march 2015 herald

1HigHland lakes Condominium assoCiation20301 Silver Spring Drive Northville, MI 48167

Phone: (248) 349-4006 Fax: (248) 349-8821 Website: www.HLCA.us

MARCH 2015

NEXT BOARD MEETING: Monday, March 16

at 7:30 p.m.

Notice of Annual Election:-Page 15

HLCA Garage Sale:-Page 2

Mark Your Calendar:

MOVIE NIGHT: FRIDAY, MARCH 6

WOMENS CLUB:March - May Dates- Page 18

GARLIC MUSTARD PULLSaturday Morning, May 16th

TO ALL RESIDENTS: Please come into the clubhouse for your 2015 Pool ID Card! ____________________

During the winter, the weather conditions favor the potential for slippery sidewalks, porches and roads. Please use due care and caution during this time of the year and keep a supply of ice-melter, which is available at the Clubhouse, at your home for your use.

2Highlights: Give-aways and raffle items from

local businesses

Vote for best restaurant and business displays

Sample delicious food from Northvilles top restaurants and caterers

Northville Chamber of Commerce 248-349-7640www.northville.org

SHOWTIME 11AM - 2PMADMISSION $3 AT THE DOOR

45700 Six Mile Rd Northville

Northville Chamber of Commerce Presents

TASTE OF NORTHVILLE BUSINESS SHOWCASE

Theme: Wearing of the Northville Green (St. Patricks Day)

All Co-Owners are responsible

for putting up their own signs.

Tables will be available at the

Clubhouse for those wishing to

set up in the parking lot, on a

first come/first serve basis.

3Highland LakesManagement Section

Highland Lakes Board of Directors

Kathy Baldwin, President Michelle Todorov, Vice President Tom Byrne, Treasurer Sandy Nolan, Secretary Kathleen Connor, Director Judy Nakdimen, Director Guy Balok, Director

This section of the Herald contains minutes of the Board of Directors meetings and management information. This section is the official medium of communica-tions of the Association as prescribed by Board Resolution R-6, March 22, 1976.

We recommend that you not only read but save this section of the Herald for future reference. Resolutions and Regulations approved by the Board become part of your Association By-Laws.

4HIGHLAND LAKES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION DIRECTORY20301 Silver Spring Drive, Northville, MI 48167

Phone: 248-349-4006 E-mail: [email protected]: 248-349-8821 Web: www.HLCA.us

After Hours Emergency Maintenance Phone: 248-349-4043

COMMITTEE INFORMATIONCOMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON PHONE BOARD LIAISONClubhouse Judy OConnor 248-344-6600 Judy Nakdimen & Tom ByrneCourt Captain Joel Lutz 248-349-6782 Kathy Baldwin, Sandy Nolan

& Kathleen ConnorEngineering Tom Werner 248-349-4459 Kathleen Connor & Judy Nakdimen

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

Finance Joyce Elvy 248-349-1747 Tom Byrne, Guy Balok & Kathleen Connor

Grounds Marti Tupper 248-348-9811 Kathy Baldwin, Kathleen Connor & Judy Nakdimen

Herald Marty Tingstad 248-344-4928 Kathleen Connor & Sandy NolanLakes Ecology ----- ------ Guy Balok, Tom Byrne

& Michelle TodorovPool Rosemary Campion 248-349-8227 Guy Balok, & Sandy Nolan Cheryl Huizing 248-231-7603 RV Hugh Battley 248-349-4841 Michelle TodorovTennis Carol Shields 248-305-7123 Michelle Todorov

ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONAfter Hours Emergency ..................................................................................................................248-349-4043Northville Township Police-Non-Emergency ................................................................................248-349-9400Northville Township Fire Department .........................................................................................248-348-5807Northville Township Police and Fire Emergency ..........................................................................................911After Hours Maintenance Emergency .........................................................................................248-349-4043Assessment/Billing Inquiries ....................................................................................................248-349-4006Consumers Power Company ......................................................................................................800-477-5050DTE-Electric Company ...............................................................................................................800-477-4747Hazardous Waste Information ....................................................................................................734-326-3936HLCA WOW! ............................................................................................................................866-496-9669HLCA AT&T Account Rep (Denise Smith) ....................................................................................810-265-4946AT&T Sales & Support (Phone or U-Verse) ..................................................................................877-910-0501HLCA Comcast Account Rep (Fred Campbell) .............................................................................248-953-7380Web site .....................................................................................................................................www.HLCA.usAssociation Facebook Page .............................................................................................facebook.com/hlca.mi

