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CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
May 2017
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2017 Board of Director Candidate Kathy Baldwin* Guy Balok*
Resumes
pages 15-18
Pinochle
page 23
Be Ready!
page 24
May 6
Bunco Night 7 p.m. Sandy Nolan* Michelle Todorov*
May 20th
Community Garage Sale 9 a.m.
May 21
Garlic Mustard Pull 9 a.m. 20301 Silver Spring Drive Northville, MI 48167
Phone: (248) 349-4006 Fax: (248) 349-8821
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HIGHLAND LAKES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
NOTICE OF THE
ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MAY 2017
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 14, 2017.
Candidates Night will be held 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Monday, April 17, 2017.
Ballots will be mailed the week of April 24, 2017, and must be returned to the
Clubhouse by 5:00 p.m., Friday, May 12, 2017.
Election results will be announced at the 42ndAnnual Meeting of the Membership
on Monday, May 15, 2017.
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Highland Lakes
Management Section
Highland Lakes Board of Directors
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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 Margaret (Peggy) Zonca, Director.248-348-5283
Kathy Baldwin, Vice President..... 248-974-6688 Ann Creviston, Director.................248-894-4961
Sandy Nolan, Secretary............... 248-349-3587 Kathleen Connor, Director........... 248-207-6417
Michelle Todorov, Treasurer......... 248-380-1611
PERSONNEL
Joe Poma........................................Property Manager Guinevere Eatmon........Senior Receptionist (Notary)
Emily Lutzenkirchen.....Publications & Records Assistant Heather Greer........................................Receptionist
Sharon Englund.......................................Bookkeeper Alexis Jackson......................................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 & Sandy Nolan
Community Social Brad Todorov 248-380-1611 Guy Balok, Kathy Baldwin, Sandy
Nolan & Michelle Todorov
Finance Joyce Elvy 248-349-1747 Kathleen Connor & Ann Creviston
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HIGHLAND LAKES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
MEET THE CANDIDATES NIGHT - April 17, 2017
Attendance
The following Directors were present: Kathy Baldwin, Michelle Todorov, Guy Balok, Sandy Nolan, Peggy Zonca,
and Ann Creviston. Also present was Joe Poma, Property Manager and Emily Lutzenkirchen, Publications & Records
Assistant. Approximately 4 Co-Owners also attended.
Meet the Candidates Night was held beginning at 7:00 p.m. Ballots will be mailed the week of April 24th, and must be
Elected Chairperson, Rosemary Campion, introduced the returned to the Clubhouse by 5:00 p.m., May 12th.
candidates who were given the opportunity to discuss their
President Guy Balok reminded us of the importance of
objectives and answer Co-Owner questions. Four Director
voting. The Association needs 30% of the units to turn in
seats are up for election this year and four candidates submitted
the ballot, weather by vote right or proxy, or it could make the
resums: Guy Balok, Kathy Baldwin, Michelle Todorov, and
process much longer and more costly. The ballot box will be
Sandy Nolan.
in the Clubhouse. Please encourage your neighbors to vote.
The rsum of each candidate will be published in the May
issue of the Herald.
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MANAGEMENT REPORT
TO: Board of Directors, Co-Owners RE: Property Managers Report
FROM: Joe Poma, Property Manager DATE: April 17, 2017
1. Assessments & Budgeting, Variable vs. Non-Variable Components: If youve read the annual budget booklet and nar-
rative, you know that line-items in our Association budget are split into categories, with each one containing a group of ex-
penses that share something in common. So when you think of the swimming pool repair expense, it falls under the broader
category of Clubhouse and Pool, which includes clubhouse repairs, maintenance and supplies, pool repair and supplies,
and lifeguard wages. There are 44 expense line-items and 9 income line-items, for a total of 53, but only 7 general catego-
ries. If you want to understand what your assessment is comprised of, its easier to understand if you look at the broader cat-
egories before you delve into each sub-category. Simply put, there are 2 categories that account for 70% of your assessment.
The utility expense costs each co-owner $109.12 per month and the Insurance, Taxes and Reserve expense costs $181.22.
