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HIGHLANDLAKESCONDOMINIUMASSOCIATIO

20301 Silver Spring Drive Northville, MI 48167Phone: (248) 349-4006 Fax: (248) 349-8821

Website: www.HLCA.us

JANUARY 2015

NEXT BOARD MEETING

JANUARY 19th at 7:30 pm

Whats Cooking?-Page 13

Know Your Neighbors-Page 14

New Column Whats theBuzz?-Page 17

In Memoriam-Page 19

Bell Choir Party Photos-Page 20

Adult Christmas PartyPhotos-Page 21

ARE YOU READY FORSNOW?

Snow Removal FAQ- Page 22

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

Movie Night- January 23

REMINDER.....Ice melter is available atthe Clubhouse in threelocations:Outside the front and backentrances and inside theclubhouse in the ToolRoom. Bring a sturdycontainer with you to fll.


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Highland 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 ofcial 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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HIGHLAND LAKES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION DIRECTORY

20301 Silver Spring Drive, Northville, MI 48167Phone: 248-349-4006 E-mail: [email protected]

Fax: 248-349-8821 Web: www.HLCA.us

After Hours Emergency Maintenance Phone: 248-349-4043

COMMITTEE INFORMATION

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON PHONE BOARD LIAISONClubhouse Judy OConnor 248-344-6600 Judy Nakdimen & Tom Byrne

Court Captain Joel Lutz 248-349-6782 Kathy Baldwin, Sandy Nolan

& Kathleen Connor

Engineering 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 Nolan

Lakes Ecology ----- ------ Guy Balok, Tom Byrne

& Michelle Todorov

Pool Rosemary Campion 248-349-8227 Guy Balok, & Sandy Nolan

Cheryl Huizing 248-231-7603

RV Hugh Battley 248-349-4841 Michelle Todorov

Tennis Carol Shields 248-305-7123 Michelle Todorov

ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONAfter Hours Emergency ..................................................................................................................248-349-4043

Northville Township Police-Non-Emergency ................................................................................248-349-9400

Northville Township Fire Department .........................................................................................248-348-5807Northville Township Police and Fire Emergency ..........................................................................................911After Hours Maintenance Emergency .........................................................................................248-349-4043

Assessment/Billing Inquiries ....................................................................................................248-349-4006Consumers Power Company ......................................................................................................800-477-5050

DTE-Electric Company ...............................................................................................................800-477-4747Hazardous Waste Information ....................................................................................................734-326-3936

HLCA WOW! Account Rep (Steve Hiddid) ....................................................................................248-259-6788HLCA AT&T Account Rep (Denise Smith) ....................................................................................810-265-4946

AT&T Sales & Support (Phone or U-Verse) ..................................................................................877-910-0501

HLCA Comcast Account Rep (Fred Campbell) .............................................................................248-953-7380Web site .....................................................................................................................................www.HLCA.us

Association Facebook Page .............................................................................................facebook.com/hlca.mi

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Kathy Baldwin, President ...........248-380-6429

Michelle Todorov, Vice President . 248-380-1611

Tom Byrne, Treasurer ................. 248-349-6924

Sandy Nolan, Secretary ..............248-349-3587

Kathleen Connor, Director .......... 248-349-8264

Judy Nakdimen, Director ............248-344-0336

Guy Balok, Director .................... 734-667-3507

PERSONNELJoe Poma......................................Property Manager

Julie Dykstra..............................Administrative Asst.

Sharon Englund....................................Bookkeeper

Guinevere Eatmon..................Receptionist (NOTARY)

Cathy Loy..............................................Receptionist

Ken Wiewiora............Maintenance Superintendent


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EditorShannon [email protected]

Herald CommitteeMarty Tingstad, Chairman

Wilma Leonard

Joy Gaskin

Herald StaffRay Parzych

Betty Parzych

Joel Lutz

Tom DeGalan

Gloria JanksMarty Tingstad

Ilio Alessandri

Barbara Evans

Highland Lakes

Herald

The Highland Lakes Herald is the offi cial news medium of

the Highland Lakes Condominium Association, serving

all residents, groups and organizations.

