Thank You to All 2021 Volunteers

Volume 2021 | Issue Number 14 | August 28, 2021 Thank You to All 2021 Volunteers Upcoming Events President Michael Gelfand and Chairman of the Board Lou Iannucci Appreciation Dinner - Friday, August 27 August 27 – Adult Appreciation September 3 – Danny Bacher Concert We wish to express our thanks to all of the following volunteers who have donated so much of their time (at least 20 hours) over September 4 – All Boat Regatta these past twelve months to our community - the Club’s committees, events, activities and functions. We thank these volunteers for September 5 – Clubhouse Breakfast their service knowing that our community is a reflection of all of the efforts of the good people of Highland Lakes. September 5 – Sailors’ Picnic Christine Alber Tom Christ Carol Giroux Ahn Lee Marie Pastor Ed Strube Linda Allen-Poole Emily and Al Coldon Mark Grammerstorf Brigid Levens Theresa Pastrana Knox Strube Krissy Amato Melissa Cole Sandy Grammerstorf Martha Lewin Jennifer Pellet Char Struble Christ Richie Amato Lenny Conticelli Jacquelyn Green Ana Loibl Jeffrey Pellet Ann Studer Mike Annunziata Sophia Contreni Patty Greer Winter Tom Losasso Jennifer Pereira James Sullivan Christine AnnunziataDoreen Cordes Kathy Grifone Julia Loughren Rick Piazza Sylvia Suppa Frank Antonini Liz Craig Nancy Grimaldi Ray Loughren Kathy Piazza Annmarie Sweeney Phil Badu Hugh Cringle Maryann Gunning Sue Loughren Joe Pierini Mike Sweeney Bill Beardsley Kerry Culhane Roe Hall Eric Loughren Shawn Poppe MaryPat Swenson Kerri Bednarick Dennis Dalelio Melissa Hardin Christine Lovett Leslie Port Rich Swenson Steve Bednarick Art Dawson Carol Hastie James MacFadyen Ruth Preston Bob Taffer Marian Benedicto Theresa Deady Cheryl Hastie Suzanne Maher Nicole Puccio Kathi Taylor Loretta Beninati Joe DeLorenzo Steve Hastie Christine Mann John Pusztay Terri Taylor Dominick Beninati Bob Detitta Terry Healy Ray Mann Jana Randazzo Timea Terhes Craig Berneir Linda DiGuiseppe Jack Healy Lisa Marcinelli Steve Randazzo Rick Thompson Lynette Berneir Winifred Donoghue Joyce Healy Monica Marczak James Raperto Patty Thompson Anne Berutti Chip Ehrhardt Theresa Heroux Tom Marry Bob Reffelt Patrick Thompson Steve Berutti Kate Eisenberg Liz Holda Dave Martin Brett Reiser Rod Tierney Stu Blank Lee Eisenberg McKay (Catherine)- Mary Rose Martorell Elisa Reiser Linda Turpin Christine Bluestein Nancy Eisenberg Holden Marissa Massarone Randy Rodger Mardee Ulmer Richard Bluestein Rob Elliot Heidi Howes Shawn Massarone Alison Rohde Bob Ulmer Len Bogdon Beth Elsasser Tom Howes Ela McAdams Bill Roman Terri Van Emburgh Joan Bono Roy Elsasser Adele Huttner Joe McAdams Theresa Roman Ellen Van Howling Marty Brady Jeanette Emmerich Phyllis Iannucci Mike McCleary Sue Ross Steven Vecchio Maddy Brancato Lisa Entwhistle Louis Iannucci Jan McConarty Andrea Ruffino Karen Vogel Joe Brancato Karen Evanick Maryjo Jablonski Mary McKenna Theresa Ruiz Meg Wahnon Barry Brantner Connie Evicci Barbara Jaggi John McNally Fran Rumsey Paula Walk Eileen Brantner Mike Ewasko Anita Janker Pat McNulty Sue Salomonsson Peg Warner Melissa Brennan Ursula Fahmy Sean Jaron Murt Meltzer Nick Salomonsson Naomi Werner Amy Buchney Justine Duffin Fahmy Cindy Jimenez Penny Merkel Hal Schneider Sara Werner Caitlyn Buchney Sherif Fahmy Chris Kaas Bill Miklovic Janice Schneider Darren Werner Michael Buchney Janice Fajardo Janet Kaley Daphne Miklovic Paula Schriner Herbert Wetzler Susan Burkhardt Barbara Fimia Jim Kaley John Miranda Sara Schwarz Dianne Whelan Heather Burns Christine Fleming Lyn Kaplan Gail Morton Shane Schwarz Jaime Wherry Chris Burns Priscilla Foglia Cathy Kenny Randy Mowry Scott Semchesyn Climeen Wikoff Sue Buruchian Carole Fortenbach Claire Kenny LiAnne Napolitano Dana Shani Whitey Winter Mark Buruchian Judy Fortenbach Paula Kloza Jackie Napolitano Eileen Siss Patricia Winters Rory Byra Bonnie Fredericks Terry Kohn Ann Nathan Luke Slott Lisa Wisniewski Andrea Byrnes Charles Furce Allan Kratavil Jerry Nathan Bob Soars Rob Wisniewski Barbara Campbell Dolores Gaspari Brett Kratavil Nels Nilson Chris Sokolewicz Robert Wisniewski Julia Campbell Kevin Gaston Breana Kresic Kaitlyn Nix Kim Sokolewicz MaryJane Wisniewski Herb Carlough Michael Gaston Mladen Kresic Judy Norton Cathy Sonnema Amy Wootton Karin Carlough Joseph Gaston Meredith Kresic Steve Norton Ray Sperber Pat Wootton Helen Carlson Michael Gelfand MaryJane Kresic Erika Oak Rich Spoerl Tod Wootton Dave Cartier Barbara Gellner Elaine Kuntz Sara O'Gureck Louise Staley Joan Yankowski Lorayne Castiglione Patricia Gillooley Mayra Lange Bob O'Gureck Randy Staley Jim Zabrieski Tom Castiglione Pat Gillooley Chuck LaRocca Eileen Opfer Lisa Stassi Dolores Zaccaria Saturday, August 21, prior to Tropical Storm Cathy Cefaloni Michael Gillooley Joann LaRocca Jane Parise Jim Stephens Sue Zaccaria Henri, this rainbow was captured by Kent Joe Cefaloni Sara Gillooley Lauren LaRocca Jerry Parise Mary Stoddard Chip Ziegler Hollingsworth reflecting on the main lake. 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Upcoming Meetings Beach Water Testing Results

