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Goodbye Winter! Hello-o-o-o Spring!
SMILE AND WAVE TO YOUR NEIGHBORS
W hile out walking – while driving
by – SMILE! (They’ll wonder
what you’re up to.) Bring our
community together – and, all
it takes is a “smile and a wave!” As we recover
from what was for sure one of the toughest win-
ters in recent memory, aren’t we all looking for-
ward with great anticipation to the fresh new
start of spring and the warm summer winds.
HIHIHI---LITESLITESLITES SPRING 2014
Highland Lake
WE RECOGNIZE OUR
BEST
C ontributing your time and talents to
your neighborhood is essential, and
we need you.
Your officers and
directors have established
an annual recognition.
While awarding those whom
most stand out…it is really
an “army” of neighbors
helping make Highland
Lake …a wonderful place to
live. This year, our highest
honor went to two resi-
dents. Our Lifetime
Achievement goes to DON DORSCH, whose
family has been a part of Highland Lake since
the 1930s has served faithfully for many dec-
ades as officer and president of the Highland
Lake Property Owners Association.
THE ROBERT ROSEMEYER FAMILY
Since the early 50s, Bob Rosemeyer, Myrtle
Rosemeyer and all six of their sons have been
an important part of our community. Bob and
Myrt were among the early organizers of the
Highland Lake Property Owners Association.
Bob’s legacy of taking care of the raft is being
carried forward into the SIXTH decade by Son
Marc Rosemeyer. Congratulations. Thanks for
a job well done!
Our Distinguished Service award went to past
secretary and reigning Carp Commander, RON
JENSEN – it was Ron whose idea it was to
recognize both Bill Ryan, Sr., and Robert
Gnarro with honorary street signs, now visible
at the corner of Hickory and Oak – in the South
Circle Area of Highland
Lake.
Another DSA was awarded
to HANK DeGROH, whose
service as president and
active member for most of
the 30+ years he has lived
here -- is recognized
ALL STAR AWARDS for
exhibiting extra care and
giving of their time went to Jim Leman (who
designs this newsletter), Pat Smart (who tends
to the upkeep of Downey Park), and to John
Sonnenberg (whose underwater camera and
GPS tracking of invasive weeds has been in-
strumental in the success we have had killing
the bad stuff) Let’s have a BIG round of ap-
plause for this year’s AMAZING VOLUN-
TEERS
DON DORSCH
RON JENSEN
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President
Larry Leafblad
Secretary
Treasurer
Darren Ruback
Vice Presidents
North Shore
Dennis Grube
South Shore
Marilyn Henry
Lorna Denig
East Shore
Tom Prusha
Bob Schroer
West Shore
Darren Ruback
Reenie Sherling
North Circle
Shore
John Sonnenberg
Dave Coulter
South Circle
Shore
Maggie Keefe
Joe Bigalke
YOUR HLPOA BOARD MEMBERS Financial Report as of April 17, 2014
Darren Ruback, HLPOA Treasurer
T hank you to all of you who continually support the upkeep of
the lake through contributions. Thanks to you, our various
other fund raising activities, and money we had in the bank,
we will again be able to do “just enough” to keep the lake
healthy and strong again this year.
However, we have a LARGE portion of our residents who do not con-
tribute to the upkeep of our most important property value assets—the
lake and our parks. We have been able to get by with “spot treating” of
our lake recently, but for its continued health, a yearly maintenance
routine is CRITICAL, and without the help of more neighbors, there is
no way we will ever be able to afford to treat the lake as it will need to
be treated.
Currently we are collecting contributions from a little more than HALF of
the residents on the lake as well as the association neighborhoods. To
keep it simple that’s a little more than $12,000 each year. With spot
treatments costing about $8,000 yearly and insurance about $4,500,
you can see there is no money left over to do anything else without
more contributions.
Namely: Full lake treatment would cost $4,000-$6,000 more than
we can afford to pay.
Our parks are currently maintained and kept beautiful by caring resi-
dents, but all the signs are falling apart and need to be replaced and
any additional upgrades to the parks cannot be done…tables, lighting,
beachfront sand and erosion control plantings, and tree maintenance
are all items that could be done but have to be ignored for lack of funds.
Fish stocking is not being done as often as it could and should be. We
have funds in reserve to do stocking, but without additional contribu-
tions those funds will do little to improve our fishery.
Since we all live on or near such a beautiful lake, and benefit from it
greatly, it is a real shame that not everyone takes ownership of helping
to keep it beautiful. It is for that reason that we say a special thank you
to all who do contribute by listing your names in our HI-LITES and up-
date our “thank you” website listing each month.
