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1HigHland lakes Condominium assoCiation20301 Silver Spring Drive
Northville, MI 48167
Phone: (248) 349-4006 Fax: (248) 349-8821 Website:
www.HLCA.us
MARCH 2015
NEXT BOARD MEETING: Monday, March 16
at 7:30 p.m.
Notice of Annual Election:-Page 15
HLCA Garage Sale:-Page 2
Mark Your Calendar:
MOVIE NIGHT: FRIDAY, MARCH 6
WOMENS CLUB:March - May Dates- Page 18
GARLIC MUSTARD PULLSaturday Morning, May 16th
TO ALL RESIDENTS: Please come into the clubhouse for your 2015
Pool ID Card! ____________________
During the winter, the weather conditions favor the potential
for slippery sidewalks, porches and roads. Please use due care and
caution during this time of the year and keep a supply of
ice-melter, which is available at the Clubhouse, at your home for
your use.
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2Highlights: Give-aways and raffle items from
local businesses
Vote for best restaurant and business displays
Sample delicious food from Northvilles top restaurants and
caterers
Northville Chamber of Commerce
248-349-7640www.northville.org
SHOWTIME 11AM - 2PMADMISSION $3 AT THE DOOR
45700 Six Mile Rd Northville
Northville Chamber of Commerce Presents
TASTE OF NORTHVILLE BUSINESS SHOWCASE
Theme: Wearing of the Northville Green (St. Patricks Day)
All Co-Owners are responsible
for putting up their own signs.
Tables will be available at the
Clubhouse for those wishing to
set up in the parking lot, on a
first come/first serve basis.
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3Highland LakesManagement Section
Highland Lakes Board of Directors
Kathy Baldwin, President Michelle Todorov, Vice President Tom
Byrne, Treasurer Sandy Nolan, Secretary Kathleen Connor, Director
Judy Nakdimen, Director Guy Balok, Director
This section of the Herald contains minutes of the Board of
Directors meetings and management information. This section is the
official medium of communica-tions of the Association as prescribed
by Board Resolution R-6, March 22, 1976.
We recommend that you not only read but save this section of the
Herald for future reference. Resolutions and Regulations approved
by the Board become part of your Association By-Laws.
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4HIGHLAND LAKES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION DIRECTORY20301 Silver
Spring Drive, Northville, MI 48167
Phone: 248-349-4006 E-mail: [email protected]: 248-349-8821
Web: www.HLCA.us
After Hours Emergency Maintenance Phone: 248-349-4043
COMMITTEE INFORMATIONCOMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON PHONE BOARD
LIAISONClubhouse Judy OConnor 248-344-6600 Judy Nakdimen & Tom
ByrneCourt Captain Joel Lutz 248-349-6782 Kathy Baldwin, Sandy
Nolan
& Kathleen ConnorEngineering Tom Werner 248-349-4459
Kathleen Connor & Judy Nakdimen
Community Social Brad Todorov 248-380-1611 Guy Balok, Judy
Nakdimen & Michelle Todorov
Finance Joyce Elvy 248-349-1747 Tom Byrne, Guy Balok &
Kathleen Connor
Grounds Marti Tupper 248-348-9811 Kathy Baldwin, Kathleen Connor
& Judy Nakdimen
Herald Marty Tingstad 248-344-4928 Kathleen Connor & Sandy
NolanLakes Ecology ----- ------ Guy Balok, Tom Byrne
& Michelle TodorovPool Rosemary Campion 248-349-8227 Guy
Balok, & Sandy Nolan Cheryl Huizing 248-231-7603 RV Hugh
Battley 248-349-4841 Michelle TodorovTennis Carol Shields
248-305-7123 Michelle Todorov
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONAfter Hours Emergency
..................................................................................................................248-349-4043Northville
Township Police-Non-Emergency
................................................................................248-349-9400Northville
Township Fire Department
.........................................................................................248-348-5807Northville
Township Police and Fire Emergency
..........................................................................................911After
Hours Maintenance Emergency
.........................................................................................248-349-4043Assessment/Billing
Inquiries
....................................................................................................248-349-4006Consumers
Power Company
......................................................................................................800-477-5050DTE-Electric
Company
...............................................................................................................800-477-4747Hazardous
Waste Information
....................................................................................................734-326-3936HLCA
WOW!
............................................................................................................................866-496-9669HLCA
AT&T Account Rep (Denise Smith)
....................................................................................810-265-4946AT&T
Sales & Support (Phone or U-Verse)
..................................................................................877-910-0501HLCA
Comcast Account Rep (Fred Campbell)
.............................................................................248-953-7380Web
site
.....................................................................................................................................www.HLCA.usAssociation
Facebook Page
.............................................................................................facebook.com/hlca.mi
BOARD OF DIRECTORSKathy Baldwin, President ...........