The long term capital improvement account (the account used to pay for roofing, asphalt and other capital expenses),
coupled with property insurance, is about $153 by itself. Utilities are, for the most part, out of our control with the excep-
tion of our contractual negotiations or bulk purchases. Its not like we can ask residents to use less water or dial down their
thermostats, but we can affect the bottom line through green energy, LEDs or water saving devices and procedures. The
actual charge levied by the Township is something we cant change. Our property insurance premiums are among the lowest
of any condominium association that is similarly situated, but thats because we have a very low loss history and invest in
our community far more than others. The capital improvement account is funded by over $1,000,000 per year because at 46
years old, several facets of our infrastructure need improvement all at once; roofs, roads, siding, fences, etc. We also need
to maintain an average yearly balance in this fund of roughly $343,000 to comply with state guidelines. The remainder of
your assessment or the last 30% is comprised of administration at $42.74, clubhouse and pool at $11.13, grounds expense at
$68.03 and building maintenance and repair at $14.48. The other sources of income for Highland Lakes other than the as-
sessment, lower our expense categories by about $13.27 per co-owner per month. Employee salaries or the cost to staff our
maintenance department and clubhouse is $78.62. Remember that the above figures are based on the average assessment
of $426.70, meaning that some co-owners pay more than this and some pay less depending on the square footage of the con-
dominium and any surcharges that are involved. Realizing that most of the assessment is based on a few key categories, you
will understand why the Board and Management are more aggressive with utility costs, insurance and capital funding. Its
interesting when you compare the budget categories and their respective effect on the assessment. Hypothetically speaking,
if we were to close the clubhouse and pool permanently, this would lower your assessment by $11.13, removal of lifeguard
wages included; thats all. Of course, there would be slight utility savings. If we were to stop collecting trash, stop repairing
our units (basement leaks and all service requests) and stop purchasing maintenance supplies, this would save you $14.48.
If we stopped repairing our vehicles, stopped using an exterminator, stopped fertilizing the lawns and stopped trimming or
removing trees, this would save you $6.10. All of our rock salt for our roads and the orange ice melt for our walkways and
porches, along with all of the fuel and supplies for our trucks during the winter totals $2.93. Periodically, the maintenance
staff needs a new vehicle, so last month when I reported that we purchased a van, instead of buying a new one that cost you
$4.82, we bought a used one in mint condition and lowered that to about $2.11. Specific details on each budget sub-category
can be found at the end of your annual budget booklet. Each dollar that you pay provides about $8292 in income for the
Association and the largest portions of your assessment are relatively out of our reach, over and above negotiation and ef-
ficiency.
2. Basement Egress Windows: Many of our homes incorporate an egress window in the basement foundation, usually
because the basement was either originally outfitted with living quarters or they were added later. Code provisions require
a means of escape in the event of a fire or other event that may prevent use of the basement stairs to exit the condominium.
An egress window is a window through the foundation wall at standard height that leads to an exterior pit and ladder to the
patio. In the early days, it was discovered that animals would often fall into these pits and be trapped, so grating was added
to the top to prevent this, but then people started bolting them down. Obviously, if the grate is bolted and secured, there is
no way to escape from below and we are seeing some of this throughout the property. If you have an egress window, make
sure that the grating is free-standing and can be pushed up and out of the way from underneath.
3. Pool: Once again this year, preventative maintenance should allow for a flawless season on a mechanical level. The pool
filter sand was replaced for the first time since 2010 and all of the chlorine sensors will be replaced prior to the pool opening
to prevent down-time. It looks like we have 5 returning lifeguards this year, with 2 additional and prospective new employ-
ees and we need 8 to run the pool comfortably. You will notice the new door leading from the pool enclosure to the kitchen
hallway and a new fence running along the step outside of the door to prevent trip hazards. The old door which was chained
for years and the plate glass window assembly was replaced in its entirety. This is part of the broader clubhouse renovation
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MANAGEMENT REPORT
TO: Board of Directors, Co-Owners RE: Property Managers Report
FROM: Joe Poma, Property Manager DATE: April 17, 2017
plan, but adds to the utility of the area for committee functions, gatherings and dinners during the summer.
4. Storm Damage: The wind storm in April caused about $1200 in damage to aluminum siding and trim and caused the re-
moval of 8-10 evergreens throughout the property. These were all mature trees, but like all pines, have shallow root systems
and are easily toppled by strong wind. Davey Tree was called in to stump all of the trees that our staff cut down and we are
discussing ways to replace what was lost; specifically, the planting of native Serviceberry trees or other varieties that are
less prone to storm damage. We also want to replace the pine trees as well, but all new plantings of that variety will be far
enough away from the buildings to prevent them from falling on any structure. From what I understand, Highland Lakes
was very lucky with this storm. We did not lose power for days, have any significant building damage and remediation
costs were low compared to the surrounding area.
