Highland Lakes

Ice Fishing Derby Canceled

HLCC — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:11:17 +0000

The February 18th Ice Fishing Derby has been canceled due to the lack of ice.

Clubhouse Septic System Replacement Underway

HLCC — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:03:25 +0000

Construction of a new septic system at the Clubhouse is underway. The system, designed by Gerald Gardner Associates of Ringwood, NJ, addresses both the exceptional capacity needs of the Club for major events (Adult Appreciation, Swim Team “B” Invitational, Family Day, etc.) and the environmental sensitivity of a large system close to the lake.

The project involves a new leach field, a series of holding tanks, and a SeptiTech tank designed to reduce nitrogen before discharge to the leach field. The Voting Board awarded the contract to Ray Bross Sanitation, Inc. after bids were received and evaluated. Construction and installation is under the supervision of Gerald Gardner, P.E.

75th Anniversary Yearbook Distribution Information

HLCC — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:15:11 +0000

The 75^th Anniversary Highland Lakes yearbook will be distributed by the 75^th Anniversary Committee volunteers on March 3 (10:00 am – 1:00 pm) and March 4 (9:00 am – 11:30 am during the Clubhouse Breakfast benefit), and again on March 31^st (10:00 am – 1:00 pm) and April 1^st (11:30 am – 1:00 pm – during the Easter Bunny Brunch). Yearbook copies are also available for sale ($40 each) on a first-come, first-served basis for those who have not already reserved a copy – please make your checks payable to “HLCC” and write “yearbook” in the memo section. Additional distribution dates will be announced as needed. More details may be found in the February 4, 2012 issue of the Newsette.

Breakfast at Clubhouse – Sunday, January 15th

HLCC — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:05:43 +0000

The Clubhouse Committee will be hosting a breakfast on Sunday, January 15, 2012 from 9:00 am – 11:30 am. Please come on down for a delicious morning pick me up! Tickets are $6.00 per adult and $3.00 for children under 12 and will be available at the door.

2011 Water Quality Presentation – January 12th at 7 pm

HLCC — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:58:10 +0000

Dr. Stephen Souza, Ph.D., president of Princeton Hydro, LLC, will present a summary of the 2011 Water Quality Report to the Ecology Committee on January 12, 2012 at 7 pm. Princeton Hydro conducts the water sampling program that is designed to not only augment the long-term database of our lakes’ physical, chemical, and biological processes, but provides the data and information needed to make quick, objective lake management decisions over the course of the summer growing season.

New Year’s Eve Bash

HLCC — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:59:57 +0000

Come celebrate the last event of the 75^th Anniversary Committee! Bring an appetizer or dessert to share (BYOB also) and $10.00 per person to the Clubhouse to ring in the New Year. Doors open at 8 pm and festivities begin at 9 pm with music from DJ Ryan, ending at 1 am.

Ecology Committee Expands Information Resources

HLCC — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:58:51 +0000

Please check out the expanded information available from our hard-working Ecology Committee volunteers. This page includes tips on what you can do to help keep our lakes healthy, reference material about beneficial, native plantings, and fact sheets and links about the threat posed by the European Water Chestnut plant, found as nearby as the lake in Wawayanda State Park.

Turbidity Barrier Installed at South End of Main Lake

HLCC — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:55:49 +0000

The Club’s environmental consultant, Princeton Hydro, LLC, has installed a floating turbidity barrier at the south end of the Main Lake. The barrier is designed to trap sediment that may be transported from the work site of the Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company into the lake. Once ice begins to set in the barrier will be removed, and when spring arrives the barrier will be re-installed and will be maintained over the course of the summer months. Starting in March, 2012, and continuing through September, analyses of water quality within and outside of the barrier will be undertaken. Expenses associated with all of this work have been paid to the Club by TGP.

Path to Goodwill Continues to Grow

HLCC — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 23:43:12 +0000

With 165 pavers now sold, we have passed the minimum amount needed to begin our Path to Goodwill walkway, but you can still add your name to the list and be part of the initial installation. Consistent rainstorms have prevented the demolition of the existing path that was for planned this fall, pushing installation to the spring. This is an ongoing project to benefit those in need in our community. If you want your message to be included in the first installation but have not yet reserved your spot, this shift in plans offers you the opportunity to add your family name and message to the path when we break ground.

Each paver (which is inscribed with your unique message) costs $100 and will be enjoyed by everyone who takes a stroll down this memory lane. Be creative… celebrate the birth of a grandchild… remember a loved one… set your family name in stone… proclaim your love for that special someone… Each inscription can hold up to three lines with 13 characters per line (including spaces). Forms are available at the Club office.

Newsette Nostalgia Fills the Air

HLCC — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:23:29 +0000

In an effort to protect and celebrate the unique cultural history of Highland Lakes, the Communications Committee and Club office are actively building the Newsette archive. Over the past week or so we added 18 issues (nine from 1968, two from 1963, five from 1973, and one each from 1959 and 1969, with many more coming very soon). Each of these issues dusts off the cobwebs of time to provide an interesting look back at what our community was up to and concerned about. If you’re interested in volunteering to help us complete this important project, please contact the Club office for more information.