HigHland lakes Condominium assoCiation

20301 Silver Spring Drive Northville, MI 48167

Phone: (248) 349-4006 Fax: (248) 349-8821
Website: www.HLCA.us
APRIL 2012
WE NEED YOUR VOTE!
Amended Bylaws Vote due July 31, 2012
If you have any questions, please contact the clubhouse.
248.349.4006 clubhouse@hlca.us
NEXT BOARD MEETING:
Monday, March 19th
at 7:30 p.m.
ELECTION SCHEDULE:
Resume Deadline April 13th
- Page 21
NEW ATHLETIC COURTS KEY
POLICY: - Page 19
KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOR:
- Page 23
ST. PATRICKS DAY DINNER
PHOTOS - Page 24-25
COMMUNITY GARDEN
- First Meeting April 14th
- Page 27
POOL COMMITTEE
- First Meeting April 10th
BOOK & JEWELRY SALE
- April 21st - Page 29
THIS & THAT
- Page 31
WHATS COOKING!
- Page 33
COMMUNITY GARAGE
SALE - Page 35
A SPRING POEM
- Page 37
HAVE YOU HEARD?
- Page 39
WE NEED YOUR VOTE!
Bylaws Vote due July 31st
- Page 41
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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
Clem Tulley, Director
Kathleen Connor, Director
Judy Nakdimen, Director

This section of the Herald contains minutes of the Board of Directors meetings
and management information. This section is the offcial medium of communica-
tions of the Association as prescribed by Board Resolution R-6, March 22, 1976.
We recommend that you not only read but save this section of the Herald for future
reference. Resolutions and Regulations approved by the Board become part of
your Association By-Laws.
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HIGHLAND LAKES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION DIRECTORY
20301 Silver Spring Drive, Northville, MI 48167
Clubhouse 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
Court Captain Robert Armstrong 248-912-0266 Clem Tulley & Sandy Nolan
Engineering Tom Werner 248-349-4459 Kathy Baldwin & Kathleen Connor
Family Social Brad Todorov 248-380-1611 Kathy Baldwin & Michelle Todorov
Finance Joyce Elvy 248-349-1747 Tom Byrne & Sandy Nolan
Grounds Ray Parzych 248-349-9370 Kathy Baldwin & Judy Nakdimen
Brad Todorov 248-380-1611
Herald Marty Tingstad 248-344-4928 Kathleen Connor & Sandy Nolan
Insurance ----- ------ Kathleen Connor & Kathy Baldwin
Lakes Ecology ----- ------ Tom Byrne & Michelle Todorov
Pool 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 Clem Tulley & Judy Nakdimen
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 AT&T Account Rep (Denise Smith) ...................................... 810-265-4946
AT&T Sales & Support (Phone or U-Verse) ................................... 800-288-3466
E-mail ......................................................................................... clubhouse@hlca.us
Web site ....................................................................................... www.HLCA.us
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Kathy 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
PERSONNEL
Joe 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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Editor
Shannon Crowley
shannon@hlca.us
Herald Committee
Marty Tingstad, Chairman
Wilma Leonard
Robert Armstrong
Herald Staff
Ray Parzych
Betty Parzych
Joel Lutz
Tom DeGalan
Gloria Janks
Marty Tingstad
Herald Printing
Whitlock Business Systems
Christopher Jason
275 E. Twelve Mile Rd.
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 548-1040
Highland Lakes
Herald
The Highland Lakes Herald is the official news medium of
the Highland Lakes Condominium Association, serving
all residents, groups and organizations.
The Association and its Board of Directors control and
are responsible for the contents of the Herald.
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.
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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AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION
1-2-3 Taxi Travel ....................................... 40
AT&T U-VERSE
AT & T ...................................................... 26
BARBECUE GILLS
American Gas Works LLC ...................... 20
BATHROOM REMODELING
DA Home Improvement ......................... 2
One Day Baths .......................................... 34
CARPETING & FLOORING
Simply Floor Coverings .......................... 18
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
Northrop-Sassaman ................................. 30
OBrien Sullivan Funeral Home ............. 34
GAS FIREPLACE REPAIR
American Gas Works LLC ...................... 20
HEALTH & FITNESS
Northville Hearing Aid ........................... 34
Northville Physical Rehabilitation ........ 30
HEARING AIDS
Northville Hearing Aid ........................... 34
HEATING & COOLING
D & G Heating .......................................... 22
HOME REPAIR & HANDYMAN SERVICES
Andy Wright ............................................. 32
DA Home Improvement ......................... 2
Dennis Hill ................................................ 18
Garys Home Repair ................................ 30
R&H Glazing ............................................ 34
Roger the Handyman .............................. 30
HOME TELEPHONE SERVICE
AT & T ...................................................... 26
INSURANCE
Merrick Maris Insurance ........................ 43
KITCHEN REMODELING
Quigley Kitchens ...................................... 32
LIMO SERVICE
1-2-3 Taxi Travel ....................................... 40
PAINTING/WALLPAPERING
Dennis Hill ................................................ 18
Quigley Kitchens ...................................... 32
PARTY STORE / ICE CREAM
Good Time Party Store ............................ 34
PERSONAL ASSISTANCE
Senior Companion Care ......................... 18
PET SITTING
Right At Home Pet Sitting ...................... 22
PLUMBING
Evans Plumbing ....................................... 22
Horton Plumbing ..................................... 42
REAL ESTATE
Real Estate One ......................................... 18
SENIOR COMPANION CARE
Senior Companion Care ......................... 18
WINDOWS/WINDOW REPAIR
R&H Glazing ............................................ 34
SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS
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BOARD COMMENTS
St. Patricks Day Dinner
WOW! What a great St. Patricks Day Dinner! Thanks to all the Clubhouse Committee members and
the wonderful volunteers for putting on a great party. Also, a great big THANK YOU to all of the
residents, family and friends who attended this event.