248-974-6688Michelle Todorov, Vice President . 248-380-1611Tom
Byrne, Treasurer ................. 248-345-9334Sandy Nolan,
Secretary .............. 248-349-3587
Kathleen Connor, Director .......... 248-349-8264Judy Nakdimen,
Director ............ 248-344-0336Guy Balok, Director
.................... 734-667-3507
PERSONNELJoe Poma......................................Property
ManagerJulie Dykstra......................Administrative
AssistantSharon
Englund....................................Bookkeeper
Guinevere Eatmon..................Receptionist (Notary)Cathy
Loy..............................................ReceptionistKen
Wiewiora............Maintenance Superintendent
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5EditorShannon [email protected]
Herald CommitteeMarty Tingstad, Chairman Wilma Leonard Joy
Gaskin
Herald Sta Ray Parzych Betty Parzych Joel Lutz Tom DeGalanGloria
JanksMarty TingstadIlio Alessandri Barbara Evans
Highland Lakes Herald
The Highland Lakes Herald is the o cial news medium of the
Highland Lakes Condominium Association, serving all residents,
groups and organizations.
The Association and its Board of Directors control and are
responsible for the contents of the Herald.
The staff of the Highland Lakes Herald serves on a voluntary
basis. Editorials refl ect the opinions of the sta and are not
construed as representative of the general membership of the
Association.
The Herald welcomes comments, suggestions and articles from its
readers. All material submitted for publication in the Herald must
be true, factual, and newsworthy. The editor reserves the right to
withhold items from publication pending verifi cation of facts. In
some cases where items are of a critical or controversial nature,
the editor reserves the right to solicit comments from those with
opposing viewpoints.
Materials submitted for publication are to be given to the
receptionist in Highland House. All materials submitted must be
signed, but signatures will be withheld upon request.
Communications to the Herald should be in writing. No material will
be accepted for publication in the upcoming issue after the 20th of
the month.
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6BEAUTY / SKIN CARE
Amway ......................................................
17
CARPET & FLOORS
Colonial Carpet Cleaning........................ 17
Simply Floor Coverings .......................... 24
CUSTOM JEWELRY
Origami Owl ............................................. 19
NORTHVILLE COMMUNITY
Northville Chamber of Commerce...........2
ELDER CARE / PERSONAL ASSISTANCE
Diane Allen - Elder Assistant ................. 24
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
Northrop-Sassaman ................................. 25
OBrien Sullivan Funeral Home ............. 24
HEALTH & FITNESS
Northville Physical Rehab ...................... 19
HEATING & COOLING
D & G
Heating...........................................18
Harriman Heating Inc ............................. 23
HOME REPAIR & HANDYMAN SERVICES
Rob the Builder ......................................... 19
Roger the Handyman .............................. 25
HOUSE CLEANING
Helping Hands ......................................... 19
INSURANCE
Merrick Maris Insurance ......................... 27
INTERIOR PAINT
Mark Adams the Painter ......................... 19
LEGAL
Kelly & Kelly ............................................
23
PLUMBING
Evans Plumbing ....................................... 17
REAL ESTATE
Erealty ........................................................
17
Megan Atkinson, Realtor ........................ 16
Real Estate One ......................................... 24
WINDOWS / WINDOWS REPAIR
R & H Glazing ..........................................
19
SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS
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7HIGHLAND LAKES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONBOARD OF DIRECTORS
MEETING MINUTES - February 16, 2015
The monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of Highland Lakes
Condominium Association was held on the third Monday of the month,
in accordance with the By-Laws of the Association. President Kathy
Baldwin called the February 16, 2015, regular meeting of the Board
of Directors to order at 7:38 p.m.
AttendanceThe following Directors were present: Kathy Baldwin,
Michelle Todorov, Tom Byrne, Sandy Nolan, Guy Balok, Kathleen
Connor, and Judy Nakdimen. Also present were Joe Poma, Property
Manager and Ken Wiewiora, Maintenance Superintendent. Approximately
four Co-Owners were also present.
Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the January 19, 2015, regular
meeting
and Executive meeting of the Board of Directors is approved as
amended. Some minor changes were discussed in the Executive
meeting.
Board Action: Motion by Tom Byrne, support by Kathleen Connor,
to approve and file the Minutes of the January 19, 2015, regular
meeting and Executive meeting of the Board of Directors. All in
favor. Motion passed.
