HIGHLAND LAKES

CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
November 2019

Board Meeting
November 2019
Monday, November 18, 2019
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During the weekend, how much snowfall is required before maintenance will be called

Removal
in?

Snow &
Answer: 4 inches or more measured in more than three areas on the property.

Why does my court seem to be last during the recent snowfall?

Ice
Answer: To attempt to bring some semblance of fairness, the starting point of snow
removal efforts change each time.

Why does it seem to take so long to clean my parking spaces?

Answer: Maintenance depends on the cooperation of the Co-Owners to empty the courts of
cars before plows can safely plow the spaces. The plows cannot fit in between parked
cars.

Why did Maintenance leave a small amount of snow on the sidewalk this time?
Answer: Leaving a small amount of snow provides traction to more safely walk.

FAQ
Why does the Association have an adopted snow policy?
Answer: (A) To keep our Co-Owners informed of what to expect from the Association
(B) It is required as part of our Risk Management procedures.
How long should it take Maintenance to completely finish snow removal efforts?
Answer: 48 hours or less depending on the weather and the amount of snow.
Answer: FIRST DAY SECOND DAY
1 – Streets 5 – Approach Walks
2 – Clubhouse 6 – Porches
3 – Main Sidewalks 7 – Parking Spaces
4 – Centers of Courts (Only if courts are clear of cars)

1.
S now R emoval P RoceduRes
NoRmal sNow eveNts:
1 ½ - 4 inches - Clearing will begin during normal work hours following the established Snow Policy.
2. laRge sNow eveNts:
4 inches or more - Maintenance will begin clearing main sidewalks and traffic lanes during the snow event. If necessary, they will continue the
removal effort until 10:00 p.m. The next morning they will begin a second clearing effort and start sidewalks and courts until they are cleared, or
until 8:00 p.m.
4 inches or more – Maintenance may clear on weekends, nights, and holidays following the Snow Policy depending on forecasted conditions. Day
1 Start times may vary and may work up to 12 hours.
3. sNow emeRgeNcies/BlizzaRds:
More than 10 inches - Efforts will be focused on keeping main roads, traffic lanes and main sidewalks open to emergency traffic only. Once those
elements are clear, work may begin on approach sidewalks and courts. Maintenance will work up to 14 hours per day, until the roads, courts and
walks are clear. Contractors may be called in if necessary. The priority treatment of the handicapped list will be suspended during these events.
Exceptions for emergencies will be handled on a case basis.
** Handicap list will be suspended during blizzards and large snow events.
4. PaRkiNg sPaces: After the primary snow removal efforts are completed, maintenance will begin clearing parking spaces if cars are out of the
court. When maintenance is ready to plow a court, the Association will contact the court residents by a robocall to facilitate the movement of
parked vehicles. Management encourages Co-owners to subscribe to our robocall telephone system, My Call Now; information is available at the
Clubhouse.
5. oveRall goal: The Association shall have the sidewalks, courts (not parking spots), and roads, clear within 48 hours of the cessation of a snow
event.
6. Icy Conditions: During an ice event, maintenance will work normal hours the day following the event to clear walks using ice melt, and courts/
roads of ice using salt. Since Michigan residents know that snow and ice are slippery, when ice and snow events happen sidewalks and roads
become extremely hazardous, please take extra care or avoid the danger when possible.
7. HazaRdous coNditioNs: 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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 Highland Lakes
Management Section
Highland Lakes Board of Directors

Guy Balok, President

Michelle Todorov, Vice President
Margaret (Peggy) Zonca, Secretary
Ann Creviston, Treasurer
Michael Baynes, Director
Sandy Nolan, Director
Randy Blaylock, 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
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 HIGHLAND LAKES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION DIRECTORY
20301 Silver Spring Drive, Northville, MI 48167
Phone: 248-349-4006 E-mail: clubhouse@hlca.us
Fax: 248-349-8821 Web: www.HLCA.us
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Guy Balok, President................... 734-667-3507 Sandy Nolan, Director................. 248-349-3587
Michelle Todorov, Vice President...248-380-1611 Michael Baynes, Director..............248-826-9435
Ann Creviston, Treasurer..............248-894-4961 Randy Blaylock, Director..............734-673-8733
Margaret Zonca, Secretary.......... 248-348-5283

PERSONNEL
Joe Poma........................................Property Manager Linda Nugent........................................Receptionist
Emily Lutzenkirchen.....Publications & Records Assistant Terry Duke............................................Receptionist
Sharon Englund.......................................Bookkeeper Aishia Anderson...................................Receptionist

COMMITTEE INFORMATION
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON PHONE BOARD LIAISON
Clubhouse Barb Balok 734-667-3507 Sandy Nolan & Ann Creviston

Court Liaison Joel Lutz 248-349-6782 Peggy Zonca, Michael Baynes, & Guy Balok

Engineering Lorraine Scully ----- Guy Balok & Randy Blaylock

Community Social Brad Todorov 248-380-1611 Guy Balok & Michelle Todorov

Finance ----- ----- Michael Baynes & Ann Creviston

Grounds Joel Lutz 248-349-6782 Sandy Nolan & Peggy Zonca

Herald ----- ----- -----

Ecology Cathy Watkins 248-765-2327 Michael Baynes & Michelle Todorov

Pool Rosemary Campion 248-349-8227 Guy Balok, Peggy Zonca, & Sandy Nolan
Cheryl Huizing 248-231-7603

