Volume 2014 | Issue Number 14 | Saturday, August 23, 2014

The Highland Lakes NewsetteA publication of Highland Lakes Country Club and Community Association at Highland Lakes, New Jersey © 2014

“All the News That Fits We Print”

Upcoming Events

August 22Adult AppreciationAugust 23Art Show Professional ExhibitAugust 24Art ShowAugust 30JogathonAll Boat RegattaAugust 31Sailor’s Picnic

Art Abounds This Weekendat the 55th Annual Art Show

CLIMEEN WIKOFF, COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE

On Saturday, August 23, the Highland Lakes Clubhouse will once again be transformed into an art gallery celebrating the artists in our community. Th e annual “Meet the Artists” reception on Saturday evening opens the weekend with a professional artists’ exhibition in the Lake Room. Much of the work on display is for sale. Th e list of exhibitors includes Joan Bono (stained glass, craft s), Carol Chave (tapestry), Sevasty Entwistle (jewelry), Carole Fortenbach (oil), Rosita Gilsenan (batik on silk, oil, pastel), Rob Haley (photography), Marcia Letizia (collage), Dawn McLaughlin (mixed media collage), Doug Miller (oil, drawing), internationally renowned artist Philip Pearlstein (oil, watercolor), Rick Perez (oil), Joan Ross (watercolor landscape), Lois Semanek (acrylic, pastel, photography), Jill Wallace (acrylic), Bruce Young (pen & ink, graphite, pastel) and Keri Zierenberg (metal art). All Highland Lakes members and their guests are invited to this event, which is always well attended.

Th e Arts and Craft s Show, celebrating its 55th consecutive year, is a venue for talented members of all ages. It will be held on Sunday in the Seckler Room and features craft s,

quilts, photography, needlework, and artwork in a variety of media. Prizes are awarded in all categories with professional artists, photographers, and craft ers from the Highland Lakes community and neighboring areas acting as judges. Th e Arts and Craft s show is open to the public.

Th e Art Show Committee, chaired by Maryann Mastrangelo, works hard to keep the annual art show fresh and interesting. Th is year there will be a special category in the amateur division to honor the 200th birthday of the “Star Spangled Banner” as well as a guest artist, Brenda Decker, in the professional show.

Meet the Artist Reception, Saturday, August 23, 6-9 pm.Arts and Craft s Show, Sunday, August 24, 1:30-3:30 pm,

Awards are presented at the conclusion of the show.

Woman In Blue Robe, oil, Rick Perez

The Swan, oil, Carole Fortenbach

Wanted: Art Show Entries

MARY ANN MASTRANGELO, CHAIRPERSON 973-764-7972

When: Sunday, August 24, 2014Ages: Youth through adultCategories: Painting, sketching, mixed media, craft s, ceramics, needlework, photography, etc.Registration: 9 am to 10:30 am at the Clubhouse

All HLCC and CA members, in every age category, are invited to compete. First place and special category winners earn monetary awards. Special category this year to honor the 200th birthday of the “Star Spangled Banner”, the national anthem of the United States.

“Meet the Artists” Reception This Weekend

MARY ANN MASTRANGELO, CHAIRPERSON, 973-764-7972

You are invited to join us in the Lake Room on Saturday, August 23 from 6 pm to 9 pm for an evening of art, music and refreshments.

All Highland Lakes members and their guests are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Th is exhibit will also be open on Sunday, August 24 during the viewing hours of the Art and Craft Show from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm.

Art and Craft Show – 2014 - Th is Sunday, August 24

Art Weekend TimingSaturday, August 23, 2014“Meet the Artists” Reception in the Lake Room 6 pm to 9 pmProfessional Artists will hang their work from 9:30 am to 11:30 amSunday, August 24, 2014Art and Craft ShowRegistration at the clubhouse 9:00 am to 10:30 amDoors close for judging from 10:30 am to 1:30 pmViewing is from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pmAwards are announced at 3:30 pm

Upcoming Meetings

Clubhouse - Wednesday, September 17 – 7:30 pmEcology/CCHL - Th ursday, September 11 – 7:00 pmFishing - Th ursday, September 11 – 8:00 pmPlanning - Tuesday, August 26 – 7:30 pmRoads - Th ursday, September 4– 7:00 pmVoting Board Workshop - Wednesday, September 10 - 8:00 pmVoting Board Meeting - Friday, September 19 - 8:00 pm

Since all meetings are subject to change, please verify meeting times by contacting the chairperson of the committee or the Club offi ce prior to the meeting time.

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Beach Testing Results

Below are the results of the most recent fecal coliform testing at the Club’s beaches and swim lanes performed by Garden State Laboratories, Inc. Weekly tests are re quired by the State of New Jersey, and a beach must be closed if the results of consecutive tests exceed 200. Testing results are reported by the lab to the Sussex County Department of Health.

8/12 8/5 7/28 Beach 1 ................................... <10 <10 82Beach 2 – Clubhouse ............. <10 36 <10Beach 3 – Lookover Lane ...... 10 <10 55Beach 4 – Bushwick ............... <10 <10 10Beach 5 – E. Lakeshore Dr. ... <10 <10 45Beach 6 – W. Lakeshore Dr. ... 18 <10 27Beach 7 – Upper HL Dr. ........ <10 <10 <10Swim Lanes – Clubhouse ....... <10 36 120

End of Season Beach HoursPETE JABLONSKI, WATER SAFETY DIRECTOR

Effective Saturday, August 16, 2014Beach 1 ...................................... 10:30 am - 7 pmBeach 2 ...................................... 11:30 am - 5:30 pmBeach 3 ...................................... 10:30 am - 6 pmBeaches 4, 5 and 6 ..................... CLOSED for the seasonBeach 7 ....................................... 11:30 am - 5:30 pmSwim Lanes ............................... CLOSED for the season

A large number of lifeguards have left or are leaving for their fall semester at college while others are involved in late August with high schools sports. Th ese staffi ng reductions necessitate reductions in the number of beaches in operation in late August. Th ese changes will begin on Saturday, August 23 and the last day of the season will be Monday, September 1. Th ank you members and lifeguards for another great summer.

President’s ReportAnnual MeetingAugust 17, 2014

BOB HUGHES, PRESIDENT

My thanks to the Voting Board members, committee chairs and members, and the entire HLCC staff for making this a most enjoyable year for me.

Like most of you, I’m sure we came here to Highland Lakes from someplace else. It will never be my intention to bring that “someplace else” to Highland Lakes. When we moved here we fell in love with a beautiful, peaceful, old-fashioned slice of Americana where people still honor and observe such traditions as Memorial Day, Independence Day and Veterans’ Day, while maintaining a lifestyle that generations to come may enjoy.

