Highland Lakes Herald - April 2010

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COMMUNITY NOTES

Clubhouse closed EasterSunday, April 4th.

ELECTION SCHEDULESee page 21.

First Grounds Committeemeeting of the season -Tuesday, April 6th, 7:00 p.m.

Womens Club Book andVintage Jewelry sale - Sat.,April 17th, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.Highland Room. See page 26.

Compost pickup beginsApril 1st.

The 2010 Directory willbe coming soon, pleasesubmit any changes toyour telephone info tothe Clubhouse.

ARE YOU A WINNER?

Read this issue and see!

APRIL 2010

HIGHLAND LAKESCONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION

20301 Silver Spring DriveNorthville, MI 48167

Phone: 248/349-4006Fax: 248/349-8821

Website: www.HLCA.us


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I.S.E.

Garbage DisposalInstalled for $185

SPECIAL

40 Gallon GasWater Heater

Installed for $595


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Contributing WritersKathleen ConnorTom DeGalan

Beverly Dudley

Joy GaskinSandy NolanPeggy Zonca

Herald StaffLorna DeGalan

Tom DeGalanGloria JanksBetty ParzychRay Parzych

Lesley ReislandSally Rigo

Herald Printing

Whitlock Business SystemsChristopher Jason275 E. Twelve Mile Rd.Madison Heights, MI 48071

(248) 548-1040

Highland LakesHerald

The Highland Lakes Herald is the ofcial news medium ofthe Highland Lakes Condominium Association, serving allresidents, groups and organizations.

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

The staff of the Highland Lakes Herald serves on a volun-tary basis. Editorials reect the opinions of the staff andare not construed as representative of the general member-ship of the Association.

The Herald welcomes comments, suggestions and articlesfrom its readers. All material submitted for publication inthe Herald must be true, factual, and newsworthy. Theeditor reserves the right to withhold items from publicationpending verication of facts. In some cases where itemsare of a critical or controversial nature, the editor reserves

the right to solicit comments from those with opposingviewpoints.

Materials submitted for publication are to be given to the re-ceptionist in Highland House. All materials submitted mustbe signed, but signatures will be withheld upon request.Communications to the Heraldshould be in writing. No ma-terial will be accepted for publication in the upcoming issueafter the 20th of the month.


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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Kathleen Connor, President ..............248-349-8264 Clem Tulley, Director ..................248-349-3125Kathy Baldwin, Vice President ..........248-380-6429 Sandy Nolan, Director ................248-349-3587

Tom Byrne, Treasurer ........................248-349-6924 Michelle Todorov, Director ..........248-380-1611

Joy Gaskin, Secretary .......................248-735-2623

PERSONNEL

Joe Poma ..............................Property Manager Ken Wiewiora ..........Maintenance SuperintendentMichele Suttereld ...............Administrative Asst./NOTARY Mike Francis ............ Maintenance SupervisorSharon Englund .....................BookkeeperGuin Eatmon .........................Receptionist

Pam Cohen ...........................Receptionist

HIGHLAND LAKES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION DIRECTORY

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

After Hours Emergency Maintenance Phone: 248/349-4043

COMMITTEE INFORMATION

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON PHONE BOARD LIAISON

Clubhouse Judy Nakdimen 248-344-0336 Kathy Baldwin/Tom ByrneCCNW Robert Armstrong 248-912-0266 Kathleen Connor/Sandy Nolan

Engineering Larry LeSeure 313-820-1708 Kathleen Connor/Clem TulleyFamily Social Brad Todorov 248-380-1611 Michelle Todorov/Kathy BaldwinFinance Joyce Elvy 248-349-1747 Tom Byrne/Clem Tulley

Grounds Ray Parzych 248-349-9370 Kathleen Connor/Kathy BaldwinHerald Beverly Dudley 248-349-4139 Kathleen Connor/Sandy Nolan

Insurance Betty Lanphear 248-348-6361 Kathleen Connor/Tom ByrneLakes Ecology Kevin Scanlon 248-735-3772 Michelle Todorov/Tom Byrne

Pool Ann Creviston 248-449-9328 Joy Gaskin/Sandy NolanJoyce Elvy 248-349-1747

RV Hugh Battley 248-349-4841 Clem Tulley/Michelle Todorov

Sprinkler ---- - ---- -- Kathleen Connor/Kathy BaldwinTennis Rex Reitenga 248-349-7343 Clem Tulley/Michelle Todorov

Vision Rob Berlin 248-374-3986 Kathy Baldwin/Michelle Todorov

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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

Northville Township Fire Department. ........................................................ 248-348-5807Northville Township Police and Fire Emergency. ....................................... 911After Hours Maintenance Emergency........................................................ 248-349-4043Assessment/Billing Inquiries ..................................................................... 248-349-4006

Consumers Power Company..................................................................... 800-477-5050DTE-Electric Company .............................................................................. 800-477-4747Hazardous Waste Information ................................................................... 734-326-3936E-mail ........................................................................................................ [email protected]

Web site ..................................................................................................... www.HLCA.us


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Highland LakesManagement Section

Highland Lakes Board of Directors

Kathleen Connor, PresidentKathy Baldwin, Vice President

Joy Gaskin, SecretaryTom Byrne, TreasurerClem Tulley, DirectorSandy Nolan, DirectorMichelle Todorov, Director

This section of the Herald contains Minutes of the Board of Directors Meetings andManagement information. This section is the ofcial medium of communications ofthe 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 futurereference. Resolutions and Regulations approved by the Board become part ofyour Association By-Laws.