RV Hugh Battley 248-349-4841 Randy Blaylock & Michelle Todorov

Tennis Carol Shields 248-756-7066 Michelle Todorov

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
After Hours Emergency/Security (Jasmine Weddington)..................................................................248-349-4006
Northville Township Police-Non-Emergency .................................................................................248-349-9400
Northville Township Fire Department ..........................................................................................248-348-5807
Northville Township Police and Fire Emergency ........................................................................................... 911
After Hours Maintenance Emergency ..........................................................................................248-349-4006
Assessment/Billing Inquiries .....................................................................................................248-349-4006
Consumers Power Company .......................................................................................................800-477-5050
DTE-Electric Company ...............................................................................................................800-477-4747
Hazardous Waste Information .....................................................................................................734-326-3936
HLCA WOW! Account Rep (Bob Sivori) ........................................................................................248-808-9872
WOW! Sales & Support ............................................................................................................1-866-496-9669
HLCA AT&T Account Rep (Denise Smith) .....................................................................................810-265-4946
AT&T Sales & Support (Phone or U-Verse) ..................................................................................800-288-3466
HLCA Comcast Account Rep (Will Halatsis, Territory Manager).....................................................248-860-6785
Website .......................................................................................................................................www.HLCA.us
Association Facebook Page ..............................................................................................facebook.com/hlca.mi
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 HIGHLAND LAKES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES - October 21, 2019
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 Guy
Balok called the October 21, 2019 regular meeting of the Board of Directors to order at 7:00 p.m.
Attendance
The following Directors were present: Guy Balok, Michelle Todorov, Peggy Zonca, Sandy Nolan, Randy
Blaylock and Michael Baynes. Ann Creviston was excused. Also present were Joe Poma, Property Manager,
and Emily Lutzenkirchen, Publications and Records Assistant. Approximately 16 Co-Owners attended.
Financial Report: Zonca, to approve the Clubhouse Committee report of
October 7, 2019, and the recommendation for additions to
Joe Poma reported. memorial plaque to include Wanda Kempf, Harold Forstrom,
The income account is favorable $2,173 mainly due to the Warna Roberts and Joy Gaskin. All in favor. Motion passed.
recurring AT&T check and the interest from our investments. Court Liaison Committee Report: page 14
The administrative expense account is favorable $6,081 due Board Action: Motion by Michelle Todorov, support by
to the cleaning position being expensed to the maintenance Randy Blaylock, to approve the Court Liaison Committee
wage category and no write-offs for the last fiscal. There report of October 3, 2019. All in favor. Motion passed.
are write-offs expected for this fiscal year. A few units are
Engineering Committee Report: page 15
accounting for over half of our delinquency.
Board Action: Motion by Peggy Zonca, support by Michelle
Utility expense is favorable $778. The gas bills are accrued Todorov, to approve the Engineering Committee report of
but the water bills did arrive to offset that. October 16, 2019, and the recommendations to approve
modifications #1-5 with stipulations on #1 & 2. All in favor.
Clubhouse and pool are favorable $2,256 mainly from Motion Passed.
lifeguard wages being favorable $1,012 due to lower staffing.
Ecology Committee: page 16
Grounds expense is unfavorable $7,007 mainly due to major
maintenance vehicle repairs and the pruning and removal of Board Action: Motion by Sandy Nolan, support by Michael
Baynes, to approve the Ecology Committee report of October
several trees throughout the property.
8, 2019. All in favor. Motion Passed.
Maintenance repair & supplies are unfavorable $571 due Grounds Committee: page 17
to continued dumpster removal at the shop and an Airgas
welder unit lease renewal. Discussion: The planting bed in front of the Clubhouse
discussed under #1 of the Grounds minutes will be added
The taxes-ins.-reserve account was favorable $398. Property to the next meeting agenda to bring it as a recommendation
and liability insurance was favorable $1,441 due to no losses to the Board.
or use of the deductible budget. A payment of $5,485 was The Junipers at the 8-Mile entrance previously had diseased
made for sidewalk repairs, $1,060 for the final payment for areas trimmed off of them. Since then, the junipers have
the baby pool pergola and a payment of $143,770 for the remained healthy.
siding project.
Board Action: Motion by Michael Baynes, support by Sandy
In the month of September the Association was favorable Nolan, to approve the Grounds Committee report of October
$4,108. Year-to-date the Association is favorable $77,553. 14, 2019. All in favor. Motion Passed.

Board Action: Motion by Peggy Zonca, support by Michael Co-Owner Forum

Baynes, to approve the financial report of October 21, 2019. The residents of Anchor Ct. sent a letter of their concerns to
All in favor. Motion passed. the Board about the siding project. Their concerns were as
Clubhouse Committee Report: page 13 follows:

Discussion: Nominations for recognition of a past resident • Lack of confidence in the project.
on the memorial plaque should go through the Clubhouse • Celotex under existing siding is damaged or non-
committee. existent on structure.
Board Action: Motion by Sandy Nolan, support by Peggy • Damaged and rotting wood around windows and doors.

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• Nails used to fasten siding to t he garages are too long to do one wall.
and present a safety issue.
Damaged and rotting wood was mentioned. Roof-Rite
• Projected time and hours (project estimate was 5 to 6 knows that if they see any rotting wood it MUST be replaced
weeks). before siding goes on. There have been a couple of spots
that are of concern. Co-owners took pictures and Joe will
• Workmanship and supervision. be following up with Roof-Rite about them. Due to exposed
• Electrical shut-off. areas of the building during rainy days there is concern of
water intrusion. Currently, no one has any evidence of water
• Carriage light/lantern replacement. damage or water intrusion in the condominiums.
The trash removal was a huge complaint from the residents The Board expressed their appreciation to the residents of
from the first building also. Roof-Rite was notified of the Anchor Ct. for bringing their concerns to them. This helps
problems and they are doing a better job at consolidating bring awareness of any changes needed on the next building
their trash to one place if not removing it all together. specifications. The plan is after completion of all three pilot
Residents are told to remove pictures, glass or personal buildings the Siding Committee along with the Board will
property from the outside walls before construction starts, discuss and adjust the contract for the final bid for the rest
because the pounding of hammers and vibrations could cause of the project.
them to fall or break. Lack of removal of such items is on the Management Report: pages 9-12
co-owner. Torn window screens are a reasonable expectation
during a construction project and will be replaced by Roof- Joe Poma reported.
Rite. Having the project go in an uniform fashion from one New Business:
side of the building to the next is recommended to help with
anticipation of such issues. Joe is shopping for quotes for replacement of the light and
pole in the RV Lot. There has been discussion to replace the
The timeliness and lack of workers on the project site is a base of the lot but it has come to the Boards attention that
concern for the residents as well as the Board. Roof-Rite was the fencing around the lot is of more pressing concern.
given three pilot buildings. Going into this the Association
was aware that Roof-Rite crews were already dedicated Old Business:
to other jobs and didn’t have time to mobilize our project
which accounts for why there is a skeleton crew. Roof-Rite Board Action: Motion by Randy Blaylock, support by
will dedicate several crews if given the rest of the project. Michelle Todorov, to approve and file the minutes of the
The Board will decide if Roof-Rite will continue the project September 16 2019, executive session of the Board of
after the three pilot buildings are finished. Directors. All in favor. Motion passed.