Buildings and Grounds – No meeting scheduled at this time Below are the results of the most recent E. coli testing at Clubhouse Committee – Tuesday, September 21 – 5 pm the Club’s beaches and swim lanes performed by Garden Communications Committee – No meeting scheduled State Laboratories, Inc. Weekly tests are required by the Ecology Committee – Thursday, September 16 – 7 pm State of New Jersey, and results must not exceed 320 Fishing Committee – Thursday, September 16 – 8 pm organisms per 100 milliliters. All samples conformed to NJ Planning Committee – No meeting scheduled at this time State recreational bathing standards. Testing results are also Road Committee – Thursday, October 7 – 7:30 pm reported by the lab to the Sussex County Department of Rules and By-Laws – No meeting scheduled at this time Health. Voting Board Workshop – Wednesday, September 8 – 8 pm 8/2 8/9 8/17 Voting Board Meeting – Friday, September 17 – 8 pm Beach 1 <1 <1 <1 Since all meetings are subject to change, please confirm Beach 2 – Clubhouse <1 2.0 1.0 meeting times by contacting the chairperson of the Beach 3 – Lookover Lane <3 9.7 5.2 committee or the Club office prior to the meeting time. Beach 4 – Bushwick 1 1 4.1 Beach 5 – E. Lakeshore Dr. 1 4.1 5.2 Beach 6 – W. Lakeshore Dr. <1 5.2 3.1 Beach 7 – Upper HL Dr. <1 4.1 5.2 Post-Season Beach Hours Swim Lanes – Clubhouse <1 <1 <1