BOARD OF DIRECTORSKathy Baldwin, President ........... 248-974-6688Michelle Todorov, Vice President . 248-380-1611Tom Byrne, Treasurer ................. 248-345-9334Sandy Nolan, Secretary .............. 248-349-3587

Kathleen Connor, Director .......... 248-349-8264Judy Nakdimen, Director ............ 248-344-0336Guy Balok, Director .................... 734-667-3507

PERSONNELJoe Poma......................................Property ManagerJulie Dykstra......................Administrative AssistantSharon Englund....................................Bookkeeper

Guinevere Eatmon..................Receptionist (Notary)Cathy Loy..............................................ReceptionistKen Wiewiora............Maintenance Superintendent

5EditorShannon [email protected]

Herald CommitteeMarty Tingstad, Chairman Wilma Leonard Joy Gaskin

Herald Sta Ray Parzych Betty Parzych Joel Lutz Tom DeGalanGloria JanksMarty TingstadIlio Alessandri Barbara Evans

Highland Lakes Herald

The Highland Lakes Herald is the o cial news medium of the Highland Lakes Condominium Association, serving all residents, groups and organizations.

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

The staff of the Highland Lakes Herald serves on a voluntary basis. Editorials refl ect the opinions of the sta and are not construed as representative of the general membership of the Association.

The Herald welcomes comments, suggestions and articles from its readers. All material submitted for publication in the Herald must be true, factual, and newsworthy. The editor reserves the right to withhold items from publication pending verifi cation of facts. In some cases where items are of a critical or controversial nature, the editor reserves the right to solicit comments from those with opposing viewpoints.

Materials submitted for publication are to be given to the receptionist in Highland House. All materials submitted must be signed, but signatures will be withheld upon request. Communications to the Herald should be in writing. No material will be accepted for publication in the upcoming issue after the 20th of the month.

6BEAUTY / SKIN CARE

Amway ...................................................... 17

CARPET & FLOORS

Colonial Carpet Cleaning........................ 17

Simply Floor Coverings .......................... 24

CUSTOM JEWELRY

Origami Owl ............................................. 19

NORTHVILLE COMMUNITY

Northville Chamber of Commerce...........2

ELDER CARE / PERSONAL ASSISTANCE

Diane Allen - Elder Assistant ................. 24

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS

Northrop-Sassaman ................................. 25

OBrien Sullivan Funeral Home ............. 24

HEALTH & FITNESS

Northville Physical Rehab ...................... 19

HEATING & COOLING

D & G Heating...........................................18

Harriman Heating Inc ............................. 23

HOME REPAIR & HANDYMAN SERVICES

Rob the Builder ......................................... 19

Roger the Handyman .............................. 25

HOUSE CLEANING

Helping Hands ......................................... 19

INSURANCE

Merrick Maris Insurance ......................... 27

INTERIOR PAINT

Mark Adams the Painter ......................... 19

LEGAL

Kelly & Kelly ............................................ 23

PLUMBING

Evans Plumbing ....................................... 17

REAL ESTATE

Erealty ........................................................ 17

Megan Atkinson, Realtor ........................ 16

Real Estate One ......................................... 24

WINDOWS / WINDOWS REPAIR

R & H Glazing .......................................... 19

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7HIGHLAND LAKES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONBOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES - February 16, 2015

The monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of Highland Lakes Condominium Association was held on the third Monday of the month, in accordance with the By-Laws of the Association. President Kathy Baldwin called the February 16, 2015, regular meeting of the Board of Directors to order at 7:38 p.m.

