Highland Lakes Herald - January 2013

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HigHland lakesCondominiumassoCiatio

20301 Silver Spring Drive Northville, MI 4816Phone: (248) 349-4006 Fax: (248) 349-8821

Website: www.HLCA.us

A Herald Public

Service...SEE PAGE 15

Happy New Year!

JANUARY 2013

NEXT BOARD MEETING:

Monday, January 21stat 7:30 p.m.

Snow Removal FAQ - Page 9

Have You Returned your Snow

Removal Request Form?

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

Clubhouse Un-Decorating Party,

January 5th at Noon

Bring hors doeuvre & beverage to share

ELECTION COMMITTEE

MEETING:

January 24th at 7pm

JOINT VISION / GROUNDS

COMMITTEE MEETING:

January 29th at 7pm

ADULT CHRISTMAS PARTY

Photo Spread - Page 12-13

SAFETY FIRST - Page 11

WHATS COOKING - Page 19

WELCOME TO THE

NEIGHBORHOOD: - Page 21

WOMENS CLUB LUNCHEON: -

Page 17

VALENTINES PASTA

LUNCHEON: - Page 23

NEED PROOF OF INSURANCE?

Contact Maris Agency - Page 27

NOTE:Deadline for the 2013

HLCA Telephone Directory

is FEBRUARY 15th; Please

contact the Clubhouse to make

sure we have the most current

information for you on record.

Thank you in advance!


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Highland LakesManagement Section

Highland Lakes Board of Directors

Kathy Baldwin, President

Michelle Todorov, Vice PresidentTom Byrne, Treasurer

Sandy Nolan, Secretary

Clem Tulley, Director

Kathleen Connor, Director

Judy Nakdimen, Director

This section of the Herald contains minutes of the Board of Directors meetings

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tions of the Association as prescribed by Board Resolution R-6, March 22, 1976.

We recommend that you not only read but save this section of the Herald for future

reference. Resolutions and Regulations approved by the Board become part of

your Association By-Laws.


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HIGHLAND LAKES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION DIRECTORY

20301 Silver Spring Drive, Northville, MI 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 OConnor 248-344-6600 Tom Byrne & Judy Nakdimen

& Sandy Nolan

Court Captain Robert Armstrong 248-912-0266 Clem Tulley & Sandy Nolan

& Kathleen Connor

Engineering Tom Werner 248-349-4459 Kathy Baldwin & Kathleen Connor

& Clem Tulley

Community Social Brad Todorov 248-380-1611 Kathy Baldwin & Michelle Todorov

Finance Joyce Elvy 248-349-1747 Tom Byrne & Sandy Nolan

Grounds ----- ------ Kathy Baldwin & Judy Nakdimen

Herald Marty Tingstad 248-344-4928 Kathleen Connor & Sandy Nolan

Insurance ----- ------ Kathleen Connor & Kathy Baldwin

Lakes Ecology ----- ------ Tom Byrne & Michelle TodorovPool Joy Gaskin 248-735-2623 Tom Byrne & Sandy Nolan

& Kathleen Connor

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

Sprinkler ----- ------ Kathleen Connor & Kathy Baldwin

Tennis Carol Shields 248-305-7123 Michelle Todorov & Judy Nakdimen

Vision Rob Berlin 248-374-3986 Michelle Todorov & Judy Nakdimen

ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONAfter 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............................ 911After 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 AT&T Account Rep (Denise Smith) ...................................... 810-265-4946

AT&T Sales & Support (Phone or U-Verse) ................................... 800-288-3466

E-mail ......................................................................................... [email protected]

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

BOARD OF DIRECTORSKathy Baldwin, President ...........248-380-6429

Michelle Todorov, Vice President....248-380-1611

Tom Byrne, Treasurer ................. 248-349-6924

Sandy Nolan, Secretary .............. 248-349-3587

Clem Tulley, Director ..................248-349-3125

Kathleen Connor, Director .......... 248-349-8264

Judy Nakdimen, Director ............248-344-0336

PERSONNELJoe Poma......................................Property Manager

Shannon Crowley........Administrative Asst. (NOTARY)

