July 2017

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Ecology Article
page 16-17

Hot Dog Daze

page 18-19

Clubhouse Library
page 20

Northville Fire Department

page 21

Northville Township App

page 25

Whats Cooking
page 26

Mark your calendars!!

Hot Dog Daze July 8

Movie Night July 8

Adult Karaoke Party & Late Night

Swim July 22

Hot Dog Daze August 12

Movie Night August 26

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 Highland Lakes
Management Section
Highland Lakes Board of Directors

Guy Balok, President

Michelle Todorov, Vice President
Sandy Nolan, Secretary
Ann Creviston, Treasurer
Kathleen Connor, Director
Margaret (Peggy) Zonca, Director
Kathy Baldwin, Director
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 HIGHLAND LAKES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION DIRECTORY
20301 Silver Spring Drive, Northville, MI 48167
Phone: 248-349-4006 E-mail: clubhouse@hlca.us
Fax: 248-349-8821 Web: www.HLCA.us
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Guy Balok, President................... 734-667-3507 Margaret (Peggy) Zonca, Director.248-348-5283
Michelle Todorov, Vice President...248-380-1611 Kathleen Connor, Director............248-207-6417
Ann Creviston, Treasurer..............248-894-4961 Kathy Baldwin, Director.............. 248-974-6688
Sandy Nolan, Secretary............... 248-349-3587

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

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

Engineering Tom Werner 248-349-4459 Kathleen Connor & Peggy Zonca

Community Social Brad Todorov 248-380-1611 Guy Balok, Kathy Baldwin, Sandy
Nolan & Michelle Todorov

Finance Joyce Elvy 248-349-1747 Kathleen Connor & Ann Creviston

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

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

Sandy Nolan

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

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

Cheryl Huizing 248-231-7603 & Sandy Nolan

RV Hugh Battley 248-349-4841 Michelle Todorov

Tennis Carol Shields 248-305-7123 Michelle Todorov

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
After Hours Emergency ...................................................................................................................248-349-4006
Northville Township Police-Non-Emergency .................................................................................248-349-9400
Northville Township Fire Department ..........................................................................................248-348-5807
Northville Township Police and Fire Emergency ........................................................................................... 911
After Hours Maintenance Emergency ..........................................................................................248-349-4006
Assessment/Billing Inquiries .....................................................................................................248-349-4006
Consumers Power Company .......................................................................................................800-477-5050
DTE-Electric Company ...............................................................................................................800-477-4747
Hazardous Waste Information .....................................................................................................734-326-3936
HLCA WOW! Account Rep (Bob Sivori) ........................................................................................248-808-9872
WOW! Sales & Support .............................................................................................................1-866-496-9669
HLCA AT&T Account Rep (Denise Smith) .....................................................................................810-265-4946
AT&T Sales & Support (Phone or U-Verse) ..................................................................................800-288-3466
HLCA Comcast Account Rep (Erin Timmermann)..............................................erin_timmermann@comcast.com
Web site ......................................................................................................................................www.HLCA.us
Association Facebook Page ..............................................................................................facebook.com/hlca.mi
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 HIGHLAND LAKES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES - June 19, 2017
The monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of Highland Lakes Condominium Association was held on the
third Monday of the month, in accordance with the By-Laws of the Association. President Guy Balok called the
June 19, 2017 regular meeting of the Board of Directors to order at 7:09 p.m.
Attendance
The following Directors were present: Guy Balok, Sandy Nolan, Ann Creviston, Kathy Baldwin and Peggy Zonca.
Kathleen Connor and Michelle Todorov were excused. Also present were Joe Poma, Property Manager, and
Emily Lutzenkirchen, Publications and Records Assistant. Approximately 13 Co-Owners attended.