Treasurers Report:Tom Byrne reported:
Year-to-Date we are ahead of budget by $15,000. We have a little
trouble with utilities as they are running over, although some of
it has to do with the way the budget is spread. Right now through
the end of January we have some favorable movement in both our
salary accounts and are covering for some accounts that are running
over. Vehicle expense continues to run over. Management is going to
take some action to bring that under control.
Lakes Ecology Committee Report:
Jim Delaney of Dearborn Court has offered to give a seminar,
hopefully to boost participation in the Lakes Ecology Committee. He
will teach our residents who like to fish how to fish in our
specific lakes taking a scientific approach. We are going to be
working with Jim on advertising the event. His demonstration was
very impressive and everyone at the meeting was very pleased at his
level of knowledge on the subject.
Board Action: Motion by Michelle Todorov, support by Sandy
Nolan, to accept the Lakes Ecology Committee report dated February
3, 2015. All in favor. Motion passed.
Finance Committee Report: Board Action: Motion by Tom Byrne,
support by Kathleen
Connor, to accept the Finance Committee report dated January 21,
2015. All in favor. Motion passed.
Court Captain Committee Report: Joel Lutz reported:
The committee was to select new officers on February 5, but
there were only two people in attendance so they could not have an
election at that time.
Neptune Ct. and Inlet Ct. are without Court Captains.
Lucy Curtis volunteered to accept one of the buildings in
Neptune Ct. After the meeting, the committee received a volunteer
for Dorothy Gay Ct. They are down to two courts that need
volunteers. They had a discussion whether the name Court Captain
may be too intimidating and thats why no one responds, but at the
same time people seem to think that they may have more authority
because of the Court Captain title.
Diane may not be able to do the New Neighbor interviews and
discussed splitting it up among various Court Captains. Diane can
write a script as to what she has been submitting to the Herald on
New Neighbors for them to follow.
The emergency plan came up again and they all agreed that any
emergency that comes up will probably be well-covered by the
Northville Township police and fire department. Our obligation as a
community is to be aware of who needs the most help in our courts
and to see that they dont get left behind. Next meeting is March 5,
2015.
Board Action: Motion by Sandy Nolan, support by Judy Nakdimen to
accept the Court Captain Committee report dated January 5, 2015.
All in favor. Motion passed.
Clubhouse Committee Report: (verbal) Judy OConnor reported that
there wasnt a Clubhouse
Committee meeting. The date for putting the library books away
is yet to be determined. Next meeting March 2, 2015.
Engineering Committee Report: (verbal) Tom Werner reported that
the Engineering Committee
meeting was canceled because there werent any new Engineering
Requests. Next meeting is March 11, 2015.
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8 Maintenance Superintendents Report: (verbal)Ken Wiewiora
reported:
Special thanks to all the co-owners who helped with our big snow
dig-out. We had a lot of people who helped the elderly by digging
their cars out and shoveling sidewalks.
Oral Reports:
Kathy Baldwin talked about the new yoga class. Janice Booher
started beginner chair yoga classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at
9:30 a.m. Class lasts one hour. An evening class has been
discussed, possibly Thursdays at 6 p.m. Those who can make a
commitment, let the clubhouse receptionist know what day is best
for them. Janice is very enthusiastic and has done a great job. She
has fine-tuned the morning classes and eight to nine people have
participated. Men and women are welcome to come.
Kathy Baldwin talked about the garage sale. Kathy received an
email from Donna McNally regarding holding the garage sale May 2
,with a rain date of May 9. Julie, the administrative assistant,
has been informed and will do all the advertising in the Herald.
Those who want to have tables at the clubhouse will need to tell
the receptionist how many they will need. The Womens Club is
interested in doing a table.
Judy Nakdimen said that they are not doing the book sale this
year, and are looking for other ways to receive funds. The Board is
not opposed to them participating in the garage sale to raise money
for their organization. Judy will let Peggy Zonca know that the
Board is okay with that.
Judy OConnor asked if they would be accepting donations for
their table that can generate funds. Judy Nakdimen could not answer
that question at this time and advised to ask Peggy Zonca. If you
want to donate something to the Womens Club, Kathy thinks that will
be acceptable but she will clarify this with Peggy. We will start
advertising in the March and April Herald.
The Pool Committee will start meeting in April.
May 16, 2015 at 9 a.m. is the Garlic Mustard Pull.
Friday, March 6, is Movie Night. The movies are Frozen (6 p.m.)
and Hunger Games (8 p.m.) and we will have popcorn and soda. Julie
created a poster and it will be displayed by the street in front of
the clubhouse on Monday, March 2, rather than the weekend
before.
The Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
*End of Board Minutes*
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9MEMBERS PRESENTAnne OstrothEarl Smith
GUESTS PRESENT:Joe Poma, Property ManagerAndrew Broessel &
SonJim Delaney
COMMITTEE: Lakes Ecology MEETING DATE: February 3, 2015
SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. Jim Delaney, a resident of Dearborn Court with 60 years of
fishing experience, will be hosting a class offered to our
residents free of charge through the Lakes Ecology Committee. Jim
has written professional publi- cations throughout his life and is
a proven angler using a more scientific approach to catching fish
and has noted certain deficiencies in the way the so called experts
try to catch fish.2. Jim presented the committee with an
educational binder, lake drawings & schematics and information
related to the habitat of our lakes and the behavioral traits of
fish as they interact with the ecosystem and grounds maintenance
around the lakes.3. Jim explained how he would be structuring the
class offered to the Highland Lakes residents, and that it would be
aimed at teaching the fundamentals of catching fish in our lakes
specifically. He used several examples of depth, color,
temperature, season and location to explain how to catch bass and
other fish in the lakes.4. The committee discussed various
practices of the Association including weed removal, chemical
treatment, water dye, runoff and fertilizer, and asked Jim how each
of these practices affects the lake. Jim responded that weed
removal can be a dangerous undertaking for the natural habitat,
explaining that weeds provide oxygen during the winter months when
the lake is not undergoing a seasonal stratification, and during
dor- mant periods the fish need oxygen, meaning that weed removal
in its entirety would cause a springtime fish die-off.5. Earl Smith
commented on past practices of weed removal and shoreline upkeep.6.
Jim also discussed the prior recommendations of stocking the lakes
with certain kinds of fish and warned that introduction of
non-native or non-prevalent species could set into motion a serious
problem for the native fish and habitat.7. The committee was very
pleased and impressed with Jims recommendations and presentation as
to how the upcoming class will be structured. The class may take
place in March or April. Jim asked the committee for a copy of the
1979 lake survey to review.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: None
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, March 3, at 7:00 p.m.
Drafted for Lakes Ecology by Joe Poma, Property Manager
HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
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MEMBERS PRESENTJoyce Elvy, ChairpersonGuy Balok, Board
LiaisonKathleen Conner, Board LiaisonTom Byrne, Board LiaisonEalr
Smith, Committee Member
GUESTS PRESENT:Joe Poma, Property Manager
COMMITTEE: Finance MEETING DATE: January 21, 2015
SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:There was no quorum present so the meeting
was limited to discussions only. The November and December
Financial Reports were reviewed.
1. Joe was complimented on reducing the Accounts Receivable
Residents by $20,000.
2. The high amount of Vehicle Equipment Expense A/C 6700 is of
concern. We are at 78% of our annual budget.
3. The economics of outsourcing verses in-house maintenance was
again discussed.
4. The annual budget for Insurance Deductible and Retention is
reduced from $15,000 to $5,000. We already had 2 incidents totaling
$4,346 charged to this account. However, Joe is confident that we
will be reimbursed by outside insurance on both items.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: None
NEXT MEETING: March 16, at 6:30 p.m.
Submitted by Earl Smith
HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
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HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
MEMBERS PRESENT:Thomas A. Werner, ChairmanKathleen Connor, Board
LiasionJudy Nakdimen, Board Liasion
COMMITTEE: Engineering MEETING DATE: January 14, 2015GUESTS
PRESENT:Ken Wiewiora, Maintenance SuperintendentJoe Poma, Property
Manager
MODIFICATION REQUESTS REVIEWED:
NEXT MEETING: March 11, at 3:00 p.m.