AttendanceThe following Directors were present: Kathy Baldwin, Michelle Todorov, Tom Byrne, Sandy Nolan, Guy Balok, Kathleen

Connor, and Judy Nakdimen. Also present were Joe Poma, Property Manager and Ken Wiewiora, Maintenance Superintendent. Approximately four Co-Owners were also present.

Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the January 19, 2015, regular meeting

and Executive meeting of the Board of Directors is approved as amended. Some minor changes were discussed in the Executive meeting.

Board Action: Motion by Tom Byrne, support by Kathleen Connor, to approve and file the Minutes of the January 19, 2015, regular meeting and Executive meeting of the Board of Directors. All in favor. Motion passed.

Treasurers Report:Tom Byrne reported:

Year-to-Date we are ahead of budget by $15,000. We have a little trouble with utilities as they are running over, although some of it has to do with the way the budget is spread. Right now through the end of January we have some favorable movement in both our salary accounts and are covering for some accounts that are running over. Vehicle expense continues to run over. Management is going to take some action to bring that under control.

Lakes Ecology Committee Report:

Jim Delaney of Dearborn Court has offered to give a seminar, hopefully to boost participation in the Lakes Ecology Committee. He will teach our residents who like to fish how to fish in our specific lakes taking a scientific approach. We are going to be working with Jim on advertising the event. His demonstration was very impressive and everyone at the meeting was very pleased at his level of knowledge on the subject.

Board Action: Motion by Michelle Todorov, support by Sandy Nolan, to accept the Lakes Ecology Committee report dated February 3, 2015. All in favor. Motion passed.

Finance Committee Report: Board Action: Motion by Tom Byrne, support by Kathleen

Connor, to accept the Finance Committee report dated January 21, 2015. All in favor. Motion passed.

Court Captain Committee Report: Joel Lutz reported:

The committee was to select new officers on February 5, but there were only two people in attendance so they could not have an election at that time.

Neptune Ct. and Inlet Ct. are without Court Captains.

Lucy Curtis volunteered to accept one of the buildings in Neptune Ct. After the meeting, the committee received a volunteer for Dorothy Gay Ct. They are down to two courts that need volunteers. They had a discussion whether the name Court Captain may be too intimidating and thats why no one responds, but at the same time people seem to think that they may have more authority because of the Court Captain title.

Diane may not be able to do the New Neighbor interviews and discussed splitting it up among various Court Captains. Diane can write a script as to what she has been submitting to the Herald on New Neighbors for them to follow.

The emergency plan came up again and they all agreed that any emergency that comes up will probably be well-covered by the Northville Township police and fire department. Our obligation as a community is to be aware of who needs the most help in our courts and to see that they dont get left behind. Next meeting is March 5, 2015.

Board Action: Motion by Sandy Nolan, support by Judy Nakdimen to accept the Court Captain Committee report dated January 5, 2015. All in favor. Motion passed.

Clubhouse Committee Report: (verbal) Judy OConnor reported that there wasnt a Clubhouse

Committee meeting. The date for putting the library books away is yet to be determined. Next meeting March 2, 2015.

Engineering Committee Report: (verbal) Tom Werner reported that the Engineering Committee

meeting was canceled because there werent any new Engineering Requests. Next meeting is March 11, 2015.

8 Maintenance Superintendents Report: (verbal)Ken Wiewiora reported:

Special thanks to all the co-owners who helped with our big snow dig-out. We had a lot of people who helped the elderly by digging their cars out and shoveling sidewalks.

Oral Reports:

Kathy Baldwin talked about the new yoga class. Janice Booher started beginner chair yoga classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. Class lasts one hour. An evening class has been discussed, possibly Thursdays at 6 p.m. Those who can make a commitment, let the clubhouse receptionist know what day is best for them. Janice is very enthusiastic and has done a great job. She has fine-tuned the morning classes and eight to nine people have participated. Men and women are welcome to come.

Kathy Baldwin talked about the garage sale. Kathy received an email from Donna McNally regarding holding the garage sale May 2 ,with a rain date of May 9. Julie, the administrative assistant, has been informed and will do all the advertising in the Herald. Those who want to have tables at the clubhouse will need to tell the receptionist how many they will need. The Womens Club is interested in doing a table.

