March 2015 Herald
Content
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
WOMEN’S CLUB:
March - May Dates
- Page 18
“GARLIC MUSTARD PULL”
Saturday Morning, May 16th
TO ALL RESIDENTS: Please
come into the clubhouse
for your 2015 Pool ID Card!
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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.
Highland Lakes Condominium Association
20301 Silver Spring Drive Northville, MI 48167
Phone: (248) 349-4006 Fax: (248) 349-8821
Website:
www.HLCA.us
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Northville Chamber of Commerce Presents
TASTE OF NORTHVILLE
BUSINESS SHOWCASE
Theme: “Wearing of the Northville Green”
(St. Patrick’s Day)
SHOWTIME
11AM - 2PM
ADMISSION $3
AT THE DOOR
45700 Six Mile Rd
Northville
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.
Highlights:
Give-aways and raffle items from
local businesses
Vote for best restaurant and business displays
Sample delicious food from Northville’s top
restaurants and caterers
Northville Chamber of Commerce
248-349-7640
www.northville.org
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Highland Lakes
Management 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 communications 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: [email protected]
Fax: 248-349-8821
Web: www.HLCA.us
After Hours Emergency Maintenance Phone: 248-349-4043
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Kathy Baldwin, President............ 248-974-6688
Kathleen Connor, Director........... 248-349-8264
Michelle Todorov, Vice President.. 248-380-1611
Judy Nakdimen, Director............. 248-344-0336
Tom Byrne, Treasurer.................. 248-345-9334
Guy Balok, Director..................... 734-667-3507
Sandy Nolan, Secretary............... 248-349-3587
PERSONNEL
Guinevere Eatmon..................Receptionist (Notary)
Cathy Loy..............................................Receptionist
Ken Wiewiora............Maintenance Superintendent
Joe Poma......................................Property Manager
Julie Dykstra......................Administrative Assistant
Sharon Englund....................................Bookkeeper
COMMITTEE INFORMATION
COMMITTEE
Clubhouse
Court Captain
CHAIRPERSON
Judy O’Connor
Joel Lutz
PHONE
248-344-6600
248-349-6782
Engineering
Tom Werner
248-349-4459
Community Social
Brad Todorov
248-380-1611
BOARD LIAISON
Judy Nakdimen & Tom Byrne
Kathy Baldwin, Sandy Nolan
& Kathleen Connor
Kathleen Connor & Judy Nakdimen
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
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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 INFORMATION
After Hours Emergency ...................................................................................................................248-349-4043
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 ..........................................................................................248-349-4043
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! .............................................................................................................................866-496-9669
HLCA 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) ..............................................................................248-953-7380
Web site ......................................................................................................................................www.HLCA.us
Association Facebook Page ..............................................................................................facebook.com/hlca.mi
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Highland Lakes
Herald
Editor
Shannon Crowley
[email protected]
Herald Committee
The Highland Lakes Herald is the official news medium of
the Highland Lakes Condominium Association, serving
all residents, groups and organizations.
Marty Tingstad, Chairman
Wilma Leonard
Joy Gaskin
The Association and its Board of Directors control and
are responsible for the contents of the Herald.
Herald Staff
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.
Ray Parzych
Betty Parzych
Joel Lutz
Tom DeGalan
Gloria Janks
Marty Tingstad
Ilio Alessandri
Barbara Evans
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 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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HOME REPAIR & HANDYMAN SERVICES
Rob the Builder.......................................... 19
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Roger the Handyman............................... 25
CARPET & FLOORS
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Colonial Carpet Cleaning........................ 17
Simply Floor Coverings........................... 24
Helping Hands.......................................... 19
CUSTOM JEWELRY
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NORTHVILLE COMMUNITY
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Mark Adams the Painter.......................... 19
ELDER CARE / PERSONAL ASSISTANCE
LEGAL
Diane Allen - Elder Assistant.................. 24
Kelly & Kelly ............................................. 23
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
PLUMBING
Northrop-Sassaman.................................. 25
Evans Plumbing........................................ 17
O’Brien Sullivan Funeral Home.............. 24
REAL ESTATE
HEALTH & FITNESS
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Northville Physical Rehab....................... 19
Megan Atkinson, Realtor......................... 16
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Harriman Heating Inc.............................. 23
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HIGHLAND LAKES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
BOARD 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.