Submitted by Tom Werner, Chairman
1 Unit 52 Entry Door and Storm DoorInstallation J + E
Installation
Meets HLCA Requirements
2 Unit 668 Storm DoorInstallation Home Depot
Meets HLCA Requirements
3 Unit 433 DeckDoes Not Meet HLCA RequirementsHas not been
resolved since June 24, 2014
4 Unit 13 FireplaceInstallation Clarence Mills
Meets HLCA Requirements
5 Unit 278 FurnaceDoes Not Meet HLCA RequirementsInstallation
Instructions Needed
6 Unit 278 Major InteriorDoes Not Meet HLCA RequirementsNo
before and after architectural drawingswith engineer certification
or inspection
7 Unit 490 Storm DoorInstallation Home Depot
Meets HLCA Requirements
8 Unit 358 Entry Door and Storm DoorInstallation Rashid
Meets HLCA Requirements
9 Unit 144 6 WindowsInstallation Wallside
Meets HLCA Requirements
10 Unit 244 7 WindowsInstallation Wallside
Meets HLCA Requirements
1 Unit 52 Entry Door and Storm DoorInstallation J + E
Installation
Meets HLCA Requirements
2 Unit 668 Storm DoorInstallation Home Depot
Meets HLCA Requirements
3 Unit 433 DeckDoes Not Meet HLCA RequirementsHas not been
resolved since June 24, 2014
4 Unit 13 FireplaceInstallation Clarence Mills
Meets HLCA Requirements
5 Unit 278 FurnaceDoes Not Meet HLCA RequirementsInstallation
Instructions Needed
6 Unit 278 Major InteriorDoes Not Meet HLCA RequirementsNo
before and after architectural drawingswith engineer certification
or inspection
7 Unit 490 Storm DoorInstallation Home Depot
Meets HLCA Requirements
8 Unit 358 Entry Door and Storm DoorInstallation Rashid
Meets HLCA Requirements
9 Unit 144 6 WindowsInstallation Wallside
Meets HLCA Requirements
10 Unit 244 7 WindowsInstallation Wallside
Meets HLCA Requirements
11 Unit 420 Major AlterationMeets HLCA Requirementsper township
approval
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MEMBERS PRESENTJoel Lutz, ChairpersonDiane Pittaway,
Vice-ChairpersonBarbara Adams, SecretaryChuck WeidnerTom
WernerKathy Baldwin, Board Liaison
GUESTS PRESENT: (0)
COMMITTEE: Court Captain MEETING DATE: February 5, 2015
SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. Election of Officers was due to take place but lack of a
quorum precluded that from happening. Existing officers to remain
in place.
2. Dorothy Gay Court and Inlet Court are without a Court Captain
as are buildings 34 & 35 of Neptune Court. Lucy Curtis has
volunteered to represent building 33 of Neptune Court. Thank you
Lucy. (In the interim since our meeting and drafting of these
minutes, Renee Morris has volunteered to represent Dorothy Gay
Court. Thank you Renee)
3. Joel mentioned that we want to consider changing the title of
Court Captain to Court Liaison or to Court Representative. The
title Court Captain is indicative of a person in charge. That is
not the case in the High land Lakes community. Court Captains are
assigned the title as volunteers to assist with community events
such as cars needing removal due to heavy snows, distributing the
newsletter and in general keeping their par particular court
informed of important matters of the community.
4. Diane suggested that she would consider being the
co-coordinator for the New Neighbors interviews for anyone willing
to pick up the reins. She would in essence help them with a start
up session.
5. Diane revisited the Emergency Plan briefly that was brought
up in earlier meetings. The most we can do is just be aware of
those in our courts that would require the most assistance if an
emergency arose.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: None
NEXT MEETING: Thursday, March 5th 2015 @ 7:00 P.M.
Submitted by Barb Adams, Secretary
HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
Diane HartmanDon LoudyPeggy Zonca
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Northville Public Schools NOW ACCEPTING Early Registration for
Fall 2015 Kindergarten Enrollment
KINDERGARTEN EARLY REGISTRATION NOTICENorthville Public Schools
is now accepting kindergarten enrollment for fall 2015. If you have
a child who will be five years of age on or before September 1,
please schedule an enrollment appointment to register your child
using the appropriate school link below and complete the online
Pre-Enrollment Process, prior to your sched-uled appointment. The
online Pre-Enrollment Process includes the steps to enroll your
child, along with many of the required registration forms that will
need to be completed. Staff from the districts Office of Student
Data will be available at your childs school on the dates listed
below to meet with you, review the necessary docu-mentation, and
finalize your childs enrollment.
Dates School Name Sign-Up LinkMarch 2-5 Amerman
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0f4ca5ad2ca0ff2-amermanMarch 9-12
Ridge Wood
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f094eacaf22a3fa7-ridge1March 16-19
Moraine
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f094eacaf22a3fa7-moraine1March
16-19 Winchester
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f094eacaf22a3fa7-winchester1March
23-26 Silver Springs
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f094eacaf22a3fa7-silver1March
23-26 Thornton Creek
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f094eacaf22a3fa7-thornton1
Enrollment forms and information regarding documents you will
need to bring to your scheduled appointment are listed on the
district website at http://www.northvilleschools.org/node/584. If
circumstances prevent you from being available to meet on the dates
listed above for your childs school, please contact the schools
main office.If you are unsure about which school your child will be
attending, please view the Attendance Boundary map.
Parent Orientation and Round-Up
Kindergarten registration is an exciting time for parents,
students and staff! We look forward to welcoming our newest family
members each fall. We also recognize that this can be a stressful
time for you as you prepare to send your child to us. Northville
Public Schools hosts two important events in the spring to ease
some of your fears and answer many of your questions. It is
imperative that you make every effort to attend both the Parent
Orientation and Kindergarten Round-Up at your childs school.Parent
Orientation is an opportunity for you to hear about our
programming, meet key staff members, learn about your childs
elementary school and ask questions. The evening is interactive and
highlights what to expect the first few weeks of school and how you
can help prepare your child for their first day. At registration,
you will receive a folder with important information that we ask
you to review prior to parent orientation. Please note: This is a
meeting for parents only; we ask that your children not attend.