Kaitlyn Nix, Water Safety Director

Due to lifeguards returning to college, which in turn Never seen before on the Gillooley deck. creates a staffing shortage, the following hours will be in Photo captured by Mike Gillooley effect at our beaches for the remainder of the summer: Through September 6 Beach 1: 10 am – 5:30 pm $ Beach 3: 10 am – 5:30 pm $ Beach 7: 11:30 am – 5:30 pm

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September 2021 Hiking Club

Highland Lakes Happenings Roe Hall, Events Coordinator Hiking Club Needs a Leader Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Do you love nature? Do you love to walk and/or hike? Highland Lakes is in need of a volunteer to coordinate hikes Aug 2021 Oct 2021 1 2 3 4 around the area. There are many people in the community SMTWT F S SMTWT F S 11:00 AM Jr. 11:00 AM Ladies 11:00 AM Jr. 9:00 AM All Boat Singles Sunfish Sunfish Race Doubles Sunfish Regatta who enjoy hiking and we need someone to bring them all 1234567 12 Race Race together. The “job” isn’t a hard one. You just need to know 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 3456789 1:00 PM Bocce 1:00 PM Hobie 5:00 PM Yoga 5:30 PM Hot Jazz Cat Race 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 7:00 PM Stitiching the area, have the desire to get people together and plan the Concert 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 6:00 PM -7:30 PM Group hike. The hiking group usually doesn’t meet in the summer 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Scouts months, but we would like to get someone on board to 31 be ready when the fall comes. Coordinator will also be responsible to submit articles for the Newsette as needed. 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Anyone interested please call 973-764-4366 or email the office at [email protected] 8:00 AM Labor 5:00 PM Yoga 1:00 PM Bocce 5:00 PM Yoga 1:00 PM Bocce 12:00 PM Sr. Private Family Day Breakfast Luncheon Rental 8:00 PM VB 7:00 PM Stitiching 11:00 AM FJ Workshop Group 6:30 PM Bunco Race 7:00 PM Teen 2:30 PM Sunday Pool Tournament Sunfish

4:00 PM Sailors' Picnic 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Private Family 5:00 PM Yoga 7:00 PM Sr. Club 12:00 PM Sr. 1:00 PM Bocce 8:00 PM Voting Rental Mtg. Luncheon Brd. Mtg. 7:00 PM Ecology Ladies Bowling 5:00 PM Yoga Comm. Mtg. 6:00 PM -7:30 PM Lyn Kaplan and Pat Wootton, Coordinators Scouts 7:00 PM Stitiching Group Week 7 8:00 PM Fish Week 7 and the competition continues. The laughter Comm. Mtg. and fun is still going on; what could be more important. 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 And where did the summer go? No one is quite sure what they will do with their Wednesday mornings after this. One Private Family 5:00 PM Yoga 5:00 PM 5:00 PM Yoga 1:00 PM Bocce 7:00 PM Back to Private Family Rental Clubhouse School Family Rental more week to go. This week’s noteworthy accomplishments Comm. Mtg. 7:00 PM Book 7:00 PM Stitiching Fun Night Club Group follow: Dee Cunningham - double, 150 Susan Stone - Turkey, double, 150, 170 Cindy Jimenez - 5/7 split Dolores Gaspari - 154, 155, 170 Lyn Kaplan - 2/7 split 26 27 28 29 30 Paula Kloza - double 5:00 PM Yoga 7:00 PM Sr. Club 5:00 PM Yoga 1:00 PM Bocce Tara Burns - Turkey, double, 152, 190 Wine & Cheese 7:00 PM Stitiching Cheryl Kretzchmar - double, 123 twice! Group Kathie Grifone - 175

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Ecology Corner - What Are You Doing to Help the Environment?