The way the crew is going about doing the building is also The meeting adjourned at 8:36 p.m.
of concern. It seems as if there is no rhyme or reason to how
they are approaching the project. Hiring a project manager
from an outside company for quality control and project
oversight is recommended.
The power went out October 8th for several hours. The
Association and Roof-Rite did have this on their schedule.
Unfortunately, there was a mistake in communicating the
power outage to the residents. This mistake was by the
Association.
The chosen porch lights do not come with the dusk to dawn
option. A couple of the residents tried them with sensors
attached but failed to work under the porch overhang. Joe
will look into light bulbs that have the sensors built-in along
with other options.
This particular building was built in the last phase of the
community and was not done with the same standards as
earlier ones which is why the Board chose it as one of the
pilot buildings. Part of the delay of the Anchor Ct. building
was the discovery of the garage walls being very wavy. Roof-
Rite discovered that the problem was the vertical siding had
lack of boarding underneath. There is also concern over the
nails sticking out on the inside of the garage walls. A solution
to that is to put up drywall sheets. It would cost around $35
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 MANAGEMENT REPORT
TO: Board of Directors, Co-Owners RE: Property Manager’s Report
FROM: Joe Poma, Property Manager DATE: October 21, 2019

1. Watercraft Removal: If you have yet to remove your watercraft from the lakes, please do so as soon as pos-
sible. All watercraft should have been removed by November 1st and placed on any available space on the
storage racks. Placing the watercraft on the grass is prohibited because it destroys the lawn over the winter
and will also damage the watercraft itself. If there is no space available, you should use your patio for stor-
age, placing the watercraft on its side so as to prevent it from exceeding the height of the fence. Maintenance
will be conducting an inspection of the boat racks to determine if all watercraft are in compliance with up to
date stickers bearing the year 2019. Watercraft that is not in compliance will be confiscated and could risk
being sold with no further notice to the co-owner, so please inspect your property. I have also noticed that
residents are purchasing up to date stickers for their watercraft, but keeping them in a drawer over the win-
ter rather than placing them on the watercraft. This is common when the stickers are purchased in January
because it’s too cold or the watercraft is covered in snow, so the sticker will not adhere. Keeping it off of the
craft until spring is fine, so long as you remind yourself to apply it in the warmer weather. Some boats have
been taken even though the sticker has been purchased because there is no identifying unit or owner on the
watercraft and our logbooks do not permit identification of a watercraft that has no serial number or way of
determining who it belongs to.
2. Winterization of Units: As I do every year, I’m reminding all residents to take steps to protect their homes
during the winter months. If you leave home for an extended time, even more than a day, you may want to
consider shutting off the water pressure to your condominium or at least to the upper floor. You would be
surprised at the number of frozen or burst pipes out there even in homes where the resident pays their gas
bill in a timely manner or the furnace is in good working order. Whether it’s due to a faulty sink or toilet
supply line or a once in a lifetime event where the unions holding the pipes together fail, the cost to repair
is astronomical. Water raining down from the 2nd floor to the basement for so much as 10 minutes will cost
thousands of dollars in drywall, furniture and flooring damage. Insurance may not cover everything and then
there’s the inconvenience of waiting to have everything repaired. Many furnaces fail because the thermostat
batteries go bad and there’s nothing to tell it to turn on, so be sure to replace them on a yearly basis along
with the smoke detector batteries if applicable and the furnace filter. Furnace filters should be replaced every
three months. Equally as important is your outside water spigot. Turn off the valve in the basement just
before the pipe goes through the wall to the exterior or patio. If a patio water spigot line bursts, it floods the
basement and may require removal of the inner wall to access the pipe. If the basement is finished and you
do not have insurance to cover it, the cost to repair or replace a finished basement is on the co-owner. Exte-
rior water spigots and pipes are the responsibility of the co-owner to maintain, repair and replace. Finally,
if you plan on using your fireplace, be sure to have it cleaned and inspected. You will be unable to see years
worth of creosote buildup on the inside walls of the chimney or a massive bird’s nest simply by looking up
the flue. Creosote is fuel for fire and increases the temperatures inside a chimney. A bird’s nest blocks vent-
ing and is like throwing straw on a fire. Once cleaned, fireplaces should be operated in a safe manner. The
original units at Highland Lakes were not meant to operate with glass doors or blocked venting. A free flow
of air from the living room is necessary to cool the firebox and chimney and carry carbon monoxide up the
flue. A yearly cleaning is always money well spent and due to our fairly open chimney caps at the rooftops,
gas fireplaces should be maintained in the same manner as wood burning units.
3. Preparations for Snow Removal: Residents should inspect their porches, approach walks, sidewalks and
areas right outside of their patio gate or any area where snow removal equipment is used. This seems like
a common sense request, but throughout the years, maintenance has run over newspapers, toys, dog cables,
chains or rope that destroys equipment or can lead to serious injury. Basically anything that can be hidden by
snow cover or be out of sight of a machine operator should be removed if it’s going to be passed over. Each
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 MANAGEMENT REPORT
TO: Board of Directors, Co-Owners RE: Property Manager’s Report
FROM: Joe Poma, Property Manager DATE: October 21, 2019