Elections
Board Elections are just around the corner. Three Director seats 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 13th. Candidates Night will be held at 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 16th prior to the regular
open Board of Directors meeting. All co-owners are encouraged to attend, and please vote!
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Our roohng projecl viII le slarling soon. RoofOne is lhe conlraclor for lhis phase. Those residenls vho
will have their roofs done this year will receive a letter from Joe informing them regarding the process.
Natural Gas Service
The Board voted in the last board meeting to purchase bulk gas through Constellation Energy. Our
current price with Consumers Energy is $6.23 per MCF. Our new rate as of May 1st with Constellation
will bring the price down to $3.65/MCF. The board and management are always looking for
opportunities to save us money.
Community Garden
As you will see in this issue, we are looking for residents who are interested in joining the Community
Carden. The hrsl Connunily Carden neeling of lhis year heId Salurday, ApriI 14lh al 1O:OO an. IIease
conlacl Donna McNaIIy al 248-347-O999 for addilionaI infornalion.
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Dont miss the following Highland Lakes Events:
Womens Club Book Sale - ApriI 21sl
Pool Opening Party - May 27lh
Hot Dog Daze - }une 16lh x }uIy 14lh x August 11th
Adult Late Night Swim & Potluck - }une 3Olh x }uIy 28lh
Highland Days - }uIy 7lh
Ice Cream Extravaganza - Augusl 25lh
Pool Closing Party - Seplenler 2nd
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Just as a reminder, you only have until July 31st to submit your vote to amend our bylaws. Please keep
in nind lhal ve need 66 of co-ovners lo vole in lhe afhrnalive lo aIIov lhese lyIavs lo pass. If you
have not voted (or youre unsure), pIease conlacl }oe al lhe ofhce (248-349-4OO6).
Pet Pails
New pet pails have been placed in all courts. Thank you to all the pet owners who have utilized these
Pet Pails to dispose of bags of pet waste, and doing your part to keep our community beautiful.
Kathy Baldwin, Board President
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HIGHLAND LAKES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES - March 19, 2012
The monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of Highland Lakes Condominium Association was on the third Monday of the
month, in accordance with the By-Laws of the Association. President Kathy Baldwin called the March 19, 2012 regular
meeting of the Board of Directors to order at 7:35 p.m.
Attendance
The following Directors were present: Kathy Baldwin, Kathleen Connor, Michelle Todorov, Sandy Nolan, Clem Tulley and
Judy Nakdimen. (Tom Byrne was excused). Also present were Joe Poma, Property Manager, Ken Wiewiora, Maintenance
Superintendent, and Shannon Crowley, Administrative Assistant. Approximately 20 Co-Owners were also present.
Court Captain Committee Report: See page 11
Robert Armstrong reported to the Board. In addition to
the written report, Robert presented a nyer adertising
a Community Garage Sale to be held in May. He
explained that details about the Garage Sale were still
being discussed, however the Committee would like
to include an announcement in the April issue of the
Herald, and complete details to be printed in the May
issue. (The committee will have a formal recommendation to the
board with the details at next months meeting).
Discussion: Ray Parzych asked if the announcement
would be a page in the Ierald or a nyer insert. Robert
answered that he would prefer to see it included in the
printed Herald.
Judy OConnor asked if residents needed permission to
hold their own garage sale. Joe answered that residents
are allowed to hold garage sales on the weekends only
(Friday, Saturday, or Sunday), and there are rules about
the posting of signs, but the resident is not required to
notiy the oce i they are planning to hold a garage
sale. He referred residents to the Co-Owners manual
for details.
Board Action: Motion by Kathleen Connor support by
Judy Nakdimen to put the garage sale nyer in the Ierald
for April and May. All in favor. Motion passed.
Board Action: Motion by Sandy Nolan support
by Michelle Todorov to accept the Court Captain
Committee Report dated March 1, 2012. All in favor.
Motion passed.
Clubhouse Committee Report: See report on page 12
Judy OConnor reported to the Board. In addition to the
written report, Judy reported that the St. Patricks Day
dinner was a great success. She extended her thanks to
Judy Nakdimen, Kathy Baldwin, the Maintenance Staff
and Oce Sta or all their help and support.
Board Action: Motion by Kathleen Connor support by
Judy Nakdimen to accept the Clubhouse Committee
Report dated March 5, 2012. All in favor. Motion
passed.
Grounds Committee Report: See report on page 13
Ray Parzych reported to the Board.
Discussion: Earl Smith explained that there is $3000 in
the long term replacement account for trees that had
been set aside to take care of ash trees, but was never
spent, Ray is estimating the nal cost will likely not
exceed $1500, but the committee is requesting funds
not to exceed $2000 for this project.
Board Action: Motion by Kathleen Connor support by
Sandy Nolan to accept the Grounds Committee Report
dated March 6, 2012 and their recommendation to
allocate up to $2,000.00 for removal of tree stumps from
the property. The funds will be taken from Account
3020_Long Term Capital Replacement Reserve #807
Tree program. All in favor. Motion passed.
Herald Committee Report: See report on page 14
Kathleen Connor reported to the Board.
Discussion: Joe claried that when Laura Cox`s oce
approached us, he went to the neighboring apartment
communities and got no response. Recently, Sandy took
the nyers regarding Laura Cox`s oce to Swan Iarbor
& Park Place, and she received very positive response
from them, and they will be publishing the information
in their newsletters for their residents.
Board Action: Motion by Judy Nakdimen support by
Sandy Nolan to accept the Herald Committee Report
dated March 12 2012. All in favor. Motion passed.
Engineering Committee Report: See report on page 15
Terry McNally reported to the board.
Board Action: Motion by Michelle Todorov, support
by Sandy Nolan to accept the Engineering Committee
Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the February 20, 2012 Regular Meeting of the
Board of Directors, Minutes of the February 20, 2012
Executive Meeting of the Board of Directors
Board Action: Motion by Judy Nakdimen support
by Sandy Nolan, to approe and le the Minutes as
presented. All in favor. Motion passed.