Attendance
The 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:
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.
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.
Treasurer’s 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 that’s 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 don’t 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 O’Connor reported that there wasn’t 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 weren’t any new
Engineering Requests. Next meeting is March 11, 2015.
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Maintenance Superintendent’s 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.
HOW TO ACCESS HERALD ARCHIVES ONLINE:
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Oral Reports:
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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.
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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 Women’s Club is interested
in doing a table.
Go to www.hlca.us
Click on the “Committees” icon on the left margin
of the page.
Click on the “Herald” icon in the yellow taskbar
running along the top of the page.
Click on the specific year of the Herald that you
are looking for.
From the available list (represented by cover pages
with dates), position the cursor over the cover
picture and double-click on the picture of the cover
page of the Herald month you are looking for. Do
not click on the “download” or “add to library”
button, just the picture of the cover page. That
specific Herald will open and you can scroll
through it using the right margin scrollbar or
arrows on the right edge of the screen.
Available years include 1973-1976 and 2010-2015.
This is a temporary location for the archives. You
may also request a copy to be e-mailed to you by
contacting the office. Issues will be uploaded to the
website as time permits, until the project is complete.
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 O’Connor 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 Women’s 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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HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Lakes Ecology
MEETING DATE: February 3, 2015
MEMBERS PRESENT
Anne Ostroth
Earl Smith
GUESTS PRESENT:
Joe Poma, Property Manager
Andrew Broessel & Son
Jim Delaney
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 Jim’s 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
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HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Finance
MEETING DATE: January 21, 2015
MEMBERS PRESENT
Joyce Elvy, Chairperson
Guy Balok, Board Liaison
Kathleen Conner, Board Liaison
Tom Byrne, Board Liaison
Ealr Smith, Committee Member
GUESTS PRESENT:
Joe Poma, Property Manager
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.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: None
NEXT MEETING: March 16, at 6:30 p.m.
Submitted by Earl Smith
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Unit 278
Furnace
Does Not Meet HLCA Requirements
Installation Instructions Needed
HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Engineering
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Thomas A. Werner, Chairman
Kathleen Connor, Board Liasion
Judy Nakdimen, Board Liasion
6 Unit 278
Major Interior
MEETING DATE: January 14, 2015
Does Not Meet HLCA Requirements
GUESTS PRESENT:
No before and after architectural drawin
Ken Wiewiora, Maintenance Superintendent
Joe Poma, Property Managerwith engineer certification or inspection
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Unit 490
Installation
Storm Door
Home Depot
Meets HLCA Requirements
MODIFICATION REQUESTS REVIEWED:
1
Unit 52
Installation
Entry Door and Storm Door
J + E Installation
Meets HLCA Requirements
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Unit 358
Installation
Entry Door and Storm Door
Rashid
Meets HLCA Requirements
2
Unit 668
Installation
Storm Door
Home Depot
Meets HLCA Requirements
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Unit 144
Installation
6 Windows
Wallside
Meets HLCA Requirements
3
Unit 433
Deck
Does Not Meet HLCA Requirements
Has not been resolved since June 24, 2014
10 Unit 244
Installation
7 Windows
Wallside
Meets HLCA Requirements
4
Unit 13
Installation
Fireplace
Clarence Mills
Meets HLCA Requirements
11 Unit 420
Major Alteration
Meets HLCA Requirements
per township approval
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Unit 278
Furnace
Does Not Meet HLCA Requirements
Installation Instructions Needed
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Unit 278
Major Interior
Does Not Meet HLCA Requirements
No before and after architectural drawings
with engineer certification or inspection
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Unit 490
Installation
Storm Door
Home Depot
Meets HLCA Requirements
Entry Door and Storm Door
Rashid
Meets HLCA Requirements
NEXT MEETING: March 11, at 3:00 p.m.