courtyard has a unique layout and if you’ve been there long enough, you can see where the snow plow push
areas are. Courtyards can be “L” shaped, “H” shaped, “I” shaped, “T” shaped, etc, and an initial consider-
ation is that the snow will be pushed to the ends of each respective “letter”. If visitor or co-owner parking
is at the ends of these letters and is occupied by vehicles, the plow trucks have nowhere to put the snow.
Dearborn Court is a good example of an “L” shaped courtyard. There’s visitor parking at the top of the “L”
and if cars are there, we can’t remove the snow. Eddington Place is a “T” shaped courtyard with parking
at one end of the “T” and the same situation applies. During snow removal events, we have become adept
at using the robocall system to notify residents when it’s time to move the cars and court liaisons are also a
great help, but it should also be something that is assumed if there’s a heavy snow fall and the trucks are out
and about. Likewise, cars should not be parked along Lehigh Lane or Lake Success Drive across from the
entrance to a courtyard because the snow plows push the snow across the street. We have done our best to
place signs in snow removal areas denoting these locations as prohibited parking during snow events, but
we still have problems on a yearly basis. Snow removal at Highland Lakes is driven by a written policy that
has been in place for years. Although dependant on the severity of the weather, most snow removal starts
with clearing of the main roads and Silver Spring Drive, then the courtyard centers, the main sidewalks, the
individual parking spaces and finally the approach walks. In many cases, this work takes place simultane-
ously, but it depends on the level of resident cooperation with moving cars from the courtyards. One or two
cars left equally spaced in a courtyard can prevent the courtyard from being cleared until the final day. The
reason is that the plow truck is no longer effective because it can’t get in between or around the cars, mean-
ing that smaller machinery, hand shoveling or snow-blowers have to be used instead. Maintenance always
concentrates their efforts on areas that will provide widespread relief using a truck. The Association is
adequately staffed to handle a property of this size in a reasonable time, but during extreme weather events,
we can’t escape the fact that we have 10 crew members cleaning a 160+ acre property, 43 courtyards, 691
approach walks, 4 main roads and miles of interior sidewalks. Every year brings new challenges and there
have been plenty of years where the staff has reported to work on Christmas Eve night to ensure your safety
and level of satisfaction. We ask for a degree of patience when dealing with these heavier snowfalls. As al-
ways, ice-melter will be available at the clubhouse for residents wishing to salt their porches and walkways.
We usually have two 30-gallon barrels of it by each entrance door to the clubhouse and those unfamiliar with
the process may simply bring their own coffee can or suitable small container, fill it up and salt their own
porches.
4. Siding Project: The order in which the buildings will be re-sided is in the October issue of the Herald and
may also be accessed at the clubhouse office. We have completed the building across the street from the
clubhouse and are substantially complete with the building on Anchor Court. Aqueduct Court is next. Any
project has its challenges for the co-owners and you have to remember that the short term inconvenience
will yield to long term benefits. During the course of our roofing project we had delays, nails through inside
walls, flat tires, debris, crushed flowers and a wide variety of other things that are now in the history books
and all we have left are rooftops that may last up to 50 years. The same goes for our asphalt & concrete
project and all of the inconveniences of having to park along a main road or across the street, and even with
regard to the clubhouse renovations; there were days when the painters didn’t show up or we otherwise had
to wait for something to get done. Granted, there are mistakes on the part of contractors and vendors and
residents may reasonably expect a certain logical flow or efficiency with any project, but much of the rest is
to be expected and all of it is purely temporary. Try to focus on the finish line rather than the trip there and
I can assure you that any problem will ultimately be remedied and the end result will meet with your satis-
faction. Our goal here has always been to maintain our homes and keep things new and in proper working
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 MANAGEMENT REPORT
TO: Board of Directors, Co-Owners RE: Property Manager’s Report
FROM: Joe Poma, Property Manager DATE: October 21, 2019

order. With a site that is 50 years old, infrastructure and working systems seem to fail all at once and fortu-
nately, we started planning for these 20+ years before they did. Something else to keep in mind is that unlike
roofing, siding is something that can be replaced during the winter months unless there is a large snowfall or
ice preventing the use of ladders or access of equipment.
5. Assessments and other Considerations: We haven’t received any complaints about the new assessment
amount, so this section is being submitted merely to inform because questions do arise from time to time.
Condominium assessments are based mostly on need rather than want and the amount is arrived at following
a careful inquiry as to needed expenses. It doesn’t have to be exact, but objectively reasonable (i.e. natural
gas usage does not have to be pinned down to the penny, but must be in the ballpark when considering the
budget). As a community, everything each one does affects everyone else and the Association as a whole.
So even if one open window during the winter or one leaking patio water valve doesn’t have a large effect on
utility costs, if there are 20-30, it will. Several drops of water or a steady drip over the course of a year when
compounded by all units translates into thousands of gallons of water. The same is true for open windows,
doors, leaky faucets, valves or pipes. We seize every opportunity to maximize our savings through new
lights, added insulation or tight schedules with our sprinkler system. When it comes to assessment amounts,
there are two areas of concern when the issue is raised; where we are and where we will be. Very few co-
owners are worried about what they are currently paying in assessments because the amount is well estab-
lished and can be justified, leaving the vast majority to worry about what they will be paying down the road.
I know that each passing year comes with a degree of anticipation as to what the new monthly assessment
will be. Since 2009, average assessments at Highland Lakes have increased by $34.81 per month. That’s
10 years. Over the last one (1) year, how much has your cable TV bill or auto insurance increased? In the
past, we’ve heard concerns that the assessments will one day cross over the $450 or $500 mark. Although I
can’t foresee what will happen in the coming years of a catastrophic nature or what will happen in the utili-
ties, insurance or gasoline markets, I can tell you that if everything were to remain constant as of today, the
math suggests that we would cross the $500 mark in 2042. With that in mind, I suppose a logical question
is why the assessments are at $419 after 48 years. The answer largely has to do with the long term capital
improvement account. A new community may be “required” to have reserves, but does not “need” them and
when this community was built we still had another 25 years to go before we had to start thinking of roofing,
siding, roads and general infrastructure. Most condominium communities, especially the newer ones, push
this planning down the road and keep assessments very low because they know it will be a future generation
that has to deal with it. What ends up happening is that the assessments spike almost overnight by a huge
margin or more commonly, the residents get a special assessment. Highland Lakes knew better. If you were
to look at the big picture, you would see that with the exception of a few years here and there, our increases
have been gradual over the history of the community. My point is that you have so much more to worry
about with your cable TV and car insurance. Our co-owners have several options to offset increases in the
cost of living in other areas of their budget. I’ve previously mentioned switching over to LED’s which saves
more annually than our increase. Another common method is to consider using your internet connection
to stream your TV signal by way of a Roku box or other similar device (enter “suppose.tv” in your address
bar). If you have cable TV and you like it and want to keep it, it doesn’t mean you can’t use the alternatives
to your advantage. If your monthly cable bill is increasing and getting out of control, it’s well worth that
ten-minute call to customer service where you can tell them that you’re thinking of switching to an internet
streaming device and you want to know their cancelation policy. Maybe you can simply ask what their can-
celation policy is, but in either case, it’s always followed by “can I ask why you are leaving us?” They know
that internet streaming is far cheaper and if you tell them that your bill has increased by $20-$40, they may
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 MANAGEMENT REPORT
TO: Board of Directors, Co-Owners RE: Property Manager’s Report
FROM: Joe Poma, Property Manager DATE: October 21, 2019