Judy Nakdimen said that they are not doing the book sale this year, and are looking for other ways to receive funds. The Board is not opposed to them participating in the garage sale to raise money for their organization. Judy will let Peggy Zonca know that the Board is okay with that.

Judy OConnor asked if they would be accepting donations for their table that can generate funds. Judy Nakdimen could not answer that question at this time and advised to ask Peggy Zonca. If you want to donate something to the Womens Club, Kathy thinks that will be acceptable but she will clarify this with Peggy. We will start advertising in the March and April Herald.

The Pool Committee will start meeting in April.

May 16, 2015 at 9 a.m. is the Garlic Mustard Pull.

Friday, March 6, is Movie Night. The movies are Frozen (6 p.m.) and Hunger Games (8 p.m.) and we will have popcorn and soda. Julie created a poster and it will be displayed by the street in front of the clubhouse on Monday, March 2, rather than the weekend before.

The Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.

*End of Board Minutes*

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9MEMBERS PRESENTAnne OstrothEarl Smith

GUESTS PRESENT:Joe Poma, Property ManagerAndrew Broessel & SonJim Delaney

COMMITTEE: Lakes Ecology MEETING DATE: February 3, 2015

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:

1. Jim Delaney, a resident of Dearborn Court with 60 years of fishing experience, will be hosting a class offered to our residents free of charge through the Lakes Ecology Committee. Jim has written professional publi- cations throughout his life and is a proven angler using a more scientific approach to catching fish and has noted certain deficiencies in the way the so called experts try to catch fish.2. Jim presented the committee with an educational binder, lake drawings & schematics and information related to the habitat of our lakes and the behavioral traits of fish as they interact with the ecosystem and grounds maintenance around the lakes.3. Jim explained how he would be structuring the class offered to the Highland Lakes residents, and that it would be aimed at teaching the fundamentals of catching fish in our lakes specifically. He used several examples of depth, color, temperature, season and location to explain how to catch bass and other fish in the lakes.4. The committee discussed various practices of the Association including weed removal, chemical treatment, water dye, runoff and fertilizer, and asked Jim how each of these practices affects the lake. Jim responded that weed removal can be a dangerous undertaking for the natural habitat, explaining that weeds provide oxygen during the winter months when the lake is not undergoing a seasonal stratification, and during dor- mant periods the fish need oxygen, meaning that weed removal in its entirety would cause a springtime fish die-off.5. Earl Smith commented on past practices of weed removal and shoreline upkeep.6. Jim also discussed the prior recommendations of stocking the lakes with certain kinds of fish and warned that introduction of non-native or non-prevalent species could set into motion a serious problem for the native fish and habitat.7. The committee was very pleased and impressed with Jims recommendations and presentation as to how the upcoming class will be structured. The class may take place in March or April. Jim asked the committee for a copy of the 1979 lake survey to review.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: None

NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, March 3, at 7:00 p.m.

Drafted for Lakes Ecology by Joe Poma, Property Manager

HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT

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MEMBERS PRESENTJoyce Elvy, ChairpersonGuy Balok, Board LiaisonKathleen Conner, Board LiaisonTom Byrne, Board LiaisonEalr Smith, Committee Member

GUESTS PRESENT:Joe Poma, Property Manager

COMMITTEE: Finance MEETING DATE: January 21, 2015

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:There was no quorum present so the meeting was limited to discussions only. The November and December Financial Reports were reviewed.

1. Joe was complimented on reducing the Accounts Receivable Residents by $20,000.

2. The high amount of Vehicle Equipment Expense A/C 6700 is of concern. We are at 78% of our annual budget.

3. The economics of outsourcing verses in-house maintenance was again discussed.

4. The annual budget for Insurance Deductible and Retention is reduced from $15,000 to $5,000. We already had 2 incidents totaling $4,346 charged to this account. However, Joe is confident that we will be reimbursed by outside insurance on both items.


NEXT MEETING: March 16, at 6:30 p.m.