During the past year, we have endeavored to keep our lake community strong. Lake water quality remains a top priority. We’ve installed new boat docks at Club Park, Eckhart Sailing Center, and Comet Row. We’ve paved over a mile of roads, installed 55 speed humps, and completed engineered road projects on Bushwick Lane and Tranquility Drive. We’ve plowed and treated our roads through the cold, cold, cold winter. We’ve replaced the roof on the clubhouse, and the backstop at the Beach 1 ball fi eld. We’ve continued our Annual Clean-up Day, septic pumping program, and freeway beautifi cation program. We’ve enjoyed the weekly, monthly and seasonal sports and craft activities, as well as our signature events including Family Day, New Year’s Eve Party, square dance, St. Patrick’s Day Dinner, monthly breakfasts and Junior and Adult Appreciation Nights. We’ve introduced a digitized edition of the Newsette, and are evaluating a Facebook presence.

In the coming year we’re looking forward to the construction of the clubhouse parking lot/drainage project, replacement of the clubhouse deck and railings, a number of engineered road projects, as well as our normal road paving projects.

To me, the thread that runs through almost 80 years of Highland Lakes history is the bond of people choosing to live together as a community. Th is choice requires a commitment to involvement in the community. Your presence here today is an affi rmation of that commitment. May it not only continue, but grow.Th ank you, Bob Hughes

Post Labor DayGarbage Pick-up

Th e Club’s ten week contract for summer garbage services with Blue Diamond Disposal ends with the pick-up on Tuesday, September 2 (due to the Labor Day holiday). If you are a customer of Blue Diamond or Waste Management, your services will resume automatically on Monday, September 8.

AnnieJO ANN VENTOR

Featuring the cast of Annie: Elizabeth, Zoe, Vaida, Angela, Skyar, Saige, Gaby, Ashley, Charles, Aidan, Catherine, Mia, Grace, Kylie, Sophie, Julia, Lucy, Ciara, Sophia, Dalia, Logan and Abigail.

Annie was a great success with a standing-room only audience of about 200 people! Awesome sets, great costumes, fun props and outstanding actors made this show a wonderful night out for our whole community. Th e Bearfoot Players is celebrating seven successful years in Highland Lakes! Th anks to all involved and for the support of HLCC and the generous donations to our performing arts programs. Have a safe, happy and healthy year and hope to see everyone again next summer!

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Angela AbramsRobert AckerLinda Allen-PooleChrissy AmatoSteve AmatoChris AnnunziataMike AnnunziataRenee AriasGene ArnoldBetty ArthJoan BackerMaryellen BaroneBill BeardsleyKerry BednarikClark BeebeDonna BeebeMarian BenedictoDominic BeninatiLoretta BeninatiCraig BernierLynette BernierKeva BeruttiRonald BeruttiChristine BillackRachel BluesteinRichard BluesteinIrene BoerenLuca BonardiShirley BondJoan BonoKenneth BoschertPam BoschertJames BossGene BoveTroy BowersJoseph BrancatoMadeline BrancatoLaura BraniganEileen BrantnerJulia BrensingerEllen BuchneyTh omas BuchneyHeather BurnsPaul BurnsMark BuruchianSue BuruchianJulia CampbellHerb CarloughKarin CarloughDavid CartierLorayne CastiglioneSteve CastiglioneTom CastiglioneLou CataldoEd ChalpinCarolyn Chave HandMarlene Cole

Ann ConlinEd ConnellLenny ConticelliChester CooperDot CooperVeronica CorbuttDoreen CordesMike CordesHugh CringleDennis DalelioKristin DalelioClem DalyRalph DavisTh eresa DeadyPaul DeCosteBill DignanLisa DiGuisepeTom DolleBob DuthalerMary DuthalerBarbara EckhartChip EhrhardtLee EisenbergNancy EisenbergJeannette EmmerichLisa EntwistleSevasty EntwistleBarbara EtzelConnie EvicciMike EwaskoUrsula FahmyJanice FajardoGeraldine FiorelloLinda FlemingPriscilla FogliaCarole FortenbachJudy FortenbachBonnie FredericksJim FredericksCharlie FurceNicole GagliostroDolores GaspariKevin GastonMichael GastonMichael GelfandRobert GellnerMarianne GillooleyMichael GillooleyPat GillooleyBobbie GiovanDalilah GomezDebra GonzalezMark GrammerstorfFran GreenbergKathy GrifoneMary Ann GunningMichael Gunning

George GutierrezRoe HallJohn HamiltonCorey HardinMelissa HardinCarol HastieCheryl HastieMaureen HastieSteve HastieTerry HealeyJack HealyJoyce HealyDot HenningerFrank HenningerTh eresa HerouxJohn HoldaLiz HoldaChris HollisBob HughesNancy HughesAdele HuttnerSean HylandLou IannucciPhyllis IannucciSue ImbarrattoCatherine IoziaJim IoziaMary Jo JablonskiPete JablonskiBarbara JaggiJeanne JamesonMike JamesonAnita JankerChris KaasTressa KabbezJanet KaleyJim KaleyLyn KaplanKenny KeiferCathy KennyJim KennyJim KensekJohn KlosRich KlosJonathan KohnTerry KohnAllan KratavilBrett KratavilPatricia KrauseMary Jane KresicWilliam KresicLinda Kroeger WilsonElaine KuntzBill LaccettiAllison LaRoccaChuck LaRoccaJoanne LaRocca

Lauren LaRoccaTerry LathamTracy LenykErin LePoreGrace LewinMartha LewinSamuel LewinJoy LoganAna LoiblRosemarie LoMarroRaymond LoughrenSue LoughrenRay Loughren, Jr.Max MageeGeorge MaloneChristine MannRay MannCathy ManningFrederica MarryTom MarryDon MasielloMary Ann MastrangeloTrudy MautzDot McAlaryJan McConartyKeith McCotterSuzy McCotterBarbara McCrumRichard McCrumJohn McDonaldTerri McDonaldKevin McKennaMary McKennaDawn McLaughlinErin McLaughlinPat McNultyVirginia McNultyKim MeichsnerLarry MeltzerMurt MeltzerBill MiklovicDaphine MiklovicDouglas MillerGeorge MindosJason MitchellMarty MoedCarol MonteroBrian MortonGail MortonAnn NathanJerry NathanJudy NortonSteve NortonBob O’GureckColleen OrsoAlan PerezRick Perez