Sharon Englund....................................Bookkeeper

Guinevere Eatmon..................Receptionist (NOTARY)

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

Ken Wiewiora............Maintenance Superintendent

Mike Francis.....................Maintenance Supervisor


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EditorShannon [email protected]

Herald CommitteeMarty Tingstad, Chairman

Wilma LeonardRobert ArmstrongJoy Gaskin

Herald StaffRay ParzychBetty ParzychJoel LutzTom DeGalanGloria JanksMarty TingstadIlio AlessandriBarbara Evans

Herald PrintingWhitlock Business SystemsChristopher Jason275 E. Twelve Mile Rd.Madison Heights, MI 48071(248) 548-1040

Highland LakesHerald

The Highland Lakes Herald is the official news medium ofthe Highland Lakes Condominium Association, servingall residents, groups and organizations.

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

The staff of the Highland Lakes Herald serves on avoluntary basis. Editorials reflect the opinions of thestaff and are not construed as representative of the generalmembership of the Association.

The Herald welcomes comments, suggestions and articles

from its readers. All material submitted for publicationin the Herald must be true, factual, and newsworthy.The editor reserves the right to withhold items frompublication pending verification of facts. In some caseswhere items are of a critical or controversial nature, theeditor reserves the right to solicit comments from thosewith opposing viewpoints.

Materials submitted for publication are to be given to the

receptionist in Highland House. All materials submittedmust be signed, but signatures will be withheld uponrequest. Communications to the Herald should be inwriting. No material will be accepted for publication inthe upcoming issue after the 20th of the month.


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AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION1-2-3 Taxi Travel .......................................22

APPLIANCE REPAIRA+ Appliance Repair ...............................22

AT&T U-VERSEAT & T ...................................................... 2

BARBECUE GRILLS

American Gas Works LLC ......................16

BEAUTY / SKIN CAREAvon ..........................................................14Mary Kay ...................................................14

CARPETAAA Carpet Repair ................................ 14Simply Floor Coverings ..........................22

DRYER VENT CLEANING

Roger the Handyman ..............................20

FLOORINGSimply Floor Coverings ..........................22

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTSNorthrop-Sassaman .................................10OBrien Sullivan Funeral Home ............. 14

GAS FIREPLACE REPAIRAmerican Gas Works LLC ......................16

HEALTH & FITNESSNorthville Hearing Aid ...........................18Northville Physical Rehab ......................14

HEATING & COOLINGD&G Heating ............................................18

HOME REPAIR & HANDYMAN SERVICESA+ Appliance Repair ...............................22

HOME REPAIR & HANDYMAN SERVICES

AAA Carpet Repair ................................ 14

Andy Wright .............................................22

Dennis Hill ................................................14

Garys Home Repair ................................22

R&H Glazing ............................................10

Roger the Handyman ..............................20

HOME TELEPHONE SERVICE

AT & T ...................................................... 2

INSURANCE

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

LIMO SERVICE

1-2-3 Taxi Travel .......................................22

PAINTING/WALLPAPERING

Dennis Hill ................................................14

PARTY STORE / ICE CREAM

Good Time Party Store ............................10

PIANO LESSONS

Piano Lessons ...........................................14

PLUMBING

Evans Plumbing .......................................18

Horton Plumbing .....................................26

REAL ESTATE

Real Estate One .........................................20

WINDOWS/WINDOW REPAIR

R&H Glazing ............................................10

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MANAGEMENT REPORT

TO: Board of Directors, Co-OwnersFROM: Joe Poma, Property Manager

RE: Property Managers ReportDATE: December 17, 2012

1. There has been an increase in the amount of complaints about dogs throughout thecommunity. The complaints always center around either a failure to pick up after thedog, or a willful neglect of the dog. If you work most of the day or do not have someoneavailable to watch the dog, you have no way of knowing how loud it is while you aregone, until a neighbor complains about it. Most of the complaints do not need to besubstantiated, since dogs left alone will bark by their very nature. In the more severescenarios, the dogs are left chained outside during the work day, either out in the cold,without food or water or left to roam in the patio for hours at a time. This is not onlyunfair to your neighbors, but also cruel treatment of an animal. If you are unable to carefor your pet during the day, whether due to your circumstances changing or just your