The Association and its Board of Directors control andare responsible for the contents of the Herald.

The staff of the Highland Lakes Herald serves on a

voluntary basis. Editorials reflect the opinions of the

staff 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 publicationin the Herald must be true, factual, and newsworthy.

The editor reserves the right to withhold items from

publication pending verification 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 submittedmust 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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BARBECUE GRILLSAmerican Gas Works LLC ...................... 23

BEAUTY / SKIN CARE

Amway ......................................................16

It Works! ....................................................28

BUILDING & RENOVATION

Rob the Builder ......................................... 18

CABLE & SATELLITE

AT & T .......................................................2

CARPET & FLOORS

AAA Carpet Repair .................................25

American Carpet Center ......................... 29

Colonial Carpet Cleaning........................16

Simply Floor Coverings ..........................27

DRYER VENT CLEANING

Roger the Handyman ..............................29

ELDER CARE

Diane Allen - Elder Assistant .................27

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS

Northrop-Sassaman ................................. 29

OBrien Sullivan Funeral Home ............. 27

GAS FIREPLACE REPAIR

American Gas Works LLC ...................... 23

HEALTH & FITNESS

It Works! ....................................................28

Northville Physical Rehab ......................18

HEATING & COOLING

D & G Heating ..........................................25

Harriman Heating Inc .............................26

HOME REPAIR & HANDYMAN SERVICES

AAA Carpet Repair ................................ 25

R & H Glazing ..........................................18

Rob the Builder ......................................... 18

Roger the Handyman ..............................29

Second Prime Construction LLC ...........18

HOUSE CLEANING

Cleaning Ninja .......................................... 29

INSURANCE

Merrick Maris Insurance ......................... 31

LEGAL

Kelly & Kelly ............................................26

PARTY STORE / ICE CREAM

Good Time Party Store ............................ 18

PERSONAL ASSISTANCEDiane Allen - Elder Assistant .................27

PLUMBING

Evans Plumbing .......................................16

REAL ESTATE

Erealty ........................................................ 16

Megan Atkinson, Realtor ........................ 15

Northville Condominium Value ............ 25Real Estate One ......................................... 27

TELEPHONE & INTERNET

AT & T .......................................................2

WINDOWS/WINDOW REPAIR

R & H Glazing ..........................................18

SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS


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COMMIEE: Herald

MEMBERS PRESEN

MEEING DAE:December 8, 2014

SUBJECS DISCUSSED:

1. Marty suggested a new eature, Whats the Buzz which could cover brie write-ups o issues o common interestor concern. For Example, it has been noted by many that residents are not leaving their outdoor lights on afer dark.Residents are requested to leave both ront and patio lights on afer dark. Tis measure will deter vandalism andmischie.

2. Te holiday decorations in the clubhouse are beautiul. I you havent seen them take a walk through the mainlounge, the Highland Room, and the upstairs where several beautiul trees are on display.

3. Sandy volunteered a new column to be titled Stars Above, which will deal with the hobby o star-gazing andastrological interest. Te column will begin April; the beginning o the astrological calendar.

4. Committee members have not been to successul in eliciting comments rom original owners. We will continue topursure this idea or uture columns.

Marty ingstand, Chairman

Kathleen Connor, Board LiaisonSandy Nolan, Board LiaisonJoy GaskinWilma Leonard

HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT

RECOMMENDAIONS O HE BOARD:None.

NEX MEEING: Monday, January 12th @ 6:30 PM

Submitted by: Wilma Leonard


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MEMBERS PRESENJoyce Elvy, ChairpersonGuy Balok, Board Member

Joy GaskinCathy WatkinsEarl Smith

GUESS PRESEN:Joe Poma, Property Manager

COMMIEE: Finance MEEING DAE: November 19, 2014

SUBJECS DISCUSSED:

1. Te financial report was reviewed October 31, 2014. Operating cash declined significantly, but was offset bythe increase in Funded Reserves and a decrease in Accounts Payable.