Paul PetersJoseph PieriniMia PinandTom PinandJoAnne PoppeLeslie PortNicole PuccioJana RandazzoNancy RandazzoStephen RandazzoMary Ann RathgeberRobert RathgeberJohn ReaganTara ReaganJack ReethVal ReethBob Reff eltHelene RevalentDavid RodgerBill RomanAl RosenJoan RossJohn RossSue RossSuzanne RossTh eresa RuizFran RumseyErin RunfolaGail RussellJohn RussellPatricia SandholmBarbara SchellhammerSusan ScheuchHal SchneiderJanice SchneiderSelena SchneiderPaula SchrinerAnn SchusterKathy SciallaScott SemchesynTamara ShmuelNeal SkytaBenjamin SmaldinoDana SmaldinoLen SmithPriscilla SmithBob SoarsNino SpallacciRay SperberCamille SpinellaFrank SpinellaCathy SpoerlRich SpoerlLouise StaleyRandy StaleyMary StoddardTracy Stoddard

Jim StoeckelEd StrubeKathy StrubeKnox StrubeRuss StrubeJames SullivanJudy SundaDominic SuppaBrenda SusmanDave SusmanAnnmarie SweeneyJoseph SweeneyMaureen SweeneyMike SweeneyBob Taff erCathy TanseySusan TennerJeanne TierneyRodric TierneyKerry TobinLaura TrangoneDenise TzeDenise UrbaniakKelly UschnigTerri Van EmburghEllen Van HowlingWilly VanStranderSteven VecchioJoAnn VentorJo Anne Von EssenPaula WalkPeg WarnerAndy WeingramEileen WeingramDarren WernerSara WernerJaime WherryClimeen Wikoff Fred WilsonWhitey WintersEllen WislomerskiLisa WisniewskiMaryjane WisniewskiRob WisniewskiAmy WoottonPat WoottonTodd WoottonJoan YankowskiJames ZabrieskiDolores ZaccariaDori ZarrChip ZieglerJennifer ZieglerDebbie Zimmerman

Thank You to All 2014 Adult Volunteers

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HLCC Knit Night PAULA SCHRINER 973-764-5817

Hard to believe the summer is coming to a close. We have two more summer meetings scheduled, August 18 and 25. Th en we resume our 2x monthly schedule, which is usually the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, but in September it is the 8th and the 22nd due to Labor Day.

Where: Th e Lake RoomWhen: 7 pm - 8:30 pm (ish…we have so much fun,

we lose track of time). Please call Paula Schriner for more information.

Boat Removal Notice from Boat Docks and Racks

KEN BOSCHERT, CHAIRMAN, BOAT DOCK COMMITTEE

Remove boats from all docks by October 15Notice to Boaters: All boats on Club docks must be

removed by October 15. Any boat removed by the Club may subject the member to an assessment and storage fees in accordance with the revised rules adopted by the Voting Board. Any boat that cannot be identifi ed through a Club permit, NJ registration, or hull identifi cation number will be declared abandoned and disposed of in accordance with New Jersey law.

Th e Boat and Dock Committee will again inspect and repair boat racks this fall. Th e program requires the removal of all boats stored on boat racks on the western side of Highland Lakes by October 15, 2014. Once the racks and area are clear, maintenance and landscaping can be performed late in the fall and in the early spring.

As we all know, many boats appear abandoned or otherwise unused. Th ese boats are taking up valuable space that could be better used by members interested in boating. Furthermore, clearing these racks of abandoned/unused boats avoids the expense of adding additional boat racks, and taking over more land. Lastly, it eliminates the excuse that members have that there is “no rack space and storing my boat on the ground is the only choice I have.”

All freeways on the lakes west of the main lake are aff ected by this notice in addition to the following locations where boats are stored on racks:Lake 5 - Pocasset Road - Beach 7 areaLake 1 - Lakeside Drive - Beach 1 areaMain Lake - western shore areas as follows:Club ParkComet RowEckhart Sailing Center Freeway at Winetka RoadFreeway at Wiscasset RoadFreeway at Oneota RoadFreeway at stream crossing south of Oneota RoadFreeway south of Ocala RoadFreeway north of Monadnock RoadFreeway at Lakeside Drive East near spillway

All boats stored at these locations must be removed by October 15. Please contact the Boat and Dock committee or the Club if you anticipate any diffi culty in removal of your boat.

Once again we will be conducting a lottery in the spring for these spaces. Please remember to submit a completed 2015 boat dock application to be included in the lottery by March 15, 2015 in order to have an assigned boat slip by the drawing in April. No members, including grandfathered members, are exempt from completing a form each and every year.

Bridge ResultsBARBARA ECKHART (973-764-4305), VIRGINIA MCNULTY

(973-764-3324)

August 11:1. Virginia McNulty 2. Joy Logan3. Barbara Eckhart

Happy WalkersMARYJANE WISNIEWSKI 973-764-6544

Today was a magnifi cent day for walking. All around the lake was very quiet. We missed seeing the children at the baseball fi elds and all the children at the swim lanes. Yes, all or most of the activities are over for summer. We enjoyed our walk and spoke about our next week event. We will meet at the clubhouse at 9 am and carpool to the Appalachian Trail. Following that we will have our annual brunch.

See you all on Monday 9 am at the clubhouse. Parisian Jazz coming to Highland Lakes on Sept. 12

Ooooh la la! Th e modern day ambassadors of classic Parisian swing are coming to Seckler Stage. Singer Tatiana Eva-Marie (who the Wall Street Journal recently hailed as “one of the best young singers around”) and the Avalon Jazz Band are bringing their repertoire of timeless American standards and French jazz songs to Highland Lakes on September 12. Doors open at 7:30, show starts at 8:30 pm.

Th e Avalon Jazz Band’s performances meld Parisian and Golden Age swing spirit, taking music lovers on a ride back in time to the Parisian “zazou” era of the 1930s and 1940s. (See for yourself: www.avalonjazzband.com/video/.) With prodigious musicianship, inimitable French charm and a little bit of bohemian savoir faire, Eva-Marie and her band’s Gypsy jazz sound—fi rst made famous by Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli—will transform Seckler Stage into Montparnasse for an evening of music you’ll never forget.

Tickets for members-in-good-standing and their guests may be purchased at the Club offi ce (and at the door on the evening of the show, if available) for $15–please bring your member card or member badge. Advance tickets for non-members ($20 cash-only) will go on sale August 26 at the Club offi ce. Please call 973-764-4366 for more information.

Avalon Jazz Band will grace Seckler Stageon September 12.

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As the athletics season winds down, I would just like to extend a special thank you to all of the coordinators, coaches, and umpires that have volunteered their time to help out with all of the activities. We could not have done this without you. We look forward to the continued success of our athletic program for years to come. If you or your child were not present at the last week of youth activities, you can claim your trophy or medal at the clubhouse activity center. Team tennis, pickleball, volleyball, men’s soft ball and men’s basketball will continue through August. I hope everyone had a fun-fi lled summer.