everyday routine, please consider getting rid of the dog, or if you are contemplatingpurchasing one and cannot care for it, do not buy one. Remember that the homes atHighland Lakes are connected and the patios share a common fence. Your neighbors canhear neglect as well as smell it during the warmer temperatures. One of the things that Ido at home is to let the dog out on a cable in the morning and stand by the door. Whenthe dog barks once to signal that it wants to come back in, I let it back in and immediatelyclean up after it. The entire process takes 10 minutes and you dont have to miss yourbreakfast or morning coffee. Do your part and show your neighbors that you care.

2. The bulk trash pick-up days at Highland Lakes are on Mondays and Thursdays. If you

would like to place large items such as furniture, appliances or other items in the trash,they must be placed outside of the dumpster enclosure and along side of it. You mayalso want to wait until the night before the pick-up so that the courtyard does not lookunsightly to your neighbors.

3. As I drive through the property, I am noticing a large number of homes that were welldecorated for the holidays. Nothing brightens up the community more than Christmaslights and festive lawn displays and it has produced some nice comments from thehomeowners and visitors here. Thanks for taking the extra time to make your home lookso nice.

4. January is when water pipes freeze! My wintertime reminders: change the batteries in\RXUWKHUPRVWDWDQGVPRNHGHWHFWRUFKDQJH\RXUIXUQDFHOWHUWXUQRII\RXURXWVLGH

ZDWHUSUHVVXUHFOHDQ\RXUGU\HUOLQWVFUHHQFKHFN\RXUUHSODFHYDFXXPOLQWDQGGXVWfrom around any pilot light including hot water tank and furnace, remove or coil anyoutdoor pet cables that can be snagged in the snow removal equipment, apply salt whenneeded to your porch and walkway (sparingly), keep the outside of your home well-lit,and if you are leaving town, turn off your water pressure, set the furnace to at least 55degrees and open your faucets.

5. Ive had a few people ask about the process to complete major repairs such as a new frontdoor(s), windows, doorwall, furnace, and a variety of other things. Especially important


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MANAGEMENT REPORT

for new residents to consider is that we are living in a condominium community andbound by a certain styling detail and color pallet throughout our community. Widevariations in external styling would make our community look very bad and therefore,

we are fortunate to have an Engineering Committee comprised of resident-volunteersthat review all requests. No matter what repair you are planning, if there is the slightestELWRIGRXEWDVWRZKHWKHU\RXQHHGDSSURYDOWRJRIRUZDUGFDOOWKHRIFH)URQWGRRUVGRRUZDOOV ZLQGRZV IXUQDFHVUHSODFHV HJUHVVZLQGRZV KDQGUDLOV GHFNV SDWLRVeverything you can think of on the outside of the condominium probably requires$VVRFLDWLRQDSSURYDO7KHUVWVWHSLQWKHSURFHVVLVWRJHWDPDMRUDOWHUDWLRQUHTXHVWpacket from the clubhouse front desk. It sounds more complicated than it actually is,EXWEULH\\RXZLOOFRPSOHWHWKHIRUPVRUKDYH\RXUFRQWUDFWRUFRPSOHWHWKHPEDVLFDOO\WHOOLQJWKHRIFHZKDW\RXDUHGRLQJDQGVXEPLWWKHIRUPEDFNWRWKHIURQWGHVNZLWKa refundable $50 check. The packet is then considered and voted on during the next

Engineering meeting (this committee meets on the Wednesday prior to the monthlyBoard meeting. The Board meetings are on the 3rd Monday of every month). Once the(QJLQHHULQJ&RPPLWWHHDSSURYHVWKHSDFNHWWKH%RDUGYRWHVWRDSSURYHDQGWKHRIFHcalls the resident the following day or mails a letter of approval. When the project iscomplete, the maintenance staff or Engineering Committee inspects the work and the$50 is refunded. The entire process can be completed within one month if your timingis right. I have had so many residents however, complete the project before approvalor without asking and they have then been required to undo the work if it was doneincorrectly. It may seem like a hassle, but remember that we are trying to prevent everycondominium from having a different style and color, or from having pipes and otherprotrusions sticking out of the front wall or in violation of local construction codes orsafety regulations.