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BOARD COMMENTS

The calendar says this is spring and if you have not done so we request thatyou please remove all Holiday decorations, snow shovels, sleds and other winterreminders from your yard and front porch. Also, just a reminder that bikes andtoys should be put inside or in the patio. Grass cutting and lawn restoration isstarting and nothing should be left on the front lawns and on the porch during thespring and summer months. Also, we ask that if you park on the street, pleasebe certain that your car tires are not on the lawns because tire tracks are alreadyon the lawns.

If you are contemplating cleaning up your patios, front lawns, and ower gardensthe compost pick-up begin on April 1st through November 30. Please be advisedthat all compost must be placed in brown compost bags,, available at any localstore and placed on the side, outside of the trash bin. No plastic or grocery brownbags should be used. Also, we ask that all loose trash such as pizza boxes shouldbe broken down and put in sturdy plastic trash bags as well as McDonald cupsand bags. Nothing should be put in the bins unless they are placed in large gar-bage bags tied securely.

We are having a problem of residents not picking up their animals waste, espe-

cially around the lakes. When it rains, it washes the waste into the lakes, reducesthe water quality and is not healthy for the residents of Highland Lakes. Localpet stores apparently sell doggie waste bags that come with clips that can befastened to a dogs leash until the bags are ready to use. These bags may thenbe put into the trash bins because they will not split open. Thank you for your un-derstanding and help in this situation.The rst meeting of the Grounds Committee will be April 6, at 7:00 p.m., pleaseplan to attend this meeting and join the Grounds Committee.

Happy Spring from your Board.

Kathleen Connor,President


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HIGHLAND LAKES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MEETING MINUTES

March 15, 2010

The monthly meeng of the Board of Directors of Highland Lakes Condominium Associaon was held at the

principal oce of the Associaon in the Township of Northville, State of Michigan, on the 15th day of March

2010, in accordance with the By-Laws of the Associaon.

Prior to the regular meeng, the Board of Directors met in closed session to discuss nancials.

President Kathleen Connor called the March 15, 2010, meeng of the Board of Directors to order at 7:40 p.m.

Aendance

The following Directors were present: Kathleen Connor, Kathy Baldwin, Joy Gaskin, Tom Byrne, Clem Tulley,

Sandy Nolan, and Michelle Todorov. Tom Byrne was excused aer the Execuve Session. Also present were Joe

Poma, Property Manager; Ken Wiewiora, Maintenance Superintendent; and Michele Suereld, Administrave

Assistant. Approximately 27 residents were present.

Prior to Board business, representaves from SAMS CLUB served refreshments and discussed membership in

SAMS CLUB.

Approval of Minutes

A. Minutes of the February 15, 2010, Execuve Session of the Board of Directors.

Board Discussion: None.

Board Acton: Moon by Kathy Baldwin, support by Clem Tulley, to receive and le the March 15, 2010

Execuve Minutes as printed. All in favor. Moon passed.

B. Minutes of the February 15, 2010, Regular Meeng of the Board of Directors.

Board Discussion: None.Board Acton: Moon by Kathy Baldwin, support by Michelle Todorov, to receive and le the February 15, 2010,

Minutes of the Board of Directors as printed. All in favor. Moon passed.

Clubhouse Commiee Report See report on page 12 of the April Herald.

Judy Nakdimen reported to the Board.

Board Discussion: The Clubhouse Commiee is sending a note of thanks to Sally Rigo for her volunteer work,

especially in the kitchen.

Board Acton: Moon by Kathy Baldwin, support by Clem Tulley, to accept the Clubhouse Commiee Report

dated March 8, 2010. All in favor. Moon passed.

Court Captain Commiee Report See report on pages 10-11 of the April Herald.

Robert Armstrong reported to the Board.Board Discussion: None

Board Acton: Moon by Sandy Nolan, support by Joy Gaskin, to accept the Court Captain Commiee Report

dated March 10, 2010. All in favor. Moon passed.

Engineering Commiee Report See report on page 13 of the April Herald.

Clem Tulley reported to the Board.

Board Discussion: Regarding the raonale of the Engineering Commiees recommendaons.


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Board Acton: Moon by Joy Gaskin, support by Kathy Baldwin, to accept the Engineering Commiee

Report dated March 10, 2010, to approve Items # 1 and #2, and to table Item # 3 for further discussion and

consideraon. All in favor. Moon passed.

Finance Commiee Report See report on page 14 of the April Herald.

Earl Smith reported to the Board.

Board Discussion: Discussion regarding contracng with Eagle Contractors for the court sign purchase due to the

companys current credit rang. Joe Poma suggested that references and past projects should be invesgatedprior to contracng with them; the Board agreed and directed him to do so. There was much discussion

regarding the Clubhouse hours of operaon.

Board Acton: Moon bySandy Nolan, support by Kathy Baldwin, to accept the Finance Commiee Report

dated February 25, 2010, and reject the recommendaon to change the summer Clubhouse hours; Clubhouse

operang hours will remain the same. Management was directed to obtain references for Eagle Contractors All

in favor. Moon passed.

Herald Commiee Report See report on page 15 of the April Herald.

Beverly Dudley reported to the Board.

Board Discussion: None

Board Acton: Moon by Michelle Todorov, support by Joy Gaskin, to accept the Herald Commiee Report,

dated March 8, 2010, and to approve the request to put a full page adversement in the Herald, unl Unit 55

(19612 Aqueduct) is sold. All in favor. Moon passed.

Vision Commiee Report See report on pages 16-17 of the April Herald.

Judy Nakdimen reported to the Board.


Board Acton: Moon by Michelle Todorov, support by Kathy Baldwin, to accept the Vision Commiee Report

dated February 23, 2010.

Maintenance Superintendents Report See report on page 18 of the April Herald.

Ken Wiewiora reported to the Board.

Board Discussion: Maintenance was directed to remove the snow fences and to nd out when compost pick upwill start.