Men’s Basketball League(ages 17+, 6 pm, Beach 1 courts)Coordinator: John RossOffi cial Records: Red: 7-4, White 5-5, Blue: 6-9

Grasshopper League(ages 9-11, 5:30 pm, Field 1)Coordinators: Jack Bokun, Eric Loughren, Kevin Gunning, Robbie Wisniewski, Grant Wisniewski

Th e Wasps and Hornets took the fi eld for the fi nal game on Th ursday. Th e Hornets found themselves down some of their players so we played a

fun scrimmage with the 6 players that showed up. Congratulations to the Wasps, who were the 2014 Grasshopper League Champions. Aft er the kids received their trophies, everyone was ready to eat! Special thanks to Nicole Puccio for supplying the pizzas. Great season boys!Records: Wasps 3-2, Hornets 2-3

Gem League(ages 6-8, 10 am, Field 1)Coordinator: Chip Ziegler

Th e girls took the fi eld for the fi nal time on Friday morning. Aft er some batting and throwing practice, they were ready to take on the dads for the fi nal game of the year. Th e Red and Green Gems joined forces and were able to beat their dads in a fun game! Th e girls received their soft ball medals and some lollipops aft er the game. Great season girls!

Boys Little League(ages 12-16, 6 pm, Field 2)Coordinators: George Gutierrez and Ray Loughren

Th e Choctaws and Comanches took the fi eld for the 5th game of the year. John Lenyk hit two inside the park

home runs to get the scoring going for the Choctaws. George Gutierrez, Brett McKinnon and Stefen McKinnon also hit the ball well for the Choctaws. Jonah Clark held down the catching as he has done all season. Th e Comanches came roaring back with a 3-run home run hit by Kevin Gunning, but it was not enough as the Choctaws won the game 18-11. Special thanks to George Gutierrez Sr. for umpiring. Great game boys!Records: Comanches 3-2, Choctaws 2-3

Sunday: Men’s Soft ball(ages 17+, 5:30 pm, Field 2)

Th e Red team had the doubleheader on Sunday and took on their rival Black team in game 1. Th e Red team jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, winning the game by the score of 34-18. Next up was the Blue team, who were anxious to get the game going before most of them had to depart for an ice cream social. Th is game only went 5 innings, but it was a great battle, ending in an 8-8 tie.Records:Red 4-3-1Black 4-4Blue 2-3-1

Schedule forWeek of August 25 - 29

Monday - Friday:10:00 am - 3:30 pm: Craft s for all ages!!!Pool Room Open

2014 Athletics Schedule:

Summer AthleticsPAT ECKHART, ATHLETIC DIRECTOR 973-557-6824

Sunday:9 am Pickleball, Ages 13+, Canistear Courts6 am Men’s Soft ball League, Ages 17 and up, Field 2Monday:6 pm Pickleball, Ages 13+, Canistear CourtsTuesday:6 pm Adult Men’s Basketball, ages 17+, Beach 1 CourtsWednesday:6 pm Pickleball, Ages 13+, Canistear CourtsThursday:10 am Women’s Volleyball, ages 18+, Beach 1 Basketball Courts12 pm Teen Volleyball, Beach 1 Basketball CourtsSaturday:9 am Adult Team Tennis, Beach 1 Tennis Courts

2014 Lifeguard Olympics PET JABLONSKI AND NICOLE GAGLIOSTRO

One of Highland Lakes’ great summertime traditions commenced at its traditional venue this past Th ursday at Beach 1. Th e Lifeguard Olympics have been a staple in HLCC Water Safety since the days of Carol Hastie and Chris Hollis. Th e two trailblazers, Hastie and Hollis, shaped modern day Highland Lakes Water Safety and many of the mainstays of the program, including the Olympics.

Th is year’s competition added an opening ceremony including an electric guitar rendition of the “Star Spangled Banner”, preformed by Evan Dolcimascola that rivaled the great Jimmie Hendrix. For anyone who has not had the opportunity to witness Lifeguard Olympics, all of our wonderful beaches are grouped into teams and those groups compete in a series of events ranging from: Egg Toss, Capture the Flag, Th ree Person Surfb oard, and a Wacky Relay. Th is year’s competition was a great success because of this year’s coordinator, Haley Anderson and her team, all of our enthusiastic fans, and our wonderful lifeguards. Th is year, Beaches 3 & 7 overcame an early defi cit built by Beaches 1, 5 & 6 in the Wacky Relay to emerge as the victor for the second straight year.

Th ank you to all of our fans and lifeguards for a great night!

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Renovations Custom Carpentry & Design

Excavations Decks & Docks

All Aspects of Construction Workers Comp & Liability

Warren Waldron Jr.

973-534-9507

License # 13VH01699300

Do You GoAround the Big Lake?

FRANK HENNINGER 973-764-3363

Our 37th Annual Jogathon will start from the Clubhouse at 10:00 am Saturday, August 30. No entry fees, no prizes, just a great time. Everyone brings a can of frozen orange juice concentrate that turns into “Joggers Juice” to be enjoyed upon returning to the Clubhouse.

We go once around the big lake (4.5 miles) and we are all ages and abilities. Families particularly have a good time. Many walk, some jog, and some hardy members run like the wind. Typical times for a “once around” are:Slowest walker – 2 hours 14 minutesAverage walker – 1 hour 20 minutesAverage family – 1 hour 15 minutesAverage winner – 24 to 36 minutesAverage jogger – 44 minutesTh e Record – 22 minutes 25 seconds!

Our slowest walkers had stopped at a friend’s house for iced tea, and our speed record was set in 1982 by Steve Grube. Hope you can join us on August 30.

Since this will be the last Jogathon for me, I hope you stop by to say “hello and goodbye!”

Luau & Pig RoastDance Sept. 13

CLUBHOUSE COMMITTEE

Get your grass skirts and Hawaiian shirts ready.

Th e Clubhouse Committee is

sponsoring a Luau and pig roast dance. You can pose and

have your picture taken with the whole pig if you like (with your own camera). Hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken and ribs and salads will also be provided. Th e Shed will provide the music for your dancing pleasure. Doors will open at 5:30, dinner will start at 6:00 with music and dancing at 7:30. Ticket sales will start on Aug. 2 and end on Aug. 31 or aft er the LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS SELL OUT (125). Th e cost of the tickets will be $35.00 per person. NO SALES OF TICKETS WILL BE AT THE DOOR AND NO ADMISSION WILL BE ALLOWED WITHOUT A TICKET. Th is is for members and guests OVER 21 and BYOB. Tickets will be available at the club offi ce or from Carol Hastie 973-764-6521 Joyce Healy 973-764-0306 or Russ Strube 973-764-4210

Morning Exercise CAROL MONTERO 973-764-5701

Come join us at the Highland Lakes Country Club in the Seckler Room for morning exercise. We will meet three times a week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.

Classes at 8 am will be different every day! Tae bo/pilates/yoga/ or weight-training with aerobics.