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Unit 358
Installation
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Unit 144
Installation
6 Windows Submitted by Tom Werner, Chairman
Wallside
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Meets HLCA Requirements
HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Court Captain
MEMBERS PRESENT
Joel Lutz, Chairperson
Diane Pittaway, Vice-Chairperson
Barbara Adams, Secretary
Chuck Weidner
Tom Werner
Kathy Baldwin, Board Liaison
MEETING DATE: February 5, 2015
GUESTS PRESENT: (0)
Diane Hartman
Don Loudy
Peggy Zonca
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.
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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
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.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: None
NEXT MEETING: Thursday, March 5th 2015 @ 7:00 P.M.
Submitted by Barb Adams, Secretary
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Northville Public Schools NOW ACCEPTING Early Registration for
Fall 2015 Kindergarten Enrollment
KINDERGARTEN EARLY REGISTRATION NOTICE
Northville 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 scheduled 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 district’s Office of Student Data
will be available at your child’s school on the dates listed below to meet with you, review the necessary documentation, and finalize your child’s enrollment.
Dates
March 2-5
March 9-12
March 16-19
March 16-19
March 23-26
March 23-26
School Name
Amerman
Ridge Wood
Moraine
Winchester
Silver Springs
Thornton Creek
Sign-Up Link
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0f4ca5ad2ca0ff2-amerman
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f094eacaf22a3fa7-ridge1
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f094eacaf22a3fa7-moraine1
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f094eacaf22a3fa7-winchester1
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f094eacaf22a3fa7-silver1
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 child’s school, please contact the school’s 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 child’s school.
Parent Orientation is an opportunity for you to hear about our programming, meet key staff members, learn
about your child’s 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 classroom. 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
Amerman
Moraine
Silver Springs
Thornton Creek
Ridge Wood
Winchester
Parent Orientation Date
April 30 – 6:30 p.m.
May 11 – 6:30 p.m.
May 6 – 6:00 p.m.
April 29 – 6:00 p.m.
May 11 – 6:30 p.m.
May 11 – 6:00 p.m.
Round-Up Date*
May 1
May 15
May 15
May 7
May 15
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 SAUCE
1 ¼ lbs. large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
Cooking spray ¾ tsp. lemon-pepper seasoning
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
¼ tsp. ground red pepper
2 tbsp. light butter, melted
2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
Preheat 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 POTATOES
4 sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs.)
1 ½ tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. fat-free milk
¼ tsp. salt
¼ cup chopped pecans, toasted
Pierce 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, ½ 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 THE
ANNUAL 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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Join the HLCA Community Social Committee
for MOVIE NIGHT!!
MOVIE
NIGHT
SHOW TIMES:
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Highland Lakes Women’s Club
SAVE THE DATE:
March 5, 2015
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Coordinator Rosemary Campion
April 2, 2015
May 7, 2015
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Lakes Ecology
Committee
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, are
addressed.
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 don’t choose to be a member of the
committee, you can still come and join the fun!
Submitted by Sandy Nolan
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HOW OUR LAKES WORK
To understand the dynamics of our Association’s lakes, we may use a limnologist’s manner of
describing such bodies of water. The accompanying sketch does that; as a typical, small inland lake
located in our country’s northern temperate zone.
Our four season climate, with its equinoctial warm or cold
Scientific Fields for Data Sources winds is the primary force effecting our lake temperatures and oxygen content. The oxygenated cooled or warmed lake waters in turn,
Hydrology: Oceans and large
affect the metabolic rates of our sub-surface, cold-blooded life forms.
fresh-water lakes
(Game fish and their aquatic fish foods.)