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Report as printed dated March 14, 2012 and their
recommendations to ,1, approe on modication
request #1, (2) approve the corrected Fireplace
Installation Request Form and (3) approve the
amendment to the Engineering Committee Bylaws to
change the meeting time from 7:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on
the Wednesday prior to the monthly board meeting. All
in favor. Motion passed.
Finance Committee: See report on page 16
Joyce Elvy reported to the board.
Board Action: Motion by Michelle Todorov support
by Judy Nakdimen to accept the Finance Committee
Report dated March 15 2012, and their recommendation
to pursue the bulk purchase of natural gas from a
qualied independent supplier.. All in favor. Motion
passed.
Discussion: Kathy explained that the board did have
knowledge that the Finance Committee was going to
make their recommendation, so to be expedient, the
Board discussed it in closed session and voted to enter a
contract with Constellation Energy Company. The rate
for a one-year contract with them will be $3.65/MCF.
(our current rate with Consumers Energy is $6.23/
MCF). Kathy said that this adjustment will save the
association $100-200K over the year.
Joe added that, before the deregulation over 10 years ago,
he had prior experience with bulk natural gas suppliers
and it was a nightmare, so he entered this endeavor
with extreme caution. Joe said he called Consumers
Lnergy and eried that the competing gas suppliers
are legitimate since the industry was deregulated in
2003. Joe said it seemed too good to be true, and
he questioned why the general public isn`t nocking
to independent suppliers, and they explained that the
general public is simply unaware of their options. Joe
expressed that he feels that this is a good move.
Ray Parzych asked i the saings would be renected on the
association fees. Joyce answered and explained that the
cost o roong materials ,shingles, is expected to go up
signicantly this year, so the saings could potentially
soten the blow o the roong materials increase. She
said we may also decide to use the savings to stock up
on materials this year for next year before the increase
goes into affect. No decision has been made as of
now. When it comes time to plan the budget for next
year, well have to see where we are at that point. Ray
asked about how the warm winter has been favorable to
our budget. Earl answered that were currently below
budget due to the partially warmer winter that weve
experienced. Joe conrmed that the utility saings
would be realized to the co-owners through the savings
rom the increased cost o shingles and the roong
project, which is going to get more expensive as the
years go on.
Kathy said that after the Audit meeting on March 26th,
the board anticipates being able to discuss shingles and
roong. She added that 1om Byrne has done some
research with his job, (they purchase a lot of building
materials), and there is a prediction that by the end of
March, shingles are going to go up by $35/square. The
board will decide whether to do more buildings this
year, or stock up on materials for next year.
Robert Armstong asked or clarication o how Joe
calculated the savings on natural gas. Joe explained that
he looked at our usage over the past year and rounded
what we had paid through Consumers Energy to $6/
MCF. (over the year we use approx. 54K MCF), so the
average cost for natural gas is $6.00 x 54K per year =
$324K per year. With the new company, well only be
paying $3.65/MCF, so the estimated annual cost would
be $197K, which is a savings of $127K. Joe reiterated
that were actually paying more than $6/MCF (the
amount on our current bill is $6.23), so our savings is
actually going to be more than $127K. Joe just used
this number as a worst case scenario. Consumers has
also told Joe that they plan to cap their rate at $5.45/
MCF beginning April 1st.
Joel Lutz asked who would service the gas in the case of
an emergency. Joe answered that Consumers Energy
would still be our service provider, and we are still paying
maintenance and distribution fees to them. The bill will
still come from Consumers Energy; the only change to
the bill is the line item that shows the gas cost for the
natural gas itself. Joe added that Consumers Energy
is not allowed to discriminate against us because were
using a different supplier. He added that if at any time
during the year we`re unsatised with Constellation,
we will be able to switch back to Consumers with no
penalty or additional charges. (as long as it is only once
within a 12 month period.)
Community Social Committee: Verbal
Michelle Todorov reported to the board. Michelle invited
everyone to attend the Easter Breakfast on Saturday,
March 31st at 10:00 a.m. The event will include a
pancake & sausage breakfast, story time, Easter egg
hunt, and a visit from the Easter Bunny.
Co-Owner Forum
Judy OConnor: Judy asked if the association had
considered offering an option for people to pay their
dues with a credit or debit card. Joe answered that it
had been considered many times. He explained that the
problem is that there is a 3% surcharge with credit card
transactions, and when they checked into it in the past, it
really wasnt worth it. The surcharges overtake the value
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Property Manager Report: Verbal
Joe reported that he would be hiring Labor Ready again
this year to clean out Silver Spring Lake.
Also, the roong project should begin in April. 1hose
units that will be re-roofed this year will be receiving a
letter from Joe introducing them to RoofOne. RoofOne
is one o the biggest roong operations in Michigan.
1hey specialize in roong and hae a good reputation.
A resident asked if DA Home Improvement was
surprised that they didnt get the job this year. Joe
answered that he didnt sense any level of surprise.
They did try to lower their price at the last minute,
but it didnt work, and the board chose RoofOne. DA
knew we were displeased with the lag time between the
installation of the shingles and the installation of the
trimwork.
Joel Lutz asked if RoofOne has been made aware of
the details that had to be ironed out with DA last year.
(ie fascia details, trimwork). Ken answered that they
have been made aware of everything. He added that
the details and the drawings have been revised, and
the items that werent clear last year are spelled out in
more detail in this years bid pack, so there should be
no question. 1here is more denition in this year`s bid
pack. Ken added that hes had a lot of meetings with
the rep from RoofOne, showing him the property and
what was done last year.
A resident asked if we are doing more buildings this year.
Joe answered that were currently scheduled to do 16
buildings, which is 6 more than last year.