Bring light weights and a mat if you have one.

Found !!

During the week of July 28,a Volvo Key Fab was turned

into the Club offi ce.If you have lost it, we have found it.Please come to the offi ce to claim it.

2014 Art Show Registration Form

Sunday, August 24Registration: 9 -10:30 am

First Name: _______________________________Last Name: ______________________________Phone: ______________________________Email: ______________________________Member # ______________________________

____ Consider for award (competitive) ____ Do not consider for award (non-competitive)

Age Category

* _____ 18 and under* _____ Adult

Age: _____ (please specify)

Media (circle /check /specify where indicated):

* Painting: oil ___ watercolor ___ acrylic ___

* Drawing: b&w ___ color___

*Photography: (HL scene: Y ___ N___)

* Pastel: * Needlework * Mixed Media *3-D art: *Quilting *Craft * Sculpture

*Ceramics: *Computer Graphics

* Other ___ (media: _______________________)

Entry Fee: 50 cents per item

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Rock n’ Roll IS here to stay! WOW! I just have to thank all of you who came to the Senior Gala on 8/14. I know everyone had a rockin’ great time. Th ere were 46 “teens” at this party and we danced all night long (some on the dance fl oor w/others, some solo) to the exceptional music of Henry Boote. He is a great entertainer, not a DJ. He loves coming to the lake and playing for us because he’s relaxed, playing the music we love & he loves, singing for us & he says,” Joyce, your club knows how to have a good time!” Many, many thanks to the volunteer decorating squad, and to the un-decorating squad! We had the Lake Room cleaned up in less than 30 minutes. Th ank you, thank you, thank you. It makes me very happy that our eff orts produced a wonderful evening. Th at’s always my goal.

So, let’s jump into the pool or the lake (more appropriately) and get on with something fun to tickle your gray matter. Ready?

Water, Water, Everywhere! (anything having to do with water).(Cover the end of this paragraph w/your hand; answers @ the end).

1. a laundry soap brand___________, 2. grass wet w/ _____,3. Our Miss __________,4. by the old mill __________,5. _________ on my pillow, 6. Highland _________, 7. “ _______________keep falling on my head”, 8. Nelson ________, 9. Play ________ for me, 10. up a ______ w/o a paddle, 11. science formula ______, 12. she cried fake ______________ ________, 13. Noah prepared for the great ________, 14. Maytag, Sears, ___________,: ___________ machines, 15. _______, _________, go away, 16. small area of ocean water w/ starfi sh, etc.______ _____, 17. Hey, don’t ___________ me!, 18. by the _____, by the ______, by the beautiful _______, 19. kids’ toy _________ pistol, 20. icy rain __________, 21. the cabin has hot & cold running ___________, 22. whirling, funnel-shaped cloud; __________ ________, 23. unusually large wave: _______________,24. heavy rains in India: _______________, 25. go with the _________.

Answers: Tide, dew, Brooks, stream, tears, Lakes, raindrops, Eddy, Misty, creek, H2O, crocodile tears, fl ood, Whirlpool, washing, rain rain , tidal pool, splash, sea sea sea, water, sleet, water, water spout, tsunami, monsoon, fl ow.

How’d you dew? hahahaha.

Hey, your Clubhouse Committee is planning an EXCELLENT B I G Lake event for Saturday, Sept. 13, doors open @ 5:30, tickets CANNOT be bought @ the door. Th ere are only 125 tickets to be sold & they’re going fast.--LUAU-

The Mighty SeniorsJOYCE HEALY, PRESIDENT 973-764-0306

-complete with a pig roast, chicken, ribs, hamburgers, hot dogs, salads. BYOB--LIVE 4 pc BAND--another rockin’ great time complete w/Hawaiian decor! See the club offi ce or Carol Hastie or Russ Strube or me for tickets. ADULTS ONLY. (By the way, there will be about 10 Senior Club members volunteering to set up & help run this super great event)!

Next Senior Club meeting: Tues., Aug. 26 7 pm w/a guest speaker: Bonnie Matthews from Sussex County DAR. Be there - don’t miss it. Don’t hesitate to call me if you need help w/ something or need a ride to the clubhouse.

Love ya, Joyce

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Roe Hall, Administrative Assistant Barbara Schellhammer, Production Assistant

- Thanks to all our contributors - PO Box 578 - 2240 Lakeside Drive West

Highland Lakes, New Jersey 07422 973-764-4366 / Email: hlcc@warwick.net

Water Safety Hotline 973-764-7797

Call for information about swim lessons, scheduled make-up days, beach closings, and lake treatments.

Athletics Hotline973-764-6674

Call for updates on scheduling, cancellations, and other updates.

Sailing Hotline973-764-7796

Call for cancellations and other updates.

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Septic Tank Pumping Discount Program

BOB REFFELT, CHAIRPERSON, ECOLOGY COMMITTEE

Continues in 2014Th e Ecology Committee of Highland Lakes is happy

to announce that our very successful and popular group pumping discount program off ered by David Zuidema will continue in 2014. If this is the year to get your septic system pumped, please complete the following registration form and return it to the club offi ce at your convenience. We suggest pumping your tank every three years. Th is simple and inexpensive action on your part will not only help protect our lake watershed, but will increase the life of your septic system.

-------------------------------------------------Septic Pumping Program Application

Name: ________________________Member Number:_____________

Home Phone:___________________Cell Phone:____________________Email:_________________________

House Street Address: _________________________Do you know where your septic tank is

located on your property? Circle one: Y or NIs any digging required to access your

tank lid? Circle one: Y or NWhen was your tank last pumped?

Approximate Year ______

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Beach 1 Bus Stop InformationTh ursday, September 4 marks the opening of school and

the school bus stop at Beach 1. On Wednesday, September 3 the parking and traffi c pattern at Beach 1 will be changed to accommodate school buses, and will be in eff ect until the end of school next June.Here are the key points to these changes:• Parking for those who enter the Beach 1 site from Breakneck Road will be restricted to the parking spaces in the “loop road” – there will be no access into either of the two parking aisles along the ball fi eld or children’s playground area.• Stopping/Standing is prohibited at all times within the school bus loop road.• Access into both parking aisles will be available from the rear of the site – the Lakeside Drive entrance. You will be able to pass from one aisle to the other in the area at the loop road and at the rear of the site.• Designated handicapped parking spaces are restricted under all circumstances to those drivers authorized to use them – summonses will be issued for unauthorized use.• Parents are reminded that the tennis courts are for tennis only – children are not permitted to play in these areas at any time.• Parents who live north of Breakneck Road should use the Lakeside Drive entrance, leaving the spaces in the loop road available to others.

Your cooperation is essential in making the school bus stop safe for all children and the drivers of the school buses. Th ank you.