6. This coming year, I will be placing a greater emphasis on porch brick repair and tuck-pointing. There are a few porches throughout the community that are in need of repairand the bricks are falling out or broken. Loose bricks are not only unpleasant to lookat, but they deprive the porch slab of an underlying structure and open the foundationto rodent infestation. Homeowners are responsible for maintaining their own porches,and the tuck-pointing process is inexpensive. A homeowner can purchase a bucket ofpre-mixed mortar and trowel it into the seams and re-set the brick if they are careful withWKHLUGHWDLODQGFOHDQXS0RVWRIRXUSRUFKEULFNVKHUHFDQEH[HGXSE\WKHUHVLGHQW

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SNOWREMOVAL PROCEDURES1. NORMAL SNOWEVENTS:

x 2-3 inches - Clearing will begin during the snowfall and maintenance will work normal hours

following the established Snow Policy.x 4 inches or more Maintenance will clear on weekends and at night following the Snow Policy.

2. LARGE SNOWEVENTS:LQFKHVRUPRUH0DLQWHQDQFHZLOOEHJLQFOHDULQJPDLQVLGHZDONVDQGWUDIFODQHVduring the snowevent. If necessary, they will continue the removal effort until 10:00 p.m. The next morning they willbegin a second clearing effort and work until all walks and courts are cleared, or until 8:00 p.m.

3. SNOWEMERGENCIES/BLIZZARDS:0RUHWKDQLQFKHV(IIRUWVZLOOEHIRFXVHGRQNHHSLQJPDLQURDGVWUDIFODQHVDQGPDLQVLGHZDONVRSHQWRHPHUJHQF\WUDIF only. Once those elements are clear, work will begin on approach sidewalksand courts. Maintenance will work up to 14 hours per day, until the roads, courts and walks areclear. Contractors may be called in if necessary. The priority treatment of the handicapped list will besuspended during these events. Exceptions for emergencies will be handled on a case basis.

4. PARKING SPACES:After the primary snow removal efforts are completed, maintenance will begin clearing parkingspaces if cars are out of the court. Management encourages Court Captains to facilitate the removal of cars and contactthe Clubhouse to advise when their court is clear and management will then contact maintenance to begin plowing theparking spaces within that court. If maintenance is ready to plow a court, the Association may also contact the courtcaptains to facilitate the movement of parked vehicles.

5. OVERALL GOAL:The Association shall have the sidewalks, courts (not parking spots), and roads, clear within 48 hoursof the cessation of a snow event.

6. HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS:During the winter, the weather conditions favor the potentialfor slippery sidewalks, porches and roads. Please use due care and caution duringthis time of the year and keep a supply of ice-melter, which is available at theClubhouse, at your home for your use.

During the weekend, how much snowfall is required before maintenance will be called in?ANSWER: 4 inches or more measured in more than three areas on the property.

Why does my court seem to be last during the recent snowfall?

ANSWER: To attempt to bring some semblance of fairness, the starting point of snow

removal efforts change each time.

Why does it seem to take so long to clean my parking spaces?

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Richards Court is in the news again - with another gas problem.

You may remember last winter we had a problem in building eight.The gas meter had frozen.

In December, the gas problem in building 12 didnt affect the whole

building - just units 38 and 39. Katie Monk noticed a leaking gas smell

and called Consumers Energy. She sat in her car with their dog - to

wait. I joined Katie when the woman from Consumers arrived. Her

equipment showed the presence of gas, but no leak. I have a key to

our neighbors house - next door - so we went in to check. There wasa strong odor - as soon as we walked in. It was traced to the kitchen

stove. One knob was slightly turned - not enough to light the burner,

but enough so gas was leaking into the house. The knob could have

been accidently nudged.

The Kempfs - Jay and Cathy - arrived home shortly afterwards. The

doorwall and windows were now opened and the odor was gone... a

happy, uneventful ending.