Board Acton: Moon by Joy Gaskin, support by Sandy Nolan, to accept the Maintenance Superintendents

Report dated March 15, 2010. All in favor. Moon passed.

Management Report See report on pages 19-20 of the April Herald.

Joe Poma reported to the Board.


Board Acton: Moon by Michelle Todorov, support by Kathy Baldwin, to accept the Management Report dated

March 15, 2010. All in favor. Moon passed.

The Board recessed at 9:00 p.m. and reconvened for closed session at 9:15 p.m.

Adjournment

The meeng adjourned at 10:15 p.m.

Transcripon: Michele Suereld


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HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT

COMMITTEE: Court Captain MEETING DATE: March 9, 2010

MEMBERS PRESENT: (15)Robert Armstrong Joel Lutz Ray ParzychBarbara Adams Sandy Nolan Dianne PittawayMarianne Brandt Donna McNally Pat Raeburn

Gloria Janks Terry McNally Pauline RaeburnJohn LaMarca Betty Parzych Stanley Roberson

Tom WernerDISCUSSION:

Since our last meeting was not well attended due to the weather, Robert touched on a coupleof issues that were discussed in February. Acknowledgement of Good Neighbors withinthe community. Joel would like to see emphasis put on all who are actively giving back tothe community with volunteer efforts. This information would be included in our minutes with

mention in Sandy Nolans column in the Herald. Sandy was unable to comment as she wasattending another meeting.

The multi-cultural event was mentioned as well... Joel Lutz volunteered to attend some Family/Social Committee meetings to broach the subject and get input regarding ideas on what canbe done to initiate a means of recognizing and bringing attention to the many different culturesrepresented in Highland Lakes.

Joel Lutz reported that Mann Court is still without representation other than a volunteer whowill deliver Heralds if they are delivered to her doorstep.

The Annual Township Safety meeting has yet to be scheduled. Director Werth & OfcerBurrough have promised to advise when it is put on the calendar. For now, it has been delayed

until further notice.

Robert and Marianne had their rst Welcome to Highland Lakes session with new residentsfrom Barbados in Neptune Ct. Marianne has contacted a few Court Captains for supportwhen meeting with new residents but has not had much response. She has decided to worksolo with this program for the moment. Three new residents were interviewed and were spot-lighted in the Herald. Due to space limitations in the Herald the Welcome page can onlyfacilitate about three per month. Marianne has about eight more new residents to introduce.Not all newcomers are open to having a personal visit; however, a package will be available toall. Even if the new resident does not accept a visit, we feel that the package should be sent tothe new resident via the HLCA ofce.

It was mentioned that Real Estate Agents are reluctant to show available housing in HLCA due

to our high Association fees. If they had the package Marianne developed as a reference itmay be easier to understand and explain the higher association dues. It is not, however, theduty of a Realtor to demonstrate justication of our fees for potential new buyers.

Betty Parzych told us where there was a recycling center in Novi that anyone can go to andrecycle bottles, plastic and cans. It is on 11 mile Road between Novi Rd. and Meadowbrook.


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Terry McNally reported that Brose will not cooperate with our lighting efforts because thevolume is not high enough. Ace Hardwares price is almost twice what Brose would charge.Emphasizing adequate lighting is a very important issue within our community. Not enoughresidents seem to be aware of how important it is to cutting crime. Director John Werth toldus that the more lighting we have the less crime we will experience. Diane Pittaway saidthat she feels like giving residents who do turn their porch and/or patio lights on a Thank younote. Not a bad idea.

Pet owners who continue to dispose of their pets waste by just slinging the little bags intoour waste bins continue to add cost to our Waste Management fees. How can westop this bad behavior? There are also co-owners who leave childrens toys and shovelsand miscellaneous items lying about in front of their units without regard for neighbors andthe mess it makes in the court. Contacting Joe Poma for resolution would be a solution to

problems like that.

Terry McNally edited the Court Captain description that is on the HLCA website, but it is stilltoo long. Robert Armstrong and Barbara Adams will work on a revision that is shorter andmore accurate for proposal at the April meeting.

Joel indicated that a correction needed to be made to last months minutes regarding theegger. The egger was not a HLCA resident as the police previously reported. The eggerwas a Northville Township resident.

The meeting adjourned at 7:45 P.M.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: There are no recommendations to the Board at

this time.

NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, April 13, 2010. 7:00 p.m.

Submitted by:Barbara Adams, Secretary

Court Captain Committee Report, March 9, 2010 - Page 2


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COMMITTEE: Clubhouse MEETING DATE: March 8, 2010

MEMBERS PRESENT: GUESTS PRESENT:Judy Nakdimen, Chairperson Kathy Baldwin, Board LiaisonJudi AlessandriThomas Neumann

Betty ParzychMyra SantoniRayda Warren

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:1. HLCA WEB PAGE. Members agreed on text and layout of the page. Judi Alessandri will

take pictures later when the plantings in front of the Clubhouse have been done. Rentalapplication forms and regulations and Committee By-Laws will be included.

2. FUTURE PROJECTSa. Library.We are obtaining prices from two sources for installing new laminate on the tops and

renishing the legs of the three tables in the Library. It was decided to keep the magazinerack. Members will investigate the possibility of replacing some of the 37-year old dust-

lled furniture. We will purchase new pads for the chairs to complement whateverimprovements we are able to make.

We are requesting donations of DVDs to be available for residents to borrow.

b. Kitchen Sally Rigo once again thoroughly cleaned the kitchen, including the cabinet fronts. We

have put I a work order to have the old curled linoleum removed from the cabinet under thesink, and will replace it wit new tile which has been donated.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD. There were no recommendations to the Board.