5. Water Rates: The Board and Management have been following developments at the Township level with regard to water
rate increases and have attended several Trustee and Study Group meetings at Township Hall recently. There are generally
two parts to a water bill; one is the fixed rate and the other is the usage or consumption rate. The fixed rate is the charge that
is assessed for having access to municipal water, or for having a meter. The rate is based on the size of the water meter and
it does not matter if you use the water or not. You will also see this charge on any natural gas or electric bill, so when you
leave for Florida over the winter, thats why you still have a nominal monthly bill even though you havent used any utili-
ties. The other part of the bill is the usage or consumption charge and is the variable portion. It fluctuates with the amount
of water you use and accounts for most of the bill. Over the years, as water rates coming out of Detroit have increased, the
Township has passed this charge along to the residents by raising both the consumption rate and the fixed rate. The Town-
ship also has some ancillary income to offset what the city is charging, in the form of new water taps for new construction.
This is like our own income portion of our budget where we can offset some of our expenses with the miscellaneous income
coming into the Association, such as clubhouse rental fees, investments, late fees and other income. Over and above that,
the Township also has a reserve fund that up until now had a substantial amount of money that they could use to supple-
ment their income and keep the sting of rising water rates to a minimum for their residents. This fund is drying up and at
the present withdrawal rate, will be tapped out in about 5 years. At that point, the loss of this funding could create a tidal
wave in the form of a massive water rate increase. Originally it was thought that rates could jump as high as 30%, which for
Highland Lakes, amounts to an additional $159,000 per year. Realizing that this was forthcoming, the Township is discuss-
ing a raise in the fixed rate starting next year that will keep this increase from happening. Although we do not have the facts
at this time, nor has there been any formal vote on it, we are confident that the rate increases could be as low as $10,000 on
the fixed portion. When combined with Detroit increases, this could still require a moderate rise in the water budget. We
typically see increases from the city in the 5-6% range per year. More details will follow on this development.
6. Election: The Association needs valid votes from 30% of the residents to hold a valid Annual Meeting and elect the Board
of Directors. This is 208 votes out of the 691 units, which doesnt seem like much until you compare it with voter turn-out
at the national level. Even if the incumbents are running for the Board only, its imperative that we get as many resident
votes as possible, otherwise the election must be repeated. Your involvement in the government of your community matters.
7. Moles: We are well aware that there is a major mole problem at Highland Lakes, but its not limited to our property and
seems to be an epidemic in southeast Michigan. I see trails wherever I go and have a dozen at home myself. Up until this
point, we have relied on a grub control treatment applied by TruGreen to remove a food source and weve spot-treated sev-
eral lawns here with the poison pellets that you can purchase at Home Depot. Our property is so large however that we need
something applied in bulk, so Im researching environmentally friendly, all natural, non-toxic applications that can be ap-
plied by our own staff, but it remains an experiment. We can always have moles trapped by a pest control service, but when
you have several of them tunneling around every third condominium or so, a lawn treatment seems to be the better option
and perhaps the only one available. Commercial products such as Gopher Scram Professional are being looked into and
will most likely be tried within the coming weeks. Until then, Home Depot does sell granular or pellet poisons that can be
used in the tunnels within your patio enclosure, but read the instructions carefully as these may have adverse effects on pets.
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HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Court Liaison Committee MEETING DATE: April 6, 2017
MEMBERS PRESENT: Lorraine Scully GUESTS PRESENT:
Joel Lutz - Chairperson Don Loudy Peggy Zonca - Board Liaison
Diane Pittaway - Co-Chair Kathy Baldwin - Board Vice-President
Barb Adams - Secretary Mike Baynes
Dianne Hartman Carmen Fragoso
Stan Savitskie Barb Balok
Carolyn Toyer
Sharon Smith
Tom Werner
Barb Evans
SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. Lorraine recommended residents have an Emergency Canister for storage of vital medical information in an event of a
medical emergency. It is kept in the freezer compartment of the refrigerator with a magnet on the outside of the refrigerator
to alert EMS personnel of its presence, which they are to look for. She received hers from St. Marys Hospital.
2. Tom shared that the Masonic Lodge will be doing a Child ID event at the Livonia Spree and the Highland Games this year. It
is free of charge and a valuable tool for keeping children safe. A picture is taken, a thumb print and a swab for DNA is done.