2. Gutter and leaves cleaning is again scheduled through an outside contractor.

3. Joe answered all our questions concerning the financial statement and advised there is nothing unusual at this

time.

4. A date o November 10, 2014 was set and a request or volunteers to go Christmas shopping or the Clubhousewas readily filled. (We went, and you just wait and see how happy youll be!)

5. Tere was no meeting scheduled or December 2014 and we hope or an increase in new members.

RECOMMENDAIONS O HE BOARD: None

NEX MEEING: Wednesday, January 21st @ 6:30 PM

Submitted by Earl Smith



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MEMBERS PRESENJoel Lutz (Chairperson)

Barbara Adams

Chuck WeidnerTom Werner

Diane Pittaway

Donna Mc Nally

GUESS PRESEN:Joe PomaTerry McNally

COMMIEE: Court Captain MEEING DAE: December 4, 2014

SUBJECS DISCUSSED:

1. Pond, Hayes and Windsor Courts reported experiencing short moments o power outages during thepast month.

2. Andrea Valle volunteered to be Court Captain or Seabrook Court. Tank you Andrea. Dorothy GayCourt is still without a Court Captain.

3. Diane reminded the committee there was a time in the past when an Appreciation Party was

coordinated on a yearly basis near the end o the Summer season to recognize the efforts o the CourtCaptains. It was recommended that the custom should be resumed. Overall approval by all in attendance.

4. Joe mentioned that at one time there was a time when Recognition Certificates were given to volunteerswithin the community, that could also be resumed.

5. It was suggested that a Call-Out List should be considered or evacuation purposes in the event o a trueemergency.

6. In response to the question o new co-owners not knowing HLCAs by-laws and rules, Joe reported thatthese documents are supposed to be handed down by the selling owners to the buyers. I not so, our By-Laws and Master Deed documents are all on the website and can be downloaded by residents at no cost.Printed copies can be supplied or a $25.00 charge. Question is, do new owners even know these

documents exist to ask about them?

RECOMMENDAIONS O HE BOARD: None

NEX MEEING: Tursday, February 5th @7:00 PM

Submitted by Barb Adams, Secretary



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O: Board o Directors, Co-OwnersFROM: Joe Poma, Property Manager

RE: Property Managers ReportDAE: December 18, 2014

MANAGEMENT REPORT

1. I your mortgage lender has sent you a letter requesting an updated insurance binder rom the Association,

please provide a copy o the letter to the ront desk as soon as possible afer receipt. Some o the requests that I amgetting are three weeks afer the letter is received by the co-owner. As you know, there are two insurance policies(or there should be), or your condominium. One policy is provided by the Association to insure all o the commonelements, including the rebuilding o your condominium in the event o a loss as stated in the Bylaws, and the otheris provided by you and covers your personal property, betterments and the condominium itsel in the event o a lossi your insurance is primary due to the circumstances. Tis dual coverage can be conusing, but the important thingto remember is that i you currently have a mortgage, the lender needs proo o the Association policy over andabove yours. Once I receive the request, we can usually get it axed over to them in a matter o hours, and i it is alarger, well-known lender, there is rarely a problem. Te smaller lenders can be a problem, because there are severalthat claim to never have received the proo o insurance coverage afer we have axed it over two or three times. Nomatter what bank you use, call them a ew days afer you give us the request to veriy that they received it. I they donot receive it, or claim to never have received it (even though we sent it), they can buy additional insurance or youand bill you or it. Te cost o these lender provided policies are very high.