Limnology: Ponds and small
inland lakes
Ichthyology: Fresh and salt water
fish species
Entomology: Aquatic and misadventure terrestrial insects as fish
foods
Starting with the winter season, the lake’s 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 become critical, in that the oxygen generated from the healthy subsurface weeds (via the photosynthesis process) will diminish as the ice
cover snow thickens. If the earlier stored oxygen proves to be inadequate, a fish population die-off will likely occur.
The longer days and southwesterly warming winds of spring decay the lakes ice cover, in preparation for the “wake-up” vernal equinox turn-over. (Turnover is a top-to-bottom water exchange.)
While the winter’s temperature spread of 7° F may seem to deny such an event. We need only compare the water’s 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, occasional surface sheen, and/or an unfamiliar odor. The autumnal turnover is essentially a reverse “shut
down” of the spring event, completing the lake’s annual cycle, after we review the all important summer season!
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 fishfeeding response is often vigorous,
and interrupted only by a major
storm front, or the annual spawning
protocol.
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Chair
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.
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Flexibility.
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If you’ve ever been curious about the benefits of yoga, come
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PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL CLEANING SERVICE ROGER THE HANDYMAN
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Wallpaper Removal, Leaky Fixtures,
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HigHland
akes Phone:
Condominium
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Seven Mile l
Rd.
(248) 305-0963
assoCiation
management
Northville,
MI 48167
Fax: (248) 305-3306
Sharon: 734-732-2066
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roger: 734-732-0771
Highland Lakes Court Captains
NOTE: ALL AREA CODES ARE 248 UNLESS INDICATED OTHERWISE
Anchor
Tracey Green.................321-4614
Althea
Sue Tocco..................... 348-3396
Amboy
Brad Todorov..................380-1611
Andover
Pam Takacs....................374-0864
Aqueduct
Frank Eisenhauer...........348-9650
Bryn Mawr
Robert Gorczyca.....734-751-7828
Dartmouth
Sue Misiulis....................344-4949
Dearborn
Jim Delaney....................348-6554
Dorothy Gay
Renee Morris............810-334-1434
Eddington
David Duey...............586-996-2098
Farragut
Lorraine Scully (B 89 & 90)..344-8703
Janice Booher (B 88).........344-4229
Hayes
Ironwood
Esther Allison................. 880-1673
Itham
Bob Rudolph...................347-6891
Juliet
Sandy Nolan....................349-3587
Kenyon
Elizabeth Dombles............. Unlisted
Lagoon
Marchelle Brotz..........517-525-1661
Lehigh
Frances Moore..................727-3570
Lehigh Lane
Dianne Hartman................229-3884
Leidel
Barbara Adams.................982-8247
Lilac
Barbara Evans..................348-3087
Longwood
Jim O’Connor....................344-6600
Lyric
Ray Parzych.....................349-9370
Madison
Carolyn Toyer....................348-9745
D. & G. Loudy (B 30, 31 & 32)
.............................................349-3308
Malvern
Chuck Weidner (B 28 & 29)
Connie Haworth...............349-5047
........................................946-1479
Inlet
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Irongate
Nancy Schneider..............797-0853
Mann
Liz Thuss................734-558-0220
Mariner
Douglas Perrin....................Unlisted
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Neptune
Lucy Curtis (B33)............349-0301
(B34 & B35).....................VACANT
Norwood
Donna McNally. .............. 347-0999
Oakland
Earl Smith.......................349-6478
Old Bridge
Linda Tomica.................. 349-6107
Pond
Diane Pittaway............... 347-1078
Queen Anne
Kathy Baldwin................974-6688
Richards
Martin Tingstad .............344-4928
Sandy
Beverly Brenner.............348-2982
Savoy
Mary Kraska............313-268-8516
Schoolhouse
Peggy Zonca..................348-5283
Seabrook
Andrea Valle...................819-0704
Valiant
Ilio Alessandri ................ 449-6959
View Point
Stanley Roberson..........596-1239
Whitman
Frank Jensen............... 880-2011
Windsor
Tom Werner...................349-4459
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Condominium Association
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MARCH 2015
Sunday
Monday
1
Clubhouse
Committee
7 p.m.