NEXT MEETING: 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 12, 2010

Submitted by:Judy Nakdimen, Chairperson


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COMMITTEE: Engineering MEETING DATE: March 10, 2010

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Larry LeSeure, Chairman

Rick Hazen, Co-ChairmanLinda Stalker, SecretaryKathy Baldwin, Board LiaisonIlio AlessandriJohn LaMarcaTerry McNally

Rod StalkerTom Werner

MODIFICATION REQUESTS REVIEWED:

1. Unit 68 Request to install seven (7) Wallside vinyl windows.Installation by Wallside.

2. Unit 49 Request to install satellite dish.

Installation by Dish TV.

3. Unit 229 Request to install satellite dish.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: Approve Item #1, reject item #2 due to renterrequest, and table Item #3 pending further investigation and Board discussion.

NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 7:30 p.m.

Submitted by:Linda Stalker, Secretary


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COMMITTEE: Finance MEETING DATE: February 25, 2010

MEMBERS PRESENT: GUESTS PRESENT:Beverly Dudley, Co-Chair Tom Byrne, Board LiaisonRobert Armstrong Tom GoebelRalph DowneyFrank Jensen

Ray ParzychEarl Smith

ITEMS DISCUSSED:1. Management reviewed Vision Committee meeting discussions. The Court sign purchase

will most likely be given to Eagle contractors. Tom Byrne stated that there was some

concern with their current credit rating, but he felt it was not signicant enough to stop the

purchase.

2. Management updated the Committee on the standing of the Condo that Highland Lakespurchased. It is nished and listed for sale at $99,900. So far, one potential buyer touredthe condo. No further responses. Exercise Room renovation is underway. (As of thisdate it is complete.)

3. The monthly Finance Report was reviewed and discussed. No signicant problems.$100,000 was put into a money market fund to create interest of approximately 1%.

4. No new discussions on the Employee Health Plans. Management is still reviewing.

5. Per Management, the Board has decided that the Bank of America Bankcard RewardPoints will be applied toward our current credit card account balance -

(approximately $600.)

6. Tom Goebel came as a guest and presented a proposal to supply a preliminary study asto potential savings of energy, water/sewer, and other green recommendations. Cost of

the study would be $1,500. Tom Byrne, Management, and the Finance Committee willreview and discuss further. Most likely this will wait until budget time.

7. Clubhouse summer hours were discussed. The Finance Committees Recommendationfollows. (These opening and closing times were adhered to prior to previous management.)

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: To conserve energy and nances, the Clubhousesummer hours should coincide with the Pool hours; beginning the Saturday before MemorialDay (May 30, 2010) and ending at 9:00 p.m. on Labor Day, Monday, September 6, 2010.

NEXT MEETING: Thursday, March 18, 2010, 7:00 p.m.

Submitted by:Beverly Dudley


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COMMITTEE: Vision MEETING DATE: February 23, 2010

MEMBERS PRESENT: GUESTS PRESENT:Rob Berlin, Chairman Kathy Baldwin, Board Liaison

Judy Nakdimen, Vice Chairman Michelle Todorov, Board LiaisonMaureen Osiecki, Secretary Joe Poma, Property ManagerRobert Armstrong Ken Wiewiora, Maintenance Superintendent

Ann CrevistonRalph DowneyJohn LaMarcaJoel Lutz

Liette PaiementMarti PetersDon Rigo

Myra SantoniEarl SmithBrad TodorovGyda Werner

ITEMS DISCUSSED:

A. Roll Call

B. Per the Boards directive, the Vision Committee invited Joe Poma and Ken Wiewiora to themeeting for an update on the roong and siding project and in what areas the VisionCommittee can be helpful.

Mr. Poma explained the purpose of a general contractor and that they were discussing ourproject with Wimsatt, the foremost supplier of building materials in Michigan. Currently he

and Ken Wiewiora are compiling prices and trying to determine the best approach to the

roong and siding project.

Ken explained that they submitted the Master Plan approved by the Board and designed by

McKenna to Wimsatt. He noted that at this point colors and design of shutters, etc., wasnot the priority. He stated that the project is more complicated than they had hoped.

The roong project may incorporate some of the architectural changes as noted in the Master Plan, but this too is still in the beginning stages of discussion. To determine what to dowill entail more investigation, discussion and analysis of budget constraints.

C. The committee reviewed the sign bids. Motion by Gyda Werner, second by Brad Todorovto accept the bid of Eagle Sign Company for an amount not to exceed $45.000, includinginstallation. Signs will be upper and lower case letters. The motion was approvedunanimously.


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There was a brief discussion of limiting memorial naming of streets and courts.

D. Discussion regarding Russ Fogg Drive was tabled.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: To approve the bid for signage from Eagle SignCompany for an amount not to exceed $45,000, which includes installation.

NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 6:00 p.m.

Submitted by:Maureen Osiecki

Vision Committee Report, March 23, 2010 - Page 2


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MANAGEMENT REPORT

TO: Board of Directors/Co-OwnersFROM: Joe Poma, Property ManagerDATE: March 15, 2010RE: Management Report

1. Please do not place loose garbage, cans full of paint and construction materials in oraround the trash bins. These are all items that have been spotted in and around theenclosures. Please take the time to bag your trash appropriately and adhere to thepolicies regarding disposal. Our trash contractors have to hand-pick the garbage,because there is no bin to dump. If they have to spend a long time to remove the trashor make a special trip, there is also special pricing and our prices may go up when thecontract expires.

2. I spoke with the manager of Park Place about one of their residents that is letting his dogrun all over our property and not cleaning up after it. She informed me that there are afew residents there that will be evicted for their habitual violations. One of the residents

has several Greyhounds that are running loose on our patio areas. The managementthere and the police are both aware of the problem. If you see this individual again, let meknow or call the police.