Joe also reported that hes hired a security guard for
the season, Matthew Harper, who will be starting
March 21st. Joe said this is a month earlier than last
year because of the recent problems weve had on the
athletic courts. He said the courts get overrun with
kids that are swearing, littering, loitering, vandalizing,
urinating and he had to get it under control. Joe said
that he can kick the kids off the courts until 5pm, but
when the oce is closed or he leaes or the day, the
kids come right back.
The security guard has years of experience with loss
prevention, surveillance, and also has served in the
military. He will have a Highland Lakes Security ID
card, and the after hours service will have his cell
number to contact him if theres an emergency. His
shift will primarily be 4pm - 12am, Wednesday through
Sunday. Joe will be introducing Matt at the next Court
Captains meeting as well.
Earl asked if the athletic courts would be locked. Michelle
answered that all the gates are locked, and residents will
hae to sign out the key at the oce in order to access
the courts. Michelle said that even though the gates are
being locked, theyre climbing the fence and breaking in
anyway. She added that the disturbance on the court has
been unbearable, and she has had to call the police on a
couple of occasions.
Joe said that hes instated a policy that requires that anyone
signing the key out also has to sign an agreement with
the rules to using the courts. Michelle remarked that
since the agreements have been signed, shes noticed a
positive difference.
The Meeting adjourned at 8:34 p.m.
of the service since it is unlikely that the majority of co-
owners would use it. Joe said hed have to survey all 691
co-owners to see who would be willing to take advantage
of it.
Ken added that a credit card machine wouldnt work in-
house because of the surcharge that the association
would have to pay for the service, and the association
cannot absorb that expense for the convenience of a few
co-owners. He continued saying that there are services
available where you can pay with your card at the bank,
(theyll swipe the card on their end), the bank forwards
the surcharge to you, and they send your association
payment (check) to us.
Robert Armstrong: Following up with the solicitation
issue he brought up at the February board meeting,
Robert brought samples of the periodicals that are
being delivered and photos of how they are littering the
property. 1hese are the pink bags lled with the Sunday
supplement (advertising) that are dropped on the
walkways and lawns on Sunday mornings at around 6:00
a.m. (Robert said hes seen the delivery person driving
a red car in his court this weekend). He requested that
the association pursues stopping these deliveries.
Joe said that hes stopped solicitors from going door
to door during the week, but hasnt seen the people
distributing the pink bags. After reviewing the samples
Robert brought, Joe said that these supplements
are a publication of the Detroit Free Press. Robert
reiterated that the publications are being dropped
door to door in many courts, and since HLCA is a no
solicitation community and private property, he wants
this distribution to stop. Robert said hed try to get
the license plate number the next time shes delivering
in the courts. Robert said we should get the police
involved to issue citations for littering. Joe said hed
also contact the sales department at the Free Press to
make them stop.
Judy O`Connor conrmed that the publications are being
left on her court, and some of her neighbors are out of
state for the winter, so the solicitations are really piling
up. Kathy said that the association would continue to
pursue it and make them stop.
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HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Court Captain Committee
MEMBERS PRESENT: (9) GUESTS PRESENT: (3)
MEETING DATE: March 1, 2012
SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. The Pet Pal project is completed and hopefully residents will utilize the containers as intended.
Correcl usage viII cerlainIy cul dovn on Ioose refuse vilhin lhe conhnes of our lrash receplacIes. As
Court Captains it is up to usto share with our neighbors the convenience of the pail for small items
such as pet waste, pizza boxes, fast food containers, etc.
2. Donna McNally had a great idea to have a community wide Garage sale. Robert brought that to
the meeting for her as she was unable to attend. It was received very well with Betty, Kathleen and
Kathy offering to assist with organizing and will report back. It was done once before many years ago
in conjunction with a Hot Dog Day event and was a success.
3. Joel Lutz brought up the fact that many residents are just not disposing of trash appropriately and
it can lead to some courts looking very shabby because a few people do not respect their neighbors
or lheir ovn hones. Many of us experience lhis in our Courls and vouId Iike lo hnd sone vay lo
improve on this negative behavior without installing a Trash Cam.
4. Sandy Nolan hasnt heard any local news recently and will have a column in next months Herald
which will be on a topic that is undecided at the time of this meeting.
5. }oeI asked lhal vilh lhe inux of eIeclric cars... vouId il le feasilIe for HLCA lo Iook inlo lhe cosl
of installing an electric car charging station?
6. The Yes or No queslion vas Are you concerned aloul lhe y-Lavs vole due Ialer lhis year` Il
was determined that there is still time and tabled that for later, but it is encouraged that all residents
vote if they havent already.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD:
None.
NEXT MEETING: Thursday, ApriI 5, 2O12 al 7:OO p.n.
Submitted by: Barb Adams, Secretary
Rolerl Arnslrong
Joel Lutz
arlara Adans
Ray Parzych
Betty Parzych
Stanley Roberson
Tom Werner
Martin Tingstad
Kathy Baldwin, Board President
Kathleen Connor, Director
Clem Tulley, Board Liaison
Sandy Nolan, Board Liaison
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HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Judy OConnor, Chairperson
Thomas Neumann
Betty Parzych
Pauline Raeburn
Myra Santoni
GUESTS PRESENT:
Judy Nakdimen, Board Liaison
Tom Byrne, Board Liaison
Kathy Baldwin, Board President
COMMITTEE: Clubhouse MEETING DATE: March 5, 2012
SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. FOLDING CHAIRS: Judy OConnor is working with the Maintenance Dept to obtain cost
estimates on re-painting 27 all-metal folding chairs that are currently in poor shape.
2. EQUIPMENT IN HIGHLAND ROOM CABINETS: Committee members discussed raising the
security deposit when renting the Highland Room and utilizing the audio-visual equipment in
the cabinets. All agreed further research and discussion is needed before making this type of
decision.