Submitted by Earl Smith


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MEMBERS PRESENT:Thomas A. Werner, ChairmanKathleen Connor, Board LiasionJudy Nakdimen, Board Liasion

COMMITTEE: Engineering MEETING DATE: January 14, 2015GUESTS PRESENT:Ken Wiewiora, Maintenance SuperintendentJoe Poma, Property Manager

MODIFICATION REQUESTS REVIEWED:

NEXT MEETING: March 11, at 3:00 p.m.

Submitted by Tom Werner, Chairman

1 Unit 52 Entry Door and Storm DoorInstallation J + E Installation

Meets HLCA Requirements

2 Unit 668 Storm DoorInstallation Home Depot


3 Unit 433 DeckDoes Not Meet HLCA RequirementsHas not been resolved since June 24, 2014

4 Unit 13 FireplaceInstallation Clarence Mills


5 Unit 278 FurnaceDoes Not Meet HLCA RequirementsInstallation Instructions Needed

6 Unit 278 Major InteriorDoes Not Meet HLCA RequirementsNo before and after architectural drawingswith engineer certification or inspection



8 Unit 358 Entry Door and Storm DoorInstallation Rashid


9 Unit 144 6 WindowsInstallation Wallside




1 Unit 52 Entry Door and Storm DoorInstallation J + E Installation




3 Unit 433 DeckDoes Not Meet HLCA RequirementsHas not been resolved since June 24, 2014

4 Unit 13 FireplaceInstallation Clarence Mills


5 Unit 278 FurnaceDoes Not Meet HLCA RequirementsInstallation Instructions Needed

6 Unit 278 Major InteriorDoes Not Meet HLCA RequirementsNo before and after architectural drawingswith engineer certification or inspection



8 Unit 358 Entry Door and Storm DoorInstallation Rashid






11 Unit 420 Major AlterationMeets HLCA Requirementsper township approval

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MEMBERS PRESENTJoel Lutz, ChairpersonDiane Pittaway, Vice-ChairpersonBarbara Adams, SecretaryChuck WeidnerTom WernerKathy Baldwin, Board Liaison

GUESTS PRESENT: (0)

COMMITTEE: Court Captain MEETING DATE: February 5, 2015

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:

1. Election of Officers was due to take place but lack of a quorum precluded that from happening. Existing officers to remain in place.

2. Dorothy Gay Court and Inlet Court are without a Court Captain as are buildings 34 & 35 of Neptune Court. Lucy Curtis has volunteered to represent building 33 of Neptune Court. Thank you Lucy. (In the interim since our meeting and drafting of these minutes, Renee Morris has volunteered to represent Dorothy Gay Court. Thank you Renee)

3. Joel mentioned that we want to consider changing the title of Court Captain to Court Liaison or to Court Representative. The title Court Captain is indicative of a person in charge. That is not the case in the High land Lakes community. Court Captains are assigned the title as volunteers to assist with community events such as cars needing removal due to heavy snows, distributing the newsletter and in general keeping their par particular court informed of important matters of the community.

4. Diane suggested that she would consider being the co-coordinator for the New Neighbors interviews for anyone willing to pick up the reins. She would in essence help them with a start up session.

5. Diane revisited the Emergency Plan briefly that was brought up in earlier meetings. The most we can do is just be aware of those in our courts that would require the most assistance if an emergency arose.


NEXT MEETING: Thursday, March 5th 2015 @ 7:00 P.M.

Submitted by Barb Adams, Secretary


Diane HartmanDon LoudyPeggy Zonca

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Northville Public Schools NOW ACCEPTING Early Registration for Fall 2015 Kindergarten Enrollment

KINDERGARTEN EARLY REGISTRATION NOTICENorthville Public Schools is now accepting kindergarten enrollment for fall 2015. If you have a child who will be five years of age on or before September 1, please schedule an enrollment appointment to register your child using the appropriate school link below and complete the online Pre-Enrollment Process, prior to your sched-uled appointment. The online Pre-Enrollment Process includes the steps to enroll your child, along with many of the required registration forms that will need to be completed. Staff from the districts Office of Student Data will be available at your childs school on the dates listed below to meet with you, review the necessary docu-mentation, and finalize your childs enrollment.