3. The Silver Spring road petitions may be going out in the month of April, if I do not receivesome sort of written conrmation that the road is scheduled to be repaved in 2011. Iwould like to thank all of the residents that participated in displaying our objection tothe condition of the road. I will place the letter that I sent to the politicians in a futureHerald. We all know that money is limited in Wayne County right now, but nobody else isconveying their discontent about the condition of their roads, as we are here.

4. The clubhouse tness center has been repainted and re-carpeted. The treadmill was alsocleaned and repaired. I hope you enjoy the new facility.

5. New residents of our community are encouraged to complete their census forms at theofce as soon as they move in. This will give our staff important emergency contact andvehicle registration information. Welcome to Highland Lakes!

6. Now that winter is over, its time to put away all of those snow shovels and sleds that youhave around your front porch. Remember to store bicycles and other toys inside or on thepatio area too.

7. The FHA recently changed their certication requirements for approving new loans incondominium communities. As a result of the mortgage crisis, it has been more difcultfor new purchasers to get anything other than conventional nancing (20% down),unless the community Bylaws meet stringent requirements. The Board of Directors withassistance from the corporate counsel is therefore reviewing and updating our bylaws.Most of the changes to the current bylaws will be an effort to synchronize the original

documents with the Condominium Act (something that is required), and when discussionis complete at the Board level, the bylaws packet will be submitted to the residents fordiscussion and vote. If the residents are in agreement with the packet, it will be adoptedand recorded as our new bylaws. The proposed bylaws packet that is sent to eachresident will be accompanied with an explanatory letter, describing each change in detail,so that you understand the changes that are being proposed. As always, if you have anyquestions, I will happy to assist you. The proposed bylaws closely resemble our currentdocuments as it is, so the reading should be fairly easy when we get to that point.

8. Our grounds maintenance staff is busy cleaning the property of all debris thataccumulated during the winter months and was hidden by the snow. Over the next few

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March 15, 2010 Management Report - Page 2

9. If you see the maintenance staff holding a long pole and cover over the street lightxtures, they are testing the photo cells on the lights and replacing bulbs as needed.

Nevertheless, if you see any lights that are out during the evening, please report it tothe ofce.

10. I did not forget about the security guard position that was budgeted for 2010. We justgured that it would be better placed during the spring and summer months, when thepool is open and we have people loitering on the docks, in the parking lot, or aroundthe beach. I plan on hiring for this position in the month of May. If all goes well,there will be a small security vehicle driving around here with a ashing yellow light(depending on how annoying that gets, we may decide not to use the light).

11. I am still hiring for lifeguards at the pool for the summer months. Employmentfor the lifeguards typically begins on April 26th when we get the pool ready for theseason. This requires cleaning the pool, removing all of the covers and installingequipment. We also intend on cleaning out our two large pool lters and installing

fresh lter sand, so the water this year should be very clean and clear. If you knowof anyone who would be interested in a seasonal lifeguard position (typically 20-30hours per week or less), have them stop in the ofce and complete an application.Our lifeguards are certied and usually undergo Red Cross and CPR training, but wemay hold a seminar to certify them. So far, I have hired 2 lifeguards for the season,including a Head Lifeguard, but we need a total of seven. The lifeguards from lastyear with the exception of one, all have educational requirements or alternativeemployment.

12. As spring and summer approaches, so too will the inconvenience of having to moveyour cars as we conduct asphalt and concrete work throughout the community. Lastyear was a success, and this is something that will continue in years to come.

13. We are compiling bids for community-wide roof replacements, since the last time

this was done was between 1989 and 1991. Our long-term budget is providing forit. Anyone interested in discussion on this topic or improvements to the structure arewelcome to attend a Vision Committee meeting, or submit questions to Engineering,Finance, the Board via a letter or attendance at a Board meeting, or a phone call tothe ofce. I am reminding all residents that you are welcome to attend any committeemeeting for Highland Lakes, and the schedule is at the Clubhouse.

14. April is a good month to start shopping for certain varieties of owers and plantbulbs in an effort to dress up the front of your home. You may also get some goodpre-season pricing down the street at Home Depot. For any of you that do yourown fertilizing, April and May are the months for pre-emergent weed control forcrabgrass, with dandelions following in May. Our contract with TruGreen provides forthis, but some residents prefer to supplement it with their own. If you have owers

and ornate landscaping around your home, you may also want to buy some Preenat the local home improvement store. Placing this on the owerbed every threeweeks acts as a pre-emergent for weeds, but it does not work on grass.

15. I have received word that Joe Sattler will be chairing the Election Committee againthis year. Our thanks go out to Joe for this often thankless task. We may be assuredthat our elections are fair and impartial. Dont forget to submit your resumes andballots when the time comes. Your vote counts.

16. Please remember to pick up after your pet, park in your own parking space, dont be


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HIGHLAND LAKES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION

2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION

ELECTION SCHEDULE

Advertise for Candidates -March & April Herald

First Mailing of Election Notice -Wednesday, March 31. 2010

DeadlineforCandidatesResumes-

Friday, April 16, 2010. 5:00 p.m.

Meet the Candidates Night -Monday, April 19, 2010, 7:00 p.m.Prior to the regular meeting of the Board of Directors.

Mailing of Ballots and Proxy -Monday, April 26, 2010

Ballots due in Clubhouse - 5:00 p.m., Monday, May 14, 2010

35th Annual Meeting of the Co-Owners - May 17, 2010. 730 p.m.Election winners will be announced at this meeting


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HIGHLAND LAKES WOMENS CLUB

THE OUT TO LUNCH BUNCH

Thursday, April 1, 2010 Aubrees Pizzeria & Tavern

20420 Haggerty RoadMeet at the Clubhouse at 12:00 NoonCoordinator: Gyda Werner

Friday, April 16, 2010 Book Sale Set-Up 4:00 p.m., in the Highland Room

Saturday, Apri l 17, 2010 Book and Jewelry Sale 12:00 Noon - 4:00 p.m. in the Highland Room.