2. Residents ofen ask how much insurance they should purchase or their condominiums. Te Association policydoes not cover personal property or betterments, and the policy only provides secondary coverage or a loss that wascaused by something that the co-owner was responsible or maintaining. A betterment is something above stan-dard grade, original type construction. I your kitchen has oak cabinets, granite countertops, hardwood flooring,stainless steel appliances or any number o upgrades, the Association insurance policy will only cover a standardgrade replacement, so you will end up with ormica, linoleum, and standard grade appliances. It adds up quickly,once you have to replace the contents o your home, and then actor in costs or removal o damaged upgrades,replacement with new upgrades and the labor involved to remove, clean or store items that have to be temporarilyrelocated during construction. I have seen lenders recommend personal property, betterments and general coveragein the 50-75K range, but it depends on your specific situation. A leaking tub drain or toilet wax ring can necessitate

the replacement o a good portion o the first floor ceiling and can be a ew thousand dollars. A burst water pipe ina second floor wall can cause over $50,000 in damage and a small fire with smoke damage throughout can go wellabove $100,000. ake a mental inventory o your belongings and the rough value o the entire package, actor incosts to replace any upgrades in your home, and then contact your insurance agent. I can e-mail the bylaws sectionregarding insurance directly to your agent and spare you all o the homework in arriving at an acceptable figure, soi you are unsure, a phone call is time well spent. Finally, do not get hung up on under-insuring to save money; thepremium difference or an additional $25,000 is ofen nominal.

3. One day last month, I decided to look at a ew Herald newsletters rom long ago. We have careully archivedold editions in the drawers o the Administrative Assistant office, dating back to 1973. I concluded that it would be agood idea to make these available to residents eventually, so they could get a glimpse o 40 years o Highland Lakeshistory i anything, just or pleasure reading. I will be slowly having these copied and scanned to our main office

computer server, and hopeully set up an archive file on our website. I would also like to have print copies availableand shelved in our lof library, maybe on a reerence shel with the blessing o the Clubhouse Committee. Untilsuch time that my history project is complete, I will notiy residents in uture management reports as to what yearhas been archived and what issues are available. Even i they are not on the website by that time, I would be morethan happy to e-mail any given month to any resident wishing to see them, provided that they have been copied andscanned by the time the request is made. Since the project may very well involve 480+ issues and 20,000+ pages othe Herald, it will take some time. Just glancing at a ew Herald issues, I listed some random Herald un acts:

Many of you enjoy the Whats Cooking column in the monthly newsletter, where residents share theiravorite recipes. Te ancestor to that column was the Cooking Glass, and its first author was Board member SandyNolan.


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MANAGEMENT REPORTBelow is one o Sandys holiday recipes in the Cooking Glass o December, 1974.

In the days before the computer era, the Herald still had paid advertising available. Te advertiser told theHerald staff what they wanted to say, and a staff member or artist drew the picture by hand or the advertisement,and very ofen used calligraphy or the lettering. Te same is true or the Herald cover page, which was drawn byhand and signed by the person who spent the time drawing it. Before the control of the community was turned over to the private Association in 1976, the residents formeda Resident Advisory Board, a precursor to the Board o Directors. Minutes were published in the same way that theyare today. Tere was also a Parking Committee, Judiciary Committee, Human Relations Committee, Court Repre-sentative Committee, Insurance Committee, Grounds Committee and others that you still see today. Te communityalso had a Moms Club, Dads Club and eens Club. Te monthly community calendar in the Herald included LadiesBowling, Karate, Bridge, Ballet and Brownies. All reports were done on manual typewriter and photocopied.

In the early 1970s, residents wishing to bring guests to the pool had to pay a per person fee. At that time,numerous resident letters ocused on the act that the kitchen was locked during normal business hours, thus depriv-ing the residents o its use. An advertisement for Hines Park Ford in Plymouth in 1974 announced the arrival of the new Comets andMontegos with a starting price o around $2900. An editorial written in June, 1975 states that we are honored with the presence of our Canadian Geese,but at the time, children were throwing rocks at them. Now, o course, we spend over $6000 per year to keep thesehonored birds off o our property. In the days beore screening was used to cover window wells, residents suggestedusing sticks across the window so that mice could escape. Te Rap Room or todays Highland Room, received a brand new ping-pong table in 1976, and was used asofen as the pool tables are today.