Carol Giroux

Family Day CCHL Booth Winners of Backyard Birds (Field Guide for Young During Family Day held on August 8, the Ecology Naturalists) Committee and Conservation Club of Highland Lakes Josie Bennett hosted a table, where we asked visitors of all ages the Hailee Hamilton ALL BOAT REGATTA question, “What are you doing to help the environment?” Clayton Hastie SATURDAY, September 4, 2021 These are some of the responses we received. We hope you Reema Khaled will be inspired to adopt some of these beneficial practices Kristina Leon Awards - Many Awards Including ALL Boat Winner as well. Evie Muenkwitz A Joe Mastrangelo Trophy Regatta - Top Junior Sailor I planted a tree Charlotte Schreiner Sunfish, Force 5, FJ, Windsurfer, Hobie and Open I plant flowers that help feed bees and hummingbirds Jack Studer Classes I pick up garbage at the beach Delilah Taylor Any Crew Combinations I bring my own bags when I go shopping Mina Wright Bring your grandmother and your dog. Celebrate the I pick up litter Participants in: What are you doing for the beauty of Highland Lakes. Come sail with friends and have I donate old clothing instead of throwing it in the environment? Lucy, Gracie, Scarlett, Hailee, Mina, Evan, some fun! trash Grace, Peyton, Evie, Aleeya. I’m making a worm farm Thanks to Bob Reffelt, Randy Mowry and Carol Giroux Registration Saturday, 9 am / 9:30 am Skipper’s I recycle for conducting this activity. And thanks to all of you who Meeting in the Clubhouse I choose products with the least wasteful packaging visited our table. Photos courtesy of Randy. Lunch and awards provided I take shorter showers SAVE THE DATE: HL Ecology Committee meeting Donation requested $5.00 per person. Pizza/Salad I built a birdhouse with my grandmother 7 pm Thursday, September 16, 2021 - learn about native Please try to register in advance so lunch plans can be I help compost with my mom plants in NJ. Guest speaker will be Randi Eckel owner of made I grow vegetables in my yard Toadshade Wildflower Farm. I stopped adding chemicals to my lawn RSVP to [email protected] I reuse plastic cups We will try to get four races in depending on the wind My family opens windows instead of running the air conditions conditioner First race to start at Eckhart Center at 10 am I ask my servers not to bring me a straw I turn off lights If there’s a choice between a product in cardboard or Next Newsette: in plastic, I choose the cardboard packaging I shop for upcycled clothing and furniture September 4, 2021 I fill up my own water bottle Newsette articles should be submitted on the I catch and release Friday before the week of publication at noon. Under Randy Mowry circulated through the grounds recruiting no circumstances will submissions be accepted after young members to enter a raffle to win a bird guide for noon on Monday of the week of publication. Typed children. He was a veritable pied piper. The children were submissions must be emailed to the Club office at hlcc@ very enthusiastic and were all present for the drawing. warwick.net. Sorry – we can only print photographs submitted as .jpg files with a minimum of150 dpi. Thanks! Labor Day Breakfast

Ray Zimmerman

Sunday, September 5 – 9 am to 11:30 am Tickets are $7 for adults and children over 10, $3 for children ages 3-10, and children under 3 years are free. Our chefs will prepare a delicious meal and the company will be the best - your neighbors! If you would like to help, please come down and volunteer for set up or clean up. It takes around 16 volunteers to make this breakfast run smoothly. Please contact Louise Staley at 973-271-9782 or Ray Zimmerman at 973-766-3359. Don’t forget to wear your badge.

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Zoo and Farm Animal Week Links, Laughs and Lunch