Bring your vintage jewelry and book donations tothe Clubhouse prior to the sale.

Thursday, May 6, 2010 Providence Park in Novi Meet in Clubhouse at Noon then off to

Providence Park for a tour and luncheon.Coordinator: Peggy Zonca

Thursday June, 3, 2010 Salad and Dessert Potluck 12:00 Noon in the Highland Room

Bring a dish to share!Coordinator: Beverly Dudley

Please contact Peggy Zonca, at 248-248-5283, or e-mail [email protected], with any questions.


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LEHIGH LANE

Todd Leutz lives on Lehigh Lane in Highland Lakes. He grew up not far from here inLivonia where he attended Stevenson High School. He is working as a Real EstateAppraiser and loves his job. After working and learning the business from his father,

he established his own business about 3 years ago. He enjoys working and football.What attracted him to Highland Lakes was the area and he likes his friendly neigh-bors. Welcome Todd!

SCHOOLHOUSE COURT

Therese (Terri) Stott moved to Schoolhouse Court in Highland Lakes. She grew upin the Detroit area and recently moved back from the Denver area. She works as acase manager at Ash Brokerage. Reading and doing a lot of volunteer work at herchurch especially working with children keep her busy. She likes living in HighlandLakes because she is close to her family and she enjoys the many amenities and the

friendly neighbors at Highland Lakes. Welcome Terri!

NEPTUNE COURT

Gladwyn Wendell and Audrey Janet Cummins live on Neptune Court in HighlandLakes. The Cummins are originally from Barbados where it was customary that thechildren were called by their middle name - so meet Wendell and Janet. They haveboth lived in London where Wendell earned a degree from the University of Londonand he also earned a Masters of Engineering degree from the University of Detroit.They have lived in the USA since 1968. Wendell has worked as an engineer for FordMotor Company, GM, and other small companies. He has been retired for the last

ten years. While working at Ford Motor Company the family enjoyed an internationalassignment in Germany for 2 years. Janet still works in an administrative positionat Archway, a marketing company. They have two children and ve grandchildrenthat they enjoy immensely. Wendell and his grandson love exploring things using theencyclopedia. Wendell like watching the Discovery channel as well designing dreamengines for fun. Janet also likes to read. What they enjoy most about HighlandLakes are the open spaces and the lakes, although she can do without the potholeson Silver Springs Drive. Welcome Wendel and Janet!

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QUEEN ANNE COURT

Dora and Ernesto Garcia moved to Highland Lakes with their son Daniel from Howell overa year ago. Originally from Argentina they immigrated to New York in 1970 and moved to

Michigan in 1973 because thats were most of their USA friends were located. Ernesto isretired from toolmaking but still works production for a small company. Dora retired fromassisting in material control. Daniel, their son who lives with them, has a degree in Me-chanical Engineering from Kettering University. The Garcias have another son who liveswith his family and their grandchild in Highland Lakes as well. Dora likes embroidery andcrocheting and enjoys the swimming pool in the summer time. Daniel likes working onhis computer. They really enjoy the nice neighbors and the quietness of Highland Lakesand taking walks through Highland Lakes. Welcome to Highland Lakes Dora and ErnestoGarcia!

FARRAGUT COURT

Kin Ho Yue and his wife Yuen Ling Louie have lived in Highland Lakes since December.Originally from Hong Kong, they arrived in he United States in 1987 with his family towork in a family-owned restaurant, Kims Garden, in Novi where he worked as a waiterfor three years. His family now owns their own restaurant in Ann Arbor, Great Lakeswhere Kin Ho Yue worked for a little while as well. He enjoys working for the MGM Ca-sino now. They have two children and Yuen Ling stays home with the children who are 3and 9. Their 9-year old goes to Silver Springs Elementary and shares the ride to schoolwith the neighbors 9-year old child. They like watching movies and going to the casinos.They enjoy the quietness of Highland Lake and appreciate Northvilles school system.

Welcome to Highland Lakes Kin Ho Ye and Yuen Ling Louie!

NORWOOD COURT

Lakshminarayan (Laks) Potti and his wife Anuradha (Ann) Acharya are from India. Be-fore coming to the United States, Laks worked at a software company in India and livedin Trivandrum, India. He arrived in the US in 2000 to work for a small software servicescompany. He has a degree in Mechanical Engineering from a university in India. Anuoriginally from Chenai, was a lecturer at a college where she taught computer engineeringfor onw year before she got married to Laks and joined him in the USA. They have livedin California, Philadelphia, Connecticut, and arrived in Michigan in August 2006. Laks

works with a software service company, Cognizant Technology Solutions, and Anu stayshome with their 3 and 5 year old children. They moved from Dearborn to Highland Lakesin December, 2009. They like to read and watch TV. Anu watches the cooking channeland presents Laks with wonderful meals. They like the lakes around Highland Lakes andenjoy walking and bicycling. Welcome Laks Potti and Ann Acharya!

WELCOME ALL!

Highland Lakes Welcome Committee

Marianne Brandt


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HIGHLAND LAKES WOMENS CLUB

Annual Book and Jewelry Sale

Saturday, April 17, 201012:00 Noon - 4:00 p.m.

Once again the Womens Club will hold their Vintage Jewelry and Book Sale in the Clubhouse

Highland Room.

Stock up on your summer reading material; enjoy browsing through a variety of mystery, romancadventure, how to, or travel books.

Reasonable prices and good friends - what could make a better combination?

Donations of books and jewelry are being accepted at the Clubhouse or contact Peggy Zonca,Womens Club Chairperson, at 248-248-5283, or e-mail at [email protected],

COME JOIN US!