The Consumers representative said the gas would have accumulated

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A lesson learned... Make sure a key to

your unit is available in

an emergency. Most

importantly, at theclubhouse where it will

be secured, to be used

only in an emergency

- or if you lose your

key!

- Submitted by Marty Tingstad

SAFETY FIRST


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Copy submitted by Kathleen Connor.Photographs submitted by Cheryl Turovaara

ADULT

CHRISTMASPARTYThe Annual Adult Christmasparty held on Saturday,December 1, 2012 was a fun

event! Everyone had a greattime, enjoyed the trivia game, and

almost everyone won a gift.

The food and deserts as usualwere simply scrumptious. Santa

Claus (aka Joe Sattler) did anotherfine job this year; everyonestill knew who he was, even

though he was wearingSantas wig & beard.

Again, we were pleased to greetnew guests this year and hope

they enjoyed themselves and willattend more functions offered by

Highland Lakes in the future.

The committee would like to thankeveryone for attending the AdultChristmas Party, and those that

were unable to attend, we hope tosee next year. We trust everyone

had a fun time, and lookforward to seeing you at

next years ChristmasParty.


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A Herald Public ServiceSave time and money shopping for a card and buying stamps...

In February we will include your Valentine message and/or specialanecdote in the Herald. Tell us about meeting your sweetheart...

Where, When, How & Why.

Marty Tingstad:ago - she was two weeks old - I was almost three years old... See the

February Herald for the rest of the story - and YOUR story too!!

Your Name________________________________________________________

Sweethearts Name: ____________________________________________________

Court___________________________ Years Together____________________

Special Message or Story:__________________________________________

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For further information about theHighland Lakes Womens Club, you can

contact Peggy Zonca (248)348-5283 [email protected]

SAVE THESE DATES:

January 3, 2013:- Coordinated by: Peggy Zonca

with the assistance of Debbie Hall

Luncheon & Tour of

Independence Village

- 14707 Northville Road, Plymouth

February 7, 2013:- Coordinated by: Connie Haworth

On the Border Mexican

Cantina- 21091 Haggerty Road, Novi

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Happy New Year from the Womens Club!Thank You for your support in 2012

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PLEASE

CONSERVE

ENERGY!

Remember to

Keep your

windows anddoors closed

during the

winter months.

IMPORTANT

NOTICE

CALL NOW for a FREE ESTIMATE

248-476-7022

Effective MAY 1, 2013 it is required to installonly 90% or higher furnaces in Michigan

This is your last call for the less expensive 80% modelDELAY WILL COST YOU HUNDREDS or THOUSANDS MORE

D & G Heating now has a Sale Price for Highland LakesResidence including a new Bryant 80% Furnace installed

starting as low as $1,670.00

MORE INFO VISIT www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/appliance_standards/pdfs/cacfurn_dfr.pdf

I.S.E.Garbage Disposal

Installed for $185

SPECIAL40 Gallon GasWater Heater

Installed for $645


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WHATS COOKING!

Where are all of you wonderful cookshiding your special recipes?

The feed-back on this feature has been very positive, but we need your help to continue.

Clinton. Perfect dish for a pot-luck or for a

busy pre-holiday night. This recipe wascontributed by Lucy Grant, a Friend

Make rice according to instructions on the box. Saut the onion in butter. Add to the rice and then addthe rest of the ingredients, except cheese. Put in lightly greased 9x13 pan and bake at 350 for 25-30

minutes. Sprinkle cheese on top and bake 5 more minutes.

ARKANSAS CHICKEN 2-3 cups of cooked chicken 1 can french style green beans, drained 6 oz box Uncle Bens Wild Rice (be sure its

marked Original Recipe) 1 can cream of celery soup 2 tbsp. onion cup mayo cup water chestnuts (chopped) 1 cup cheddar cheese 2-3 Tbsp. lemon juice 2 tbsp. butter Salt and pepper to taste

Put all ingredients in a large roasting pan. Bake about 1 to 1 1/2 hrs until vegetables are tender.Serve topped with sour cream. The perfect bowl to warm you on a January night. Bon appetit!