Approval of Minutes: Property and liability insurance is unfavorable $1,916

due to Ironwood Ct. siding repair by Concraft which was
Board Action: Motion by Kathy Baldwin, support by caused by the wind storm back in April.
Sandy Nolan, to approve and file the minutes of the May
15, 2017 executive session of the Board of Directors. All Payroll taxes are favorable $1,437. The Association has
in favor. Motion passed. reached $9,000 per employee FUTA threshold.
Financial Report: $3,030 was transferred from reserves to pay for a used Jeep
Liberty for security for $2,950 and an $80 architectural
Joe Poma reported. contract for Clubhouse renovations.
The recurring income account is favorable due to the Receivables fell to $31,000. If it dips under $30,000 it will
AT&T commission check. be the lowest it has been since before the year 2000s.
Administrative expense is over $254 but still in a good The Association is favorable for the month of May $15,137
place. Administrative payroll is over $1,532 due to and year to date favorable $48,077.
Memorial Day double-time and training of the new
receptionist. Board Action: Motion by Peggy Zonca, support by Ann
Creviston, to approve the Financial report of June 19,
Utilities is favorable $6,650. The Association is seeing the 2017. All in favor. Motion passed.
benefit of the natural gas contract and bulk natural gas
pricing. The township electric bill for Silver Spring Drive Clubhouse Committee Report: page 10
street lighting has not arrived yet.
Board Action: Motion by Kathy Baldwin, support by
Pool supplies and repair account is $1,519 favorable due Sandy Nolan, to approve the Clubhouse Committee
to fewer needed repairs than last year at this time and report of June 5, 2017. All in favor. Motion passed.
a chemical surplus. Lifeguard wages is the product of
budget spreading. The baby pool is scheduled for pressure Court Liaison Committee Report: page 11
testing this Thursday. Board Action: Motion by Ann Creviston, support by
Lake maintenance is over $1,711 due to an upgraded Peggy Zonca, to approve the Court Liaison Committee
Gooseworks contract and a large Aquaweed treatment for report of June 1, 2017. All in favor. Motion passed.
algae and weeds. Engineering Committee Report: page 12
The common grounds account is favorable $1,984. Major Tom Werner reported.
sod purchases will occur in June, not May. Asphalt work
will also begin in June. Discussion: The Engineering Committee put in an
official recommendation that going forward all basement
Lawn equipment expense and fuel is favorable $1,707 due windows being installed be glass block.
to gasoline being purchased in April and the new mower
requiring less maintenance. Board Action: Motion by Sandy Nolan, support by Ann
Creviston, to approve the Engineering report of June 13,
Maintenance wages is unfavorable $1,095 due to overtime 2017, and the recommendations to approve #1-7 and
for seasonal start-up work and catching up on trimming reject modification #8. All in favor. Motion Passed.
and edging. The maintenance department is now fully
staffed. Pool Report: page 13
Unit repair is unfavorable $1,653 due to five Family Board Action: Motion by Ann Creviston, support by
Basement repairs and two major excavations. Joe is hoping Peggy Zonca, to approve the Pool Committee report of
that will be the end of basement repairs for the season. June 13, 2017. All in favor. Motion passed.

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Ecology Committee Report: page 14 the Herald Committee again.
Board Action: Motion by Kathy Baldwin, support by Management Report: page 9
Sandy Nolan, to approve the Ecology Committee report
of June 13, 2017. All in favor. Motion passed. Joe Poma reported.

Grounds Committee Report: page 15 Discussion: Joe is planning on sending a survey out in the
future to residents in regard to having a full-time security
Board Action: Motion by Peggy Zonca, support by Kathy company which will boost assessments $3-4.
Baldwin, to approve the Grounds Committee report of
June 12, 2017. All in favor. Motion passed. The Social Committee reminded everyone of the following
events: The Late Night Swim & Fireworks on Friday, June
Co-Owners Forum: 30th at 8 p.m., Hot Dog Daze July 8th at noon, and Movie
Night featuring Finding Dory on July 8th at 9 p.m.
A resident asked if the Clubhouse renovation includes
making the loft library handicap accessible. It is not in The Meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m.
the renovation plans. Joe recommended that the resident
bring up the subject in the next Clubhouse Committee
meeting.
Peggy mentioned that a lot of residents are unaware
of Northville watering restrictions. According to the
Northville website those with underground irrigation
systems (automatic sprinklers) may only water between
the hours of midnight and 5 a.m. Those who water lawns
and gardens manually may do so between the hours of
11 a.m. to midnight on odd or even days based on the
address of your house.
A resident has a three wheel bike that she would like to
ride. The bike was chained to her patio but according to
the by-laws a resident cannot leave personal property in
any common area. She had to move it to her back patio
through her condo since her gate is not wide enough
for the bike to fit through. A solution given was that the
resident have her gate widened by our fence technician
at her cost. She asked if someone she has worked with
in the past do the work. Per the by-laws, residents and
contractors are not allowed to do work on the Associations
common element which includes the fence.
A resident is curious about the neighborhood watch signs
in the community. There used to be a neighborhood
watch a few years back that contacted the police when
suspicious behavior was noticed. The lack of volunteerism
has caused it to dissipate. Many residents keep an eye on
their surrounding area but there is a lack of an organized
committee. Two main reasons people dont call the police
are fear of being identified as the one who complained
and fear of being wrong. Guy recommended the resident
bring up the subject in the next Court Liaison meeting.
A resident mentioned sharing community information
and the Herald more through technology. Another
resident also commented that she receives her Herald
late and therefore misses out on some events that she
would have enjoyed attending. There is an organizational
Facebook page for Highland Lakes but a Facebook
community group should be entertained for community
members to connect with one another. Guy mentioned
that a lot of these ideas used to be bounced around in the
Herald Committee which is no longer functioning. The
Board recommended that the resident look into starting
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 MANAGEMENT REPORT
TO: Board of Directors, Co-Owners RE: Property Managers Report
FROM: Joe Poma, Property Manager DATE: June 19, 2017

