HIGHLAND LAKES

CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION

January 2018
January 2018
Next Board Meeting:
Monday, January 15, 2018
at 7:00 pm

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Recycling
Page 7

Creating Winter Interest in

Your Landscape
Pages 8-9

Women’s Club
Page 10

What’s Cooking?
Page 11

Resident Directory Update

Page 12

Mark your calendars!!

Christmas Un-Decorating
Party
January 6

20301 Silver Spring Drive Northville, MI 48167

Phone: (248) 349-4006 Fax: (248) 349-8821
Website: www.HLCA.us Facebook: www.facebook.com/hlca.mi
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 Highland Lakes
Management Section
Highland Lakes Board of Directors

Guy Balok, President

Michelle Todorov, Vice President
Sandy Nolan, Secretary
Ann Creviston, Treasurer
Kathleen Connor, Director
Margaret (Peggy) Zonca, Director
Kathy Baldwin, Director
This section of the Herald contains minutes of the Board of Directors’ meetings
and management information. This section is the official medium of communica-
tions of the Association as prescribed by Board Resolution R-6, March 22, 1976.
We recommend that you not only read but save this section of the Herald for future
reference. Resolutions and Regulations approved by the Board become part of
your Association By-Laws.

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 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
Michelle Todorov, Vice President...248-380-1611 Kathleen Connor, Director............248-207-6417
Ann Creviston, Treasurer..............248-894-4961 Kathy Baldwin, Director.............. 248-974-6688
Sandy Nolan, Secretary............... 248-349-3587

PERSONNEL
Joe Poma........................................Property Manager Guinevere Eatmon........Senior Receptionist (Notary)
Emily Lutzenkirchen.....Publications & Records Assistant Alexis Jackson......................................Receptionist
Sharon Englund.......................................Bookkeeper Terry Duke............................................Receptionist
COMMITTEE INFORMATION
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON PHONE BOARD LIAISON
Clubhouse Barb Balok 734-667-3507 Sandy Nolan, Kathy Baldwin &
Ann Creviston

Court Liaison Joel Lutz 248-349-6782 Peggy Zonca & Sandy Nolan

Engineering ----- ----- Kathleen Connor & Peggy Zonca

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

Grounds Joel Lutz 248-349-6782 Kathleen Connor & Peggy Zonca

Herald ----- ----- Kathleen Connor, Guy Balok, &

Sandy Nolan

Ecology Cathy Watkins 248-765-2327 Guy Balok & Michelle Todorov

Pool Rosemary Campion 248-349-8227 Guy Balok, Kathleen Connor,

Cheryl Huizing 248-231-7603 & Sandy Nolan

RV Hugh Battley 248-349-4841 Michelle Todorov

Tennis Carol Shields 248-305-7123 Michelle Todorov

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
After Hours Emergency ...................................................................................................................248-349-4006
Northville Township Police-Non-Emergency .................................................................................248-349-9400
Northville Township Fire Department ..........................................................................................248-348-5807
Northville Township Police and Fire Emergency ........................................................................................... 911
After Hours Maintenance Emergency ..........................................................................................248-349-4006
Assessment/Billing Inquiries .....................................................................................................248-349-4006
Consumers Power Company .......................................................................................................800-477-5050
DTE-Electric Company ...............................................................................................................800-477-4747
Hazardous Waste Information .....................................................................................................734-326-3936
HLCA WOW! Account Rep (Bob Sivori) ........................................................................................248-808-9872
WOW! Sales & Support .............................................................................................................1-866-496-9669
HLCA AT&T Account Rep (Denise Smith) .....................................................................................810-265-4946
AT&T Sales & Support (Phone or U-Verse) ..................................................................................800-288-3466
HLCA Comcast Account Rep (Erin Timmermann)..............................................erin_timmermann@comcast.com
Web site ......................................................................................................................................www.HLCA.us
Association Facebook Page ..............................................................................................facebook.com/hlca.mi
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Highland Lakes
Herald

The Highland Lakes Herald is the official news medium of

the Highland Lakes Condominium Association, serving all
Herald Committee
residents, groups and organizations.
(looking for volunteers)
The Association and its Board of Directors control and are
Herald Staff responsible for the contents of the Herald.
Ray Parzych
Betty Parzych The staff of the Highland Lakes Herald serves on a voluntary
Joel Lutz basis. Editorials reflect the opinions of the staff and are not
Gloria Janks construed as representative of the general membership of
Ilio Alessandri the Association.
Barbara Evans
Marty Tingstad The Herald welcomes comments, suggestions and articles
Beverly Dudley 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 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 submitted
must be signed, but signatures will be withheld upon request.
Communications to the Herald should be in writing. No
material will be accepted for publication in the upcoming
issue after the 20th of the month.