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PROMPT EFFICIENT SALESSERVICE & INSTALLATION

Service & Parts for Most Makes

Central Air Conditioning Maintenance Contracts

Electric Air Cleaners Electrical Wiring & Repair

Power Humidiers Custom Sheet MetalDuct Fabrication Boilers/ Water Heaters

Visit Our ShowroomsSee Before You BuyOpen Daily 8:00 AM 5:00 PM

Sat 9:00 AM 2:30 PM

Calls Taken 24 Hours

(248) 476-702219140 Farmington Road at 7 Mile Livonia

Since 1954 HEATING andCOOLING CO. D & G

Need a light in that

closet?

Does the door stick?

NO JOB TOO SMALL-WE BID THEM ALL!

ROGER THE HANDYMAN

Painting, Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing,

Drywall & Plaster Repair, Wallpaper Removal,

Leaky Fixtures, Wax Rings, Install Ceiling Fans.

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CALL FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE!

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SHARON: 734-732-2066 ROGER: 734-732-0771

Association Discounts

10 Year Warranty on Glass

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Parts Available for Most Windows

CompletedPromptly&Efciently

Two Weeks Service on Most Jobs

DO YOUR WINDOWS HAVE...

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Windows Dont Stay Up? Stripe Failure?

Is Your Window Manufacturer out of Bus iness?

NO TRIPCHARGE

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SPECIALIZING IN BROKEN, SEALFAILED & FOGGED

(734) 379-5355OR

(734) 422-5355


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Prepaid Yearly Price Includes THREE FREE MONTHS!!

THE HERALD DEADLINE IS THE 20TH OF EACH MONTH

CLASSIFIED ADS

Resident Non-Resident20 Words or Less $2.00 $3.0021-40 Words $3.00 $5.00

INSERTS $50 - Please submit 725 copies* Free month w ith pre-paid 4 month commitment

DESIGN FEE $25 (Does not apply to inserts)* No fee with 1 year or 6 month prepaid commi tment

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HIGHLAND LAKES HERALD AD RATES

All advertising accepted on a prepaid basis. Make checks payable to Highland Lakes CondominiumAssociation. The Highland Lakes Herald is distributed monthly to 691 homes. Copy requiring

resetting type will be charged design fees as per the following schedule and must be paid in advance.

SIZE ONE MONTH PREPAID YEARLY

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1/4 PAGE

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Wallpapering &Painting by

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Reasonable RatesFree Estimates

Phones:(248) 349-1558(734) 451-0987

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CHIMNEY EVALUATIONS

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Wide range ofproducts andservices

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And other benefitsof membership

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734-455-9272Registered Representative for securities offered through Thrivent Investment Management Inc., 625 FourthAvenue S., Minneapolis, MN 55415-1665, 800-THRIVENT (800-847-4836), a wholly owned subsidiary ofThrivent Financial for Lutherans. Member FINRA. Member SIPC. 20328PB R12-07 2007057392008 Thrivent Financial for Lutherans

A financial services organization like no other.


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YOU ARE A

WINNER! Resident - Unit 410

Pick-up your prizeat the Clubhouse

ANSWERS TO CROSSWORD PUZZLE ON PAGE 29

ACROSS DOWN1. ounce 1. own4. can 2. neice

6. nee 3. errs7. robin 4. cob

8. prey 5. nanny9. Sony 8. pussy

12. spent 10. orbit14. bug 11. itch16. yak 13. elk17. hotel 15. gal

ATTENTION RESIDENTS: The 2010 Directory will be sent to the printer at theend of April. PLEASE contact the Clubhouse ofce with changes to your tele-phone numbers and any other pertinent information.

Thank You,Management


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SAVE MONEY ON HOME REPAIRS

AND REMODELING!!

Great rates, mature, friendly, trustworthy service.From leaky faucets to a complete bathroom or kitchen make-over.

FREE ESTIMATES!!

10% Senior Discount

Basement nishing Tile repair or replacement PaintingKitchen remodeling Sink, tub, toilet installation Garbage disposal installationBathroom remodeling Drywall repair Decks (spring, summer)Custom built shelving Cabinet repair/replacement Furniture Kit assemblyFurniture restoration Speaker installation Wallpapering

Call now to schedule your free estimate!! Evening appointments are available!

CALL: (248) 348-1028 (home)Andy Wright (248) 752-8908 (cell)

HIGHLAND LAKES RESIDENTS --- WE CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN!!


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HighlandLakesCourt CaptainsNeptuneRobert Armstrong ..........912-026NorwoodDonna McNally. ............. 347-099

OaklandEarl Smith.......................349-647

Old BridgeLindaTomica................. 349-610

PondDianePittaway............... 347-1078

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

RichardsMartin Tingstad.............344-4928

SandyBeverly Brenner.............348-2982

SavoySharon Rossow ................. 349-3091

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

SeabrookLilasMadden..................344-9054

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

ViewpointStanley Roberson.........596-1239

WhitmanAlvin Russman...............349-8457

WindsorTomWerner...................349-4459

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

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

JulietSandy Nolan (B8)...........349-3587Sandy Nolan (B9)

KenyonElizabethDombles ............unlisted

LagoonJoy Gaskin .................. 735-2623

LehighJoe Coshatt.......................380-0552

Lehigh LaneDianne Hartman......1-248-229-3884

LeidelBarbaraAdams.................912-9866

Li lacBarbara Evans..................348-3087

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

LyricRayParzych.....................349-9370MadisonLinda Todorov ................. 982-3747

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

Mann...........................Vacant

MarinerDouglas Perrin.................767-5406

AnchorC. Darnell.......................347-0703

AltheaSusan Diagnault............734-502-2368

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

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

AqueductFrankEisenhauer .

