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06/13/18 Carp Fest Fishing Hi-Lites
07/01/18 Raft Helpers Needed
The Highland Lake Community has voted to keep the existing deck of the raft and secure it to new pontoons. The work will all be done by members of the community, and much needs to be done to repair the deck. Work will take place every Saturday morning at Chic Park at 9 AM until the raft is finished. We are still hoping to get it in this summer. Please come to help, especially if you are using the raft. Older kids welcome and asked to help. We are also in needs of financial donations as this will be a costly project. Gifts may be tax deductible if checks are made out to the HLPOA Foundation. See your shore rep with any questions. 
New Raft Pontoons at Chic Park
05/29/18 Carp Fest is Over
Chic Park with 61 fish beats Downey Park with 52 Fish due to a strong finish by Chaten Howard and his 16 fish. Winning the Grand Prize (The ECHO PB-250LN Blower) was Hailey Howard. Chaten Howard caught the most (16 fish) for a $50 prize. Hailey Howard caught the biggest fish (29 3/4) for a $25 prize. Ron Jensen caught the smallest fish (16 7/8) for a $25 prize. Coleen Benzo won the Carp Toss winning an ECHO battery powered trimmer. 
05/24/18 Carp Fest 2018 Team Assignments
Click here to see the team you are on for this years Carp Fest. 05/10/18 SPECIAL HLPOA MEETING THIS SATURDAY Chic Park
This coming Saturday, May 12th at 9:15AM we will convene a Special Call meeting of our board of directors AT CHIC PARK on South Circle Drive. There are some serious decisions to be made..and, after two Saturdays, the raft is now crippled, dismantled, but is on the way to restoration. We will convene the meeting at 9:15 a.m. -- and then turn it over to Joe Bigalke and John Sonnenberg who, with a team of GREAT volunteers, have taken HUGE, HARD steps in the basic renovation. We're going to have to decide which options Joe and John will recommend ... and, bite the bullet on the costs. Bring a lawn chair. And, bring your gloves. You might want to stay to help work on the project. PLEASE tell your neighbors! Please spread the word to those who use the raft...we need them in the fight for the life of the raft...an icon of Highland Lake. 05/10/18 CLC Band Concert
Thanks to all that attended last night from the community. Even uncle Lar had a great time. 
05/09/18 Some Tricks to Attracting Birds to Your Back Yard
Beautiful Orioles...tiny Hummingbirds...all will come to your yard with some Grape Jelly and an Orange. Add some Grape Jelly, too. Look at those two great Orioles feeding on a neighbors back yard. More birds will be attracted now...and, for years to come. Click on the links below to learn more about attracting these beautiful birds to you homes. https://www.birdwatchersdigest.com/bwdsite/learn/hummingbirds/attract.php http://wildbirdsunlimited.typepad.com/the_zen_birdfeeder/2013/05/5-tips-to-attracting-orioles-into-your-yard.html Highland Lake really IS a great place to live! 
04/30/18 Is it John Sonnenberg or the Lockness Monster?
John loves diving on our lake. Here are a few pictures of John during a recent swim in the frigid March water. 04/19/17 Reminder Trailer Boat Policy
Policy Regarding Boat Trailer Use in Parks Please refer to rules and information for general boating policies. All watercraft (motorized or not) and trailers must be power washed and inspected for zebra mussels prior to placement in Highland Lake. Please contact your shore representative if you need help with the inspection. Anyone found to be introducing zebra mussels into the lake is subject to local and IL state fines. Trailered Boat Policies and Procedures Effective March 1, 2017, the following procedures must be followed by all boat owners wishing to launch and/or remove their boats using a trailer: Per a 2009 court decision, use of 36 volt electric motors was found reasonable on Highland Lake. Downey Park is the only approved launch/removal site. As Szontagh Park does not fall under the governance of HLPOA, no rules regarding the use of that park can be offered. In order to obtain access to Downey Park, boat owners must contact their shore representative or the HLPOA President at least five days prior to the scheduled launch/removal date. Failure to do so may necessitate a delay in the occurrence. The president will arrange for a Board member to unlock the gate and monitor any damage to Park property. If any significant damage occurs, the boat owner will be responsible for its repair. The boat owner must be present at the time of the launch/removal in order to address any issues that may come up. Anyone using a trailer to launch/remove a boat must be a HL resident. The gate unlocking fee for trailered boat access can be paid by either payment of annual dues to HLPOA, or payment of the unlocking fee of $50.00 to HLPOA for each unlocking event. Owner must use the services of Board approved marine providers. Currently, only Ahlstrand Marine in Mundelein has been approved. The approval is contingent on Ahlstrand’s cooperation with power washing the trailer just prior to its entry into Highland Lake. Use of any other provider must be approved at least thirty days prior to the desired launch/removal date. 04/18/18 Carp Fest Fishing Hi-Lites From 2017
Check out this great video from several fish caught last year. Sign up now for Carp Fest by clicking here. 03/12/18 John Sonnenberg Bald Eagle Pictures
John took pictures of this Bald Eagle this past Sunday. It was perched high in the trees just north of Downey Park. Some of the best wild life pictures I have ever seen. |
News Archives
03/01/18 Lost Canoe
A lost canoe was found on the North shore at Trisha Steels house. Please contact her by phone (847.456.4324) if it is yours.