Described as the latest rip-o, a resident complained that assessments had soared over $50 per month inDecember, 1975 due to the act that 500 units were occupied and the developer was the one that should be respon-sible or the community deficits until its departure. On October 17, 1977, Police Chie Ronald Nisun reported that the request to enorce the 25MPH speed limitthrough Highland Lakes was approved (o.k. so theyre a little late). He warned that enorcement would be uniormand that HLCA residents would be the greatest offenders. A one-man raffic Bureau was created by the township onNovember 1st to assist the 8 ull-time officers. Te Engineering Committee minutes rom 1977 suggest that the committee was charged solely with theceation o the current concrete trash corrals. Te modern day Engineering requests were handled by a separate com-mittee called the Exterior Modifications Committee.


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MANAGEMENT REPORT Board meetings in the 1970s and 1980s typically ended between 10pm and 2am. Committee meetings were usu-ally at 7:30pm or 8:00pm and adjourned as late as 9:30pm.

Over and above a historical compilation making one heck o a cookbook, I think residents will find all o the pressing is-sues o the day and all o the important developments that helped to shape our community. I can say that afer reviewingpictures and community-wide tree planting projects during the years when the site was newly developed and somewhatbarren, I would conclude that Highland Lakes looks the best it ever has, with the exception o a ew areas. Its also niceto see hand-typed management reports that can literally be cut and pasted to a Herald today and still apply (parking, dogwaste, engineering, noise, etc.). Details on this project will ollow.

4. Every year, the clubhouse staff (and a ew residents) gets nervous watching children play on the ice-covered lakes.I want to remind all parents to supervise their children, and dont take any chances with the ice.

5. Te snow removal policy is listed in almost every issue o the Herald during the winter. Please read it careully sothat you understand not only the procedure, but also the progression. Te staff will clear the main roads and courtyardcenters first, then the main walks and then the approach walks. Te policy has been drafed to appeal to broadest audi-ence. Some people want the snow cleared at 1 inch; others want it cleared at 4 inches. Likewise, there are wide variationsin what people want and expect or weekend snow removal. Remember that we are caught in a balancing act o providinga sae and accessible property, while maintaining the appropriate expense levels or our budget. Te sky is the limit i the

residents want it to be, but it would appear that we have reached a comort level with our current practices. As in previousyears, be patient while the equipment makes its way to your corner o the property, and I will add that the starting pointis different with each snowall so that one courtyard is never first or last. It also never ails that afer the main walks andapproach walks are cleared, a machine has to clear the main walks again, and when they drive past an approach walk, itleaves a small snow ridge across the approach walk. Te maintenance staff is busy cleaning the entire property, so theycannot always make it back to do mop-ups, especially in heavier snowalls. imely removal o your vehicles rom a court-yard to a main road (afer the road has been plowed) will increase the speed at which we can clear the courtyard parkingspaces. Historically, residents have called the office rom a given courtyard to announce that the cars have been moved,and the trucks can proceed to plow it quickly. I one car is lef in the middle o the row o spaces, it ruins our ability toplow straight through. Also, i a courtyard has vehicles parked here and there, and a truck or tractor cannot fit a plowblade in between, we have to resort to snow-blowers to get to specific parking spaces, and these are typically done last. We

make every attempt to get to those on the handicap list done as soon as possible, and this includes the porch and approachwalk, but does not include the driveways. Driveways are done separately by the tractor. In summary, Im simply tryingto say two things: 1) its a large property and to clean it with 8 pieces o equipment takes time, 2) getting the cooperationo your neighbors is just as important as getting yours. Last winter was the worst in recorded history, but I think in thescheme o things, we did airly well. o the extent that we are able to, we will continue to clear the property o snow andice as quickly as possible.

6. I you are using the clubhouse parking lot or long term parking, be sure to park along the back ence. Te snowplows cannot effectively plow the lot when cars are parked in the middle, and long term parking is limited to the backence anyway. Cars must be pulled into the space orward, properly plated, in running condition, tires inflated, and mosto all, registered with the ront desk. I we have no way o contacting you, we have to have the police identiy the ownerand ticket and tow i necessary. Registration also permits the ront office staff to contact you in the event o a problem likevandalism, etc.