Monthly financial information is posted on our website monthly so you
can stay up to date with where all contributions are being spent as well!
LAKE MONITORING
Constant vigilance under the surface of our water is critical to our entire
community.
Lakes Management
Committee, under
the direction of Dave
Coulter, John Son-
nenberg and Mike
Kalstrup will be keep-
ing watch to prevent
any excess growth of
non-native species.
WHAT IT TAKES TO
RUN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD AND LAKE
It takes nearly $20,000 a year – sadly, we hope to collect only $13,500
(see the Treasurer’s comments)
PAY NOW
Please contribute your dues ($110) by mail to “Highland Lake, P. O. Box 101, Grayslake, 60030 (or, by visiting the PAYPAL button on www.HLCommunitysite.com
ANNUAL MEETING A SUCCESS
According to the bylaws of your association, we are required to offer
“Annual Meeting” privileges to all paid up members. On March 17, we
had about a dozen neighbors attending, and each person automatically
becomes a vote on all issues. It was real interesting
It’s called CARPWATCH 2014!
The Jack Fiore Memorial CARPFEST will kick off on Saturday, May 17
and will run up to noon on Memorial Day, May 26. This is a fun event…
even for the neighbors who don’t know how to fish for carp! ALL DE-
TAILS ON NEXT PAGE.
But do remember this…on Memorial day…there will be TONS of draw-
ings for prizes: and, you don’t have to stink yourself up catching Carp
to WIN. Just be there!
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Event Sponsors
Event Dates
May 17th Thru May 26th
CASH PRIZES! FUN AWARDS! NEIGHBORHOOD
COMPETITION!
IMPORTANT The Weigh-in and Awards ceremonies
presentations will be held at Downey Park on
(North Circle Dr.) Monday May 26 at 1:00pm. To be eligible
for prizes winners must be present!
Make Sure to Dress Your Carp Up As Your
Favorite Sports Illustrated Swim Suit Model!
How To Register
There will be a $10.00 per household entry fee. The $10 INCLUDES anyone who is fishing with you! All proceeds collected
will be used only for our fish stocking program. Residents can sign up by clicking here by PayPal/Credit card and don't forget to fill
out the registration form too. If you would like to contribute more to fish stocking you can chose a Silver or Gold donation. Or just
let us know if you will be fishing the contest by phone or internet. Contact Ron Jensen @ PH 224-223-2775 or by
email [email protected]. You can hand deliver or mail your entry fee to Ron Jensen at 34039 N. Hickory Ave. (Off Wash-
ington St.) Cash or checks are accepted. Make checks payable to the Highland Lake Property Owners Association.
We will accept sign ups until 12:05 am on May 17. This is the event start time.
Highland Lake Will Remember Our Military With A Special Opening Song Performed By A
Resident or Residents of Our Community
Raffle tickets given out for each fish caught allowing contestants to participate in drawings for many prizes; including the grand
prize a new ECHO PB-265LN Power Blower. Separate raffle prizes for the Kids too. $5 paid per carp, per person. A maximum of
3 fish or $15, $25 for the smallest fish, $25 for the biggest fish and $50 for the most. $50 paid to the person who catches the
tagged fish and the dress your carp up as your “Favorite Sports Illustrated Swim Suit Model” awards.
You could be the winner.
IMPORTANT!
Due to the length of the event there will be additional fish Weigh-Ins at
Downey Park, Sunday. May 18 & Friday. May 23. from 6:00pm to 6:30 pm.
The Highland Lake Property Owners Association
Corporate Sponsors
ECHO Inc., Ace Hardware (Round Lake & Grayslake), B3C Fuel Solutions
Local Sponsors
Diversey River Bowl (Gary Secrest), Emil’s Tavern On Center, Country Financial (John Murphy), Lakes Disposal Service
(Grayslake), Triangle Sport and Marine (Antioch), and Coleman Cable Inc. (Mark Smith, Pleasant Prairie, WI)
Community Sponsors
Israel Garza, John Cmiel, and Sandy Jernt (Quilt Lady)
21st Year
2014 JACK FIORE
MEMORIAL CARP FEST
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Electric and gas bills HIGH? You get guaranteed savings at
your home or business. CALL Larry Leafblad NOW
1-847-406-7180
MOM OF 3….READY TO
HELP YOU!
Adult day care, baby sitting, errands, house-keeping,
pet sitting
Your North Circle Neighbor, ready to help!
Reasonable Rates
Call: Augusta Happ 1–224-572-3349 NOW!
HIGHLAND LAKE NEIGHBOR NETWORK
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