8
Tuesday
2
9
Lakes Ecology
7 p.m.
Wednesday
3
Ladies Pinochle
12:30 p.m.
Women’s Club
12 p.m noon
Friday
5
Saturday
6
7
13
14
20
21
26
27
28
2
3
4
Euchre
Club
7:00 p.m.
Court Captain
Committee
7:00 p.m.
10 Ladies Pinochle 11
12:30 p.m.
Herald
Committee
6:30 p.m.
15
4
Thursday
12
Engineering
Committee 3:00
p.m.
16
BOARD
MEETING
7:30 p.m.
17
Ladies Pinochle
12:30 p.m.
18
19
St. Patrick’s
Finance Comm.
Day
6:30 p.m.
Euchre
Club
7:00 p.m.
22
23
24 Ladies Pinochle25
12:30 p.m.
29
30
31
1
Ladies Pinochle
12:30 p.m.
Women’s Club
12 p.m noon
Euchre
Club
7:00 p.m.
C L U B H O U SE WINT E R HO UR S
Monday - 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.
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
WOMEN’S CLUB:
March - May Dates
- Page 18
“GARLIC MUSTARD PULL”
Saturday 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.
Highland Lakes Condominium Association
20301 Silver Spring Drive Northville, MI 48167
Phone: (248) 349-4006 Fax: (248) 349-8821
Website:
www.HLCA.us
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TASTE OF NORTHVILLE
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Theme: “Wearing of the Northville Green”
(St. Patrick’s Day)
SHOWTIME
11AM - 2PM
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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.
Highlights:
Give-aways and raffle items from
local businesses
Vote for best restaurant and business displays
Sample delicious food from Northville’s top
restaurants and caterers
Northville Chamber of Commerce
248-349-7640
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Highland Lakes
Management 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 communications 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: [email protected]
Fax: 248-349-8821
Web: www.HLCA.us
After Hours Emergency Maintenance Phone: 248-349-4043
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Kathy Baldwin, President............ 248-974-6688
Kathleen Connor, Director........... 248-349-8264
Michelle Todorov, Vice President.. 248-380-1611
Judy Nakdimen, Director............. 248-344-0336
Tom Byrne, Treasurer.................. 248-345-9334
Guy Balok, Director..................... 734-667-3507
Sandy Nolan, Secretary............... 248-349-3587
PERSONNEL
Guinevere Eatmon..................Receptionist (Notary)
Cathy Loy..............................................Receptionist
Ken Wiewiora............Maintenance Superintendent
Joe Poma......................................Property Manager
Julie Dykstra......................Administrative Assistant
Sharon Englund....................................Bookkeeper
COMMITTEE INFORMATION
COMMITTEE
Clubhouse
Court Captain
CHAIRPERSON
Judy O’Connor
Joel Lutz
PHONE
248-344-6600
248-349-6782
Engineering
Tom Werner
248-349-4459
Community Social
Brad Todorov
248-380-1611
BOARD LIAISON
Judy Nakdimen & Tom Byrne
Kathy Baldwin, Sandy Nolan
& Kathleen Connor
Kathleen Connor & Judy Nakdimen
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
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------
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 INFORMATION
After Hours Emergency ...................................................................................................................248-349-4043
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 ..........................................................................................248-349-4043
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! .............................................................................................................................866-496-9669
HLCA 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) ..............................................................................248-953-7380
Web site ......................................................................................................................................www.HLCA.us
Association Facebook Page ..............................................................................................facebook.com/hlca.mi
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Highland Lakes
Herald
Editor
Shannon Crowley
[email protected]
Herald Committee
The Highland Lakes Herald is the official news medium of
the Highland Lakes Condominium Association, serving
all residents, groups and organizations.
