want will be holding their Annual Tricky Tray on August 10, where we get certain common sayings in our English to read the one about outwitting squirrels. Sometimes a 2018, at the Fire House on Canistear Road. Doors open at 7 language, phraseology we use daily. I don’t have it ready squirrel is sitting on my window sill or balancing on our pm and the first draw is at 8 pm. Refreshments are available for you yet, but time’s awastin’ and we’ll git’er done if the doorknob. But, we have curious crows, too on Lakeside and the fire house is air conditioned and ADA accessible. creek don’t rise! That was just a tidbit of silliness for you. West...one or two of them sit on my roof on the skylight, There will be great trays, specials and a 50/50. Once again I will have something prepared in a future article, so all peck on the glass and watch me watching them. So, get we will be raffling off 4 one-day Park Hopper Passes for YOU have to do is pick up the Newsette and READ IT. your “nerdy” (inquisitive) self down to the library and Disney World in Orlando. Tickets for this item are $10 each Right now, I’m in one of my favorite places, yes, the satisfy your curiosity because it’s a type of continuing or 3 for $25. Admission is $2 and you must be 18 or over library (“where else would my nerdy wife go”? says JH) education, isn’t it? to play. Ticket Packets will be sold at the door. For further and I found some interesting book titles to share with Senior Club highlights: All kinds of stuff - just come information, call President Irene Boeren at 973-764-7371 or you: Will’s Red Coat. (wonder what that’s about?), A Dog to the Lake Room on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday night of email us at [email protected] you. Called Hope (sounds endearing), Outwitting Squirrels August and September and find out about all kinds of (now, THAT must have piqued your interest), Mrs. Mike stuff at 7 pm. Need a ride? Call me - 845-544-3749, love and the Search for Joyful (what’s Joyful, or whom or...), ya, Joyce.
Minutes of Annual Meeting asked if there was a reason the Club had $5 million in the Continued from page 4 bank. In reply, Treasure Robert Hughes commented that after that the site he referenced is not an official Highland Lakes deducting expenses yet to be paid that figure is reduced to site. As to the Welcome Committee suggested, President Ross $1.7 million and the Club is in solid financial shape. agreed with the suggestion and commented how important it Judy Norton, Section 3 – thanked the Voting Board and is to the recruitment of volunteers. Jack McLaughlin’s dedication and said it’s easy to sit at an John Harding, Section 1 – suggested that Security do Annual Meeting and complain. Sue Buruchian, Section 1 – stated if members don’t wear Renovations badge checking at the beaches. President Ross stated that Security performs these duties, and that the major effort is badges, Security can’t do their job. Custom Carpentry & Design undertaken by badge checkers. She encouraged members Kathy Tansey, Section 1 – concerned about the tennis Excavations in attendance to volunteer for badge checking by contacting court maintenance and feels attendance is down with Team Chairperson Ursula Fahmy. Tennis due to the cracks. Decks & Docks Steve Fiala, Section 1 – stated that he had heard years Darren Werner, Section 12 – coaches tennis with about All Aspects of Construction ago it was Club policy not to check badges on Family Day. 50 kids and would like to see improved communications. President Ross disputed that characterization. In reply he President Ross reviewed the Club’s efforts to post items on Workers Comp & Liability commented that he had counted 64 cars without stickers at the website that the board will be discussing at upcoming last year’s Family Day. He asked whether volunteers would meetings. be able to guard the Club’s gates at next year’s Family Day. Tom Zaccaria, Section 3 – stated that at Beach 1 some of Warren Waldron Jr. President Ross replied that she saw no problem with that as the pavers need to be fixed and there is no access walkway to 973-534-9507 long as it was announced early during the summer. Mr. Fiala right of the beach towards the tennis courts. He asked that there be a registration process for gazebo use. Bob Taffer, Section 11 – noted that some of the speed humps are not constructed uniformly. Francis Facer, Section 10 – thanked the Voting Board for speed humps, commented about the lack of uniformity of the speed humps, and asked about repainting of speed humps. President Ross replied that different companies installed the speed humps and the repainting will be undertaken. President Sue Ross closed the Floor to the Membership and the election of Trustees was held. Elections Chairperson Pat McNulty announced the following results: Trustees: Section 1 Lou Iannucci - 24 votes - Elected (Write-In) Section 3 Tie Patty Thompson and Judy Norton – 6 votes each Section 4 Lisa Entwistle - 7 votes - Elected Section 5 Jim Kensek - 4 votes - Elected (Write-In) Adele Huttner - 3 votes (Write-In)
On a motion to adjourn the meeting and a second, the motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 4:40 pm.