Dates School Name Sign-Up LinkMarch 2-5 Amerman http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0f4ca5ad2ca0ff2-amermanMarch 9-12 Ridge Wood http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f094eacaf22a3fa7-ridge1March 16-19 Moraine http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f094eacaf22a3fa7-moraine1March 16-19 Winchester http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f094eacaf22a3fa7-winchester1March 23-26 Silver Springs http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f094eacaf22a3fa7-silver1March 23-26 Thornton Creek http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f094eacaf22a3fa7-thornton1

Enrollment forms and information regarding documents you will need to bring to your scheduled appointment are listed on the district website at http://www.northvilleschools.org/node/584. If circumstances prevent you from being available to meet on the dates listed above for your childs school, please contact the schools main office.If you are unsure about which school your child will be attending, please view the Attendance Boundary map.

Parent Orientation and Round-Up

Kindergarten registration is an exciting time for parents, students and staff! We look forward to welcoming our newest family members each fall. We also recognize that this can be a stressful time for you as you prepare to send your child to us. Northville Public Schools hosts two important events in the spring to ease some of your fears and answer many of your questions. It is imperative that you make every effort to attend both the Parent Orientation and Kindergarten Round-Up at your childs school.Parent Orientation is an opportunity for you to hear about our programming, meet key staff members, learn about your childs elementary school and ask questions. The evening is interactive and highlights what to expect the first few weeks of school and how you can help prepare your child for their first day. At registration, you will receive a folder with important information that we ask you to review prior to parent orientation. Please note: This is a meeting for parents only; we ask that your children not attend. Kindergarten Round-Up is designed for your incoming kindergartner! Your child will participate in a number of activities that will help us get to know your child better and help him or her feel more comfortable in the class-room. When you arrive for Kindergarten Round-Up, we will greet you and your child and your child will come with us to start their busy schedule. While your child is with our staff, you will participate in an informational session highlighting our many important initiatives, including The Leader in Me. We will provide more details about the Round-Up experience at parent orientation.

The following are the dates for Kindergarten Parent Orientation and Round-Up at each of our elementary schools.

School Name Parent Orientation Date Round-Up Date*Amerman April 30 6:30 p.m. May 1Moraine May 11 6:30 p.m. May 15Silver Springs May 6 6:00 p.m. May 15Thornton Creek April 29 6:00 p.m. May 7Ridge Wood May 11 6:30 p.m. May 15Winchester May 11 6:00 p.m. May 12

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Thank you Joy Gaskin of Lagoon Ct. for your easy to make and tasty recipes. Reader comments assure us that many of you enjoy sharing recipes; so please, send us some of your favorites.

BAKED SHRIMP IN LEMONY GARLIC SAUCE1 lbs. large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauceCooking spray tsp. lemon-pepper seasoning cup fresh lemon juice tsp. ground red pepper2 tbsp. light butter, melted 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsleyPreheat oven to 425. Arrange shrimp in a single layer in a 9 x 13 baking dish coated with cooking spray . Combine lemon juice and remaining 5 ingredients. Pour over shrimp. Bake at 425 for 8 to 10 minutes or until shrimp are done. Sprinkle parsley over shrimp.

BUTTER PECAN MASHED SWEET POTATOES4 sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs.) tsp. salt1 tbsp. butter cup chopped pecans, toasted2 tbsp. fat-free milkPierce each potato with a fork several times. Wrap each potato in a damp paper towel. Microwave at HIGH for 8 minutes turning after 4 minutes. Cool slightly. Cut potatoes in half, scoop pulp into a bowl and mash. Heat butter over medium heat; cook 3 minutes or until brown. Stir butter, milk and salt into pulp. Spoon into potato skins and top with pecans.VARIATIONS: Maple-bacon: top mashed sweet potatoes with a combination of: softened butter, 2 tbsp. milk and 4 tsp. maple syrup. Top with crumbled bacon. Parmesan-sage: Into mashed potatoes stir 1 tbsp. softened butter, 2 tbsp. milk, tsp. chopped fresh sage, 1 ounce freshly grated Parmesan cheese and 1/8 tsp. salt

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HIGHLAND LAKES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION

NOTICE OF THEANNUAL ELECTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MAY 2015

Four Director seats (of 2-Year terms) are up for election this year.