Marty Tingstad, Chairman
Wilma Leonard
Joy Gaskin
The Association and its Board of Directors control and
are responsible for the contents of the Herald.
Herald Staff
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.
Ray Parzych
Betty Parzych
Joel Lutz
Tom DeGalan
Gloria Janks
Marty Tingstad
Ilio Alessandri
Barbara Evans
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 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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HIGHLAND LAKES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
BOARD 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.
Attendance
The 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:
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.
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.
Treasurer’s 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 that’s 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 don’t 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 O’Connor reported that there wasn’t 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 weren’t any new
Engineering Requests. Next meeting is March 11, 2015.
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Maintenance Superintendent’s 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.
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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.
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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 Women’s Club is interested
in doing a table.
Go to www.hlca.us
Click on the “Committees” icon on the left margin
of the page.
Click on the “Herald” icon in the yellow taskbar
running along the top of the page.
Click on the specific year of the Herald that you
are looking for.
From the available list (represented by cover pages
with dates), position the cursor over the cover
picture and double-click on the picture of the cover
page of the Herald month you are looking for. Do
not click on the “download” or “add to library”
button, just the picture of the cover page. That
specific Herald will open and you can scroll
through it using the right margin scrollbar or
arrows on the right edge of the screen.
Available years include 1973-1976 and 2010-2015.
This is a temporary location for the archives. You
may also request a copy to be e-mailed to you by
contacting the office. Issues will be uploaded to the
website as time permits, until the project is complete.
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 O’Connor 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 Women’s 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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HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Lakes Ecology
MEETING DATE: February 3, 2015
MEMBERS PRESENT
Anne Ostroth
Earl Smith
GUESTS PRESENT:
Joe Poma, Property Manager
Andrew Broessel & Son
Jim Delaney
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 Jim’s 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
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HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Finance
MEETING DATE: January 21, 2015
MEMBERS PRESENT
Joyce Elvy, Chairperson
Guy Balok, Board Liaison
Kathleen Conner, Board Liaison
Tom Byrne, Board Liaison
Ealr Smith, Committee Member
GUESTS PRESENT:
Joe Poma, Property Manager
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.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: None
NEXT MEETING: March 16, at 6:30 p.m.
Submitted by Earl Smith
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Unit 278
Furnace
Does Not Meet HLCA Requirements
Installation Instructions Needed
HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Engineering
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Thomas A. Werner, Chairman
Kathleen Connor, Board Liasion
Judy Nakdimen, Board Liasion
6 Unit 278
Major Interior
MEETING DATE: January 14, 2015
Does Not Meet HLCA Requirements
GUESTS PRESENT:
No before and after architectural drawin
Ken Wiewiora, Maintenance Superintendent
Joe Poma, Property Managerwith engineer certification or inspection
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Unit 490
Installation
Storm Door
Home Depot
Meets HLCA Requirements
MODIFICATION REQUESTS REVIEWED:
1
Unit 52
Installation
Entry Door and Storm Door
J + E Installation
Meets HLCA Requirements
8
Unit 358
Installation
Entry Door and Storm Door
Rashid
Meets HLCA Requirements
2
Unit 668
Installation
Storm Door
Home Depot
Meets HLCA Requirements
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Unit 144
Installation
6 Windows
Wallside
Meets HLCA Requirements
3
Unit 433
Deck
Does Not Meet HLCA Requirements
Has not been resolved since June 24, 2014
10 Unit 244
Installation
7 Windows
Wallside
Meets HLCA Requirements
4
Unit 13
Installation
Fireplace
Clarence Mills
Meets HLCA Requirements
11 Unit 420
Major Alteration
Meets HLCA Requirements
per township approval
5
Unit 278
Furnace
Does Not Meet HLCA Requirements
Installation Instructions Needed
6
Unit 278
Major Interior
Does Not Meet HLCA Requirements
No before and after architectural drawings
with engineer certification or inspection
7
Unit 490
Installation
Storm Door
Home Depot
Meets HLCA Requirements
Entry Door and Storm Door
Rashid
Meets HLCA Requirements
NEXT MEETING: March 11, at 3:00 p.m.