Respectfully submitted, Ellen Buchney, License # 13VH01699300 Secretary The Highland Lakes Newsette August 11, 2018 | Page 11
Women’s Auxiliary
Jennifer Ziegler, Secretary
On Tuesday, July 31 the Lake Room was decorated in elegant black and white to set the stage for the Highland Lakes Women’s Auxiliary’s annual Mid-Summer’s Night Fashion Show. Beautiful outfits were on display from Warwick’s own Style Council/blue. Tim and Bob dressed the ladies to the 9’s in trendy casual wear. Each of the over 100 attendees received a 10% discount to use at their shops. Shrimp toast, cocktail wieners and Caprese skewers were served during our cocktail time, followed by Chicken Waldorf Salad and a decadent dessert of Pots de Creme. Our Silent and Live Auction items and door prizes were provided by the generosity of local merchants and the Women’s Auxiliary. Thank you to Jim and Steve for setting up our room and all the the dedicated women from the Auxiliary that made the evening such a success.
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Wanted The Swim Team Paddles On Art Show Participants Ron Berutti, President, Swim Team Mary Ann Mastrangelo and Joyce Healy On Tuesday, August 14, 2018, the annual Swim Team When: Sunday, August 26, 2018 Dinner will take place. It will mark the 5th and final Ages: Youth through Adult year that I have had the honor of working together with Registration: 9 -10:30 am at the Clubhouse a Swim Team Board that has included Linda Allen- Categories: Poole, Julia Campbell, and Lisa Entwistle--whom I list • Painting alphabetically since no one has been of greater or lesser • Sketching importance than the others. Over the past couple of • Mixed Media years, Chris Annunziata, Craig Bernier, Selena Schneider, • Crafts and Katlyn Yesse have also stepped up to work on the • Ceramics Board (also alphabetical for the same reason). They have • Needlework all been great additions who have contributed mightily to • Photography the success of the program. • Other The Board works year-round. We work collaboratively Start working on some new ideas. The HLCC and CA to do our best to make sure that the Swim Team will Art Show Committee would love to display almost any type have a great July and August. In the past five years, the of art that you produce. There are two (2) special categories swim facilities have been vastly improved. With the aid The past three Swim Team Presidents: Ron Berutti for awards: The Best Artistic Rendition of a Tree and The of Jack McLaughlin and the Board of Trustees, some of (2014-2018); Mike Cordes (1997-2006), and Bob Best Artistic Rendition of an Animal. the capital improvements made include construction of a Acker (2007-2013) Professional Artists are invited to display your art on new scoring gazebo, installation of a new state-of-the-art Saturday, August 25 at the “Meet the Artists Reception” in the sound system, new swim lanes lines, new refrigeration volunteers. You all are terrific, and the team’s success is a Lake Room from 6 - 9 pm. Please contact Mary Ann 973- and freezer units, and a new marshalling tent. tribute to your efforts, both great and small. 764-7972 or Joyce 845-544-3749 to be included. Thank you. The program has seamlessly transitioned from long- At the conclusion of this season, the “core four” of time coach Doug Miller to his former assistant, and now the past six years will start transitioning off the Board, fourth-year head coach, Mike Buchney. In 2017, the and the new generation of Swim Team leadership will team went undefeated in the mid-level White Division take over what is a very strong program that they surely 2018 Amateur Art Show Registration will make stronger. Craig Bernier will be taking over the (one form per entry) of the Lakeland Swim Conference. In 2018, having been moved up to the top-level Red Division, the team has lost Swim Team President role, and will do an outstanding Sunday, August 26 - Registration: 9 - 10:30 a.m. only one meet, and is poised to finish in at least a tie for job supported by outstanding Board members who will first place if it wins its last two meets. There are a great continue working hard to make the team even better than First Name: ______number of young swimmers who are outstanding, and it is today. If anybody else is interested or willing to be on Last Name: ______who will keep the program competitive for years to come. the Swim Team Board, please let any one of us know. A place can be found to get you involved. Phone: ______It has been a tremendous run. But most importantly, the key