The information is then loaded onto a DVD and given to the parents. Tom will research the possibility of having such an
event here at Highland Lakes and share details at a later date.
3. Carolyn brought up that she is concerned about the safety of Highland Lakes personnel that are in the clubhouse alone for
many hours without a safety devise or alarm system.
4. Diane brought a flier that was distributed by the City of Northville that was advertising dates of hazardous waste removal and
identifying the materials that are hazardous for free disposal for all residents of the city and the township. She also mentioned
that Ikea, Home Depot, and Best Buy will recycle items for free. Diane will check with the City Hall for hazardous waste loca-
tions and the dates and recommend to the Herald committee to add to our information page.
5. CPR training has not yet been scheduled. A survey in regards to this will be put in the Herald at a later date to determine
preferences for day of the week and times.
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HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Engineering Committee MEETING DATE: April 11, 2017
MEMBERS PRESENT: GUESTS PRESENT:
Thomas A. Werner - Chairperson Peggy Zonca - Board Liaison
Art Baynes - Co-Chair Mike Baynes
Stan Savitskie
Lorraine Scully
2 Unit 404 (12) Windows 7 Unit 669 (3) Windows & Doorwall PD-1
Installation by: Royal-Tech Window Installation by: Wallside
Meets HLCA Requirements Meets HLCA Requirements
Notes: Notes:
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HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Grounds Committee MEETING DATE: April 10, 2017
MEMBERS PRESENT: GUESTS PRESENT:
Joel Lutz - Chairperson Peggy Zonca - Board Liaison
Elaine Anderson Guy Balok - Board President
Barb Balok Sandy Nolan - Board Secretary
Rosemary Campion Joe Poma - Property Manager
Judy Nakdimen
Stan Roberson
Earl Smith
SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. Overall agreement that no additional planting is needed for the 8 Mile entrance gardens, just maintenance.
2. The 7 Mile entrance sign was destroyed by a blown over of pine tree that was behind it. A new sign has been ordered in the
character of the street signs already in place. Placement to be determined by township's sign ordinance. Any landscaping
around it is to be determined.
3. The major wind storm took down quite a few trees in Highland Lakes. A replacement program needs to be started, not only
for what we loss in the storm, but additionally, quite a few trees have been lost over the last few years. If an evergreen has been
lost, it should be replaced with an evergreen.
4. Moles have become ever more present this year. Need to look at better ways to control them then what has been tried in the
past.
5. A complaint was brought by committee member regarding the new LED street lighting that they are too bright and project
too much of their light skyward. Curious if anyone else feels the same.
6. Committee voted 5 to 0 to approve an up to $200 reimbursement to Stan Robertson to replace the two large pots along the
lake walkway behind View Point Court.
7. Discussion of a request to place a bike rack on the south side of the clubhouse.
8. Discussion of the poor condition of the soil at the locations that annual plantings are made at. Interestingly, that includes the
planter boxes on each side of the pool entrance from the clubhouse.
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HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Pool Committee MEETING DATE: April 11, 2017
MEMBERS PRESENT: GUESTS PRESENT:
Rosemary Campion - Co-Chair Joe Poma - Property Manager
Cheryl Huizing - Co-Chair Ann Creviston - Board Director
Elaine Anderson - Treasurer Peggy Zonca - Board Director
Barb Balok Guy Balok - Board Liaison
Beverly Dudley Sandy Nolan - Board Liaison
Joyce Elvy
SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. Joe has hired five lifeguards who worked at the pool last year. There may possibly be one more from last year. One new
lifeguard is under consideration. Joe would like to hire two more.
2. Some maintenance work has been done on the pool. B&B will open the pool on May 5th or 8th and troubleshoot. The
lifeguards will begin prepping the week of April 24th.
3. All but four loungers have been restrapped; the remaining four are not in good enough condition to refurbish. A new um-
brella has been purchased.
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HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Ecology Committee MEETING DATE: April 11, 2017
MEMBERS PRESENT: Judy Nakdimen GUESTS PRESENT:
Cathy Watkins Chairperson Sharon Smith Joe Poma - Property Manager
Liz Gannon Co-Chair Mike Baynes Guy Balok - Board Liaison
Jeff Fidge - Co-Chair
Diane Pittaway
Kristine Fenton
Stan Roberson
Rosemary Campion
Elaine Anderson
SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. Jeff Fidge provided a recap of the trees on the property and their condition.