WINTER ROASTED RATATOUILLE 1 white potato large...cut in large cubes 1 eggplant (peeled) large cubes 1 Medium onion (cut in 1/8 wedges) 2-3 carrots... cut in 5-6 pieces lengthwise 1 turnip or rutabaga - large cubes 1 sweet potato large cubes

garlic clove bay leaf basil, salt & pepper to taste 1 large can crushed tomato or tomato sauce

puree

Enjoy!


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Aqueduct Court

Elsie Conley

Elsie moved to Highland Lakes rom Wixom aferthe most unortunate experience o a re destroyingher apartment along with displacing at least twelveother amilies, all due to one careless individual.Originally rom Plymouth, Elsie, a widow, workedas a legal secretary and her husband was an attorney.Highland Lakes keeps her near other relatives inthe Metro Detroit area. She shares her condo withher son Andrew and Cindy, a spunky Cairn terrier.

While getting accustomed to her new surroundings,Elsie appreciates the riendly neighbors she has metso ar.

Eddington Place

Stacy Moore and Jeanette Westover

Stacy and her mother Jeanette have moved into aamiliar place, the condo previously owned by Stacysgrandmother Lorraine McCutchean, a.k.a. Fie.Lorraine now lives in an assisted living residencewhile her daughter and granddaughter continue the

amily ownership o her beloved home in HighlandLakes. Stacy ondly remembers visits to the pool asa child hersel and then bringing her two sons to thepool or summer visits to her grandmother. Now,she anticipates taking her grandson to the pool insummer 2013. Summer is Stacys avorite seasonnot just because o avorite memories. As a DetroitEdison meter technician, she most enjoys beingoutdoors in the summer.

Hayes Court

Sotropoulos Family

Bringing their gracious manners and hospitality romFarmington to Highland Lakes, Sotirios and Mariaalong with their two sons, Ioannis and Nikolaos,enjoy a spacious view o Crystal Lake rom theirpatio. Ioannis, a ourth grade student, and Nikolaos,a rst grade student, attend Silver Spring Elementary.Maria believes their Highland Lakes surroundings arelovely and most appreciates the convenient locations

o school, shopping, and other activities. Downtown

Northville oers events that they appreciate. Whatcould be better? asks Maria who well deserves theseamenities in her busy days o taking care o twoactive boys, a new puppy, and husband Sotrios, whois recovering rom serious illness and surgery. Sotriosnds the atrocious condition o Silver Spring Drive adistraction to the peace and quiet that characterizesHighland Lakes. In true community spirit he wantsto do his part by calling the county or visiting theoce necessary to get the problem xed.

Norwood CourtStanley and Michelle Savitskie

Stanley and Michelle discovered the jewel oNorthville, Highland Lakes, with spacious commonsand three lovely lakes when he rst started workingin downtown Northville or CV Media. Initially, theymoved rom Dearborn into a three bedroom colonialin Country Place; however, Highland Lakes provideda perect place or downsizing. For the past our yearsthey have been in bidding wars or ve dierentcondos until acquiring their unit on Norwood

Court. Immediately, they remodeled, transormingthe unit with decorators air. Michelle is also closeto her work as an administrative manager in Livonia.Tey thoroughly enjoy their relocation along withtheir sleek Vizsla pup Bently. Te Savitskies havealready attended a board meeting and were ormallyintroduced by their neighbors the McNallys.

Whitman Court

Valentina and Odeta Dinella

Valentina, who traveled rom Albania eleven yearsago, recently moved rom Westland into HighlandLakes in order to be closer to her daughter Odetaand her children who live in Northville. Happy thatshe can see her daughter and grandchildrenrequently, she looks orward to getting betteracquainted with her surroundings. So ar,she has met some riendly neighborsand enjoys walks with her sisterwhen she visits.


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Evening appointments are available!

(248) 348-1028 (home)

(248) 752-8908 (cell)

Call now to schedule your free estimate!!

FREE ESTIMATES!! 10% Senior Discount

FIREPLACE DECOMMISSIONED? DONT PLANTO REPLACE? CALL ME!


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CUPID SAYS...

Come to the3rd Highland Lakes

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LuncheonSunday, February 10, 2013

12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m.