3. ST. PATRICKS DAY FUND RAISER EVENT: IIanning and lasks vere hnaIized preparing for
the event. Update on Ticket sales: at the time of the meeting, 70% of the tickets have been sold.
Committee members were pleased to hear that the Director of Northville Civic Concern (NCC)
personally purchased 20 adult tickets to resell or give to the NCC volunteers. This was done
out of appreciation for what the Highland Lakes community has done for NCC over the years.
All members are very excited to hold this event and looking forward to seeing their friends and
family enjoy great food and fellowship.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: None
NEXT MEETING: Monday, April 2, 2012, 7:00 p.m.
Submitted by Thomas Neumann
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HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Grounds MEETING DATE: March 6, 2012
SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. LIeclion of ofhcers. The Committee voted to retain Ray Parzych as chairperson and Gloria
Loudy as co-chairperson.
2. Eight Mile entrance. The Committee had a lengthy discussion regarding various options
for the future changes of the Eight Mile entrance. The Committee arrived at no conclusions
at this time.
3. Follow-up of tree stump removal. Discussed the removal of tree stumps remaining on
the premises. Recommendation by Earl Smith to allocate up to $2,000.00 for removal of
tree stumps from the property. The funds will be taken from Account 3020_Long Term
Capital Replacement Reserve #807 Tree program. Motion seconded by Robert Armstrong.
Unanimously approved by the Committee.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD:
That an amount up to $2,000 be allocated for the removal of tree stumps on the property. Source for
funding would be as indicated in item #3.
NEXT MEETING:
Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted by: Ray Parzych
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Ray Parzych, Chairperson
Gloria Loudy, Chairperson
Judith Alessandri
Earl Smith
Marti Tupper
Brad Todorov
Marty Tingstad
Robert Armstrong
Betty Parzych
GUESTS PRESENT:
Kathy Baldwin, Board Liaison
Judy Nakdimen, Board Liaison
Kathleen Connor, Board Director
Sandy Nolan, Board Director
Joe Poma, Property Manager
Don Loudy
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HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Marty Tingstad, Chairman
Robert Armstrong
Wilma Leonard
GUESTS PRESENT:
Kathleen Connor, Board Liaison
Sandy Nolan, Board Liaison
Joy Gaskin, guest
COMMITTEE: Herald MEETING DATE: March 12, 2012
DISCUSSION:
1. Review of February and March issue - feedback is positive on some of the new features. There has
been a good response to Whats Cooking Recipe contributions are coming in, but Know Your
Neighbor response is slow. Wilma feels that many residents are too modest to toot their own horn.
She suggests that residents call her if they are aware of something special happening on their court.
She will contact the individual(s) involved for permission to include the achievement in the column
and she will write the article. Hopefully this will elicit more entries. Also, the form for a Know Your
Neighbor contribution will be inserted again in the April issue.
2. Marty suggested it is time for some spring cleaning. Get rid of Christmas decorations, pick up
fallen tree branches in your yard, etc. This unseasonable weather is the perfect time to spruce up the
neighborhood.
3. Regarding the bumps and potholes on Silver Spring Drive: residents are, once again, urged to call
Laura Coxs assistant with a request for repaving of this busy road. Joe Poma is enlisting the help of
rental residents in Swan Harbor and Park Place and homeowners on Rippling Lane. Their use of Silver
Spring is also affected by the poor condition of this county road.
4. Robert Armstrong will write an article directed at pet owners, some of whom seem not to be aware
that the by-laws of Highland Lakes and city ordinances prohibit such actions as a cat or dog
roaming unleashed on the property.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: None
NEXT MEETING: Monday, April 9, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
Submitted by Wilma Leonard
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HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Thomas A. Werner, Chairman
Terry McNally, Co-Chairman
Ilio Alessandri
GUESTS PRESENT:
Clem Tulley, Director
Kathy Baldwin, Board Liaison
Kathleen Connor, Board Liaison
COMMITTEE: Engineering MEETING DATE: March 14, 2012
MODIFICATION REQUESTS REVIEWED:
1. Unit 144 Doorwall
Pella
Meets HLCA Requirements
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS:
2. The hrepIace inslaIIalion requesl forn vas revieved and found lo have sone lypos. WiII have
Shannon nake lhe correclions and send lo lhe loard for approvaI.
3. The lyIavs change vas read for a second line and vas approved as read lo change lhe neeling
line fron 7:OO p.n. lo 3:OO p.n. on lhe Wednesday prior lo lhe nonlhIy loard neeling:
Article VIII Meeting
Regular meeting shall be held on the Wednesday prior to the monthly Board of Directors
meeting at 3:00 p.m. Meetings will be conducted according to Roberts Rules of Order. The
Executive Board within 48 hours advance notice may call special meetings.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD:
- Reconnend approvaI on nodihcalion requesl #1
- Reconnend approvaI of lhe correcled IirepIace InslaIIalion Requesl Iorn
- Reconnend approvaI of lhe anendnenl lo lhe Lngineering Connillee yIavs as slaled in ilen #3
NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, ApriI 11, 2O12 al 3:OO p.n.
Submitted by Tom Werner, Chairman
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HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Joyce Elvy, Chairman
Joy Gaskin
Frank Jensen
Ralph Downey
Earl Smith
GUESTS PRESENT:
Sandy Nolan, Board Liaison
Kathy Baldwin, Board President
Joe Poma, Property Manager
COMMITTEE: Finance MEETING DATE: March 15, 2012
SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. The Property Manager submitted a memo to the Committee outlining a possible change in our
gas supplier. Our present supplier, Consumers Energy, no longer has a monopoly on the supply
of natural gas. This deregulation now allows bulk suppliers to compete and we have had quotes
that would provide considerable savings. The Committee supported further review and positive
reaction from the Board.
2. A member questioned the discretionary spending items as he felt it circumvents the annual
budget process since there is no account in the budget for it. Joe pointed out that certain needs,
unknown at budget time, could be provided for if we have a surplus in our current budget at any
given time.