Officer Name Telephone E-Mail

Section Trustee Telephone E-Mail

Women’s AuxiliaryJENNIFER ZIEGLER

2014 Annual MeetingElection Results

CHET COOPER, ELECTIONS CHAIRMAN

Th e balloting results from the 2014 Annual Meeting held on August 17, 2014 for Trustees for full, three-year terms are as follows:

Section 1 Louis Iannucci 16 Russell Strube 20 - ElectedSection 3 No Eligible Candidate ElectedSection 4 Lisa Entwistle 6 - ElectedSection 5 Melissa Hardin 1 Roy Wherry 13 - Elected

Balloting results for the two year, unexpired Section 2 Trustee term:

Section 2 William Beardsley 13 – Elected

Th anks to everyone for all the help,Chet

Calling all MUNCHKINS!!

“Come and Join the FUN”Calling all 2, 3 & 4 year olds…Come join the Fun!

Monday Mornings at 10:30am for MUNCHKIN MANIA!!Stories, Music, Arts & Craft s!!

August 12 meeting was well attended. We talked about the casino bus trip that was held on August 7, Gail Russell did well at the tables and many members enjoyed the buff et and shopping that the Sands Casino in Bethlehem PA off ered.

Th e Mid-Summer’s Night Fashion Show/Live Auction was the hottest ticket in town on August 5; we sold out the Lake Room! Donna’s Boutique dressed our members in all her fi nery. All the ladies and our junior models looked fantastic. Derek Pedersen, son of Harry Pedersen everyone’s favorite mailman, entertained during the ladies pre-fashion show playing guitar and singing. Th e ladies enjoyed hors d’oeuvres of shrimp toast, cheese & veggie kabobs, herb

spirals. Each table had quiche and salad. Th e evening was topped off with dessert of Double Diablo chocolate cake and Bananas Foster! Our wonderful wait staff for the ladies were the sons and grandsons of our members. Th ey worked so hard. We are blessed to have such great kids in our community. Th e live auction, which was expertly called by Joyce Healy, was quite a success. One of the items was a fall clean-up from New Horizons Landscaping. We look forward to next years show and Auction!

Th e Women’s Auxiliary is elated that we are donating $1,400 back into the Highland Lakes Community. Th e recipients include the Highland Lakes Fire Department, Ambulance Corp, the Goodwill Fund and the Clubhouse Committee. Our donation to the Clubhouse last year went to purchase linens for the tables to be used by all the Highland Lakes organizations. Come have fun and make a positive impact on our community. Join Women’s Auxiliary.

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Ladies BowlingPAT WOOTTON 973-764-3749, JUDI SUNDA 973-764-3069

We’re moving into the fi nal stretch! Th e ladies are “hot” and the friendly rivalry continues. Th e summer Wednesday mornings are defi nitely a highlight, but they will be coming to a close soon. Two weeks to go, so stay-tuned for the last competition results!Check out the following:Val Reeth – 5/7 split, 156Kathy Strube – 5/10 split, doubleGrace Lewin – doubleJudy Fortenbach – double, turkey, 153, 189Paula Kloza – doubleDianne Kelly – 153Ann Nathan – doubleJennifer Ziegler – 4/6 splitAngela Abrams – 3 doubles, 151, 165Gail Russell – 153, 157, 158Priscilla Smith - doubleLyn Kaplan – 151Pat Wootton – 2 doubles, 160, 161, 162Janet Kaley – 53 pins over average!Joyce Healy – double

All Boat Regatta

August 30, 2014

Awards - Many Awards Including ALL Boat WinnerA Joe Mastrangelo Trophy Regatta - Top Junior Sailor

Sunfi sh, Force 5, FJ, Windsurfer and Open ClassesAny Crew Combinations

Bring your grandmother and your dog!Celebrate the beauty of Highland Lakes.

Come sail with friends and have some fun!Registration Saturday 8:30 and 9amSkipper’s Meeting in the clubhouse

Lunch and awards providedDonation requested $5.00 per person. Pizza/Salad

Please try to register in advanceso lunch plans can be made

RSVP to Maryjane@negotiators.com orRobert- 718-614-0558

We will try to get four races independing on the wind conditionsFirst race to start at Eckhart Center

Co-Ed Adult VolleyballKATHY STRUBE

Summer is almost over but we must get out and play!!! Anyone, 18 and over, interested in playing volleyball on Sundays, please come down to the multi-purpose court at Beach 1. We will begin playing at 6:00, and will end when we no longer can see the ball. Th e interest continues to grow so much that we had to move the day to give people a rest! All skill levels are represented, and all who come play. As with all HLCC activities, please wear your badge. See you on the court!

Pickleball Action ContinuesDORI ZARR 201-602-8339.

Sunday August 17 marked our fi rst round-robin tournament! Twelve members participated playing four separate rounds of ten minutes each. Players commented that they enjoyed the challenge of playing with diff erent partners whether women or men. Because of the time restriction, play was fast and furious and fun. Top prize went to Bill Beardsley with the highest score! George Jr. came in a close second, and his father, George Sr., won most improved for the men and Paula for the women. Th anks for the willingness to try something new. Let’s wear our red shirts next Sunday for our second picture? See you Monday and/or Wednesday night at 6 pm..

Ladies PickleballPEGGY WARNER

Ladies’ Friday morning pickleball serves up a savory meal of hearty backhands, simmering forehands, and luscious lobs, spiced with laughter and team spirit. Dessert is the calorie-free satisfaction resulting from an invigorating and sociable morning activity. Come fi nd out what’s cooking and join the feast! We’re at the courts on Glen Wild Way off Cherry Ridge Road on Fridays from 9-11 am. Just bring your sneakers and your member badge. We’ll provide the equipment. Questions? Call Peggy at 973-764-5126.

Senior BocceSHIRLEY BOND AND LAURA BRANIGAN

It was a great day for Bocce on Th ursday, August 14. Mostly everyone was there. Th ree games were played. Th e Red Team won two games and the Green Team won one. Th e group was told that the Bocce luncheon will be held at the Vernon Inn next Th ursday at 12 noon. No Bocce will be played that day. Pictures were taken and everyone wore their Bocce shirts and hats.

Wise Words: No one is in charge of your happiness but you; Forgive everyone everything.