1. Clubhouse Renovation: Phase #1 of the clubhouse renovation project is underway with Sondrio Builders. The initial
phase involves the back hallway and the kitchen, with a small portion of the Highland Room. The ceilings, walls and floors
are being removed and replaced. Flooring will be light colored maple vinyl, resembling hardwood and the ceilings will be
updated drop variety with LED fixtures. Paneling in the back hallway will be removed and replaced with standard drywall
with new trim work and paint. The goal of the construction goes beyond the visual aspect and is to make the clubhouse
handicapped accessible, which incorporates a wheelchair ramp across from the kitchen granting access to the main lounge,
a larger family restroom and re-configuration of the womens locker room. The kitchen will receive new flooring, cabinets,
countertops and a new ceiling. The south wall of the kitchen that is open to the main lounge will be closed off and will
add counter space and additional cabinets. The coffee station that is currently near the reception desk will be relocated to
the kitchen area and will include a restaurant style, automatic fill machine. Carpeting throughout will be replaced by peel
and stick two foot commercial squares that can be removed and replaced when needed. The Highland Room will receive
vinyl flooring in front of the cabinets to prevent staining caused by periodic spills. As for the construction itself, it will be
inconvenient and always is. We ask for co-owner patience during this time as we update the centerpiece of our community.
There will be a rigid dust barrier installed between the kitchen and main lounge, closing that area off except for a door that
will permit residents to access the back hallway, exercise room and kitchen. There will be a couple of days where the ice
machine will not be available, but a cooler of ice will be provided for drinks. By the time you read this, the metal roof of the
clubhouse will most likely have been painted and our maintenance staff will get involved with replacement of the exterior
trim, eaves and overhang woodwork that has decayed over time. The clubhouse renovation is no small task and will take
three years and encompass three phases of construction. Phase #1 is supposed to be substantially completed by September
30th. Im sure that all residents will be pleased with the results.

2. Grass Trimming: Every year we get two complaints about the weed whipping on the property; either it is not happening
quickly enough, and when it does, the grounds crew is cutting the flowers. As to the first issue, we have hired another full-
time grounds crew member and a seasonal employee, which has brought us up to full staff, so the timing issue should now
be resolved. The second issue is something that is out of our control if it pertains to flowers that were planted on common
element. The lawn crew is not cutting the flowers out of spite, but over the years, residents have planted flowers around
common area trees away from their own patios or flower boxes. When that happens, tall grass grows around and through
the flowers, so the only way for the staff member to remove the grass is to pull it by hand. Our trimmers whip all of the
grass around the tree and anything that goes with it. If a resident wants the flowers to stay, they need to pick the grass and
weeds around the flowers and trees because the Association does not permit this type of planting without Board approval and
the staff does not have the time to remove the grass by hand. With that being said, there is no excuse for the trimmer to cut
flowers down within the unwritten personal space of the condominium, or that which extends a foot or so from the outside
wall and includes the shrubs and other decorations in an area that residents have typically personalized. If that happens, I
certainly would like to know about it and it will be resolved. Keep in mind that if you plant flowers or install other land-
scaping outside of your condominium or around the exterior walls, you are responsible to maintain the space by pulling the
weeds and tall grass. When it comes down to it, the common element extends all the way to the building wall itself, but we
encourage residents to decorate this area to enhance the visual aspect of the community.

3. Asphalt & Concrete Project: Residents of Longwood, Viewpoint, Althea, Andover, Mariner, Dorothy Gay, Dartmouth,
Inlet, Lilac and Malvern Court will be notified by letter and signage prior to the start of asphalt work on their respective
courtyard. We are aware of three other areas that need extensive pothole repair and those are Queen Anne, Hayes and Crys-
tal Lake Drive. Those will receive temporary patchwork until they are up for total replacement. I request that all residents
be careful when driving by the construction sites and use care when parking so as not to inconvenience neighbors or road
workers.