give you a “customer appreciation” discount. My own cable bill was reduced to levels in place 5-6 years
ago. The same thing happens with auto and homeowner’s insurance. None of us want to do the homework
or spend the time shopping around, but I’m finding that “my best deal” five years ago may not be the best
deal now. You have access to your one-page Policy Declarations for your home and car(s). If you have a
way to scan them into your computer, it takes 5 minutes to e-mail them to 3 different carriers and the prices
vary widely. If you have a car that you do not drive during the winter, insurance companies offer a reduced
rate whereby they drop the collision and keep the comprehensive coverage on the vehicle even if you are still
financing it. One of the largest expenses we have today is our cell phones. Almost every home now has high
speed internet or DSL for your laptop or desktop computer as well as a cell phone with unlimited data and
minutes. Login to your online account or call customer service and ask them how many minutes of talk-time
you used for a given month. You should also consider how much internet time you actually use. If you have
kids at home, this may be a useless exercise, but in the majority of cases, people are paying up to $900 to
buy a top of the line cell phone and up to $150 per month for unlimited talk and internet on that phone. If
you use about 200 minutes a month instead of nonstop, it’s far easier to just get a prepaid cell phone with
limited minutes and internet time that you can simply replenish via their online website every month or set it
up as an automatic pay. A nice cell phone with limited internet and talk time can be about $30 per month. If
you talk more than that, but are willing to wait until you are at home, a landline or old fashioned telephone
system fills the gap. Many locations out there, including your place of employment and even our clubhouse
have wireless internet access at no cost. These are just some of the ways that you can reduce costs, but each
home and situation is different.
6. Community Events: Just because the pool is closed and the weather is a bit cooler doesn’t mean that we
all have to hibernate. The Pool Committee will be hosting the Adult Christmas Party at the clubhouse on
December 7th at 7:00pm. The Clubhouse and Community Social Committees also have holiday events like
Gingerbread House decorating parties and Christmas Decorating parties. Local attractions such as Par-
menter’s Cider Mill are open through November 24th according to their website where you can get those
fantastic cinnamon donuts and apple cider.

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 HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Clubhouse Committee MEETING DATE: October 7, 2019
MEMBERS PRESENT: GUESTS PRESENT:
Barb Balok, Chairperson Rosemary Campion Ann Creviston, Board Liaison
Kathy Baldwin, Co-Chair Betty Parzych Peggy Zonca, Board Secretary
Yvonne Wilson Ray Parzych Charlene Cach
Richard Wilson Denise Hein
Cheryl Huizing

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. Renovation Update: Clocks for Kitchen and Library have been mounted on the wall in the Clubhouse. We have purchased
a large clock for the Main Lounge and are waiting to mount until artwork is selected and purchased.
Selection of magazine subscriptions were made. Committee agreed upon the following 7 magazines: Michigan History,
Prevention, Large print Reader’s Digest, Food & Wine, Travel & Leisure, Field & Stream, and Outdoor Life. Watch for current
copy to be placed in Main lounge and older issues to be placed in magazine rack located in the Library. All magazines are for
viewing at the Clubhouse and may not be removed or borrowed.

2. Old /New Business: Updated Clubhouse rules have been copied and placed at the Front desk for viewing. A notice is posted
at the front entrance making all who enter aware of changes.
Memorial Plaque updates were discussed and with Board approval, we would like to add the following names: Wanda
Kempf (2015) and Harold Forstrom (2019) (both were instrumental members of our Finance Committee), Warna Roberts
(2008) Clubhouse volunteer, along with Joy Gaskin (2017) Past Board member and member of other various committees.
We would like to remind committees that volunteers who have passed away may be honored at anytime with a recommen-
dation along with the reason for acknowledgment to our Clubhouse Committee.
At this time (until further notice) we can no longer accept book donations. We are working to sort out old and duplicated
books. We will update when we are able to resume accepting donations.

3. Book Reshelving: Committee has decided that as needed reshelving is not working. We will continue to schedule monthly.
Next date is scheduled for November 4th (immediately following next committee meeting).

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: Additions to memorial plaque to include Wanda Kempf, Harold Forstrom,
Warna Roberts, and Joy Gaskin.

NEXT MEETING: Monday, November 4, 2019 @ 7 p.m.

Submitted by Barb Balok

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 HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Court Liaison Committee MEETING DATE: October 3, 2019
MEMBERS PRESENT: GUESTS PRESENT:
Joel Lutz, Chairperson Kathy Baldwin Peggy Zonca, Board Liaison
Dianne Pittaway Barb Balok Michael Baynes, Board Liaison
Sharon Smith Judy Nakdimen Carmen Fragoso
Liz Oliver Andrea Valle Kelley Walter
Ying Zhang Dianne Hartman Ying Zhang
Stan Savitskie

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. Windsor, Lyric and Dorothy Gay Courts: need permanent volunteers.

2. Eddington Place: needs a volunteer for this month.

3. Corral trash carts: Though no one could answer how many trash corrals are at full capacity, it is believed that all trash cor-
rals have been maxed with trash carts. It was recommended that smaller trash bags be used if residents are not able to get the
larger 33 gallon bags (usually black) into the carts. The recommendation that cardboard be taken to the recycling bin or at least
broken down was restated. It was suggested that in some courts the yard waste bags can be placed out of view. It was reiterated
that the best approach for education and compliance is personal contact form the court liaison.
The cut-off date for yard waste bag pickup will be announced by a robocall.

4. Trash talk: The next two trash talk topics were approved, one regarding putting trash out the morning of pick up and one
about the size of trash bags. The current one will be left in place until after the last yard waste pick up. Judy Nakdimen will
submit them to be laminated.

5. Heralds: Volunteers are needed for stuffing the Heralds. Usually takes place 1 p.m. the first Thursday of the month.

6. Old Business: none

7. New Business: An announcement was made that the Pool committee is looking for members.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: none

NEXT MEETING: Thursday, November 7, 2019 @ 7:00 p.m.
Submitted by Sharon Smith

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 HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Engineering Committee MEETING DATE: October 16, 2019
MEMBERS PRESENT: GUESTS PRESENT:
Lorraine Scully, Chairperson Guy Balok, Board Liaison
Kim Hudson, Secretary
Dave Burfoot

MODIFICATION REQUESTS REVIEWED:

1 Unit 143 (1) Entry Door & (1) Storm Door 4 Unit 585 Entry Door ED-1
Installation by: Northville Lumber Co. Installation by: Lowes
Notes: Approve Entry Door Choice 1&2; not Notes: Meets HLCA Requirements
#3. Storm Door approved.
5 Unit 675 Double Entry Doors ED-9
2 Unit 149 Garage Door Installation by: Northville Lumber Co.
Installation by: West Metro Door, Inc. Notes: Meets HLCA Requirements
Notes: Approved with reminder that windows
are not permitted in garage doors.