If you are interested in becoming a Board member you must submit your resume to the Clubhouse by 5:00 p.m., Friday, April 17, 2015.

Candidates Night will be held at 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 20, 2015, prior to the regular open Board of Directors meeting.

Ballots will be mailed the week of April 27, 2015, and must be returned to the Clubhouse by 5:00 p.m., Friday, May 15, 2015.

Election results will be announced at the 40th Annual Meeting of the Membership on Monday, May 18, 2015.

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY!

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MOVIEN I G H T

SHOW TIMES:

Friday, March 6th

6:00 pmfrozen (PG)

8:00 pmhunger

games (PG-13)

Join the HLCA Community Social Committee for MOVIE NIGHT!!

Participates under the age of 13 must be accompanied by and adult.

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Celebrating 31st Year with Specials Exclusively for Residents of Highland Lakes!

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SAVE THE DATE: March 5, 2015

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April 2, 2015Champs19470 Haggerty Rd. in LivoniaCoordinated by Wilma Leonard

Highland Lakes Womens Club

For further information about the Highland Lakes Womens Club, you can contact Peggy Zonca (248)348-5283 or [email protected]

All adult female residents of Highland Lakes are invited to meet with us!

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WELCOME!

The Lakes Ecology Committee would like to welcome you as a member. Highland Lakes is comprised of 167 acres of green common space and three lakes. Silver Springs Lake was once called Curtis Lake, and is the only natural lake in Wayne County. Although not large in size, it is deep. It houses many varieties of fish including the Toothie pike. Years ago, a Highland Lakes youngster was pictured in the Northville Record holding a five foot long pike which he had caught in the lake.

The Lakes Ecology Committee is composed of co-owners who work to keep our lakes and surrounding areas attractive and healthy. Issues like lake treatments for algae, and maintenance of the wooded area surrounding the lakes are discussed. Wild growth of mustard grass and buckthorn, which threaten to take over those areas, areaddressed.

Jim Delany, of Dearborn Court, recently attended the Lakes Ecology Committee meeting. Jim is an expert fisherman and had many interesting facts about our lakes which he presented. We are excited that Jim has volunteered to do a seminar in either March or April. He will talk about all of our lakes and the types of fish we can expect to find there. Jim is very knowledgeable in this area. Even if fishing is not your thing, the presentation is sure to be interesting. Watch for date and time in the next Herald. Even if you dont choose to be a member of the committee, you can still come and join the fun!

Submitted by Sandy Nolan

Lakes Ecology Committee

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The waning spring and early summer warmth are a metabolic boost to all our lake life forms. As the fish-foods become more available, the fish-feeding response is often vigorous, and interrupted only by a major storm front, or the annual spawning protocol.

HOW OUR LAKES WORK To understand the dynamics of our Associations lakes, we may use a limnologists manner of describing such bodies of water. The accompanying sketch does that; as a typical, small inland lake located in our countrys northern temperate zone.

Scientific Fields for Data SourcesHydrology: Oceans and large fresh-water lakes Limnology: Ponds and small inland lakesIchthyology: Fresh and salt water fish speciesEntomology: Aquatic and misad-venture terrestrial insects as fish foods

Our four season climate, with its equinoctial warm or cold winds is the primary force effecting our lake temperatures and oxy-gen content. The oxygenated cooled or warmed lake waters in turn, affect the metabolic rates of our sub-surface, cold-blooded life forms. (Game fish and their aquatic fish foods.)

Starting with the winter season, the lakes ice cover denies any wind effect, sending the lake and attendant life forms into a near state of hibernation. At this juncture, the oxygen supply could be-come critical, in that the oxygen generated from the healthy subsur-face weeds (via the photosynthesis process) will diminish as the ice cover snow thickens. If the earlier stored oxygen proves to be inad-equate, a fish population die-off will likely occur.