2. Liz Gannon talked about the shoreline restoration project along Curtis Lake to stop erosion along the shoreline. In addition,
it will discourage the geese presence.
3. Diane Pittaway discussed the Northville Library courses on planting with native plants.
4. Spring hikes in Maybury State Park will be held May 5th and 6th at 10 a.m. Many members of ecology are going to the Sat-
urday hike.
5. Sharon Smith reported phragmites in the lake near Mann Ct. Joe will be sure to have those taken care of.
6. Reminder of garlic mustard pull and woods clean up for planting was given.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: Stop mowing 5-6 away from the waters edge on Curtis Lake from the
dock to the willow.
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Sandy Nolan
Highland Lakes Condominium Association
Valiant Court, 46 Years
EMPLOYMENT
Taught primary grades in Detroit from 1966 until moving to Texas in 1969.
Customer Service Representative at Twelve Oaks Mall 1980-1988. Supervisory position.
Owner of Northville Sandys Cleaning Service 1989-2000. Employed up to eight employees. Clients included
the Herbert Lawson Construction Company of West Bloomfield, as well as hair salons, restaurants, offices,
homes and condominiums in Northville and surrounding areas. The Highland Lakes Clubhouse was an account
during the 1990s.
Night and weekend receptionist for Highland Lakes 2002-2006. This position enabled me to meet many Co-
Owners and get a feel for their concerns.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
EDUCATION
B.A. Wayne State University. College of Liberal Arts and College of Education.
OBJECTIVE
To continue working on the Board, applying the knowledge and experience Ive gained in the last eight years. It
is essential to utilize Co-Owners money wisely. I will continue to work hard to keep association fees stable
while supporting efforts to keep property values up.
PERSONAL STATEMENT
I am an original owner in Highland Lakes and have always enjoyed living here. We are all part of a very special
community. During the tough economic cycle of recent years, I have focused on the cost to the co-owner. The six year
roofing project is now completed and Association raises have been kept to a minimum. This is an example of what I believe
can be accomplished as we address future projects. Also, I attend many committee meetings. This practice enables me to
hear new ideas and recommendations to the Board. In this way, I can best serve the community when it comes to making
informed Board decisions which affect us all. I truly believe that Highland Lakes will continue to improve throughout the
years and remain a great place to live.
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Katherine Baldwin, RN (Retired)
Highland Lakes Condominium Association
Queen Anne Court, 16 years
EMPLOYMENT
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
PERSONAL STATEMENT
I have been on the Board for 12 years and want to continue to maintain a friendly and
inviting community, encourage residents to participate, and continue working on projects
that will enhance the value of our property. I would like to ask for your vote so that I
may continue to be an integrate part of our community.
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Guy Balok
19687 Ironwood Ct.
Northville, Michigan 48167
gbalok@wowway.com
734-667-3507
INTENT
Maintain a seat on the Board of Directors of Highland Lakes Condominium Association; enabling me to continue to use my knowledge
and experience of community building, volunteer recruiting, and fiscal responsibility. During my time on the board, I have become an
astute learner and I have always done my homework. I believe that I have shown myself to be a valuable member of the Board and
Community.
Personal:
Lived in, or around, Northville Township for the past 39+ years
Served 27 years full-time with Northville Townships Department of Public Safety (Fire Department), Retired
Family:
Married to Barb for 24+ years
2 Sons, Adam (19 yoa), Tyler (17 yoa), both attended Northville Public Schools
Achievements:
Enhance the community by encouraging the proper maintenance and repair of Silver Spring Drive.
Supported improvements of the Common Areas with dock refurbishment on Swan Harbor Lake and repairs of the Silver
Spring/Bryn Mawr Ct. walking bridge.
Reviewed the design, and adopted, the plan for Paving and Concrete repairs.
Infrastructure Priorities with little to no increase in Association Assessments. Assessments have averaged 1% per year during
my tenure with no increase this year (2016-2017).
Support improvements to the Clubhouse.
Held a position on Northville Townships Water & Sewer Rate Committee. Currently fighting for fair and equitable Water &
Sewer Rates. (2017-18)
Goals:
Maintain high living standards in the community
Maintain reasonable Association Fees while maintaining our common areas; doing this while not exposing the communitys
value to risk.
Continue to seek Co-owner opinions and encourage Co-owner involvement through Committees and active recruiting of
volunteers.
Enhance the walkability of the community.