3 Unit 331 Doorwall PD-2

Installation by: Home Depot
Notes: Meets HLCA Requirements

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: To approve modifications #1-5 with stipulations on #1-2.

NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.

Submitted by Lorraine Scully

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 HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Ecology Committee MEETING DATE: October 8, 2019
MEMBERS PRESENT: GUESTS PRESENT:
Cathy Watkins, Chairperson Joe Poma, Property Manager
Yvonne Wilson Guy Balok, Board President
Richard Wilson
Sharon Smith
Judy Nakdimen
Diane Pittaway

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. Joe discussed Davey tree and tree removal from the woods.

2. Richard Wilson discussed building tree guards for trees planted in the woods. Tree guard building day tbd.

3. Discussed bees swarming in a tree on Scenic Lane.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: none

NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
Submitted by Cathy Watkins

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 HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Grounds Committee MEETING DATE: October 14, 2019
MEMBERS PRESENT: GUESTS PRESENT:
Joel Lutz, Chairperson Michael Baynes, Board
Cathy Watkins, Co-Chairperson Joe Poma, Property Manager
Sharon Smith Peggy Zonca, Board Liaison
Elaine Anderson
Earl Smith

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. General condition of planting areas: It was noted that weeding is needed around the clubhouse entrance and sign. A
trench is still needed around the west side of the 8 mile plantings.
The committee had previously agreed that the planting bed in front of the clubhouse entrance, next to the parking lot side-
walk should be removed and replaced with grass. Joe Poma will follow up.
The old picnic table by the beach has been restored and is back in place.
It was announced that a part-time seasonal position has been budgeted for this fiscal year to help with weeding and land-
scape maintenance.

2. Junipers in 8 mile entrance landscaping: The junipers look fine. No further action needed.

3. Committee funding: The committee budget was approved by the Board including $250 for annuals and $400 for concrete
pads for benches along Silver Springs drive.

4. Winter Prep: The zinnias in front of the highland lakes sign can be pulled at any time. The hydrangeas around the club-
house should be cut back in late winter or very early spring.

5. Bench locations along Silver Springs walkway: Sharon Smith and Cathy Watkins surveyed the area with sidewalk between
the clubhouse and Crystal Lake Drive. There are several places that would be appropriate for benches and are mainly be-
tween courts where they will not be in front of a unit or block a view. Appropriate spots were marked on a HLCA map.

6. Shrub removal requests: 20 requests have been received.

7. Old business: none

8. New Business: It was decided that this will be the last meeting for the year. NO November meeting.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: none

NEXT MEETING: Monday, March 9, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.

Submitted by Sharon Smith

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 INVASIVE SPECIES ALERT
#10 Japanese knotweed (Polygonium cuspidatum) and
Giant knotweed (Polygonum sachalinensis)
*Detected in Michigan*

IdentiÞcation:

Japanese and giant

knotweed are upright,
herbaceous, perennial plants
with mature heights of over
10 feet. Both species
develop an extensive
network of underground
rootstocks called rhizomes
that give rise to dense
clumps of thick, bamboo-like,
hollow stems that are erect
and branched at the top.
Their leaves are somewhat heart-shaped. The leaves of Japanese knotweed are
roughly 6 inches long and 4 inches wide while giant knotweed leaves are
upwards of 12 inches long and 10 inches wide. Lacy, white clusters of male and
female ßowers (typically on separate plants) are produced in July followed by
winged seeds. Each female ßower cluster is capable producing a thousand or
more viable seeds.

Habitat:

Japanese and giant knotweed can be

found in moist soils in sunny areas along
roadsides, disturbed Þelds or vacant lots
and along streams or river banks.
Originally introduced from Asia in the late
1800's as ornamentals these plants now
occur over a wide range of sites and pose

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a signiÞcant threat to riparian areas by forming dense thickets which shade out
other vegetation and reduce native species diversity.

Local Concern:

Japanese and giant knotweed spreads aggressively

by roots (rhizomes) and cut or broken stems. Lateral
expansion rates of 6 to 8 feet per year are not
uncommon. Spread to new locations is often facilitated
by the movement of contaminated Þll dirt and through
ßood waters moving fragments of stem and rhizomes
downstream. In urban areas knotweed spreads from
discarded cuttings and neglected garden plantings.
Japanese and giant knotweed has been located in
MichiganÕs Upper and Northern Lower peninsulas, and
including Highland Lakes.

Control:

The key to successful knotweed

management is controlling the rhizomes
using chemical herbicides. Foliar herbicide
applications made after July 1 and before
the Þrst killing frost are most effective at
injuring the rhizomes. Herbicides
containing the active ingredient glyphosate
are effective at controlling both species of
knotweed. Herbicide applications will be
required to spot treat individual surviving
plants after July 1 of the following season.
To prevent re-establishment continue with
follow-up maintenance visits annually.

~ Liz Gannon, Ecology Committee

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 ALL ABOUT TRASH

By now you will have noticed the new plastic trash

carts in our trash corrals.
The Liaison Committee had requested that carts be
placed in a few courts to test whether they would
help with the issues of appearance, loose trash,
skunks and other pests getting into the trash, and
pet waste disposal. The trash carts have been very
successful in the test courts so have been expanded
to all courts. The long term plan is to come up with a
solution for Highland Lakes that will improve our
trash removal system and improve the overall appearance throughout our complex. In the meantime
everyone’s help with the guidelines listed below will benefit us all at no extra expense. Please contact
your Court Liaison if you have ideas for future improvements to our trash removal system.

ALL bags of trash, large and small, as well as loose trash (like pizza boxes) and pet waste bags
should be placed in the plastic carts.
Cardboard should be broken down and preferably taken to the recycle bin by the club house.

Grass, weeds, plants and other yard waste should continue to be placed in brown bags outside the
corral. Do not include any plastic pots in these bags.

Twigs and limbs should be cut no longer than 6 foot lengths and placed outside the corral.

Carpet should be cut in 3 foot wide strips, rolled, tied with string and placed outside the corral.

Large items such as televisions and furniture should be placed outside the corral on the day before
trash pickup. If a company delivers a new product ask them to take the old product away.

Renovation trash must be hauled away by the company doing the work.

Latex paint cans with the paint thoroughly dried may go in the trash carts.