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 HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Clubhouse Committee MEETING DATE: June 5, 2017
MEMBERS PRESENT: GUESTS PRESENT:
Barbara Balok, Chairperson Sandy Nolan, Board Liaison
Elaine Anderson Guy Balok, Board President
Ilio Allessandri Ann Creviston, Board Liaison
Cheryl Huizing Kathy Baldwin, Board Liaison
Judy Nakdimen Peggy Zonca, Board Director
Betty Parzych
Ray Parzych

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:

1. Rental Exception. Will consider change in rental regulations to permit helium balloons at next meeting.

2. General Contractor Update. The contract has been awarded to Sondrio Builders. Joe Poma will coordinate. Currently ap-
plying for permits. Work including kitchen remodel is expected to start soon.

3. Library. Approved article for publication in the Herald.

4. Bike Rack. Tabled until next meeting.

5. Library Maintenance. Members will meet at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 24, to reshelve books.

6. New Business. The Clubhouse and Community Social Committees are conducting a food drive to benefit Northville Civic
Concern. Admission to the August Movie Night will be a donation.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: none

NEXT MEETING: Monday, July 3, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.

Submitted by Judy Nakdimen

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 HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Court Liaison Committee MEETING DATE: June 1, 2017
MEMBERS PRESENT: Dianne Hartman GUESTS PRESENT:
Joel Lutz, Chairperson Stanley Savitskie Guy Balok, Board President
Diane Pittaway, Co-Chair Barb Balok
Barb Adams, Secretary
Carolyn Toyer
Mike Baynes
Lorraine Scully
Barb Evans

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:

1. It was brought up that auto wheel theft is going on around our community. It is also addressed in this months Herald. Please
read to get details of how thieves are getting away with this crime.

2. There are presently three courts needing a Court Liaison: Dorothy Gay, Itham and Dearborn Courts need a volunteer.

3. Shrub trimming is being done by the regular Grounds Crew who has recently been operating with a shortage of staff.
Hopefully, they will be fully staffed soon in order to give the current short staff some breathing room.

4. It has been noticed that when the recycling bin is full, residents are placing the overflow on the ground. Doing that attracts
rodents and if it is windy, trash gets whipped around and tends to make the parking lot look like a dump. The recycling bin
has been re-located away from the Pool side entrance to enhance the appearance of the pool area.

5. Diane mentioned when it was asked where do we recycle plastic bags that Meijer, Kroger and IKEA have recycling in their
stores for that.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: none

NEXT MEETING: Thursday, July 6, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.

Submitted by Barb Adams, Secretary

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 HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Engineering Committee MEETING DATE: June 13, 2017
MEMBERS PRESENT: GUESTS PRESENT:
Thomas A. Werner, Chairperson Peggy Zonca, Board Liaison
Art Baynes, Co-Chair Mike Byanes
Stan Savitskie
Larraine Scully

MODIFICATION REQUESTS REVIEWED:

1 Unit 25 Entry Door ED-1, Storm Door SD-1 6 Unit 661 Entry Door ED-7, Storm Door SD-1
Installation by: Home Depot Installation by: Home Depot
Meets HLCA Requirements Meets HLCA Requirements
Notes: Notes:

2 Unit 101 Entry Door ED-1 + SL-3 7 Unit 669 Entry Door ED-7, Storm Door SD-1
Installation by: Home Depot Installation by: Home Depot
Meets HLCA Requirements Meets HLCA Requirements
Notes: Notes:

3 Unit 127 Entry Door ED-1 + SL-3, Storm Door SD-2 8 Unit 604 Egress Window & 4 smaller windows
Installation by: Lowes Installation by: Home Depot
Meets HLCA Requirements Does Not Meet HLCA Requirements
Notes: Notes: Glass Block Preferred, need more
clarification on egress window
4 Unit 340 Egress Window
Installation by: Tru Vision Con.
Meets HLCA Requirements
Notes:

5 Unit 627 Doorwall PD-1

Installation by: Wallside
Meets HLCA Requirements
Notes:

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: To approve modifications #1 - 7, reject #8

NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at 3:00 p.m.