3. Ielruary hnanciaI reporl vas discussed. olh incone and expense for lhe year renain favoralIe
at $39098 and $77929 respectively.
COMMITTEE ACTION
- Motion by Joy Gasken, 2nd by Frank Jensen to recommend that Highland Lakes pursue
lhe luIk purchase of naluraI gas fron a quaIihed independenl suppIier. Approved ly aII
members.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD:
- Thal HighIand Lakes pursue lhe luIk purchase of naluraI gas fron a quaIihed independenl
supplier.
Submitted by Earl Smith
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MAINTENANCE REPORT
TO: Board of Directors, Property Manager, Co-Owners
FROM: Ken Wiewiora - Maintenance Superintendent
RE: Maintenance Report
DATE: March 19, 2012
1. Grounds: This seasons grounds cleanup is starting early thanks to Mother Nature. We have deployed
the new pet waste pales in all of the trash areas. Cedar wood chipping of the tree beds has started, over
the next few weeks these areas should be completed. With the warm weather still in our forecast we will
be focusing on the grounds for areas that need repair, and clean up. We will be putting out the grounds
trash cans around the property this week, as well as Turing on the lake pumps on Crystal lake shortly, as
long as the weather holds out.
2. Equipment: Both the 1998 pickup, the 2000 pickup and the 2003 van, all went to the dealer this month
for repairs to the ABS brake system. At this point it is still early to put away all of the snow equipment,
this will take place mid April.
3. Building Repairs: Work order requests for building repairs have be coming in at a normal rate. We are
seeing the typical seasonal type of work orders. Basement leaks, Sewer back up, ect. There was wind
danage lo lvo unils lhal vere re roofed in 2O11. The danage vas sofhl naleriaI lhal lIev off. The
contractor D. A. Home has repaired these items covered under warrantee. Additionally we had 10 other
units that shingles blew off. We are doing these repairs in house.
4. Fence repairs: Fence repair requests have been increasing over the last year again. I will be dedicating
one employee once again this summer to do fence repairs.
Thank You,
Ken Wiewiora, HLCA Maintenance Superintendent
Please, if there are any ground or building concerns, contact the Clubhouse at
1-248-349-4006 and request a work order to be submitted.
Please review the proper disposal procedures of trash, compost, and building materials,
And Paints, located on all of the trash corrals on the property.
Waste Management our trash hauler WILL NOT PICK UP IMPROPERLY BAGGED
COMPOST OR TRASH, AND IMPROPERLY PLACED BUILDING MATERIALS.
Lets all step-up to keep our community clean, & please report trash violators to the clubhouse.
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Spring has arrived, and with it comes the loiterers and
litterers in our athletic courts; mostly non-residents
looking for a place to hang out after school.
In recent years, the athletic courts have been a place
to congregate, swear, litter, drink or have an outdoor
party when there is nothing else to do. Neighboring
residents are growing tired of the noise. We have
been forced to make repeated trips to the courts at
the end of the day to tell people that dont even live here to leave the
property. In many cases, there is one resident child and ten of his friends.
Parents need to know where and what their kids are doing at all hours,
and remind them that there are other people that live here as well.
Due to the misuse of the courts, Highland Lakes has decided to
start locking the gates and requiring that a key be checked out at the
front desk. The person checking the key out will have to sign in with
their name and address and make sure that the court is locked again
vhen lhey Ieave and lhal lhe key is relurned lo lhe ofhce. If a specihc
individual continues to violate the rules or does not lock the court upon
leaving, their privileges to use the court will be suspended at the discretion
of management. If any person, resident or otherwise, attempts to gain
access to the courts by climbing the fence or forcing the gate open, the
police will be called and damages will be assessed. This new
policy is in existence for the quiet use and enjoyment of
the property by all who live here. If you have any
queslions, pIease caII lhe ofhce (248-349-4OO6).
Joe Poma, Property Manager
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Three Director seats are up for election this year.
Advertise for Candidates:
April Herald
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Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Deadline for Candidates resums:
Friday, April 13, 2012 by 5:00 p.m.
Meet the Candidates Night:
Monday, April 16, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
Prior to the regular meeting of the Board of Directors.
Mailing of Ballots and Proxy:
Monday, April 23, 2012
Ballots due in Clubhouse:
Friday, May 18, 2012 by 5:00 p.m.
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Know Your Neighbors
SHARE YOUR STORY! We would like to recognize more of our neighbors who have a
shining moment. If you, a member of your family, or a neighbor has a very special event or experience,
please let us know so we can share that accomplishment with the Highland Lakes Community. Maybe youre
celebrating a special anniversary or birthday or a new birth in the family. Perhaps your son has been named
captain of the football team or your daughter had a record-breaking cross-country run.
Whatever the achievement-if youre proud of it, share it with your neighbors. Call Wilma Leonard at
248-380-8907 or e-mail her at willie1117@aol.com and tell her your good news; the Herald Committee will
do the write up for you to feature in our next issue. Story submissions also can be dropped of in the Herald
box at the Clubhouse.
Make sure the individual(s) involved do not mind the recognition. Material for publication must be signed.
Article submitted by Wilma Leonard.
Eileen Noble, a 28-year resident of Dartmouth Place, is justly proud of her large
family, Te mother of seven , grandmother of seventeen, and great-grandmother of
eleven, Eileen is particularly proud of the accomplishments of her son, Father Paul
Noble.
Father Paul exhibited an early vocation, having spent his high school years at the
Pontifcal Institute for Missionary Expeditions located near the University of Detroit
and his college years at U of D. Afer ordination, he was assigned as principal of P.I.M.E.
High School in Newark, Ohio. Tis was the beginning of a thirty year religious mission
in Ohio.
When enrollment at his school declined, Father Paul was assigned to the Diocese of
Columbus where he spent seven years as Superintendant of the Diocese schools and
later as pastor of St. Matthews in Gahanna, Ohio.