7. It may be January, but we have already sent the request or a proposal to our roofing company or the 2015 season.Roofing may commence as early as April 1st. We are re-roofing another 16 buildings this year, and details will ollow asto the order. I you want to decommission your fireplace, please call the office as soon as possible. Te current chimneyconfiguration includes a 3-oot opening cut into the roo decking, and i the fireplace is decommissioned beore the rooersget to it, the hole can be closed up. Most o all, it saves the Association $600 or the chimney cap and the installation ees.I you decommission your fireplace, you can still install a new fireplace at any time in the uture provided you ollow theEngineering guidelines and complete the fireplace installation packet (go to www.hlca.us or a downloadable packet, orstop by the ront desk).

8. Once the holiday season has passed, remember to take down your Christmas lights and lawn ornamentation.Te Christmas lights are beautiulbut not in May.


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This is the tme of year when were all looking for simple and quick recipes for the day to day

menu. Our frequent contributors and well-known cooks-- Joy Gaskin and Judith Nakdiman--

offer a couple of recipes that are both simple and tastywhether for family dinner or

entertaining guests. Even well-known and outstanding cooks can learn something newas did

Joy with this pizza recipe from her grand-daughter.

PULL APART PIZZA BREAD

2 cans of pizza dough or biscuits 1/3 cup olive oil

2 cups Mozzarella cheese (or your favorite) 1 8 oz pkg pepperoni (turkey choice is good)

2 Tbs. Italian seasoning 1 cup Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 350. Cut pizza dough or biscuits into quarters. Line bunt pan with dough Cut

pepperoni into small pieces. Mix with rest of ingredients and toss so that oil is evenly spread.

Bake for about 30 minutes or untl tp; is brown. Be sure to check that middle is done before

removing from oven. Flip over on a plate while its stll hot.

CATALINA SALAD

3 hearts of romaine, trimmed and torn 1 tsp dry mustard

3 navel oranges, peeled and sectoned 1 tsp paprika

1 pint grape tomatoes, halved 1 tsp. celery salt

3 tbs. capers 1 tbs. finely chopped onion

cup sugar 1 c. salad oil

1/4 cup cider vinegar

Place romaine in large salad bowl and chill. Combine sugar, salt, dry mustard, paprika, celery

salt and onion. Alternate adding first some oil and then some vinegar to dry ingredients untl all

oil and vinegar are incorporated, beatng well. Chill. To serve, add orange sectons, tomato and

capers to romaine. Toss with dressing.

PEOPLE WHOlove TO EAT

are alwaysthe best people

- Julia Child


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Know Your Neighbors Welcome to Crystal Lake Drive

Evan BatesEvan moved into Highland Lakes to be closer to the Novi raining Center and

his coach Igor Shpilband.

U o M graduate, Evan is an American ice dancer with his partner Madison Chock.

Te 2014-15 competitive skating has started with the ISU Grand Prix series and

Chock/Bates have won gold at Skate America, Oct.25, and also at Skate Russia Nov. 15

and are now qualified to compete in the Grand Prix finals in Barcelona Dec. 21.

Tey have also skated to U.S. Silver twice and finished 8th at the 2014 Sochi Olympics

and have their sights set on the 2018 Olympics.

I you havent seen these two dance, treat yoursel and watch their perormance to

American in Paris on youtube.

SHARE YOUR STORY! We would like to recognize more of our neighbors who have a shining moment. If you,

a member of your family, or a neighbor has a very special event or experience, please let us know so we can share that

accomplishment with the Highland Lakes Community.

Call Wilma Leonard at 248-380-8907 or e-mail her at [email protected] tell her your good news; the Herald

Committee will do the write up for you to feature in our next issue. Story submissions also can be dropped off in the

Herald box at the Clubhouse. Make sure the individual(s) involved do not mind the recognition. Material for

publication must be signed.