Submitted by Tom Werner, Chairperson

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 HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Pool Committee MEETING DATE: June 13, 2017
MEMBERS PRESENT: GUESTS PRESENT:
Rosemary Campion, Co-Chair Joe Poma, Property Manager
Cheryl Huizing, Co-Chair Guy Balok, Board Liaison
Elaine Anderson, Treasurer Sandy Nolan, Board Liaison
Barb Balok Peggy Zonca, Board Director
Mary Gonzales Tom Werner

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. Pool/Lifeguards. Joe reported that all lifeguard positions have been filled. There are ten lifeguards. Water aerobics are on
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 11 a.m. Swimming lessons will be taught this year to HLCA residents. Days and times
to be determined. The baby pool is on B&B's schedule to evaluate problem and fix. The foot bath will be fixed soon.

2. Pool Opening Party. The pool opening party was on May 28th. The weather was great. There was a large turnout and at-
tendees brought delicious food to share.

3. Hot Dog Daze. The Detroit Tigers themed Hot Dog Daze was a sell-out. The weather was perfect and everyone enjoyed
the food. More hot dogs will be purchased for the next Hot Dog Daze.

4. Meadowbrook Fireworks and Late Night Swim. This event will take place June 30th. Fireworks begin at 10 p.m. Come view
the fireworks from the terrace or pool. In case of rain, fireworks will be July 1st. No late night swim on this date.

5. Hot Dog Daze. The next even will be July 8th from noon - 2 p.m. It will feature Made in Michigan products.

6. Adult Karaoke Party and Late Night Swim. The event will be July 22nd from 6:30 p.m. - 11 p.m., featuring live entertain-
ment. There will be a taco bar which will be served beginning at 6:30 p.m. BYOB. Please come join the fun and practice those
singing voices!

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: none

NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at 5:30 p.m.

Submitted by Rosemary Campion, Co-Chair

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 HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Ecology Committee MEETING DATE: June 13, 2017
MEMBERS PRESENT: GUESTS PRESENT:
Cathy Watkins, Chairperson Michelle Todorov, Board Liaison
Liz Gannon, Co-Chair
Sharon Smith
Stan Roberson
Diane Pittaway
Judy Nakdimen

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. Discussed the dead trees and their removal. We are planning on using these trees for seating along the path.

2. Discussed location of the path.

3. Continued to remove buckthorn stumps to clear the path.

4. We are going to start to clear areas for planting.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: none

NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.

Submitted by Cathy Watkins, Chairperson

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 HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Grounds Committee MEETING DATE: June 12, 2017
MEMBERS PRESENT: GUESTS PRESENT:
Joel Lutz, Chairperson Peggy Zonca, Board Liaison
Elaine Anderson Guy Balok, Board President
Rosemary Campion Joe Poma, Propety Manager
Stan Roberson Sandy Nolan, Board Secretary
Ilio Alessandri
Earl Smith
Judy Alessandri
Robert Armstrong
Liette Paiement

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. Gardens on each side of the clubhouse front entrance walk were to be edged with Roxanne Geraniums but were not available
in sufficient quantity. Alternative not discussed.

2. Requested management turn on sprinklers in locations where annuals have been planted and also the 8 Mile entrance area.

3. Discussed the ongoing maintenance of the planting areas over the summer.

4. Waiting for township permitting to locate the new 7 Mile entrance sign. Landscaping required, but to be of minimum main-
tenance.

5. No further follow up on bike rack request for south side of clubhouse.

6. A number of inquiries have been received regarding planting of trees in our common areas by co-owners. Need to start an
overall tree planting program.

7. The area between the walkway around Silver Spring Lake and the lake is now completely clear of second year garlic mustard
growth as well as a major portion of the woodlands on the outer area of the walkway. There is considerable first year growth
in the woods though, so next year we will still have plenty to pull.

8. Caution: The pathway (why?) through the woods cleared by Ecology has a number of 2 to 3 inch stumps from cut down
buckthorn that are trip hazards or foot injuries. Need a project to eliminate these stumps.

9. Neptune Court co-owners from the north end of building 34 requested that the large bare area in front of their building be
dealt with. Soil needs to be replaced as it will not support the regeneration of grass.

10. Lawn mower operators need to pay more attention to direction they are throwing their cuttings. Please do not direct cuttings
into flower beds, lakes or on buildings especially when the grass is wet.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: None. Requests made to management present at the meeting.
NEXT MEETING: Monday, July 10, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.
Submitted by Joel Lutz, Chairperson

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 HLCA Most Unwanted Enemy
#4 Honeysuckle
(Lonicera spp.)

Whats wrong with invasive honeysuckle?