Team TennisAugust 16, 2014CATHY TANSEY AND ELAINE KUNTZ

Twenty-seven people showed up for team tennis. A couple of new faces joined the action: Kathy Kroll, Barbara & Lou. I guess they remember how much fun tennis was and decided to return to the sport, and the friendships made. So nice to have them back. Elaine Kuntz returned to the courts to play this week aft er a long absence from the game. Her playing had much to be desired. John Whelan replaced Cathy, doing a good job setting up the matches. Lyn Kaplan was sporting her pink tennis shirt for two weeks in a row and looking good. Jerry Nathan was collecting for our Champagne Brunch. Lee Eisenberg is keeping on top of our amazing kitchen help, Nancy and Ann. John Whelan is working on the program, continuing to collect old pictures of the tennis players and sharing them at the Tennis Party. Can’t wait to see what he has put together this year. It should be fun as always. Remember all are welcome whether you played once or every week. Come and join us. Tennis is played every Saturday morning from 9 to 11. All you need is a racquet, sneakers and a current HLCC badge. See you on the courts. Any questions call Cathy at 3174.

Women’s VolleyballK & K STRUBE 973-764-3252 OR 4210

It was another beautiful morning for 10 dedicated women to play volleyball. Once again, Notorious Knox with her poker cards thought that trying a little 10-card draw would be a good way to start the game. But being so early, Judy Jeep decided to confuse Notorious by telling her she had too many cards, not enough cards, and then more red cards than black. It worked but Varsity Val came to the rescue and gave instructions not to think – just react. Play became so fi erce that Bouncing Bono was repeatedly heard saying that she was glad she wasn’t in front of some of the spikes. But eventually, she did get turned around and became the target from behind. Th en, Th rilling Tressa and Kilowatt Keva were attempting to distract the other team (or maybe themselves) during the game by giving their daily schedule of who prepares the meals and their menus. Th at didn’t distract Chaotic Christine who continued to serve multiple points and fi nally the game. But that kept Launching Lauren busy trying to cover the entire court. She was so dazzling that everyone stopped to watch her and forgot to help her hit the ball. Aft er the play deteriorated, Gallant Gail decided to make her speech on proper volleyball techniques. But as the morning ended, all agreed that Shocking Cheryl deserved the award for Most Improved. Her serves and assists were always causing trouble for the opposing team. It’s getting toward the end of the season. Make sure you bring your badge and some water so you can join the fun before it’s too late.

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Winterizing

Now is the time to plan and act on things we only remember when the cold north wind is blowing.

Windows often provide the biggest impact especially if you have single pane glass. Quality double glazed, low E windows properly installed can reduce heating costs by about 8%. Doors should be tight and weather-stripped.

If you have a floor exposed to the outside or crawl-space, insulate the floor. Be sure to caulk or use low expansion foam anywhere you see daylight. Paint to reduce the effect of weather. If you are losing too much heat through the roof, consider spray foam insulation.

Have your heating system serviced and cleaned every year. If you are considering replacing the heating system, evaluate a direct-vent unit; they are much more efficient and usually don’t require a chimney. Multi-zone units (heat pumps) for air conditioning and supplemental heat are being used more frequently; they are cost effective and don’t require ducting. Also clean fireplace flues.

Insulate pipes and eliminate any drafts. If you have problems with buried pipes, try installing rigid insulation under the ground surface and over the pipe.

Clear branches from overhead lines. Clean gutters.

Jim Schriner, AIA, Licensed Architect (973) 764-5817

1110 Lakeside Drive East No cost or obligation consultation meeting

HIGHLAND ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN, LLC jim@highlandarchitectural.com www.highlandarchitectural.com

Winter NewsetteLYLE TIMPSON 973-764-1717

No matter where you are during the cold winter months you needn’t miss a single issue of the Newsette. Are you a snowbird who flies off to Florida? You’ll receive each issue at your home in the sun. And if you stay up north and dread going out in the freezing cold to pick up your copy, no problem—your Newsette will be waiting in your mailbox. There’s nothing like flipping through an actual hard copy and having it on hand to remind you of events and future plans. The Newsette will be mailed to you October through May, with no issue in January. The postage is a mere $3.43 and can be paid in cash or check. Please make all checks payable to L. Timpson to avoid unnecessary paperwork for the Club office. Your name and address with payment can be left at the Club office or mailed to Lyle Timpson, 2100 Lakeside Dr. West, Highland Lakes, NJ. If you have multiple winter addresses (e.g. you don’t leave for Florida until December) be sure to include both addresses along with any other specific instructions. Don’t miss this opportunity to have the news of Highland Lakes delivered to your door!

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JP ELECTRIC: Free estimates, insured and bonded. Serving HLCC since 1986 license and permit #8521. Brian Boeren 973-670-4175 4/15

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BOATS/TRAILERS: Old unwanted boats and trailers taken away for free. Also, can move boats from home to dock and shore for reasonable rates. Call Al for details: 973-271-4282 5/23/15

P.E. CONTRACTING: From roofi ng and siding to decks and basements. 973-534-8529 (Call Paul, Highland Lakes resident) 4/15

SCREEN JOCKEY: In home repairs to screen windows and doors. Most repairs done at your home or same day service. Complete home repairs, all services guaranteed. Serving the mountain. Call: 973-764-4810 or 973-670-7347. 10/14

FOR SALE: 3BR, 2BA, 2 Car Gar. Updated Ranch, LR & DR w/high ceil, FP, Huge Mbr Suite, Deck. CENTURY 21 Crest Real Estate 973-686-1500 Tom Maggio 973-646-7441 3/7/15

WANTED: Single father looking for part-time help. Housekeeping, drive to aft er-school events, etc. Must have car, but we will give gas money. Please call Joe Donnelly for details: 917-843-6286. 8/23

FREE: Aluminum and Styrofoam fl oating raft with ladder on big lake. Must pick up. 201-787-9579 8/23

FOR SALE: 1996 Hobie Holder 14 Mk II; Good condition; $700. Call cell 212-535-3270. Picture on clubhouse bulletin board. 11/14

Junior Sunfi sh DoublesJESSICA CASTIGLIONE

Doubles August 15Last Friday was tennis ball day!! Th e sailors had to throw

a tennis ball into a goal while they rounded the fi rst buoy. Emmaline was fi rst around the buoy and got the ball right in! We had some other boats on the lake to help with getting some new kids on the water. Mr. Sullivan was on the Force 5 and Mr. Wisniewski was on the FJ.

Here are the results:1. Jack/Adrian V.2 Grant/ Cara Leiter3 Robbie/Hannah4 Mr. S/Sofi a S5 Emmaline/Shayla6 Lou/Carissa7 Greg/Sam8 JT/ Sebastian9 Jess/ Victoria Ann10 Mr. Wisnewski/Mylan11 Rebecca/ Donna12 Luke/Duke

Come down Friday (8/22) and be involved in one of the most exciting events of the year, the annual scavenger hunt!