Skills:
Knowledge in conflict resolution.
Knowledge in grant writing techniques.
Trained in Techniques for building Group Consensus.
Skilled negotiator/interviewer.
Fire Department Instructor (17 years).
Club/Organization Affiliations:
Member of the Knights of Columbus.
Avid Youth Hockey Supporter and Organizer.
Past
Director of Travel Hockey teams, Farmington Hills Hockey Association.
Board Member at Large, Redford Township Hockey Association.
President/Board Member, Northville Plymouth Fire Safety House.
Youth Mentor, Northville Youth Assistance.
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Michelle Todorov
Amboy Court
Residence of HLCA ~ 25 Years
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
EDUCATION
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
OBJECTIVES
Maintain a friendly and inviting community in which all residents feel welcome
Encourage residents to participate in activities and on committees
Ensure everyones voice is heard and considered
Increase property values for all
Make certain Highland Lakes is functioning at its utmost efficiency
Maintain the quality of living Highland Lakes residents have become accustomed
to.
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Michigan Native Spring Ephemerals
Ephemeral means lasting for a short time. In Michigan, our spring ephemerals
bloom and set seed all within a few weeks time. With abundant sunshine warming the
hardwood forest floor, these early wildflowers are truly the first sign of spring. Once
leaves emerge on shrubs and trees,
the ephemerals will die back to the
base of the root, bulb or rhizomes.
White trillium
(Trillium grandiflorum)
Bloodroot
(Sanguinaria canadensis)
Dutchmans Breeches
(Dicentra cucullaria)
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Yellow Trout Lilly
(Erythronium albidum)
Cutleaf toothwort
(Cardamine concatenata)
Take a walk thru a Michigan hardwood forest mid-April to Mid-May to see these
abundant and beautiful flowers. By the end of May the forest canopy will have given
way to shade, and the ephemerals will be gone until next spring. If you are interested
in seeing Michigan spring ephemerals, check out the spring hike at Maybury State
Park, May 5th and May 6th, both at 10 am.
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Letter from a Resident to the Herald, 1974
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Wont you join us please?
LADIES PINOCHLE
Every Wednesday at
12:30 3 p.m. in the Clubhouse.
All HLCA Residents Welcome!
Look up!
If you see any of these
danger signs, take
Get out!
shelter immediately:
Dont stay in a mobile
a dark or green
home during a tornado.
colored sky
Find a sturdy building
or seek shelter outside. large, dark, low-
lying cloud
large hail
loud roar similar to
Watch out!
a freight train
Most fatalities and
injuries are caused
by flying debris.
Stay tuned!
Listen to local radio and
TV stations for weather
updates. Take shelter
Tornado watch: if a tornado warning is
Tornadoes are issued.
possible. Be alert
to changing
conditions.
Tornado warning:
A tornado has
been sighted
or indicated by
weather radar.
Take shelter
immediately.
Be cautious!
Do not try to outrun a tornado.
Find a sturdy building to take Take shelter!
shelter or stop your car, put The safest place is
your head below the windows, the interior part of a
and cover your head. basement or an inside
room, without windows,
on the lowest floor.
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SHRUB TRIMMING NOTICE - SPRING 2017
Highland Lakes Condominium Association
20301 Silver Spring Drive
Northville, MI 48167
For those Co-Owners who do not wish to be included in the program, we will make
every effort to accommodate your request.
The following form must be submitted to the Clubhouse by May 15, 2017, if you do
not want your shrubs trimmed this year.
ADDRESS:
CO-OWNERS SIGNATURE:
I would like my name put on the list requesting that my bushes not be included in the
Shrub Trimming Program. I understand the Association makes every effort to
accommodate my request. I also understand that with a shrub trimming program that
is so extensive, sometimes, inadvertently, shrubs are trimmed by the Association;
however, this does not happen very often.
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Bunco Night
No experience
necessary.... an easy and
fun game to play!
Beginning at 7 p.m.
at the Clubhouse
Saturday, May 6th
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Highland Lakes Community
GARAGE SALE
DATE: Saturday May 20th
TIME: 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
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Date:Saturday,May20,2017
Time:9a.m.to11a.m.
Place:TownshipHall,44405SixMile
(SWCornerofSixMile&SheldonRoads)
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Highland Lakes 4th Annual
Garlic Mustard
Pull & Common
Buckthorn Chop
Dress: Wear long sleeves and pants with boot type footwear. Bring
gardening type gloves. Tools for cutting the buckthorn down needed.