The ClubhouseALL RESIDENTS AND THEIR GUESTS ARE

WELCOME!

We wouldLOVEto see you there!LUNCHaMUSICaTREATS

$3.00 per beating heart


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HIGHLAND LAKES HERALD AD RATESAll advertising accepted on a prepaid basis. Make checks payable to Highland Lakes Condominium

Association. 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.

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Prepaid Yearly Price Includes ONE FREE MONTH!!

THE HERALD DEADLINE IS THE 20TH OF EACH MONTHFor more information, contact Shannon in the Clubhouse: 248-349-4006 or email [email protected]

CLASSIFIED ADSResident Non-Resident

Up to 30 words $3.00 $5.00(200 Characters)

INSERTS: $50 - Please submit 725 copies* Free month with pre-paid 4 month commitment

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

FULL PAGE CENTERFOLD / FRONT COVER / BACK INSIDE COVERFULL PAGE $75.00 $825.00

SIZE ONE MONTH PREPAID YEARLY

1/8 PAGE3-3/4 X 2-1/2 $15.00 $165.00

1/4 PAGE3-3/4 X 5 $25.00 $275.00

1/2 PAGE7-1/2 X 5 $40.00 $440.00

FULL PAGE7-1/2 X 10 $65.00 $715.00

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Highland Lakes Court CaptainsAnchorTracey Green.. ....................321-4614

Althea...........................................VACANT

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dorothy GaySonya Flegal.....................344-9789

EddingtonDavid Duey..................586-996-2098

FarragutLorraine Scully (B 89 & 90)....344-8703

Janice Booher(B 88)...........344-4229

HayesD. & G. Loudy (B 30)...........349-3308

John LaMarca...................773-7597(B 28, 29, 31, 32)

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

Iron GatePauline Raeburn...............344-9791

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

IthamBob Rudolph.....................924-2600

JulietSandy Nolan (B 8) & (B 9)........349-3587

KenyonElizabeth Dombles..............Unlisted

LagoonChris Van Arnam...............982-3978

LehighFrances Moore.....................380-0552

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

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

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

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

LyricRay Parzych......................349-9370

Madison...........................................VACANT

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

Myra Santoni......................344-2568

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

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

NeptuneRobert Armstrong..............912-0266

NorwoodDonna McNally..................347-0999

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

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

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

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

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

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

SavoyJudy & Jim Weaver.........313-613-1479

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

SeabrookAnne Marie Kuneman...........719-7722

Valiant

Ilio Alessandri....................449-6959

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

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

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

NOTE: ALL AREA CODES ARE 248 UNLESS INDICATED OTHERWISE


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Merrick Maris III122 S. Rawles St., Ste. 115Romeo

Thank You

586-752-4861Fax: 586-752-9649

[email protected]

Highland LakesCondominium Association

The Maris Insurance Agency wants

to thank you for trusting us with

your insurnace needs. We are

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and the services we provide.


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JANUARY 2013

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURD

1

NEW YEARS

DAY

ClubhouseClosed

2

LadiesPinochle -12:30 p.m.

3WomensLuncheon -12:00 noon

Court CaptainCommittee -7:00 p.m.

4

Euchre Club -7:00 p.m.

ClubhouseUn-DecoratinParty -12:00 noon

6 7

ClubhouseCommittee- 7:00 p.m.

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13 14

HeraldCommittee- 7:00 p.m.

15 16 LadiesPinochle -12:30 p.m.

EngineeringCommittee -3:00 p.m.

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20 21

MARTIN LUTHER

KING JR. DAY

Board Meeting- 7:30 p.m.

22 23 LadiesPinochle -

12:30 p.m.FinanceCommittee- 6:00 p.m.

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Election

Committee- 7:00 p.m.

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JOINT Vision /Grounds Mtg.- 7:00 p.m.

CommunitySocial- 7:00 p.m.

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3 4

ClubhouseCommittee- 7:00 p.m.

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7WomensLuncheon -12:00 noon

Court CaptainCommittee -7:00 p.m.

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CLUBHOUSE WINTER HOURS

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