Junior Sunfi sh SinglesAugust 13, 2014

JESSICA CASTIGLIONE

Th is Wednesday the sailors completed a course 3. We got a late start to this race but Jack conquered the wind and was able to pull ahead into fi rst. Go Jack!Results were:1 Jack2 Grant3 Robbie4 Joey

5 JT6 Greg7 Emmaline

Boeren Wins Sunfi sh!SUE BURUCHIAN

The ladies sixth sunfish race was exciting as the current Ladies Fleet Captain and previous Junior Fleet Captain, Irene Boeren, showed how to win a race. She did it with a huge lead almost half of the leg of the lake, with only her transom to be seen by the other racers! Way to go Irene! This is how it’s done-never look back! Highland Lakes can be a tricky lake when the winds are fluky.  To read them takes skill and patience. Irene showed both this past Thursday. Congratulations!

Results were:1- Irene, 2- Ellen, 3- Diane. You go girls!

Tip of the week: Tell-tales. Tell- tales are small sailing aids to help you read wind and therefore adjust your sails.

New sails have them attached to the sails (those green and red tabs). For those who don’t, we usually use old cassette tape (for those young’ins, ask your parents for some- they know what it is!) Place it on your lower boom  with a string size hanging down and, if possible, on a wire hanger or tell-tales frame (available at sailing store) on your front spar so you can see it as it flows each side of the spar. This will help you see wind/puffs and help you with wind direction that you might not be able to see on the water. As a general guide, the windward tell-tale should stream aft (backwards) with an occasional lift, the leeward front tell-tale should stream aft. If one tell-tale begins to spiral, it is indicating the sail has incorrect air flow on that side. Good luck!

Ally Latham and Joey Gaston Win!When I saw the forecast, I said “Finally, we’ll have wind!

Let’s just hope it holds true.” By the time the race started, the sustained winds were coming in at 9 mph and the gusts topped out at 15.7 mph as recorded by our cracker jack dock committee member, Mike Gaston. In Sport Fleet racing, both Ally Latham and Joey Gaston took turns on the victory podium. It was a joyous occasion, indeed, as it was their fi rst wins of the season. An exciting pair of races it was. Th e distance between them in both contests never grew greater than thirty feet. Ally secured the win in the fi rst race with Joey bearing down on her but he just didn’t have enough oomph in his sail to overtake her. Th e roles reversed in race #2 when Joey, this time determined to win his fi rst race, decided that a good plan of action would be not to take a nap this time on the downwind. I thought only horses sleep standing up until I saw a video last week of Joey sailing on a downwind. At any rate, congratulations to both of these aspiring young sailors whether competing awake or asleep.

Meanwhile, in the Open Fleet, Chip Ehrhardt continued his fl awless racing with an errorless fi rst race en route to his fi ft h win of the season. He would have swept the doubleheader had he not gotten back-winded on the fi nal tack to the fi nish. Rounding out the fi eld was Joe Gaston recording a pair of third places. Of course, there were only 3 racers but Joe looked at the bright side when he responded, “Th ird place ain’t too shabby.” See you on the line for the last race of the season.

Windsurf HappeningsKEVIN GASTON 764-7332 OR 845-893-2923

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HLCC Sailing Fleet Schedules

LOU IANNUCCI, SAILING COORDINATOR

FJ Fleet Race Resultsfor August 17

MIKE GILLOOLEY, FLEET CAPTAIN 973-764-4185

We had our best turnout of the season with 13 FJ’s and a Hobie for the start of the fi rst race. It was quite a sight. Some of us who were sailing wished we could have seen what it looked like from land. Th e winds were extremely shift y prior to the race which made choosing the course diffi cult. Eventually, we went with a course 3 white. For those of you who aren’t familiar with our courses, a course 3 heads to the dam at the start of the race. Th e second race was shortened to a course 3 red as we all needed to get to the annual meeting.

1st Race 2nd RaceKresic KresicBuruchian BuruchianIannucci MannWisniewski IannucciGillooley ReedReed WeingramLuca WisniewskiWeingram StoddardWilson SullivanMann GillooleySullivan LucaWu WilsonStoddard

Force Five SailingLOU IANNUCCI, FLEET CAPTAIN 973-764-7042

Another beautiful day on the lake, but every day is a beautiful day when you can hoist your sails and enjoy a good wind.

In this week’s episode of “As the Force 5 turns” we had the return of Grant Wisniewski, and welcome to your fi rst offi cial Force 5 race, James Sullivan. Both had the pleasure of enjoying the infamous “death roll” that the Force 5 boat loves to share with its skippers from time-to-time. Grant raced great in both races and had the lead in the second race, but the “death roll” got him before the last mark and he ended up on the wrong side of his boat. I think he did it on purpose just to give us older guys a chance!

A little depressing, but this Saturday, August 23, is our last two races of the season. Hopefully, we can get over that fi ve boat hump and get a couple of more boats out there to fi nish strong! Also, keep in mind that the “All Boat Regatta” is Saturday August 30 and the sailor’s picnic is Sunday August 31st. Please check the Newsette for more details.

Th e August 16 results were as follows:

Race 1 Race 21. Chip Mike2. Grant Chip3. Lou Lou4. Mike Grant5. James James

Below are the 2014 HLCC Sailing Fleet schedules. Please note there are additions from previous years. All races begin at the Eckhart Sailing Center located on Lakeside Drive West south of the intersection with Alturas Road.

Please note the following dates:All Boat Regatta: Saturday, August 30

Sailor’s Picnic: Sunday, August 31 at 4:30 pmSANJL: Saturday, September 20

Senior Sunfi sh Races – Sundays at 2:30 pmFred Wilson: 973-764-3548

August 24, 31

Jr. Singles Sunfi sh RacesWednesdays at 11:00 am

Maryjane Kresic: 973-764-0452August 20

Ladies Sunfi sh Races – Thursdays at 11:00 amIrene Boeren: 973-764-7371

August 21, 28

Jr. Doubles Sunfi sh Races – Fridays at 11:00 amMaryjane Kresic: 973-764-0452

August 22

Force 5 Sailing Races – Saturdays at 11:00 amLou Iannucci: (973) 764-7042

August 23

Flying Junior Fleet Sailing RacesSundays at 11:00 am

Mike Gillooley: 973-764-4185August 24, 31

Windsurfer Races – Saturdays at 3:00 pmKevin Gaston: 973-764-7332

August 23

Nautical NewsMARY ANN MASTRANGELO, 973-764-7972

Sailor’s PicnicDate: Sunday, August 31, 2014

Time: 4:30 pmWho?: All sailors, their crews and families

Where?: Lake RoomBring: Salad or dessert

(more salads are needed)A small fee for meats and beverages

What?: Sailing trophies will be awarded

Next Newsette:August 30, 2014

Newsette articles should be submitted on the Friday before the week of publication. Under no circumstances will submissions be accepted aft er noon on Monday of the week of publication. Typed submissions must be emailed to the club offi ce at hlcc@warwick.net. Sorry – we can only print photographs submitted as .jpg fi les with a minimum of 150 dpi. Th anks!