When he learned that St. Matthews had a serious mold problem, he was advised to
demolish the building and re-build on the site. His eforts to raise money and re-build
led to his recently being honored by having the activity center named for him. Te
Father Paul Noble Center is the location of educational, athletic, fellowship and faith
formation activity. What a wonderful recognition of Father Nobles thirty year devotion
to his church. He is currently the Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Columbus.
Father Paul is just one of Eileens successful children and grand-childrena family of
doctors, engineers, nurses and attorneys. What a fne legacy for this long-time owner
in Highland Lakes.
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Highland
Lakes
Residents
were Wearin of
the Green this last
St. Patricks Day!
The Clubhouse Committee
had a very successful sell-out fund-
raiser dinner. We had fun planning it
and everyone who attended seemed to
really enjoy themselves!
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ITS COMMUNITY
GARDEN TIME
There will be a meeting
for those interested in
participating in the
Highland Lakes Community Garden on
Saturday, April 14th at 10:00 am at the
Clubhouse.
If you are interested in being
a part of the garden or have
any questions, and cannot
acn!p|cascccniaci
Donna McNally
at 248-347-0999.
Spaces are limited this year...
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All adult female residents of Highland
Lakes are invited to meet with us on the
rst Thursday of each month.
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May 3, 2012:
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June 7, 2012:
Salad & Desert Luncheon
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Highland Lakes
Womens Club Luncheon
For further information about the
Highland Lakes Womens Club, you can
contact Peggy Zonca (248)348-5283 or
mmzonca@sbcglobal.net
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Spring Cleaning - Our record breaking warm temperatures of
March preempted an article on spring cleaning. Along
with the mild winter, there was no need to wait for snow
to melt before starting to pick up the winters debris - not
to mention the pet deposits that have been hidden by the
snow. Many of us were able to rake up the dead leaves in the
shrubs and flower beds. The maintenance department has spread
fresh wood chips around the clubhouse.
Another sign of spring: Wayne County has filled in the
potholes on Silver Spring Drive. This will have to do until
money becomes available to fix the road right - like
the stretch by the school. Keep on calling the office of
Wayne County Commissioner Laura Cox; Our contact
is Jordyn Salmon at 313-224-0946.
A LAST NOTE:
Sandy Nolan was cleaning her kitchen
cupboards a while back and came
across an issue of the
Highland Lakes Herald.
Date: August 1, 1972 - Vol.2 No.12!
(Please Keep any comments on
housekeeping to yourself).
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WHATS COOKING!
Its Your Turn! We want to hear from YOU!!
SHARE YOUR FAVORITE RECIPE WITH YOUR NEIGHBORS:
E-mail your recipe to: Wilma Leonard (willie1117@aol.com) or simply drop it in the Herald
box at the clubhouse. Dont forget to sign your name and unit number.
This is a favorite of SALLY RIGOs family; shes been sharing the rec-
ipe for years. Sally suggests its especially good for a pot-luck since
it is best made ahead and cooked the day of serving. Next month
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1 lb. thin spaghetti
2 eggs
1 c. milk
Salt & Pepper
Parmesan Cheese (to taste)
1 jar spaghetti sauce
Pepperoni (thinly sliced)
2 c. mozzarella cheese
1. Cook and drain well 1 pound of thin spaghetti.
2. Beat two eggs into 1 cup of milk and mix with spaghetti.
3. With a slotted spoon, lift spaghetti mixture so that excess liquid drains off and place on
greased 11 x 18 pan.
4. Salt and pepper to taste and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
5. Top with one large jar of spaghetti sauce. Add thinly sliced pepperoni or meat of your
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6. Top with 2 cups of mozzarella cheese (I use one cup mozzarella and one cup cheddar.)
7. Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes in 350 degree oven. Let set for 5 minutes before serving.
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1 tsp vanilla
1/8 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups milk
POWER LEVEL: HIGH (10) AND LOW (3) on your microwave.
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rotating dish 1/4 turn every two minutes. Sprinkle with nutmeg or cinnamon before serving.
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All baby-sitters listed below are residents of Highland Lakes. The
babysitter list will be revised when enough 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.
Sarah Flegal, 12 ..................248/349-9789
*Sarah has been certifed in a Babysitting Training Clinic sponsored by the
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Savanna Maize, 15 ...............248/974-3862
Olivia Martin, 17 ...................248/449-6254
Ellie Mindick, 17 ..................248/347-1190
Holly Penny, 16 ....................248/740-8243
Isabel Rocha, 13 ..................248/344-8858
Raquelle Sands, 13 .............248/921-7582
Shannon Williams, 15 .........248/349-9288
TROY BORAWSKI...........248/688-2922
Any job you need done including babysitting, lawn work etc.
SAVANNAH MAIZE.............248/9743862
Odd jobs. Pet sitting & babysitting. Age: 16.
STUART SAULES.............734/546-8129
Any odd jobs, yard work, pet care, car washing.
JACOB SAUCEDO...........248/924-0954
Any job you need done including babysitting, lawn work etc.
SHANNON WILLIAMS...........248/349-9288
Pet sitting, Dog walking & babysitting. Age: 15.
BABY SITTER LIST
FUZZY
FRIENDS
JOB SITE
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DISCLAIMS ANY RESPONSIBILITY IN THE HIRING OF THESE YOUNG PEOPLE, WHICH IS A PERSONAL MATTER BETWEEN HIRED HELP AND RESIDENTS.
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Spring
Today it is Spring again,
Because you are here.
Spring again you say.
Spring comes on but one day.
You are here each day,
Today it is Spring again.
Warm sun
Warm earth
Sof rain
Warm hearts
Today it is Spring again
Because you are here
Love blooms
Love grows
Love touches us.
As the sweet scent
Of buds yet to open.
Today it is Spring again
Because you are here.