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Megan AtkinsonProfessional Realtor

Fall is here!

Megan AtkinsonHighland Lakes Resident & Realtor

(248) 895-2360 | [email protected]

Home values in Highland Lakes are up!

Now is the ideal time to get top dollarfor

your condo! Call me today to get your

home SOLD!

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Born and raised in Northville, she has a passion for

the community and as a Highland Lakes resident, isespecially knowledgeable in this neighborhood.This means more negotiating power for you!

Our team goes the extra mile to provide our clientswith excellent service and the latest updates on

current market conditions!

Considering selling your home?

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Home values in Highland Lakes are up!Now is the ideal time to get top dollarfor your condo! Call me today to get yourhome SOLD!


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Te Lakes of Highland Lakes

Our three lakes and their surrounding environs are the most unique eature o ourcommunity. Tey are beautiul, healthy, and enjoyed by many residents and guests. Lakeslike all living things have lie cycles. o keep them in the beautiul and healthy stagerequires monitoring and occasional attention. Tis is the purpose o the Lakes EcologyCommittee, to monitor the lakes and their environs and make recommendations to theboard when appropriate. Currently, we are looking at issues related to boat storage, in-creased growth o seaweed, and the amount o natural landscape we should havesurrounding our lakes. In addition, lectures on fishing, and other lake related inormationare being discussed. Come join us!

A NOTE FROM LAKES ECOLOGY

Whats the buzz, tell us whats happening is a song rom the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar,written by Andrew Lloyd Weber and im Rich.

We want to hear rom you! I suppose this could be a gossip column but with a nicer name.ell us whats happening in your court, your lie, etc... Couples married, babies born, somethinghumorous, heart warming, a avorite shopping destination, a walk in townwhatever! It can beshort or long.You can drop it off in the Herald box in the office or email to Julie ([email protected] Tey must besigned by who wrote the article.)I want to be the first! My wie Joan and I have some thoughts about lights. Te days grew shorteras September came and we are going places, like work or school, and coming home in the dark.Our streets and parking lots have lights, however the common areas around and between our

condo buildings are dark, unless there are porch and deck lights on.Te police tell us that lights can discourage criminal activity and mischie makers. Also, lightscan make or a saer walk with your dog.Speaking o more lights, the other morning I was on Main Street waiting or a light to turngreen. I was waiting behind a SUV. When the light turned green then he turned his turn signalon. Aggravating!

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DOROTHY GAY

Highland Lakes mourns the loss of Dorothy Gay, an original resident of Neptune Court and pioneer in the

governing of our community. Dorothy passed away on December 1st at the age of 93. She was one of the

original Board members, serving on it for over 35 years. Dorothy was a Detroit Police Ofcer for 25 years, an

Inspector and Interim Chief of the Womens Division. Her contributions to this community are too numerous to

list on this page, but among them was her service on the Board; she was a member of the Court Captain Com-

mittee, a liaison to the Herald, Clubhouse, Human Relations, Recycling and Pool Committees. Her service

extended to the resident advisory years before control of our community was even handed over to private

Association management from the developer. She was recognized by the Detroit Free Press in the 1960s as

a Woman of the Year and the Michigan House of Representatives paid tribute to her years of service in 2007.Many of us at the clubhouse had the privilege of meeting Dorothy after her retirement and she was a lifelong

advocate and friend of our community. She will be greatly missed.

JOHN SASSAMAN

John Sassaman, a longtime resident of Hayes Court, passed away in October. John was a Northville

Fireghter, Co-Owner/Director of the Norththrop Sassaman Funeral Home, volunteer at the Northville Cham-

ber of Commerce, Civic Concern, Habitat for Humanity and the Rotary. John also joined the U.S. Army in the

1960s. If you have ever gone to Arlington National Cemetery and seen the Honor Guards at the Tomb of the

Unknown Soldier, then you know it is one of the most honored and coveted military roles in this country, eventhough the people doing it are the ones doing the honoring. The perfection demanded of them, both what they

do while on duty and off, remains with them even after they leave the post and for the rest of their lives.