Dress for the weather. Event will take place rain or shine unless we are
having a downpour with thunder and lightning May 28th backup.
A great family event for enjoying some wonderful Highland Lake's fellowship seeing how
much we can accomplish towards protecting our woodlands. For more information call Joel
Lutz at 248-349-6782 (Grounds Committee) or Catherine Watkins at 248-765-2327 (Ecology
Committee).
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POOL Sunday,
May 28, 2017
OPENING BRING A DISH TO PASS FOR TEN
to TWELVE PEOPLE
PAR T Y
Please arrive with dish by 4:00 p.m.
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Grandma's Lemon Meringue Pie
serves 8
Ingredients:
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups water
2 lemons, juiced and zested
2 tablespoons butter
4 egg yolks, beaten
1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
4 egg whites
6 tablespoons white sugar
Preparation:
Megan Atkinson
Highland Lakes Resident & Realtor
(248) 895-2360 | megan@pattimullen.com
May 11 May 14
May 4 Oct. 26
May 26 May 27
Northville Farmers Market
8AM-3PM, Corner of 7 Mile & Sheldon
Northville 30th Annual Flower Sale
9AM-6PM, Downtown Northville
May 5 May 20
First Friday Experience Rouge River Rescue
5PM-9PM, Downtown Northville 9AM-1PM, 7 Mile Road and Rivers Street
May 6
Friends of Maybury Wildflower Walk May 29
10AM-11AM, 20145 Beck Road, Northville Memorial Day Parade
Stable Parking Lot at Maybury State Park 10AM-11AM, Downtown Northville
Our team goes the extra mile to provide our clients with excellent service
and the latest updates on current market conditions!
Megan Atkinson
Professional Realtor Leading Real Estate Team by Reputation & Results
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Highland Lakes Womens Club
SAVE THE DATE:
The next get-together will be
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Spring in the vi lle
Northville events
Farmers Market - Every Thursday Spring Carnival - May 11 - 14
May 4 October 26 (8am - 3pm) Thursday, May 11 (4 - 10pm)
Corner of Sheldon and 7 Mile Rd. Friday, May 12 (4 - 11pm)
in the Northville Downs parking lot Saturday, May 13 (1 - 11pm)
Sunday, May 14 (1 - 9pm)
Northville Downs
Times of operation subject to change due to weather.
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SPECIAL
40 Gallon Gas
Water Heater
Installed for $790
I.S.E.
Garbage Disposal
Installed for $235
Reminder:
New residents please come
in to the Clubhouse and get
your picture IDs taken.
Residents who already own
an ID please bring it to the
Clubhouse for this years
sticker.
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May 2017
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2 3 4 5 6
Ladies Yoga 9:30 a.m.
Clubhouse Yoga 9:30 a.m. Pinochle Bunco Night
Comm. 7:00 p.m. Womens Club
7 p.m.
12:30 p.m. noon
Yoga 6:00 p.m.
Court Liaison
Comm. 7:00 p.m.
7 8 Yoga 9:30 a.m. 9 10 11 12 13
Grounds Comm. Engineering Ladies Yoga 9:30 a.m. Ballots due
7:00 p.m. Comm. 3:00 p.m. Pinochle & 6:00 p.m. by 5 p.m.
Pool Comm. 12:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
Ecology Comm.
7:00 p.m.
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Finance Comm.
Yoga 9:30 a.m. Ladies Yoga 9:30 a.m. Community
6:00 p.m.
Pinochle & 6:00 p.m. Garage Sale
Board Meeting
12:30 p.m. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
42nd Annual
Meeting of the
Membership
7:00 p.m.
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Common
Buckthorn/ Yoga 9:30 a.m. Ladies Yoga 9:30 a.m.
Garlic Mustard Pinochle & 6:00 p.m.
Pull 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
noon
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Ladies Yoga 9:30 a.m.
Pool Opening Yoga 9:30 a.m.
Pinochle Womens Club
Party 4 p.m.
12:30 p.m. noon
Clubhouse Hours
noon - 9 p.m. Yoga 6:00 p.m.
Court Liaison
Comm. 7:00 p.m.
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Clubhouse Yoga 9:30 a.m. Ladies Yoga 9:30 a.m. Hot Dog Daze
Comm. 7:00 p.m. Pinochle & 6:00 p.m. noon - 2 p.m.
12:30 p.m.