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Unit 358
Installation
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Unit 144
Installation
6 Windows Submitted by Tom Werner, Chairman
Wallside
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Meets HLCA Requirements
HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Court Captain
MEMBERS PRESENT
Joel Lutz, Chairperson
Diane Pittaway, Vice-Chairperson
Barbara Adams, Secretary
Chuck Weidner
Tom Werner
Kathy Baldwin, Board Liaison
MEETING DATE: February 5, 2015
GUESTS PRESENT: (0)
Diane Hartman
Don Loudy
Peggy Zonca
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.
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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
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.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: None
NEXT MEETING: Thursday, March 5th 2015 @ 7:00 P.M.
Submitted by Barb Adams, Secretary
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Northville Public Schools NOW ACCEPTING Early Registration for
Fall 2015 Kindergarten Enrollment
KINDERGARTEN EARLY REGISTRATION NOTICE
Northville 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 scheduled 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 district’s Office of Student Data
will be available at your child’s school on the dates listed below to meet with you, review the necessary documentation, and finalize your child’s enrollment.
Dates
March 2-5
March 9-12
March 16-19
March 16-19
March 23-26
March 23-26
School Name
Amerman
Ridge Wood
Moraine
Winchester
Silver Springs
Thornton Creek
Sign-Up Link
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0f4ca5ad2ca0ff2-amerman
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f094eacaf22a3fa7-ridge1
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f094eacaf22a3fa7-moraine1
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f094eacaf22a3fa7-winchester1
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f094eacaf22a3fa7-silver1
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 child’s school, please contact the school’s 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 child’s school.
Parent Orientation is an opportunity for you to hear about our programming, meet key staff members, learn
about your child’s 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 classroom. 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
Amerman
Moraine
Silver Springs
Thornton Creek
Ridge Wood
Winchester
Parent Orientation Date
April 30 – 6:30 p.m.
May 11 – 6:30 p.m.
May 6 – 6:00 p.m.
April 29 – 6:00 p.m.
May 11 – 6:30 p.m.
May 11 – 6:00 p.m.
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May 1
May 15
May 15
May 7
May 15
May 12
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1 ¼ lbs. large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
Cooking spray ¾ tsp. lemon-pepper seasoning
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
¼ tsp. ground red pepper
2 tbsp. light butter, melted
2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
Preheat 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 POTATOES
4 sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs.)
1 ½ tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. fat-free milk
¼ tsp. salt
¼ cup chopped pecans, toasted
Pierce 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, ½ 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 THE
ANNUAL 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.
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Lakes Ecology
Committee
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, are
addressed.
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 don’t choose to be a member of the
committee, you can still come and join the fun!
Submitted by Sandy Nolan
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HOW OUR LAKES WORK
To understand the dynamics of our Association’s lakes, we may use a limnologist’s manner of
describing such bodies of water. The accompanying sketch does that; as a typical, small inland lake
located in our country’s northern temperate zone.
Our four season climate, with its equinoctial warm or cold
Scientific Fields for Data Sources winds is the primary force effecting our lake temperatures and oxygen content. The oxygenated cooled or warmed lake waters in turn,
Hydrology: Oceans and large
affect the metabolic rates of our sub-surface, cold-blooded life forms.
fresh-water lakes
(Game fish and their aquatic fish foods.)
Limnology: Ponds and small
inland lakes
Ichthyology: Fresh and salt water
fish species
Entomology: Aquatic and misadventure terrestrial insects as fish
foods
Starting with the winter season, the lake’s 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 become critical, in that the oxygen generated from the healthy subsurface weeds (via the photosynthesis process) will diminish as the ice
cover snow thickens. If the earlier stored oxygen proves to be inadequate, a fish population die-off will likely occur.