Lauren LaRocca, Clubhouse Director Maryann Gunning, Coordinator

What an amazing turnout we had for farm animal week. the kids were able to pet rabbits, goats, Tinker the Donkey, WOW! 17 New Golfers joined the 20 repeat golfers at Some of our activities included a photo opp in front of a a calf, and momma and baby llama. Pony rides were also the 52nd Annual Highland Lakes Ladies Golf Outing on barn backdrop. Kids had so much fun laughing and crafting available for those that wanted to take a ride. This has August 10. After some great exercise, camaraderie, lots of and enjoyed making animal masks, piggy banks and become a new Highland Lakes favorite activity. laughs and impressive golf skills, we enjoyed a delicious puppets. When Jack’s Petting Farm came on Wednesday, lunch at Milano’s. In addition to meeting new members and making new friends, there were a number of awards won by these golfers: Closest to the Pin: Andrea Byrnes Longest Drive: Susan Nostrame Fewest Putts: Liz Holda Most Honest Golfer: Lisa Sassi Best Team Ball: Nancy Eisenberg, Janice Fajardo and Inah Oak. 2nd Low Net: Betty Lynch Low Net: Cathy Corbutt Brennan 2nd Low Gross: Susan Nostrame Low Gross and the Winner of The Foley Cup was Andrea Byrnes. Andrea also won the honor of organizing the 2022 HL Ladies Golf Outing! We know she is excited about the opportunity. Thankfully, we have an enthusiastic and energetic group of women who will pitch in and help. It’s the Highland Lakes Way. Congratulations to all the winners. A special thanks to Nancy Eisenberg, Janice Fajardo and Kristen Weiss for their assistance the day of the event. No one does this alone. Thank you. Although the HL Women’s outing is organized by a different winner each year (with the exception of Dianne Kelly, who has won multiple years in a row, more than once!) the Women’s Outing is continuously supported by Sue Foley Buruchian, her family’s donation of the Foley Cup and outstanding donations from her business, Online Imprints. We are grateful for the support. Thank you Sue. We are pleased to report that the Women’s Golf Outing made a contribution to the HL Goodwill Fund toward the purchase of a Brick on the Path to Goodwill at the Clubhouse, in memory of our dear friend and longtime HL golfer, JoAnne Poppe. For the first time in 17 years, this was the first year without a spectacular moon sighting on the course. We missed her infectious laugh and her enthusiasm. Rest in Peace dear friend. Next year’s outing is Tuesday August 9, 2022. Mark your calendar now to join in the fun!

Photos courtesy of Lauren LaRocca and Roe Hall

Winner of the 2021 Ladies Golf Outing, Andrea Byrnes (2nd left) with previous winners (L-R) Sue Buruchian, Maryann Gunning, Betty Lynch, Dianne Kelly & Kristen Weiss. Photo courtesy of Maryann Gunning Page 6 | August 28, 2021 The Highland Lakes Newsette

Touch–a–Truck Lifeguard Olympics

Lauren LaRocca, Clubhouse Director Kelsey Hall

Saturday, August 21 Thursday, August 12 We had Vernon Township Fire, Ambulance and Police After the rain cleared out on a steamy night, the Annual each bring one vehicle. About 30 kids enjoyed touching, Lifeguard Olympics were held and they didn’t disappoint. jumping in, sitting and using the radio and sirens and The Blue team had guards from Beach 1 and the Lanes learning about the importance of all this equipment. First and the Red team consisted of guards from all the other responders talked about what their jobs entailed and all beaches. The Blue team pulled out a win after all the events the kids had a great time. Thanks to everyone who came were played which included soccer, tug- of-war, volleyball, out and participated in this event and a special thank you capture the flag, egg toss, a 3-man surf board race and a to Vernon Township for allowing the members of the wacky relay race. There was a good crowd in attendance departments to take the time out to come. cheering on their favorite guards.

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Windsurf Happenings HLCC Senior Club Classified Ads