Other items should be disposed of according to the yellow sign in front of the bin. Hazardous waste is
not acceptable in or around the trash corrals.

The pickup schedule for trash, recycling and yard waste is printed on the calendar on the back of the
Herald.

Submitted by Sharon Smith

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 Snow Removal Request Form
Handicapped/Disabled List – If you are in need of special attention with snow and ice removal, as
a courtesy, the Association maintains a list of those Co-Owners and residents that need this service,
forms can be obtained at the Clubhouse office. This form must be filled out yearly.

You must complete and return the Special Attention Form along with a copy of your handicap
sticker that is displayed in your car. (We will make the copy for you.) Anyone with a permanent
handicap plate will of course be on the list. However we will still need a completed form on file and
we will need to know if this condition is a temporary or permanent condition. Additionally, those
residents with permanent handicap plates will need to provide a copy of their vehicle registration.

We cannot guarantee that Maintenance will be able to provide this special attention for every
snow event; however, we will make every effort to do so.

If you are requesting this special service, please fill in the information below.

Check the box below that applies to you:

 Co-Owner is disabled
 Co-Owner is disabled and employed full-time or part-time.
 Co-Owner is disabled and has regular scheduled doctor appointments,
therapy sessions, chemotherapy treatments etc.

Please describe:

Date: Unit #:

Co-Owner Name:

Address:

Phone(s):

Please fill out the form completely, explaining your disability and your reasons for requesting that
you be placed on the Disabled List

Residents who meet the above criteria and provide a doctor’s note stating your disability will have
the snow cleared away from their porch and sidewalk first, and within snow policy parameters.

November 2019

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 Highland Lakes Condominium Association
FIREPLACE AND CHIMNEY CLEANING POLICY
(Short-Form)
Issued and Passed by the Board of Directors: October 1, 2005

The National Fire Protection Association (N.F.P.A.) cites one major cause of home heating fires
as a lack of regular cleaning and resultant creosote and nesting material build-up in wood-burning
devices, associated chimneys and connectors.
Highland Lakes Condominium Association, in the interest of reducing the likelihood of fires resulting
from improperly maintained fireplaces and chimneys, requires that all fireplaces and chimneys be
inspected and cleaned by a qualified, licensed and properly insured contractor on an annual basis.
This policy, as approved and adopted by the Board of Directors, is mandatory for all units containing
a fireplace.
Responsibilities:
Highland Lakes has adopted a Fireplace and Chimney Cleaning and Inspection Policy. The Association
shall be responsible for publishing co-owner notification in the Herald and making this program mandatory
for all units containing a fireplace.

Owners are responsible for ensuring access to each fireplace and chimney in accordance with normal
Association procedures, scheduling the annual inspection and cleaning, maintaining the fireplace and
appurtenant hardware and responsibly using the fireplace as designed.

The contractor shall diligently perform all duties per N.F.P.A. and building codes. The inspection and
cleaning report shall disclose in writing the name of the owner, street address, unit number, date of service,
name of technician, findings of the inspection, description of the service provided and confirm that the
fireplace and appurtenant hardware and chimney are safe or unsafe for normal usage. A copy of this report
shall be given to the owner and a signed true copy to Highland Lakes. Further, if the fireplace is found
unsafe, the contractor shall red tag the unit and immediately notify the Property Manager or Maintenance
Superintendent, and the owner of the unit.

The owner(s) of each condominium unit shall be responsible for the cost to inspect, clean, and maintain
their unit’s fireplace, flue and chimney. Repairs to the fireplace, firebox, firebricks, flue, and chimney up to
the point of the roofline shall be the sole responsibility of the condominium owner. Repairs to the chimney
roof enclosure, screen and/or vent pipe above the roofline shall be the responsibility of the Association.

Notes:
1) Fireplaces and wood burning appliances are used to a greater extent during the winter months or colder
weather. This is the time when fires typically occur due to a failure to clean and inspect. HLCA is advising
all residents of this issue. Your own inspection of your fireplace and the ability to see daylight as you look
up the chimney is not a sufficient determining factor that the fireplace is fit for use. Creosote, ash deposits,
nesting material, etc. may be bound to the inside walls and look like the wall itself. A qualified professional
must do the work.
2) HLCA has business numbers at the office for resident-recommended contractors that have done work here
for years. The price for the work is somewhat nominal.
3) Any questions should be directed to the administrative staff.
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 CLUBHOUSE
HOLIDAY
DECORATING PARTY
Saturday, November 23rd
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Please join the Clubhouse and
Community Social Committees to
decorate the Clubhouse and trim the trees.

All residents are welcome

- young and young at heart.

Join the fun, meet new

people and ring in the
Holiday Season with
family and friends!
Pizza and refreshments
will follow for all
participants.
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 Helpful Hands
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Tuesday - Friday after 4 p.m. rain or shine

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 You’re invited to
the Highland Lakes Annual

Adult
Christmas Party
Saturday,
December 7, 2019
Beginning at 7:00 pm
in the Clubhouse

The perfect way to get in the Holiday

Spirit and celebrate the season with
your neighbors!

Bring your favorite dish to

share. $1.00 per person at the
door

Entertainment featuring
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a-long by Vince Deluca

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Get Your
Gumdrops
READY!
Join us for Highland Lake’s
Gingerbread Decorating Event!

Saturday, December 14:

Noon - 2 PM
We hope you join us for community fun and maybe
some friendly competition. All ages welcome!
THIS DECORATING PARTY WILL BE FUN AND DELICIOUS
FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
Come make some Holiday inspired Gingerbread
Houses, snacks will be provided. Completed Houses
will be displayed around the Clubhouse for all to
enjoy. Put all your creative juices together to make
your own edible art!
Houses can be picked up between
December 21-23.