The longer days and southwesterly warming winds of spring decay the lakes ice cover, in preparation for the “wake-up” vernal equinox turn-over. (Turnover is a top-to-bottom water exchange.)
While the winter’s temperature spread of 7° F may seem to deny such an event. We need only compare the water’s 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, occasional surface sheen, and/or an unfamiliar odor. The autumnal turnover is essentially a reverse “shut
down” of the spring event, completing the lake’s annual cycle, after we review the all important summer season!
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 fishfeeding response is often vigorous,
and interrupted only by a major
storm front, or the annual spawning
protocol.
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Chair
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.
Stretch.
Balance.
Flexibility.
Happiness.
If you’ve ever been curious about the benefits of yoga, come
over and try it for yourself. Classes are free throughout March,
so what have you got to lose?
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Highland Lakes Court Captains
NOTE: ALL AREA CODES ARE 248 UNLESS INDICATED OTHERWISE
Anchor
Tracey Green.................321-4614
Althea
Sue Tocco..................... 348-3396
Amboy
Brad Todorov..................380-1611
Andover
Pam Takacs....................374-0864
Aqueduct
Frank Eisenhauer...........348-9650
Bryn Mawr
Robert Gorczyca.....734-751-7828
Dartmouth
Sue Misiulis....................344-4949
Dearborn
Jim Delaney....................348-6554
Dorothy Gay
Renee Morris............810-334-1434
Eddington
David Duey...............586-996-2098
Farragut
Lorraine Scully (B 89 & 90)..344-8703
Janice Booher (B 88).........344-4229
Hayes
Ironwood
Esther Allison................. 880-1673
Itham
Bob Rudolph...................347-6891
Juliet
Sandy Nolan....................349-3587
Kenyon
Elizabeth Dombles............. Unlisted
Lagoon
Marchelle Brotz..........517-525-1661
Lehigh
Frances Moore..................727-3570
Lehigh Lane
Dianne Hartman................229-3884
Leidel
Barbara Adams.................982-8247
Lilac
Barbara Evans..................348-3087
Longwood
Jim O’Connor....................344-6600
Lyric
Ray Parzych.....................349-9370
Madison
Carolyn Toyer....................348-9745
D. & G. Loudy (B 30, 31 & 32)
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Malvern
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........................................946-1479
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Mann
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Mariner
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Neptune
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Oakland
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Old Bridge
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Pond
Diane Pittaway............... 347-1078
Queen Anne
Kathy Baldwin................974-6688
Richards
Martin Tingstad .............344-4928
Sandy
Beverly Brenner.............348-2982
Savoy
Mary Kraska............313-268-8516
Schoolhouse
Peggy Zonca..................348-5283
Seabrook
Andrea Valle...................819-0704
Valiant
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View Point
Stanley Roberson..........596-1239
Whitman
Frank Jensen............... 880-2011
Windsor
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MARCH 2015
Sunday
Monday
1
Clubhouse
Committee
7 p.m.
8
Tuesday
2
9
Lakes Ecology
7 p.m.
Wednesday
3
Ladies Pinochle
12:30 p.m.
Women’s Club
12 p.m noon
Friday
5
Saturday
6
7
13
14
20
21
26
27
28
2
3
4
Euchre
Club
7:00 p.m.
Court Captain
Committee
7:00 p.m.
10 Ladies Pinochle 11
12:30 p.m.
Herald
Committee
6:30 p.m.
15
4
Thursday
12
Engineering
Committee 3:00
p.m.
16
BOARD
MEETING
7:30 p.m.
17
Ladies Pinochle
12:30 p.m.
18
19
St. Patrick’s
Finance Comm.
Day
6:30 p.m.
Euchre
Club
7:00 p.m.
22
23
24 Ladies Pinochle25
12:30 p.m.
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30
31
1
Ladies Pinochle
12:30 p.m.
Women’s Club
12 p.m noon
Euchre
Club
7:00 p.m.
C L U B H O U SE WINT E R HO UR S
Monday - 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.