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Phil's 76 Service........................................13

BEAUTY / SKIN CARE Roger the Handyman....................................17

INSURANCE
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Merrick Maris Insurance.......................... 19
CARPET & FLOORS
PLUMBING

Simply Floor Coverings...........................16

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

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS REAL ESTATE

Century 21..................................................14
O’Brien Sullivan Funeral Home.............15

Real Estate One.......................................... 15

HEATING & COOLING
WINDOWS / WINDOWS REPAIR
Harriman Heating Inc.............................14
R & H Glazing........................................... 17

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NOTICE: We are in the process of switch-
ing recycle material haulers to prevent the
overflowing dumpster caused by a missed
pick-up on the prior day. A similar problem
is that we have residents that are leaving
materials outside of the dumpster when it is
full. If the dumpster can not fit any more re-
cyclables, please do not drop them off. The
appearance of the clubhouse trash corral go-
ing forward will determine if we decide to
continue this program.

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 Creating Winter Interest in Your Landscape

Winter is here! Although the lush and colorful spring and summer plants have
faded, the winter landscape has a beauty of its own through texture, color and
movement. I have listed some plants that provide winter interest which might help
appreciate our winter in a new way! First are the evergreens which moved to the
forefront in winter. These trees provide food and cover for birds. Also, there are
ground cover evergreens that provide some green, such as low growing junipers,
evergreen ferns, wild ginger and hellebores.
Other plants of interest are:

Exfoliating Bark

There are small trees and shrubs that have

peeling bark and is prominent in the winter. The
peeling and curling bark often has a different
color below which adds an extra layer of dramatic
interest. Look for River Birch, Cornelian Cherry,
Kalm St. Johnswort and Lacebark Pine.

Colorful Stems, Twigs and Berries

Planting one or two deciduous shrubs with

colorful bark is an easy way to add color in
the winter. Look for red or yellow twig
Dogwoods, which looks good individually or
together and near evergreens, Red and
Black Chokeberries, Winterberry, a native
holly, and Witch hazel, Viburnums,
Crabapples and Sumac. These also
provide berries for feeding songbirds.
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Perennials and Grasses

There are many perennials that

retain their form and stay upright
and strong in winter despite heavy
snow. These plants provide food
for the songbirds. Some of these
are popular in gardens in the
summer: Brown Eyed Susan,
Coneflowers and Liatris.

Grasses add texture and

movement and look great planted
near evergreens. They also
provide food and shelter for birds.
The best for winter are: Northern
Sea Oats, Switch Grasses,
Feather Reed Grass, Prairie
Dropseed and the Bluestems.

Adding some of these to your landscape will definitely improve the view of winter
from your window!

Submitted by Cathy Watkins

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 Highland Lakes
Women’s Club Luncheon
SAVE THESE
DATES:
January 4, 2018 at noon:
Rocky’s of Northville
41122 W. Seven Mile Rd.
Northville, MI

Arranged by Sandy Nolan

February 1, 2018 at noon:

New Bangkok Cuisine
250 N. Center Street
Northville, MI
Arranged by Darlene Sattler
All adult female residents of Highland Lakes are invited to meet with us
on the first Thursday of each month.
For further information about the Highland Lakes Women’s
Club, you can contact
Bev Dudley at (248)349-4139 or leratcat@aol.com

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 Blackberry Tart

1 refrigerated pie crust 1 tbs. vanilla

12 tbs. unsalted butter 6 tbs. red currant jelly
3 extra large eggs 3 c. fresh blackberries
1 c. sugar Whipped cream
5 tbs. flour

Remove crust from refrigerator. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook butter
in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat until melted and golden brown.
Blend eggs and sugar in large bowl. Add flour and vanilla and whisk just until
combined. Whisk in butter. Roll crust out as instructed on box. Fit into 9-inch
tart pan with removable bottom. Set tart shell on heavy baking sheet. Pour
filling into shell and bake until pastry and filling are golden brown, 30 to 35
minutes. Transfer tart to rack and cool completely. (Can be prepared 1 day
ahead. Cover with plastic and store at room temperature.) Melt jelly in small
saucepan over low heat. Brush 2 tablespoons jelly over filling. Arrange ber-
ries on top, covering filling completely. Brush remaining jelly over berries. Let
stand until jelly sets. Serve with whipped cream. Serves 8.

Submitted by Judy Nakdimen

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 2018 Resident Directory Update

If the information in the Highland Lakes Directory is incorrect, or

incomplete, please fill out this form with the correct information and
return it to the Clubhouse.
The deadline for submitting changes is February 1, 2018.