Youre the sof breeze
Tat bends the slender stems
Of fowers new today-
You are new each day
And as fowers bow to the gentle breeze
I bow to you love.
Today it is Spring again
Because you are here,
And you have touched me.
May it never change.
Submitted by Tom DeGalan
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Highland Lakes Court Captains
Anchor
Brandon Schultz.........734-765-1214
Althea
Susan Diagnault.........734-502-2368
Amboy
Brad Todorov......................380-1611
Andover
Pam Takacs.......................374-0864
Aqueduct
Frank Eisenhauer..............348-9650
Bryn Mawr
Gloria Janks......................305-8044
Dartmouth
Sue Misiulis.......................344-4949
Dearborn
Clem Tulley........................349-3125
Dorothy Gay
Sonya Flegal.....................344-9789
Eddington
David Duey..................586-996-2098
Farragut
Lorraine Scully (B 89 & 90)....344-8703
Janice Booher (B 88)...........344-4229
Hayes
D. & G. Loudy (B 30)...........349-3308
John LaMarca...................773-7597
(B 28, 29, 31, 32)
Inlet
Tom Kopack......................344-9743
Iron Gate
Pauline Raeburn...............344-9791
Ironwood
Esther Allison.....................880-1673
Itham
Bob Rudolph.....................924-2600
Juliet
Sandy Nolan (B 8) & (B 9)........349-3587
Kenyon
Elizabeth Dombles..............Unlisted
Lagoon
Chris Van Arnam...............982-3978
Lehigh
Frances Moore.....................380-0552
Lehigh Lane
Dianne Hartman................229-3884
Leidel
Barbara Adams..................924-2306
Lilac
Barbara Evans....................348-3087
Longwood
Jim OConnor....................344-6600
Lyric
Ray Parzych......................349-9370
Madison
Elaine Horwath....................Unlisted
Malvern
Connie Haworth...................349-5047
Myra Santoni......................344-2568
Mann
Liz Thuss....................734-558-0220
Mariner
Douglas Perrin.....................Unlisted
Neptune
Robert Armstrong..............912-0266
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...................380-6429
Richards
Martin Tingstad..................344-4928
Sandy
Beverly Brenner.................348-2982
Savoy
Judy & Jim Weaver.........313-613-1479
Schoolhouse
Peggy Zonca.....................348-5283
Seabrook
Anne Marie Kuneman...........719-7722
Valiant
Ilio Alessandri....................449-6959
View Point
Stanley Roberson..............596-1239
Whitman
Frank Jensen.......................Unlisted
Windsor
Tom Werner.......................349-4459
NOTE: ALL AREA CODES ARE 248 UNLESS INDICATED OTHERWISE
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Sandy Nolan, Board Liaison
Court Captain Committee
The following warning comes straight from the
FBI: Dont Fall for the Jury Duty Scam.
It happens like this...
The phone rings. You pick up and the caller identies
himself as an ofcer of the court. He says that you failed to report
for jury duty and there is a warrant out for your arrest. You say that you never received a
notice. The caller says that hell need some information for verication purposes - your birthdate,
social security number, and perhaps even a credit card number. This is when you should hang up the
phone. It is a scam.
The scams bold simplicity may be what makes it so effective. Facing the threat of arrest, victims
are caught off guard and may be quick to part with some information to defuse the situation. With
enough information, scammers can assume your identity and empty your bank accounts. Protecting
yourself is the key. Never give out personal information when you receive an unsolicited phone call.
I also received a notication from John Werth, Director of Northville Township Department of
Safety. He says that there is good reason to believe that a series of residential break-ins in this area
are being committed by two women, possibly a third person acting as the driver.
Possible suspect vehicles include:
Older model, dark colored (maroon/burgundy) SUV or mini-van
White in color, 4-door car, maybe a Toyota
Silver in color, SUV crossover type
The suspects are driving the area and target homes after the homeowner leaves the residence. If
confronted after knocking on the door, the women say they are looking for a cleaning job or a lost
dog. It has been reported that these women have some sort of an accent.
Please be on the lookout for the women and vehicles. Dont hesitate to call 911 if you see anything.
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APRIL 2012
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2
Clubhouse
Committee
- 7:00 p.m.
3
Grounds
Committee
- 7:00 p.m.
4 5
Womens
Luncheon
- 12:00 noon
Court Captain
Committee
- 7:00 p.m.
6
GOOD FRIDAY
Clubhouse
Closes at
1:00 p.m.
7
8
CLUBHOUSE
CLOSED
9
Herald
Committee
- 7:00 p.m.
10
Pool
Committee
- 6:30 p.m.
11
Ladies Pinochle
- 12:30 p.m.
Engineering
Committee
- 3:00 p.m.
Finance Committee
- 7:00 p.m.
12 13
ELECTION
RESUMES
DUE
- 5:00 p.m.
Euchre Club
- 7:00 p.m.
14
Community
Garden
- 10:00 a.m.
15 16
Candidates
Night
- 7:00 p.m.
Board Meeting
- 7:30 p.m.
17
TAX DAY
18 19 20 21
Womens
Club Book &
Jewelry Sale
- 12:00 noon
22 23 24
Vision
Committee
- 6:00 p.m.
Community
Social
- 7:00 p.m.
25
Ladies Pinochle
- 12:30 p.m.
26 27
Euchre Club
- 7:00 p.m.
28
29 30 1
Grounds
Committee
- 7:00 p.m.
CLUBHOUSE
SUMMER HOURS
BEGIN
2 3
Womens
Luncheon
- 12:00 noon
Court Captain
Committee
- 7:00 p.m.
4

5
6 7
Clubhouse
Committee
- 7:00 p.m.
8
Pool
Committee
- 6:30 p.m.
9
Ladies Pinochle
- 12:30 p.m.
10 11
Euchre Club
- 7:00 p.m.
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CLUBHOUSE WINTER HOURS
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.