Like most invasive plants on the Top 20 list for Michigan, invasive honeysucklesincluding
species such as Amur, Bells, Morrows, Tartarian, and Japanese honeysucklesreplace
native plants in high quality natural areas, which in turn
reduces critical food resources for birds, butterflies, and
other wild creatures. Invasive honeysuckles in particular
affect native ecosystems by throwing off the balance.
While their flowers do provide nectar to birds and
pollinating insects and the berries are food
for birds and small mammals, the foliage is unpalatable
to most native insects. Songbirds especially rely on
insect feed for their young to survive the growing
season.

What do invasive honeysuckles look like?

Invasive honeysuckles are often upright, spreading shrubs between 6 and 16 feet tall, though
Japanese honeysuckle is a vine. A common feature for all honeysuckles (including natives)
is their paired leaves and showy flowers; however, invasive honeysuckles have flowersand
therefore fruitsall along the younger twigs , while native
honeysuckles bear their flowers and fruits at twig tips,
backed by leaves joined to form a dish. Additionally,
invasive honeysuckles have hollow stems (especially on
older branches). Leaf shape for invasive honeysuckles
varies from round ovals with long pointed tips to longer
flat ovals to nearly triangle-shaped.

How do I manage invasive honeysuckles?

Preventing invasive honeysuckle from entering our natural areas by planting landscape
alternatives is the first step in successful management; explore native alternatives to attract
birds and pollinators. The native honeysuckles -- limber (L. dioica) and trumpet honeysuckle
(L. sempervirens) -- make excellent choices when a vine is appropriate in your landscape.
For shrubs, try flowering native shrubs and small trees like red elderberry, fly honeysuckle,
and flowering dogwood. Prevent further invasions by restoring degraded areas like forest
edges or roadsides back to native shrubs to prevent invasive plants from forming
monocultures by increasing resource competition. Invasive honeysuckle populations can be
effectively lowered through cutting stems and digging up roots; if roots are left, applications
of herbicide are helpful to ensure root death and prevent resprouting.

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Michigan Native Honeysuckles

Trumpet Honeysuckle (L. sempervirens)

High-climbing, twining vine, 3-20 ft. long, with
smooth, glossy, paired, semi-evergreen
leaves and 2-4 flowered clusters of red,
tubular blooms followed by bright-red berries.
This vine has showy, trumpet-shaped
flowers, red outside, yellow inside, in several
whorled clusters at the ends
of the stems. Papery, exfoliating bark
is orange-brown in color. Fruit a red berry.
This beautiful, slender, climbing vine is
frequently visited by hummingbirds. Not too aggressive and a good climber or ground
cover.

Northern bush-honeysuckle (Diervilla lonicera) is a

small, mound-shaped, deciduous shrub to 3 ft.
Exfoliating bark reveals orange inner bark. Dark-green
leaves change from yellow to red in autumn. Small,
bell-shaped flowers are yellow-green at first,
becoming orange or purplish-red.

Limber honeysuckle (Lonicera dioica)

Limber honeysuckle is a low, climbing, vine-like shrub with
branches arching or twining 3-10 ft. from the plant.
Distinctive, red, tubular flowers with yellow stamens are
arranged in whorls at the end of branches. Red berries
follow. Fall foliage is yellow.

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 Hot Dog Daze
The weather was perfect for
the Detroit Tigers Hot Dog
Daze. There was a large turn-
out and everyone enjoyed a
great lunch. We sold out of
hot dogs, but there will be
more for the next Hot Dog
Daze on July 8th. Hope to
see you there.

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 Submitted by the Pool Committee
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The Clubhouse Committee established and maintains the Library upstairs in the Highland House. Many
co-owners enjoy using this facility. The work of the Committee members would be much easier if those
using the library would observe a few guidelines.

1. Donate books only in the following categories:

(a) Adventure
(b) Miscellaneous Fiction
(c) Mystery
(d) Romance
(e) True Crime
(f) Children and Youth (includes puzzles and games)

2. When returning borrowed books, please dont put them back on the shelves. Place them on the
designated cart.

3. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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 The Northville Township Fire Department
conducted rescue training on Silver Spring
Lake June 20th and 21st. They also used the
swimming pool to work on rescue techniques.

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HOT DOG DAZE
JULY 8
12:00 Noon until 2:00 P.M.
Proudly Serving all Michigan Made Products!