The longer days and southwesterly warming winds of spring decay the lakes ice cover, in prep-aration for the wake-up vernal equinox turn-over. (Turnover is a top-to-bottom water exchange.) While the winters temperature spread of 7 F may seem to deny such an event. We need only com-pare the waters miniscule density differential to accept the seemingly impossible.

This kick-start action replenishes the lakes oxygen supply, and brings up the bottom resting nutrients and lightweight debris; which we might recognize as an increase in water turbidness, occa-sional surface sheen, and/or an unfamiliar odor. The autumnal turnover is essentially a reverse shut down of the spring event, completing the lakes annual cycle, after we review the all important sum-mer season!

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Whether you are an Early Bird or an Evening Owl, you will be able to participate in the yoga classes now being conducted at the Clubhouse. Jan Booher, of Farragut Court, is a certified yoga instructor. She is currently teaching Chair Yoga for beginners at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The students have already progressed to the point where they can do certain moves without holding onto the chair. Another class at 6:00 p.m. on Thursdays will begin on the first Thursday of March.

If youve ever been curious about the benefits of yoga, come over and try it for yourself. Classes are free throughout March,

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Flexibility.Happiness.

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Please remember that leaving windows and doors open during the winter months is a tremendous waste of energy!

Because the cost of natural gas continues to rise, this directly affects the associations budget which in turn affects your monthly assessments.

Thank you for your cooperation in this very important matter.

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Highland Lakes Court Captains

NeptuneLucy Curtis (B33)............349-0301(B34 & B35).....................VACANT NorwoodDonna McNally. ............. 347-0999

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

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

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

Queen AnneKathy Baldwin................974-6688

RichardsMartin Tingstad .............344-4928 SandyBeverly Brenner.............348-2982

Savoy Mary Kraska............313-268-8516

SchoolhousePeggy Zonca..................348-5283

SeabrookAndrea Valle...................819-0704

ValiantIlio Alessandri ............... 449-6959

View PointStanley Roberson .........596-1239

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

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

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

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

Juliet Sandy Nolan....................349-3587

KenyonElizabeth Dombles ............Unlisted LagoonMarchelle Brotz..........517-525-1661

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

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

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

LilacBarbara Evans..................348-3087

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

LyricRay Parzych.....................349-9370 MadisonCarolyn Toyer....................348-9745

MalvernConnie Haworth...............349-5047

MannLiz Thuss................734-558-0220

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

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

AltheaSue Tocco..................... 348-3396

AmboyBrad Todorov..................380-1611

AndoverPam Takacs ...................374-0864

AqueductFrank Eisenhauer ..........348-9650

Bryn MawrRobert Gorczyca.....734-751-7828

DartmouthSue Misiulis ...................344-4949

DearbornJim Delaney....................348-6554

Dorothy Gay Renee Morris............810-334-1434

EddingtonDavid Duey...............586-996-2098 Farragut Lorraine Scully (B 89 & 90)..344-8703Janice Booher (B 88).........344-4229

HayesD. & G. Loudy (B 30, 31 & 32).............................................349-3308Chuck Weidner (B 28 & 29) ........................................946-1479

Inlet...........................................VACANT

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

NOTE: ALL AREA CODES ARE 248 UNLESS INDICATED OTHERWISE

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EuchreClub7:00 p.m.

EuchreClub7:00 p.m.

MARCH 2015Womens Club12 p.m noon

Court CaptainCommittee7:00 p.m.

Ladies Pinochle12:30 p.m.

Engineering Committee 3:00 p.m.


Finance Comm.6:30 p.m.




Herald Committee6:30 p.m.

EuchreClub7:00 p.m.

Womens Club12 p.m noon

Clubhouse Committee7 p.m.

CLUBHOUSE WINTER HOURSMonday - Wednesday.....9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday.................................Noon - 9:00 p.m.Thursday - Friday............9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Sunday...................................Noon - 5:00 p.m.

Lakes Ecology7 p.m.

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