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 As the weather turns cooler we are seeing a change in the real estate
climate with days on market increasing and buyer demand decreasing.
 Inventory is currently high in Highland Lakes and to sell your home we
need to stand out! It is essential to price competitively and hire a real estate
agent with a plan of action that will get your home sold for the price
you want! Call Megan Atkinson for a Professional Realtor with proven
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Nov. 1 - First Friday Experience

Nov. 9-30 - Beauty & The Beast @ The Marquis
Nov. 11 - Veterans Ceremony 11AM-2PM
Nov. 15 - Mother & Son Dance 6PM-8PM
Nov. 22 - Holiday Lighted Parade @ 6:30PM
Nov. 23 & 24 - Holiday Greens Market
Nov. 24 - Victorian Christmas Cream Tea
Nov. 30 - Shop Small Business Saturday
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 Chicken Liver Pate with Figs and Walnuts

nonstick vegetable oil spray 1 c. dry red wine

1 lb. chicken livers, trimmed ¾ c. dried black Mission figs
1 c. canned low-salt chicken broth ½ c. chopped toasted walnuts
1 small onion, thinly sliced fresh chives
1 c. unsalted butter, room temperature red leaf lettuce
1 tbs. cognac 1-1/4 tsp. salt
sliced, toasted French-bread baguette
1-1/4 tsp. salt

Spray 3-cup soufflé dish or terrine with vegetable oil spray. Line dish with
plastic wrap; spray plastic. Combine chicken livers, broth and onion in medi-
um saucepan. Bring to boil. Cover and simmer until livers are cooked through,
stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes. Drain cooking liquid; transfer chick-
en livers to food processor. Add butter, cognac and salt; puree until smooth.
Transfer to prepared dish, Cover and refrigerate until firm, at least 4 hours.
Bring wine to simmer in small saucepan. Remove from heat. Add figs; let
stand until figs soften, about 15 minutes. Drain wine and quarter figs. (Pate
and figs can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep pate refrigerated. Transfer figs to
small bowl; cover and refrigerate.) Unmold pate onto platter. Press walnuts
onto sides of pate. Garnish top with chives and some figs. Arrange lettuce on
platter with pate. Place remaining figs atop lettuce. Serve with toasts.

Recipe from Judy Nakdimen

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Highland Lakes Women’s Club

SAVE THE DATE:
The next get-together will be
November 7, 2019 at noon
Poole's Tavern
157 E. Main St.
Northville, MI
Arranged by Marian Valade & Cheryl Huizing
December 5, 2019 at noon
Tirami Su
146 Maincentre
Northville, MI
Arranged by Yvonne Wilson
For further information about the Highland Lakes Women’s Club, you can contact
Peggy Zonca at (248)348-5283 or mmzonca@sbcglobal.net
All adult female residents of Highland Lakes are invited to meet with us!

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 Highland Lakes Court Liaisons
NOTE: ALL AREA CODES ARE 248 UNLESS INDICATED OTHERWISE

Anchor Ironwood Neptune

Tracey Green.........................321-4614 Barbara Balok.............734-667-3507 Lucy Curtis (B33)..............349-0301
Mary Kay Wimsatt (B34)...767-9846
Althea Itham Elizabeth Oliver (B35).......880-2637
Sue Tocco............................. 231-8960 Daniel Long................734-245-6191 .
Norwood
Amboy Juliet Stan Savitskie .............. ..946-4338
Brad Todorov..........................380-1611 Debra Behrmann........734-934-0625 .
Oakland
Andover Kenyon Earl Smith.........................349-6478
Pam Takacs............................374-0864 Elizabeth Dombles..............Unlisted
Old Bridge
Aqueduct Lagoon Linda Tomica...................349-6107
Amit Srivastava...............734-846-5281 Marchelle Brotz...........517-525-1661
Pond
Bryn Mawr Lehigh Diane Pittaway............... .328-4007
Robert Gorczyca.............734-751-7828 Lela Lutz............................349-6782 Queen Anne
Kathy Baldwin..................974-6688
Dartmouth Lehigh Lane
Ying Zhang.....................734-394-1365 Dianne Hartman.................229-3884 Richards
Mike Baynes....................826-9435
Dearborn Leidel
June Macveigh.......................348-0113 Barbara Adams..................982-8247 Sandy
Beverly Brenner...............348-2982
Dorothy Gay Lilac
Gayathri Rao.........................344-8791 Barbara Evans...................348-3087 Savoy
. Jason Kraska.....................unlisted
Eddington Longwood
David Duey.....................586-996-2098 Jim O’Connor.....................344-6600 Schoolhouse
Leslie Wilcox.......... .........449-6726
Farragut Lyric
Beverly Dudley.........................unlisted Minda Commire.................701-0004 Seabrook
Andrea Valle.....................819-0704
Hayes Madison
D. & G. Loudy (B 30, 31 & 32) Judy Nakdimen.................344-0336 Valiant
..................................................349-3308 Ilio Alessandri ................ ..449-6959
Malvern
Inlet Viviana Lande ...................320-0691 View Point
Betsy Byrne...........................207-6221 Stanley Roberson.....734-674-3600
Mann
Irongate Sharon Smith.....................348-0706 Whitman
Diane Butkowski....................982-2689 Barbara Evans.................348-3087

Mariner Windsor
Douglas Perrin....................Unlisted VACANT

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2

Trash &
Recycling Pickup
3 4 Yoga 9:30 a.m. 5 6 7 8 9
Daylight Clubhouse Drums Alive Yoga 9:30 a.m.
Savings Ends Comm. 7:00 9:30 a.m. Women’s Club
p.m. noon
Court Liaison
Comm. Trash &
Recycling Pickup Trash Pickup Recycling Pickup 7:00 p.m. Recycling Pickup
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Drums Alive
Veterans Day Yoga 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m.
Yoga 9:30 a.m.
Ecology Comm.
7:00 p.m. Engineering
Comm. 7:00 p.m.
Yard Waste &
Recycling Trash &
Recycling Pickup Trash Pickup Pickup Recycling Pickup
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Finance Comm. Yoga 9:30 a.m. Drums Alive Yoga 9:30 a.m. Holiday
5:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. Decorating
Board Meeting Party
7:00 p.m. 1 - 5 p.m.
Trash &
Recycling Pickup Trash Pickup Recycling Pickup Recycling Pickup
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Yoga 9:30 a.m. Drums Alive Thanksgiving
9:30 a.m.
Day
Clubhouse
Yard Waste &
Closed
Recycling Trash &
Recycling Pickup Trash Pickup Pickup Recycling Pickup
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Clubhouse Yoga 9:30 a.m. Yoga 9:30 a.m.
Adult Christmas
Comm. 7:00 Women’s Club Party 7 p.m.
p.m. noon
Court Liaison
Comm.
Trash &
7:00 p.m.
Recycling Pickup Trash Pickup Recycling Pickup Recycling Pickup

CLUBHOUSE WINTER HOURS

Monday - Friday......................9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday................Noon - 9:00 p.m. Sunday..............Noon - 5:00 p.m.