On 4 May 2008 Dave Kott's old shed was ferried across the pond to become a Bob Randall Deer Blind.
15 December 2007 found 30 hardy souls at the Portage Pointe Inn for a Christmas get-together.
On 28 September 2007 friends gathered to celebrate Dave Kott's and Jerry Helder's 60th birthdays.
On 29 September 2007 six pontoons full of lake residents and their friends held the first annual Harper Lake Dinner Cruise with candlelight, white table cloths, fine china and a dish to pass.
The Harper Lake Boat Parade was held at 7:30 p.m., August 4th 2007 . (These pictures were submitted by Cheryl Lamar. If you have any additional pictures, please send them to Laurence@VanDolsen.com) There were 6 contestants, and it was a difficult decision for our volunteer judges: Steve and Becky Veneklase, Curt and Kim Walbridge and Joe and Bobbie Landis. All of the 6 floats judged were inventive, original, clever and fun. The float participants were really into the spirit of the event and were fun to watch! Water gun exchanges followed as everyone cheered and bystanders enjoyed watching from their docks. Prizes were donated by Nancy and Bob Randall, Jackie’s Place, and Joe and Bobbie Landis. Thanks to all who created the floats, and we thank you all for the hard work and thought that was put into each one. Harper Lake residents can be proud of the parade participants.
The winners:
| 1st Place | Hogwart’s of Harper Lake by Jim and Rose Hickey won a $20 gift certificate to Jackie’s Place and a Yard Game donated by the Randall’s |
| 2nd Place | Aquarium of Harper Lake by Louis and Beth Vander Laan won a $20 gift certificate to Jackie’s Place and 2 Tiki Torches donated by the Randall’s |
| 3rd Place | Margaritaville by Mike and Karen Brower won some fine wine donated by the Landis’s |
Other floats in the parade that were outstanding and original:
Granny’s Garden by Bob and Nancy Randall
Sea Hunt by Robert Zeh and Lance and Cheryl Lamar
Nascar by Rick Walker
-- 2006 --
Ninety-two of our members and their guests attended our annual picnic and fundraiser at Harper Lake Resort on August 19th, 2006. As can be seen in the pictures from the event, a good time was had by all.
Ever wonder how our streets get named? Well, here is the story of North Hagen Drive.
If you have a story about the lake, or your family, or ... that you would like to share here, send it to Linda@Van Dolsen.com or NancyRandall@BigRiverVentures.com