A REAL DEAL MENU

3 Tickets for $1.00
Hot Dog..............3 Tickets
Chips....................1 Ticket
Soft Drinks...........1 Ticket
Ice Cream.............1 Ticket
Join in for FUN and SUN!!
Family, Children and Friends

HAVE LUNCH AT THE POOL

Last Hot Dog Daze of the summer is
August 12
12:00 Noon until 2:00 P.M.
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 MOVIE
NIGHT
OUTDOOR MOVIE ON
THE POOL DECK!!!

Saturday, July 8th

SHOW TIME:
9:00 11:00 pm
FINDING DORY (rated
PG)

Pool will remain open until 11:00

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Adult KArAoKe PArty
& lAte
Night Swim
Saturday, July 22, 2017
6:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Food Served Starting at 6:30 p.m.
SIGN UP SHEET LOCATED
AT THE POOL GUARD
STATION
$5 at the door
includes live
musical
entertainment
and a taco bar
BYOB
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 Greens With Chevre and Berries

Preparation Time: 30 minutes to chill fruit mixture, 10 minutes to prepare salad. Makes 10
servings.

Note: Basil-flavor olive oil is available in well-stocked supermarkets and specialty food shops. If
making vinaigrette up to 2 hours ahead, cover and let stand at room temperature.

Ingredients:
cup dried cranberries 4 oz. fresh chevre (goat) cheese,
2 tbsps. chopped dried apricots coarsely crumbled
6 tbsps. rice vinegar 1 cup blueberries, rinsed and
cup basil-flavor or plain drained
extra-virgin olive oil salt and pepper
4 qts. salad mix (about 12 oz.),
rinsed and crisped

Preparation:
In a 2-cup glass measure or small microwave-safe bowl, combine 2 tbsps. cranberries, apricots
and vinegar. Heat in a microwave oven at full power until steaming, about 1 minute. Let stand
at room temperature or chill until cool. In a blender or food processor, whirl fruit mixture until
smooth. Pour puree back into glass measure; add oil and whisk to blend. Put greens in a wide,
shallow bowl. Add 2/3 of the vinaigrette and mix gently to coat. Scatter cheese, blueberries and
remaining cranberries evenly over greens. Drizzle with remaining vinaigrette. Add salt and pep-
per to taste.

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Summer Selling Season!

Inventory is Highland Lakes is very
low! Call me today to get your home
SOLD while the market is hot!

Megan Atkinson
Around Town
July 2 October 15
Highland Lakes
Resident & Realtor
Mill Race Sundays
1PM-3PM, Mill Race Village
(248) 895-2360
megan@pattimullen.com
July 4
Independence Day Parade
10AM-12PM, Downtown Northville

July 6 October 26
Northville Farmers Market
9AM-3PM, Corner of 7 Mile & Sheldon

July 7 Just Sold by Megan

First Friday Experience
5PM-9PM, Downtown Northville
in 1 Day!:
July 7 August 25
Friday Night Summer Concerts
7PM-9PM, Northville Town Square
Northville Parks & Recreation

July 11 August 29
Tunes for Tuesday
10:30AM-11:30AM, Northville Town Square 19482 Inlet Court
July 12
Country Garden Club of Northville
Annual Garden Walk
9AM-4PM, Visit www.cgcnv.org for details.

July 21 22
Sidewalk Sale
Downtown Northville

July 25
Northville Grub Crawl
6PM-9:30PM
Purchase tickets at www.northville.org. 20216 Longwood Court

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 Wont you join us please?
LADIES PINOCHLE
Every Wednesday at
12:30 3 p.m. in the Clubhouse.
All HLCA Residents Welcome!

Call Peggy Bozyk 248.821.1429 for details

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 ***HIGHLAND LAKES PORCH REPAIR***

REPAIR YOUR DETERIORATING BRICKS

Indulge in Northville's unique collection of & JOINTS
restaurants and sample their specialties.
PORCHES CAN ALSO BE REPAIRED
Participating Restaurants: DURING WINTER MONTHS
Aubrees of Northville
Branns Sizzlin Steaks & Sports Grille
QUALITY WORK AT AFFORDABLE COST
Bricks of Northville
CALL R.A.R. CONSTRUCTION SERVICES,
Browndog Treats Drinks & Eats

INC.
Garage Grill & Fuel Bar
Northville Sports Den **AT 248/444-6105 FOR YOUR FREE
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My Little Paris Cafe & Bookstore
Rusty Bucket Restaurant & Tavern (5 & Sheldon)
The Village Workshop
WOK Asian Bistro

Tuesday 6pm TO
JULY 25, 2017 9:30pm
Claudia Hernandez
Tickets can be purchased at: Good Time Party Store & Highland Lake Resident Realtor
Northville Chamber of Commerce. Ticket order form on our 734-732-3674
website at www.northville.org chernandez@cbwm.com
201 CadyCentre, Northville
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For information contact the Northville Chamber of Commerce:
248-349-7640 or www.northville.org

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 PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL CLEANING SERVICE
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HIGHLAND LAKES SPECIAL

25% OFF SECOND CLEANING
References from other Highland Lakes
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Reminder:
New residents please come
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your picture IDs taken.
Residents who already own
an ID please bring it to the
Clubhouse for this years
sticker.