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The 4 piece band we hired, The Complete restoration of old stone chimneys. All repairs first time we did a full Course 2 this year. “Better late than Stragglers, were sooooooo good that easily 95% of the 60 such as pointing, stone walls, patios and retaining walls. All never” I said as I then instructed Justin to let me beat him were on the dance floor all night. The band was thrilled to types of sealing stone work. Home additions and add-ons. in at least one of the races due to the fact that it was my see such great enthusiasm and asked if they could come Waterproofing basements. All types of excavation. Thirty- birthday. However, he was having none of that stupid talk. back to other events. You bet. The catering again was delish one years in business. Fully insured. Call 973-764-1359. So, after I won the first race I thanked him for my birthday from my buddy, Sal, at The Lamppost Restaurant. Such 3/5/22 gift. Again, he was having none of it and responded “I was a terrific night, and I think we certainly needed a terrific attacked by a horse fly.” Fair enough. night after a sullen 2020. But, there’s more in the works: The JP ELECTRIC: Free estimates, insured and bonded. Serving In the second race I had a lead of just over ten yards S/C Bar-B-Que will be on 9/10 at 12 pm; 9/14 at 7 pm will HLCC since 1986 license and permit #8521. Brian Boeren as we approached the finish line. It was at that point that be an evening meeting complete with guest speaker, Dr. 973-670-4175. 5/2/21 I started hearing a wild flapping sound as if a prehistoric Dani from Healthy Thymes; 9/15 will be our San Gennaro SKMAHER AND SONS: Pterodactyl was about to make easy prey of me. Turns Feast at 12 pm with a taste of Little Italy; 9/28 is our annual L.L.C - hand brushed driveway out, it was Justin pumping his sail wildly in an attempt to Wine & Cheese Party at 7 pm with a little bit of elegance. seal coating and repair, also power washing decks, houses close ground. I thought he was using Chip’s old excuse of October pops in with our 3rd Annual Lantern Walk that etc. Window cleaning and car detailing. Call for free 12/4/21 just making sail adjustments in relationship to the wind is OPEN TO THE WHOLE COMMUNITY. Did you get estimate 973-934-5750. direction, but his reasoning was that he was utilizing that? The date to mark on your calendar is 10/8 from 6:30 - FOR SALE: 2013 Hyundai Elantra Silver, 86K miles, heated Olympic Class rules. At any rate, I would still like to thank 8:30 pm to be held up at Beach 1. Bring a battery operated seats, keyless entry, great gas mileage, showroom condition, him for the birthday present. See you on the line for the last lantern or a flashlight to light your way as we make our way Am/Fm/CD player. Call scramble eggs Ray @856-371-4616 race. around Beach1. Very cool thing to do. Afterwards there will - $8,000. 8/28/21 be refreshments and probably a bonfire on the beach...so bring a folding chair. YARD HELP NEEDED: Tree limbs, raking leaves, mulching November 6, from 10 am – 3 pm will be our Craft Fair near Beach 4 on Island; $15/ hour; call Peter Traphagen at hosted by the Senior Club. If you’re a crafter get in touch 201-248-3510. 9/4/21 with me and I’d be happy to send you a contract so you can participate in this fun event. All proceeds from table Pickleball Pesists reservations will be donated to our HLCC Goodwill Fund. November 17 will bring our Thanksgiving luncheon at 12 Peg Warner Renovations pm. (I’m hoping to plan 1 or 2 other activities for Oct/Nov... Custom Carpentry & Design still working on it). We’ll also be sending our Christmas Summer wanes; pickleball persists. August has been Excavations cards to the military. awesome, and thanks to the energy and enthusiasm of our Decks & Docks Slight change in our annual Christmas/Holiday Pot Luck participants, we will continue playing as long as the weather All Aspects of Construction luncheon: It will be held at 5:30 pm as a pot luck supper permits. We gather at the courts on Glen Wild Way on Workers Comp & Liability instead of noon time. Mondays and Wednesdays at 6 pm. The ladies have a special Basic information about the Senior Club: Age to join: 50; session on Friday mornings at 9 am. Bring your sneakers Dues: $10 per person/per year. You can join the Senior Club and member badge; we’ll provide the equipment. New Warren Waldron Jr. any time during the year. 973-534-9507 players are always welcome. Questions? Call Kathi 973-303- If you need a ride to a meeting or an activity, give me a 2689, or Peggy 973-764-5126. call: Joyce Healy 845-544-3749. Hey S/C members, work on your neighbors & lake friends to come on down and Need a Laundromat? Need a Laundromat? join us. I’m still trying to get 2 sweet gals near Beach 3 to join. Times have changed and we’re going strong, we’re Valley Laundry, LLC 7 Vernon CrossingsValley Road Laundry, LLC motivated, we have a myriad of great talent and experience, 7 Vernon Crossing Road Vernon, NJ 07422 what are YOU waiting for? “Hope to see you at a Mighty Vernon, NJ 07422 Seniors event! Love ya, Joyce. Hours of OperationHours of Operation Open 7 Days 6Open am -11pm 7 Days 6am -11pm Sailors’ Picnic Air Conditioned Coin Machines Available