Unit Number: _____________

Address: ______________________________________________

Persons living in this unit:

Name Relationship Phone Numbers

Emergency Information:
Name Relationship Phone Number

Vehicle Information:
Make/Model Year/Color License Plate

Note: All residents must obtain a new pool pass or updated this year
in order to utilize the Highland Lakes facilities. Passes can be
obtained at the Clubhouse with proof of residency.
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Important Safety Information
PARENTS: Depending on
weather conditions among other
things, the ice that covers our
lakes during the winter may be
thin in areas and it
is recommended that you do not
leave your children unattended.
PLEASE BE CAREFUL!

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 Won’t you join us please?

LADIES PINOCHLE

Every Wednesday at 12:30 – 3 p.m. in the Clubhouse.

All HLCA Residents Welcome!

Call Peggy Bozyk 248.821.1429 for details

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

Anchor Ironwood Neptune

Tracey Green........................321-4614 Barbara Balok.............734-667-3507 Lucy Curtis (B33)..............349-0301
Mary Kay Wimsatt (B34)...769-9846
Althea Itham Elizabeth Oliver (B35).......880-2637
Sue Tocco............................ 348-3396 Daniel Long................734-245-6191 .
Norwood
Amboy Juliet Stan Savitskie .............. ..946-4338
Brad Todorov.........................380-1611 Debra Behrmann........734-934-0625 .
Oakland
Andover Kenyon Earl Smith.........................349-6478
Pam Takacs...........................374-0864 Elizabeth Dombles..............Unlisted
Old Bridge
Aqueduct Lagoon Linda Tomica...................349-6107
Earl McShane.................810-923-3210 Marchelle Brotz...........517-525-1661
Pond
Bryn Mawr Lehigh Diane Pittaway............... .347-1078
Robert Gorczyca............734-751-7828 Lela Lutz............................349-6782
Queen Anne
Dartmouth Lehigh Lane Kathy Baldwin..................974-6688
Sue Misiulis..........................344-4949 Dianne Hartman.................229-3884
Richards
Dearborn Leidel Mike Baynes....................826-9435
VACANT Barbara Adams..................982-8247
Sandy
Dorothy Gay Lilac Beverly Brenner...............348-2982
Gayathri Rao.........................344-8791 Barbara Evans...................348-3087
Savoy
Eddington Longwood Jason Kraska............313-268-8516
David Duey.....................586-996-2098 Jim O’Connor.....................344-6600
Schoolhouse
Farragut Lyric Leslie Wilcox.......... .........449-6726
Lorraine Scully (B 89 & 90).......344-8703 Minda Commire.................701-0004
Janice Booher (B 88)..............344-4229 Seabrook
Madison Andrea Valle.....................819-0704
Hayes Carolyn Toyer.....................348-9745
D. & G. Loudy (B 30, 31 & 32) Valiant
..................................................349-3308 Malvern Ilio Alessandri ................ ..449-6959
Steve Sapp (B 28 & 29) Judy Whelan (B 45)...........921-2125
.......................................734-512-6890 Viviana Lande (B 46).........320-0691 View Point
Inlet Stanley Roberson.....734-674-3600
Betsy Byrne...........................207-6221 Mann
Sharon Smith.....................348-0706 Whitman
Irongate Frank Jensen...................431-9614
Diane Butkowski....................982-2689
Mariner Windsor
Douglas Perrin....................Unlisted Tom Werner.....................349-4459

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 January 2018
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2 3 4 5 6
Ladies Yoga 9:30 am
New Year’s Eve New Year’s Day Yoga 9:30 am Christmas Un-
Pinochle Womens
Clubhouse Clubhouse Decorating
12:30 pm Club noon
Closed Closed Yoga 6:00 pm Party noon
Court Liaison
Comm. 7:00 pm

7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Clubhouse Yoga 9:30 am Ladies Yoga 9:30 am
Comm. 7:00 pm Pinochle & 6:00 pm
Engineering
Comm. 3:00 pm 12:30 pm

14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Finance Comm. Yoga 9:30 am Ladies Yoga 9:30 am
6:00 pm Pinochle & 6:00 pm
Board 12:30 pm
meeting
7:00 pm

21 22 23 24 25 26 27
Yoga 9:30 am Ladies Yoga 9:30 am
Pinochle & 6:00 pm
12:30 pm

28 29 30 31 1 2 3
Ladies Yoga 9:30 am
Yoga 9:30 am
Pinochle Womens
12:30 pm Club noon
Yoga 6:00 pm
Court Liaison
Comm. 7:00 pm

4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Clubhouse Yoga 9:30 am Ladies Yoga 9:30 am
Comm. 7:00 pm Pinochle & 6:00 pm
12:30 pm

CLUBHOUSE WINTER HOURS

Monday - Friday......................9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday................Noon - 9:00 pm Sunday..............Noon - 5:00 pm