Kindergarten Round-Up is designed for your incoming kindergartner!
Your child will participate in a number of activities that will
help us get to know your child better and help him or her feel more
comfortable in the class-room. When you arrive for Kindergarten
Round-Up, we will greet you and your child and your child will come
with us to start their busy schedule. While your child is with our
staff, you will participate in an informational session
highlighting our many important initiatives, including The Leader
in Me. We will provide more details about the Round-Up experience
at parent orientation.
The following are the dates for Kindergarten Parent Orientation
and Round-Up at each of our elementary schools.
School Name Parent Orientation Date Round-Up Date*Amerman April
30 6:30 p.m. May 1Moraine May 11 6:30 p.m. May 15Silver Springs May
6 6:00 p.m. May 15Thornton Creek April 29 6:00 p.m. May 7Ridge Wood
May 11 6:30 p.m. May 15Winchester May 11 6:00 p.m. May 12
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Thank you Joy Gaskin of Lagoon Ct. for your easy to make and
tasty recipes. Reader comments assure us that many of you enjoy
sharing recipes; so please, send us some of your favorites.
BAKED SHRIMP IN LEMONY GARLIC SAUCE1 lbs. large shrimp, peeled
and deveined 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauceCooking spray tsp.
lemon-pepper seasoning cup fresh lemon juice tsp. ground red
pepper2 tbsp. light butter, melted 2 tbsp. chopped fresh
parsleyPreheat oven to 425. Arrange shrimp in a single layer in a 9
x 13 baking dish coated with cooking spray . Combine lemon juice
and remaining 5 ingredients. Pour over shrimp. Bake at 425 for 8 to
10 minutes or until shrimp are done. Sprinkle parsley over
shrimp.
BUTTER PECAN MASHED SWEET POTATOES4 sweet potatoes (about 2
lbs.) tsp. salt1 tbsp. butter cup chopped pecans, toasted2 tbsp.
fat-free milkPierce each potato with a fork several times. Wrap
each potato in a damp paper towel. Microwave at HIGH for 8 minutes
turning after 4 minutes. Cool slightly. Cut potatoes in half, scoop
pulp into a bowl and mash. Heat butter over medium heat; cook 3
minutes or until brown. Stir butter, milk and salt into pulp. Spoon
into potato skins and top with pecans.VARIATIONS: Maple-bacon: top
mashed sweet potatoes with a combination of: softened butter, 2
tbsp. milk and 4 tsp. maple syrup. Top with crumbled bacon.
Parmesan-sage: Into mashed potatoes stir 1 tbsp. softened butter, 2
tbsp. milk, tsp. chopped fresh sage, 1 ounce freshly grated
Parmesan cheese and 1/8 tsp. salt
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HIGHLAND LAKES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
NOTICE OF THEANNUAL ELECTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MAY 2015
Four Director seats (of 2-Year terms) are up for election this
year.
If you are interested in becoming a Board member you must submit
your resume to the Clubhouse by 5:00 p.m., Friday, April 17,
2015.
Candidates Night will be held at 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 20,
2015, prior to the regular open Board of Directors meeting.
Ballots will be mailed the week of April 27, 2015, and must be
returned to the Clubhouse by 5:00 p.m., Friday, May 15, 2015.
Election results will be announced at the 40th Annual Meeting of
the Membership on Monday, May 18, 2015.
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY!
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MOVIEN I G H T
SHOW TIMES:
Friday, March 6th
6:00 pmfrozen (PG)
8:00 pmhunger
games (PG-13)
Join the HLCA Community Social Committee for MOVIE NIGHT!!
Participates under the age of 13 must be accompanied by and
adult.
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HOME BEAUTY NUTRITION
Nutrition, Skin & Color Consultation by
Appointment
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Highland Lakes!
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SAVE THE DATE: March 5, 2015
Claddagh Irish Pub17800 Haggerty Rd. in LivoniaCoordinator
Rosemary Campion
April 2, 2015Champs19470 Haggerty Rd. in LivoniaCoordinated by
Wilma Leonard
Highland Lakes Womens Club
For further information about the Highland Lakes Womens Club,
you can contact Peggy Zonca (248)348-5283 or
[email protected]
All adult female residents of Highland Lakes are invited to meet
with us!