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

Anchor Ironwood Neptune

Tracey Green........................321-4614 Esther Allison.................... 880-1673 Lucy Curtis (B33)............349-0301
Robert Nulty
Althea Itham (B34, B35).......................349-0511
Sue Tocco............................ 348-3396 VACANT
Norwood
Amboy Juliet Stan Savitskie .............. 946-4338
Brad Todorov.........................380-1611 Debra Behrmann........734-934-0625
Oakland
Andover Kenyon Earl Smith.......................349-6478
Pam Takacs...........................374-0864 Elizabeth Dombles..............Unlisted
Old Bridge
Aqueduct Lagoon Linda Tomica.................. 349-6107
Cheryl Eberwein...................767-1068 Marchelle Brotz...........517-525-1661
Pond
Bryn Mawr Lehigh Diane Pittaway............... 347-1078
Robert Gorczyca............734-751-7828 Lela Lutz............................349-6782
Queen Anne
Dartmouth Lehigh Lane Kathy Baldwin.................974-6688
Sue Misiulis...........................344-4949 Dianne Hartman.................229-3884
Richards
Dearborn Leidel Mike Baynes...................826-9435
VACANT Barbara Adams..................982-8247
Sandy
Dorothy Gay Lilac Beverly Brenner..............348-2982
VACANT Barbara Evans...................348-3087
Savoy
Eddington Longwood Mary Kraska............313-268-8516
David Duey....................586-996-2098 Jim OConnor.....................344-6600
Schoolhouse
Farragut Lyric Leslie Wilcox.......... ........449-6726
Lorraine Scully (B 89 & 90).......344-8703 Minda Commire.................701-0004
Janice Booher (B 88)..............344-4229 Seabrook
Madison Andrea Valle....................819-0704
Hayes Carolyn Toyer.....................348-9745
D. & G. Loudy (B 30, 31 & 32) Valiant
..................................................349-3308 Malvern Ilio Alessandri ................ .449-6959
Steve Sapp (B 28 & 29) Judy Whelan (B 45)...........921-2125
.......................................734-512-6890 Unlisted (B 46) View Point
Inlet Stanley Roberson.....734-674-3600
Betsy Byrne...........................207-6221 Mann
Sharon Smith.....................348-0706 Whitman
Irongate Frank Jensen................. 880-2011
Diane Butkowski........................982-2689
Mariner Windsor
Douglas Perrin....................Unlisted Tom Werner....................349-4459

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July 2017
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1

2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Independence Hot Dog Daze
Clubhouse Ladies Yoga 9:30 a.m.
Day noon - 2 p.m.
Comm. 7:00 p.m. Pinochle Court Liaison
Clubhouse
12:30 p.m. Comm. 7:00 p.m. Pool Movie
open noon - 9 Night
p.m. Yoga 6:00 p.m.
9-11 p.m.

9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Yoga 9:30 a.m.
Grounds Comm.
Engineering Ladies Yoga 9:30 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
Comm. 3:00 p.m. Pinochle & 6:00 p.m.
Pool Comm. 12:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
Ecology Comm.
7:00 p.m.
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Yoga 9:30 a.m. Ladies Yoga 9:30 a.m.
Finance Comm.
& 6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. Pinochle
Board 12:30 p.m.
meeting
7:00 p.m.

23 24 25 26 27 28 29
Yoga 9:30 a.m. Ladies Yoga 9:30 a.m. Adult Karaoke
Pinochle & 6:00 p.m. Party & Late
12:30 p.m. Night Swim
6:30 p.m. - 11
p.m.

30 31 1 2 3 4 5
Yoga 9:30 a.m. Ladies Yoga 9:30 a.m.
Pinochle Court Liaison
12:30 p.m. Comm. 7:00 p.m.
Yoga 6:00 p.m.

CLUBHOUSE SUMMER HOURS POOL HOURS

Monday - Friday...............9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Monday - Friday..................Noon - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday..........Noon - 9:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday.........11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.