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Catamaran Action Ladies Sunfish Fleet Sailing Fleet Schedule

Chris Alber Sue Buruchian, Fleet Captain Lou Iannucci, Sailing Coordinator

Saturday, August 21 Thursday, August 19 Below are the 2021 HLCC sailing fleet schedules. The day before Tropical Storm Henri arrived in our Wind, Mist, Fun! Well, there’s always those times. Misty All races begin at the Eckhart Sailing Center located on area was marked by very little wind. So little that we almost windy fun on a summer day. A shortened course of red, red, Lakeside Drive West south of the intersection with Alturas cancelled the races. Instead we decided to try a short course red to help the tree trimming effort near the sailing center - Road. race, rounding only one mark, and had enough wind for got to keep those cranes moving! Important Dates: All Boat Regatta - Sept. 4; Sailors’ two races. In the first race, Chip slowly drifted ahead at the Many had commitments to attend to so a small fleet Picnic Sept. 5 start and when the wind picked up, had a big advantage of talent sailed. Emmaline once again, sailed a super race over Rick and Anthony, who traded positions during the winning her 6th – SIXTH - 1 x 6...race this season! She’s Sunfish Races – Sundays at 2:30 pm race. In the second race, Rick took an early lead while Chip learned her ropes for sure. Kerri Bendnarick came out for Mladen Kresic: 973-764-0452 and Anthony traded positions, but Chip eventually caught a the fun. Small steps make for a great sailor. She’s on her way August 29 steady wind that took him across the line first. We hope for as she learned to start, why boats flip and tacking to marks! Jr. Singles Sunfish Races – Wednesdays at 11 am arrive by more wind next week! On this day it was a feat for sure! Well done Kerri! Arianna 10:45 Race 1: is constantly moving up in the fleet and making beautiful Krissy Amato 512-206-6717 and Dominick Beninati 917- 1. - Chip moves. 566-3136 2. - Rick It was challenging wind but these ladies were up for the Sept. 1 3. - Anthony task. Come join us. Thanks to our Safety Boat, Luke and Ladies Sunfish Races – Thursdays at 11 am Race 2: Susan, Mark, my expert dock help and Tracy Stoddard as Sue Buruchian: 973-271-0227 1. - Chip Dock Committee. Sept. 2 2. - Rick Race Results: Jr. Doubles Sunfish Races – Fridays at 11 am 3. - Anthony 1. - Emmaline Stoddard Krissy Amato 512-206-6717 and Dominick Beninati 917- Our catamarans race Saturdays at 12:30 pm (note new 2. - Nancy Grimaldi 566-3136 time). We welcome all catamarans to join us. For questions 3. - Patty Thompson August 27 / Sept. 3 about the fleet, contact Rick Thompson at captski@gmail. 4. - Arianna Stoddard Force 5 Sailing Races – Saturdays at 10 am com or Chip Erhardt by phone or text at (973) 222-6755. 5. - Kerry Bendnarick DNF Erika Rodger: 201-961-3092 6. - Chris Alber DNS August 28 Season Standings on the Club Board. Flying Junior Fleet Sailing Races – Sundays at 11 am arrive by 10:45 am Mike Gillooley: 973-764-4185 August 29 / Sept. 5 Hobie Cat – Saturdays at 12:30 pm Chip Ehrhardt: 973-764-2125 and Rick Thompson: 801- 737-3005 August 28 Windsurfer Races – Saturdays at 3 pm Kevin Gaston: 973-764-7332 August 28

Questions? Call Lou at 973-764-7042 or hlccsailing@gmail. com

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