A lost canoe was found on the North shore at Trisha Steels house. Please contact her by phone (847.456.4324) if it is yours.
1/31/18 Eskimo's on Ice Recap
It was a great time at the two day event. Lots of comradery among anglers and the weather was great. Only two categories had fish registered. The first was the largest northern pike (28 inches) caught by guest Andy Loria and his brother Fred for the biggest bass a 14 inch small mouth. These fish were released and the prize money was returned by them to go towards fish stocking. A total of $270 was raised and will go toward our next fish stocking. The video of the party at Chic park will be posted soon.
It was a great time at the two day event. Lots of comradery among anglers and the weather was great. Only two categories had fish registered. The first was the largest northern pike (28 inches) caught by guest Andy Loria and his brother Fred for the biggest bass a 14 inch small mouth. These fish were released and the prize money was returned by them to go towards fish stocking. A total of $270 was raised and will go toward our next fish stocking. The video of the party at Chic park will be posted soon.
12/28/17 Please Make Sure To Leash Your Dogs
Over the last several months there has been several incidents where unleashed dogs are chasing people while walking, biking, jogging and just walking their leashed pet. Many residents can no longer enjoy walking the neighborhood in fear of them being chased or bitten.
We ask that every resident that is a dog owner respect the laws that are currently in place for the safety of our residents and their dogs as well.
Please note that in Lake County it is unlawful to walk an animal without a leash or other controlling devise that is not on your property. If your dog leaved your property and enters public sidewalks, road and etc. this then becomes an unleashed animal which is against the county ordinance.
This law is specified In the Lake County, IL code of ordinances Chapter 172. Section 172.07. Below is the section that covers this law. For more information please visit this link https://www.lakecountyil.gov/2487/Animal-Care-Control-Ordinances-Acts
Please make every effort to abide by this law for the safety of all residents and their animals in the community. Should you see any unleased dogs running loose in the community you can contact Lake County animal control at 847-377-4700.
Over the last several months there has been several incidents where unleashed dogs are chasing people while walking, biking, jogging and just walking their leashed pet. Many residents can no longer enjoy walking the neighborhood in fear of them being chased or bitten.
We ask that every resident that is a dog owner respect the laws that are currently in place for the safety of our residents and their dogs as well.
Please note that in Lake County it is unlawful to walk an animal without a leash or other controlling devise that is not on your property. If your dog leaved your property and enters public sidewalks, road and etc. this then becomes an unleashed animal which is against the county ordinance.
This law is specified In the Lake County, IL code of ordinances Chapter 172. Section 172.07. Below is the section that covers this law. For more information please visit this link https://www.lakecountyil.gov/2487/Animal-Care-Control-Ordinances-Acts
- Control, running at large. An owner or harborer, when walking a dog, cat, or other animal on property other than that of the owner or harborer, shall control such animal with a leash. Any dog, cat, or other animal found running at large contrary to provisions of this chapter may be apprehended and impounded.
Please make every effort to abide by this law for the safety of all residents and their animals in the community. Should you see any unleased dogs running loose in the community you can contact Lake County animal control at 847-377-4700.