.........348-9650

Bryn MawrGloria Janks....................305-8044

DartmouthSue Misiulis ...................344-4949Patricia Pavlic...........734-355-6911

DearbornClem Tulley.....................349-3125

Dorothy GaySonyaFlegal..................344-9789

EddingtonDavid Duey.....................305-9344

FarragutLorraine Scully (B89&90)....344-8703Janice Booher(B 88).........344-4229

HayesD. & G. Loudy(B30).........349-3308

John LaMarca ................ 773-7597(B28, 29, 31, 32)

InletTom Kopack....................344-9743

IrongatePauline Raeburn ...........344-9791

NOTE: ALL AREA CODES ARE 248 UNLESS INDICATED OTHERWISE


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All baby-sitters listed below are residents of Highland Lakes. The baby-sitter list will be revised whenenough changes warrant doing so. Please call 248/349-4006 for any changes or additions. This listis published as a service to Highland Lakes residents.

Caleb Kempf, 15.......248/380-8227

Samantha Hipwood .231/740-8243

Savanna Maize, 15 ...248/974-3862

Olivia Martin, 16 .......248/449-6254

Ellie Mindick, 17 .......248/347-1190

Holly Penny, 16 ........248/740-8243

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DISCLAIMS ANY RESPONSIBILIY IN THE HIRING OF

THESE YOUNG PEOPLE, WHICH IS A PERSONAL MATTER BETWEEN HIRED HELP AND RESIDENTS.

FUZZY FRIENDS JOB SITE

GARRETT KEMPF.................... 248/380-8227Any odd jobs including lawn and yard work,snow shoveling, pet care, plant and garden care,car washing , any miscellaneous errands. Age:12.

MICAH KEMPF ......................... 248/380-8227Lawn and yard work, pet care, car washing,

helping with various jobs. Age: 15.

SAVANNAH MAIZE .......................... 248/9743862Odd jobs. Pet sitting and babysitting.Age: 16.

STUART SAULES ............................ 734/546-8129Any odd jobs, yard work, pet care, car washing.

SAMANTHA HIPWOODDog Walking & Dog Sitting ........248/679-5336Baby sitting. Age: 18

CALEB KEMPF......................... 248/380-8227Any odd jobs including lawn and yard work,snow shoveling, pet care, plant and garden

care, miscellaneous errands. Age: 15.

CHRISTOPHER KEMPF........... 248/380-8227Any odd jobs including lawn and yard work,

snow shoveling, pet care, plant and garden care,car washing, any miscellaneous errands. Age:13.

BABY SITTER LIST


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Sav-On Novi Drugs

24100 MeadowbrookNovi, MI 48375

Corner of 10 Mile by National City

248-478-3000 Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m.

Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

FREE DAILY PRESCRIPTION DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE

GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES!!


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All baby-sitters listed below are residents of Highland Lakes. The baby-sitter list will be revised whenenough changes warrant doing so. Please call 248/349-4006 for any changes or additions. This list

is published as a service to Highland Lakes residents.

Caleb Kempf, 15.......248/380-8227

Samantha Hipwood .231/740-8243 Savanna Maize, 15 ...248/974-3862

Olivia Martin, 16 .......248/449-6254

Ellie Mindick, 17 .......248/347-1190

Holly Penny, 16 ........248/740-8243

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DISCLAIMS ANY RESPONSIBILIY IN THE HIRING OF

THESE YOUNG PEOPLE, WHICH IS A PERSONAL MATTER BETWEEN HIRED HELP AND RESIDENTS.

FUZZY FRIENDS JOB SITE

GARRETT KEMPF.................... 248/380-8227Any odd jobs including lawn and yard work,snow shoveling, pet care, plant and garden care,

car washing , any miscellaneous errands. Age:12.

MICAH KEMPF ......................... 248/380-8227Lawn and yard work, pet care, car washing,

helping with various jobs. Age: 15.

SAVANNAH MAIZE .......................... 248/9743862Odd jobs. Pet sitting and babysitting.Age: 16.

STUART SAULES ............................ 734/546-8129Any odd jobs, yard work, pet care, car washing.

SAMANTHA HIPWOODDog Walking & Dog Sitting ........248/679-5336Baby sitting. Age: 18

CALEB KEMPF......................... 248/380-8227Any odd jobs including lawn and yard work,

snow shoveling, pet care, plant and garden

care, miscellaneous errands. Age: 15.

CHRISTOPHER KEMPF........... 248/380-8227Any odd jobs including lawn and yard work,snow shoveling, pet care, plant and garden care,car washing, any miscellaneous errands. Age:13.

BABY SITTER LIST


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APRIL 2010 1 2 3

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25 26 27 28 29 30 MAY 1

Grounds

Committee7:00 p.m.

BOARD

MEETING7:30 p.m.

Meet the

Candidates7:00 p.m.

Clubhouse

Committee4:00 p.m.

Engineering

Committee7:30 p.m.

Court Captain

Committee7:00 p.m.

FinanceCommittee

7:00 p.m.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Womens Club

Luncheon -Meet at Noon

in Clubhouse

WomensClub

Book andVintage

Jewelry Sale12:00 - 4:00 p.m.

HeraldCommittee7:00 p.m.

CLUBHOUSE HOURS

Mon., Tues., Wed. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Thursday & Friday 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Saturday 12:00 Noon - 9:00 p.m.Sunday 12:00 Noon - 5:00 p.m.

EASTER

ClubhouseClosed

CandidateResume`s due

In Clubhouseby 5:00 p.m.

Womens ClubBook Saleset-up- 4:00 p.m.

Good Friday -

Clubhousecloses at

1:00 p.m.

Documents

Highland Lakes Herald - April 2010