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Calls Taken 24 Hours
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Windows Completed Promptly & Efficiently Two Weeks Service on
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& Tinted Glass Lowest Prices in Town Parts Available for Most
Windows Completed Promptly & Efficiently Two Weeks Service on
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DO YOUR WINDOWS HAVE... Seal Failure? Moisture in Glass? Windows
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WELCOME!
The Lakes Ecology Committee would like to welcome you as a
member. Highland Lakes is comprised of 167 acres of green common
space and three lakes. Silver Springs Lake was once called Curtis
Lake, and is the only natural lake in Wayne County. Although not
large in size, it is deep. It houses many varieties of fish
including the Toothie pike. Years ago, a Highland Lakes youngster
was pictured in the Northville Record holding a five foot long pike
which he had caught in the lake.
The Lakes Ecology Committee is composed of co-owners who work to
keep our lakes and surrounding areas attractive and healthy. Issues
like lake treatments for algae, and maintenance of the wooded area
surrounding the lakes are discussed. Wild growth of mustard grass
and buckthorn, which threaten to take over those areas,
areaddressed.
Jim Delany, of Dearborn Court, recently attended the Lakes
Ecology Committee meeting. Jim is an expert fisherman and had many
interesting facts about our lakes which he presented. We are
excited that Jim has volunteered to do a seminar in either March or
April. He will talk about all of our lakes and the types of fish we
can expect to find there. Jim is very knowledgeable in this area.
Even if fishing is not your thing, the presentation is sure to be
interesting. Watch for date and time in the next Herald. Even if
you dont choose to be a member of the committee, you can still come
and join the fun!
Submitted by Sandy Nolan
Lakes Ecology Committee
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The waning spring and early summer warmth are a metabolic boost
to all our lake life forms. As the fish-foods become more
available, the fish-feeding response is often vigorous, and
interrupted only by a major storm front, or the annual spawning
protocol.
HOW OUR LAKES WORK To understand the dynamics of our
Associations lakes, we may use a limnologists manner of describing
such bodies of water. The accompanying sketch does that; as a
typical, small inland lake located in our countrys northern
temperate zone.
Scientific Fields for Data SourcesHydrology: Oceans and large
fresh-water lakes Limnology: Ponds and small inland
lakesIchthyology: Fresh and salt water fish speciesEntomology:
Aquatic and misad-venture terrestrial insects as fish foods
Our four season climate, with its equinoctial warm or cold winds
is the primary force effecting our lake temperatures and oxy-gen
content. The oxygenated cooled or warmed lake waters in turn,
affect the metabolic rates of our sub-surface, cold-blooded life
forms. (Game fish and their aquatic fish foods.)
Starting with the winter season, the lakes ice cover denies any
wind effect, sending the lake and attendant life forms into a near
state of hibernation. At this juncture, the oxygen supply could
be-come critical, in that the oxygen generated from the healthy
subsur-face weeds (via the photosynthesis process) will diminish as
the ice cover snow thickens. If the earlier stored oxygen proves to
be inad-equate, a fish population die-off will likely occur.
The longer days and southwesterly warming winds of spring decay
the lakes ice cover, in prep-aration for the wake-up vernal equinox
turn-over. (Turnover is a top-to-bottom water exchange.) While the
winters temperature spread of 7 F may seem to deny such an event.
We need only com-pare the waters miniscule density differential to
accept the seemingly impossible.
This kick-start action replenishes the lakes oxygen supply, and
brings up the bottom resting nutrients and lightweight debris;
which we might recognize as an increase in water turbidness,
occa-sional surface sheen, and/or an unfamiliar odor. The autumnal
turnover is essentially a reverse shut down of the spring event,
completing the lakes annual cycle, after we review the all
important sum-mer season!
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Whether you are an Early Bird or an Evening Owl, you will be
able to participate in the yoga classes now being conducted at the
Clubhouse. Jan Booher, of Farragut Court, is a certified yoga
instructor. She is currently teaching Chair Yoga for beginners at
9:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The students have already
progressed to the point where they can do certain moves without
holding onto the chair. Another class at 6:00 p.m. on Thursdays
will begin on the first Thursday of March.
If youve ever been curious about the benefits of yoga, come over
and try it for yourself. Classes are free throughout March,
so what have you got to lose?
Chair
Stretch.Balance.
Flexibility.Happiness.
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H e l p f u l a n d C a r i n g
ELDER ASSISTANT
Offering Strong, Tenderhearted Encouragement & a Loving
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Assistance and transportation to medical and social visits,
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Meal preparation and light housekeeping.
CALL DIANE 248.344.4997
TO MAKE LIFE EASIER &MORE FUN.