John would have been overwhelmed with respect and admiration had we known the extent of his contributions

during his lifetime. He is just another example of the great people we have had at Highland Lakes.

Source: Northville Record, November 13, 2014

JAMES KILLEWALD

James Killewald, a longtime resident of Windsor Court, passed away on December 4th. Jim served on theHighland Lakes Herald Committee and was instrumental in the success of our advertising program, although

he was best known as an avid Euchre player that frequented the clubhouse for decades with friends and

neighbors. The clubhouse was informed of his untimely passing by longtime friend, Hal Forstrom. We wish

Jims family peace in this time of sorrow.


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ADULT

CHRISTMAS

PARTY

The Adult Christmas party

was December 6th. A great time

was had by all. Lots of fun, laughter,

good food and a chance to meet new

neighbors. The evening ended with

everyone winning a very nice

door prize and a 50/50 raffle.

Mark your calendar for next year's

Adult Christmas party which will be

held on

December 5, 2015.

Happy New Year!!

-Pool Committee


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Highland Lakes Court Captains

NeptuneRobert Armstrong ..........912-0266

NorwoodDonna McNally. ............. 347-0999

OaklandEarl Smith.......................349-6478

Old BridgeLinda Tomica .................349-6107

PondDiane Pittaway...............347-1078

Queen AnneKathy Baldwin................380-6429

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 Point

Stanley Roberson .........596-1239

WhitmanFrank Jensen............... 880-2011

WindsorTom Werner...................349-4459

IronwoodEsther Allison................. 880-1673

IthamBob Rudolph...................347-6891

JulietSandy Nolan....................349-3587

KenyonElizabeth Dombles............Unlisted

LagoonMarchelle Brotz..........517-525-1661

LehighFrances Moore..................727-3570

Lehigh LaneDianne Hartman................229-3884

LeidelBarbara Adams.................982-8247

Lilac

Barbara Evans..................348-3087

LongwoodJim OConnor....................344-6600

LyricRay Parzych.....................349-9370

MadisonCarolyn Toyer....................348-9745

Malvern

Connie Haworth...............349-5047

MannLiz Thuss.............. 7 3 4 - 5 5 8 -0220

MarinerDouglas Perrin...................Unlisted

AnchorTracey Green.................321-4614

Al theaSue 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.........................................VACANT

EddingtonDavid Duey...............586-996-2098

FarragutLorraine Scully (B 89 & 90)..344-8703

Janice Booher (B 88).........344-4229

HayesD. & G. Loudy (B 30, 31 & 32)

....................................... ......349-3308

Chuck Weidner (B 28 & 29)........................................946-1479

InletCatherine Frazier......313-405-3707

IrongateNancy Schneider .............797-0853

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Merrick Maris III122 S. Rawles St., Ste. 115Romeo

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CLUBHOUSE WINTER HOURS

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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February 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

BOARD

MEETING

7:30 p.m.

Euchre

Club

7:00 p.m.

Clubhouse

Committee

7 p.m.

Engineering

Committee

3:00 p.m.

Womens Club

12 p.m. noon

Euchre

Club - 7:00 p.m.

Movie Night

6 - 10 p.m.

Euchre

Club

7:00 p.m.

JANUARY 2015

Womens Club

12 p.m noon

Court Captain

Committee

7:00 p.m.

Crafters Night

6:00 p.m.

Crafters Night

6:00 p.m.

Crafters Night

6:00 p.m.

Crafters Night

6:00 p.m.

Crafters Night6:00 p.m.

New Years Day

Clubhouse Closed

Ladies Pinochle

12:30 p.m.

Ladies Pinochle

12:30 p.m.

Ladies Pinochle

12:30 p.m.

Ladies Pinochle

12:30 p.m.

Ladies Pinochle12:30 p.m.

Herald

Committee

6:30

Finance Comm.

6:30 p.m.

January 2015 Herald

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