to the team’s success continues to be the When visiting lakes come here, they get treated to a Email: ______numerous parents who volunteer in all the unsung roles first class facility with first class hosts. Our community Member # ______throughout the season. From “Bagel Fridays” at the swim is the envy of the Lakeland Swim Conference. That lanes, to timing on the docks at swim meets both home is because Highland Lakes truly is the place on our ____CONSIDER FOR AWARD (competitive) and away; to serving as referee at meets, to setting up imaginary television dials which is between Andy the swim lanes before meets and breaking them down Griffith’s “Mayberry” and Cheers. It is a throwback to ____DISPLAY ONLY (non-competitive) after; to managing the “B” swim meet, to hauling trash much simpler times in a place where everybody knows during the meet; and everything in between. Volunteers your name. It is, indeed, the best kept secret in New Age Category keep stepping up for the kids to make the whole swim Jersey. And I thank everybody who has touched the program for helping to make the Swim Team a critical *_____ 18 and under / Age:_____(please specify) program a tremendous success. I am very proud to have served the community as and thriving component of this treasure these past five *_____ Adult Swim Team President for these five years. And I want to years. take this opportunity to say a huge “thank you” to all the 2018 Special category: ANIMALS (any media)______Media (circle /check /specify where indicated): Women’s Volleyball *Painting ___ Knox Strube *Drawing: ___ Volleyball in August started with a very hot and humid would be great if we had a few more players to fill the court. *Photography (Recognizable HL scene: ____) day and 4 dedicated warriors showed up. We welcomed It’s really difficult for just 2-3 on each side of the court to *Needlework * Mixed Media back Christine. She started off the day with a serve that the cover the full area. *3-D art *Quilting *Craft *Fiber Art other two couldn’t return and racked up the points. Then, We would like to have any ladies 18 and over (no limit) *Ceramics *Computer Graphics Lynette encouraged her to continue with her smashing join us on Thursday mornings from 10 am – 12 pm at hits. Val gets to claim the squatting award for the week. the utility court at Beach 1. You don’t have to be a prior *Other___ (media:______) She gracefully squats to the ground, hits the ball, scores the volleyball player because we’ll teach you. Just bring your Entry Fee: $.50 cents per item point and manages to get up unaided. Then Knox hits it out badge, sneakers, water and ability to laugh. We always have of bounds. Sometimes, there’s just no help for a good shot. It a good time. We look forward to seeing you next Thursday. The Highland Lakes Newsette August 11, 2018 | Page 13
Prevent Tick-Borne Diseases Ladies Bowling Tom Dolle, Chairperson, Communications Committee Barbara Jaggi, Chairperson, Ecology Committee Judi Sunda and Pat Wootton
Know where ticks are: The ladies have reached the halfway point! Ticks live in or near wooded or grassy areas. Always They continue to improve, and, of course, their walk in the center of trails to avoid contact with ticks. socialization skills remain top-notch. It is good exercise Keep your yard clean: Mow lawns, clear brush and and memories are made each week. Some stellar remove leaf litter achievements follow: Apply insecticides: Use EPA-registered repellent with Dolores Gaspari - 159 DEET on skin and permethrin on clothing, boots and Dianne Kelly - Turkey, 161, 168 camping gear. Tara Burns - 150 Cover up: Wear long sleeves and pants tucked into socks to prevent ticks from getting under clothes. Shower: Showering can help find and wash off unattached ticks. Inspect: Check your body for ticks Get it off of me! Tick Check: Don’t use petroleum jelly, hot matches, nail polish Always check your body for ticks after being outdoors. remover or other products to remove a tick. Using fine- Use a hand-held or full length mirror to view all parts of tipped tweezers, grab the tick close to the skin. Do not twist your body (don’t be afraid to get naked!). or jerk the tick, as this may cause the mouthparts to break Check: off and remain in the skin. With a steady motion gently • Under the arms • Inside belly button pull straight up until all parts of the tick are removed. After • In/around the hair • Around the waist removing the tick, clean your skin with soap and water. • In/around the ears • Back of the knees Contact a healthcare provider if you develop symptoms • Between the legs • On the scalp of tick-borne disease. Team Tennis