EXPERIENCED HELPER
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(248) 756-3418 Michael Mercer [email protected]
THE FLOORING STORE AT YOUR DOOR!
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PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL CLEANING SERVICEShannon Hopson,
Highland Lakes Resident
HIGHLAND LAKES SPECIAL25% OFF SECOND CLEANING
References from other Highland Lakes Residents also
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43157 Seven Mile Rd.Northville, MI 48167
Phone: (248) 305-0963Fax: (248) 305-3306
Funeral Directors
19091 Northville RoadNorthville, MI 48168
James R. Steen, Manager
(248) 348-1233
In Association withLJ Griffin Funeral Home
Please remember that leaving windows and doors open during the
winter months is a tremendous waste of energy!
Because the cost of natural gas continues to rise, this directly
affects the associations budget which in turn affects your monthly
assessments.
Thank you for your cooperation in this very important
matter.
HigHland lakes Condominium assoCiation management
Please conserve energy! remember to
Keep your windows and doors closed during the
winter months.
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Highland Lakes Court Captains
NeptuneLucy Curtis (B33)............349-0301(B34 &
B35).....................VACANT NorwoodDonna McNally. .............
347-0999
OaklandEarl Smith.......................349-6478
Old BridgeLinda Tomica ................. 349-6107
PondDiane Pittaway............... 347-1078
Queen AnneKathy Baldwin................974-6688
RichardsMartin Tingstad .............344-4928 SandyBeverly
Brenner.............348-2982
Savoy Mary Kraska............313-268-8516
SchoolhousePeggy Zonca..................348-5283
SeabrookAndrea Valle...................819-0704
ValiantIlio Alessandri ............... 449-6959
View PointStanley Roberson .........596-1239
WhitmanFrank Jensen............... 880-2011
WindsorTom Werner...................349-4459
IronwoodEsther Allison................. 880-1673
IthamBob Rudolph...................347-6891
Juliet Sandy Nolan....................349-3587
KenyonElizabeth Dombles ............Unlisted LagoonMarchelle
Brotz..........517-525-1661
LehighFrances Moore..................727-3570
Lehigh LaneDianne Hartman................229-3884
LeidelBarbara Adams.................982-8247
LilacBarbara Evans..................348-3087
LongwoodJim OConnor....................344-6600
LyricRay Parzych.....................349-9370 MadisonCarolyn
Toyer....................348-9745
MalvernConnie Haworth...............349-5047
MannLiz Thuss................734-558-0220
MarinerDouglas Perrin................... Unlisted
AnchorTracey Green.................321-4614
AltheaSue Tocco..................... 348-3396
AmboyBrad Todorov..................380-1611
AndoverPam Takacs ...................374-0864
AqueductFrank Eisenhauer ..........348-9650
Bryn MawrRobert Gorczyca.....734-751-7828
DartmouthSue Misiulis ...................344-4949
DearbornJim Delaney....................348-6554
Dorothy Gay Renee Morris............810-334-1434
EddingtonDavid Duey...............586-996-2098 Farragut Lorraine
Scully (B 89 & 90)..344-8703Janice Booher (B
88).........344-4229
HayesD. & G. Loudy (B 30, 31 &
32).............................................349-3308Chuck
Weidner (B 28 & 29)
........................................946-1479
Inlet...........................................VACANT
IrongateNancy Schneider .............797-0853
NOTE: ALL AREA CODES ARE 248 UNLESS INDICATED OTHERWISE
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Merrick Maris III122 S. Rawles St., Ste. 115Romeo
Thank You
586-752-4861Fax: 586-752-9649
[email protected]
Highland LakesCondominium Association
The Maris Insurance Agency wants to thank you for trusting us
with your insurnace needs. We are extremely proud of our office and
the services we provide.
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BOARDMEETING7:30 p.m.
EuchreClub7:00 p.m.
EuchreClub7:00 p.m.
MARCH 2015Womens Club12 p.m noon
Court CaptainCommittee7:00 p.m.
Ladies Pinochle12:30 p.m.
Engineering Committee 3:00 p.m.
Ladies Pinochle12:30 p.m.
Finance Comm.6:30 p.m.
Ladies Pinochle12:30 p.m.
Ladies Pinochle12:30 p.m.
Ladies Pinochle12:30 p.m.
Herald Committee6:30 p.m.
EuchreClub7:00 p.m.
Womens Club12 p.m noon
Clubhouse Committee7 p.m.
CLUBHOUSE WINTER HOURSMonday - Wednesday.....9:00 a.m. - 5:00
p.m. Saturday.................................Noon - 9:00
p.m.Thursday - Friday............9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sunday...................................Noon - 5:00 p.m.
Lakes Ecology7 p.m.
St. Patricks Day