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08/07/18 Lily Pad Plant Treatment
Last Saturday we applied a herbicide to the Lily Pads on the lake. About 50% were treated. An additional treatment is planned for this weekend the 11th or 12th to complete the treatment. The chemical used is a Glyphosate-based herbicide sprayed on top of the water. It is a broad spectrum, non-selective herbicide that essentially kill any surface plant they come into contact with, but neither kills plants that live under the surface of the water. There are no swimming, fishing or irrigation restrictions. For additional information about the chemicals being used see the links below. AquaNeat MSO Concentrate 08/07/18 Cardboard Boat Regatta
Evan Mittlestaedt wins Highland Lakes first cardboard boat regatta. Click here to see a video of the race. 07/03/18 Highland Lake New Raft Launch
See the ceremonies from Saturday 6/30. 07/02/18 Pictures From the New Raft Event
Great event this past Saturday as many residents saw another piece of Highland Lake history spawned. It was a nice ceremony to commence the launching of the new raft. See the slide show below. Also for those not in attendance a video will be posted shortly. 06/13/18 Carp Fest Fishing Hi-Lites
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. 
05/09/18 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! 
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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.
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.
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.
Check out this great video from several fish caught last year.
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.
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.
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.