Knox Strube Pickleball Update On July 28, Mother Nature seemed to be providing great weather for Team Tennis players once again this year. Dori Zarr Lee was very kind to come even though he wasn’t able to play due to a sore knee. But he was able to keep mixing up Last Monday night we had a wonderful mixture these fast moving teens? Come join us for fun, laughter players and putting them on the court. That enabled Jerry of players: mothers, grandparents, teenagers, seniors, and one of the fastest growing sports in the USA. to be able to play throughout the morning. It worked out beginners, intermediate and even seasoned hitters. Monday and Wednesday nights at 6 pm and Sunday at 9 perfectly because we only had 12 playing. Which meant that The teenagers were quick to learn; we even saw some am. Be sure to wear your badges and a smile. Dori 201- we didn’t get to rest and sit out between matches. Some of advanced poaching. Is this due to the high level of 602-8339. the matches that stood out with stellar play were the men. instruction and encouragement or... the athleticism of It was Glenn and Ron against Jerry and Charlie F. What shots they made even though Glenn claimed that he had shoveled, dug and raked all week and it affected his game. That’s not so! Then the women played Noreen and Kathy against Fran and Lyn. They had so many nice shots. Then, we mixed it up and Carol and Judy M. took on Bill and Knox. The volleys and reflexes were amazing. As other players were wearing down and resting, Noreen and Fran played a couple of games of singles. What energy! At the end of 2 hours, we all were a bit tired but each of us was able to enjoy a great day of tennis and wonderful men’s, women’s and mixed doubles matches. If you are wondering who wins these matches, just come down and join in playing tennis with all of us. Meet us on Saturday mornings from 9 - 11 am at the tennis courts at Beach 1. Just bring your racquet, water, badge and sneakers. We welcome players of all levels. Hope to see you soon on the tennis courts. Page 14 | August 11, 2018 The Highland Lakes Newsette
Newsies at VTHS
Dori Zarr
Hats off to Heather Burns and her team. The show was amazing from beginning to the end. The dancing was truly professional, creative and show stopping. The singing and acting was clever and the actors were entertaining with perfect timing on the comedic parts. They did indeed bring the house down. The orchestra was outstanding! Thanks to all who really gave the community something to talk about!
Jogathon Time is Approaching
Nancy Grimaldi
41st Annual Frank Henninger Memorial Jogathon Save the date, August 25, for the 41st Annual Frank Henninger Memorial Jogathon/Walkathon, named in memory of my father who started the event in 1977. Come and enjoy a 4 1/2 mile scenic lap around our beautiful Big Lake, starting at the clubhouse parking lot. All are welcome whether you are a serious runner or just want to enjoy a leisurely walk, and all ages are invited to participate. We often see little ones in strollers as well as many pets. The race begins at 10 am, so please arrive early for check-in, bagels and juice.
Happy Walkers
Maryjane Wisniewski
Monday, August 6 was a beautiful day at the lake. One of our former walkers joined us. We were so busy chatting and catching up with each other that I can’t remember how many times we walked around the lake. We meet each Monday at Beach 1 at 9 am. Bring your sneakers and wear a smile. See you all next week. The Highland Lakes Newsette August 11, 2018 | Page 15 Classified Ads
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Jr. Doubles Sunfish Windsurf Happenings 2018 HLCC
Emmaline Stoddard Kevin Gaston, Fleet Captain Sailing Fleet Schedule
After missing the singles race because of rain, the Joey Gaston Victorious Lou Iannucci, Sailing Coordinator juniors were excited to get back on the water. Their doubles Could it be that there is a disturbance in the force or Below are the 2018 HLCC sailing fleet schedules. races on Friday, August 3 brought them a lot of wind and is it just a glitch or an anomaly? Time will tell, but it is All races begin at the Eckhart Sailing Center located on two course 1 races. Erika Rodger joined the juniors before time that is fast becoming the Achilles heel of the more Lakeside Drive West south of the intersection with Alturas their first race started and continued to teach the sailors seasoned racers. Case in point, Joey Gaston who was Road. about the wind and how to get out of irons. Next week the sailing with his dad’s new sail, was at the rear of the pack sailors are going to learn more about starts and the starting bumbling and stumbling his way through a header at Please take note of the following date: sequence. Michael and Sean, even though they had a slow the first upwind mark. Somehow, magically, we were all Sailor’s Picnic: Sunday, September 2 at 4 pm start and tipped their boat, were able to right their boat reunited again at the next mark with the help of one of quickly. With this, loud cheers erupted from all of the dock those infamous Highland Lakes tailwinds. I guess if we Sunfish Races – All races Sundays at 2:30 pm observers as the two were able to successfully practice their were all sailing in the same wind strength and direction Mladen Kresic: (973) 764-0452 skills. Great job to Edy Roman who captained a boat at nine all day long, we could argue the point that one sailor August 12, 26 / Sept. 2 years old. Thank you to Erika Rodger, Dom Beninati, Todd may be better than the other. However, when you sail Jr. Singles Sunfish Races – Wednesdays at 11 am Wootton, and Kevin Murphy for all of their help. in the Bermuda Triangle otherwise known as Highland Arrive by 10:45 Lakes, it’s anybody’s race. The next thing I know, he’s Krissy Amato 512-206-6717 and Dominick Beninati Results - Race 1: Race 2: passing me with that big infectious ear to ear smile. 917-566-3136 1 - Grant and Ryan 1 - Declan and Matt Now, here’s where it gets a little crazy. At some point August 15, 22, 29 2 - Albert and Steven 2 - Grant and Ryan during our first upwind beat, three pontoon boats Ladies Sunfish Races – Thursdays at 11 am 3 - JT and Nicky 3 - JT and Nicky dragging an inflatable dingy to boot, decided to set Irene Boeren: (973) 764-7371 4 - Declan and Matt 4 - Hannah and Giselle anchor right at the Rock Island red mark. The lifeguards August 16, 23, 30 5 - Richie and Jackson 5 - Albert and Steven didn’t even have enough time to flush them out. It Jr. Doubles Sunfish Races – Fridays at 11 am 6 - Hannah and Giselle 6 - Richie and Jackson was pure mayhem as we tried to sail around them. Krissy Amato 512-206-6717 and Dominick Beninati 7 - Abbey and Gabriella 7 - Abbey and Gabriella Bob got squeezed and fell in while yours truly was so 917-566-3136 8 - Kevin Murphy, Keiji, 8 - Duke and James busy barking at the boats, by the time I turned around August 10, 17, 24, 31 and Aby 9 - Chip Ehrhadt, Michael, to locate the buoy, I was already on top of it, literally. Force 5 Sailing Races – Saturdays at 11 am 9 - Duke and James and Sean When I finished my 720 penalty turn for hitting the Erika Rodger: (201) 961-3092 10 - Vanessa and Molly 10 - Ale and Jenna mark, I saw Joey and Justin laughing all the way to the August 11, 25 / Sept. 1 11 - Sofia, Lia, and Rebecca DNF: Edy and Elizabeth bank (the finish line, that is). Flying Junior Fleet Sailing Races – Sundays at 11 am 12 - Ale and Jenna DNF: Sofia, Lia, and Rebecca I can understand all the fun in pontoon boating Arrive by 10:45am 13 - Peter and Demetri DNS: Peter and Demetri but, please, try to be considerate and stay clear of the Mike Gillooley: (973) 764-4185 14 - Erika Rodger and Farrell DNS: Vanessa and Molly buoys and the people racing. It is starting to become an August 12, 19, 26 / Sept. 2 DNF: Michael and Sean DNS: Erika Rodger and epidemic as more and more partygoers are taking to the Windsurfer Races – Saturdays at 3 pm DNF: Edy and Elizabeth Farrell waters during sailboat races. Kevin Gaston: (973) 764-7332 DNS: Kevin Murphy, Keiji, August 11, 25 / Sept. 1 and Aby August 4 - Race 1 Race 2 1 - Kevin Gaston 1 - Joey Gaston Questions? Call Lou at 973-764-7042 or hlccsailing@ 2 - Justin Murphy 2 - Justin Murphy gmail.com 3 - Joey Gaston 3 - Kevin Gaston 4 - Bob Koeck 4 - Bob Koeck Force Five Race
Erika Oak
We had a set of races fresh from that torrential rain! We didn’t see any rain drops but we experienced some very chaotic, sporadic wind. I originally thought we had enough for a full course but we ended up doing Cruise over two short courses. We had a great turnout with old faces and new. Big thank you’s to the safety boat and to to Randy Rodger for dock committee. Results for August 4 ’ Race 1: Race 2: Smokeys Ta ve r n 1- James Sullivan 1 - Justin Murphy 2 - Justin Murphy 2 - Lou Iannucci .com 3 - Lou Iannucci 3 - Erika Rodger 4 - Erika Rodger 4 - Rob Wisniewski 5 - Rob Wisniewski 5 - James Sullivan 6 - Ray Mann 6 - Ray Mann Let us cater your next party! Smokeystavern.com • 973-764-2600