HIGHLAND LAKES

CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION

August 2017 August 2017

Budget Meeting:
Monday, August 21, 2017
at 6:00 p.m.

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Whats Cooking
page 20

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Mark your calendars!!

Hot Dog Daze August 12

Ice Cream Extravaganza &

Movie Night August 26

Pool Closing Party

September 3

Flu Vaccine Clinic

September 16

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donation from the Civic
Concern list to the Ice Cream
Extravaganza!
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20301 Silver Website:
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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
This section of the Herald contains minutes of the Board of Directors meetings
and management information. This section is the official medium of communica-
tions of the Association as prescribed by Board Resolution R-6, March 22, 1976.
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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 - July 17, 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
July 17, 2017 regular meeting of the Board of Directors to order at 7:11 p.m.
Attendance
The following Directors were present: Guy Balok, Sandy Nolan, Ann Creviston, Kathy Baldwin, Michelle Todorov
and Peggy Zonca. Kathleen Connor was excused. Also present were Joe Poma, Property Manager, and Emily
Lutzenkirchen, Publications and Records Assistant. Approximately 10 Co-Owners attended.

Approval of Minutes: surveillance cameras. It does have surveillance cameras.

Board Action: Motion by Sandy Nolan, support by Peggy Board Action: Motion by Ann Creviston, support
Zonca, to approve and file the minutes of the June 19, by Michelle Todorov, to approve the Court Liaison
2017 executive session of the Board of Directors. All in Committee report of July 6, 2017. All in favor. Motion
favor. Motion passed. passed.
Financial Report: Engineering Committee Report: page 11
Joe Poma reported. Tom Werner reported.
Discussion: An addendum has been added to the report
The association is favorable year-to-date $83,237 and
for unit 304 for two storm doors to be installed by Home
month-to-date $35,160. Much of that is attributable to
Depot. The emergency ramp that was previously approved
utilities. We received some actual utility bills whereas in
was installed. The subject of old ramps came up. The rule
the past couple of months we have been estimating.
is that when a ramp is no longer needed the owner must
The utilities account is favorable over $20,000. remove it. The association does not currently keep up
Recurring income is $1,941 which is the AT&T with previously installed ramps though most are removed
commission check. when new owners move in.
Administrative and security payroll accounts are favorable Board Action: Motion by Michelle Todorov, support by
due to fewer payroll days in June and no seasonal overtime. Sandy Nolan, to approve the Engineering report of July
11, 2017 and the recommendations to approve #1 along
Common grounds is favorable due to no lawn restoration with the addendum for unit 304. All in favor. Motion
being done until the asphalt project. Also, there is no Passed.
mulch in the year-to-date number.
Pool Report: page 12
The committee budget is over due to how the budget is
spread and when the committees spend. Discussion: Michelle voiced her concerns over
recommendation #2 and how it may impact families
Pool supplies and repairs is favorable since the chemical with older children who may want to swim with their
supplies order will hit in July along with repairs. younger siblings in the baby pool. Currently, there is a
Receivables crept up due to larger balances and waiting on rule that children in the baby pool must be accompanied
checks from the bank. by an adult which is stated on a sign posted on the gate.
Unfortunately, this rule is currently not being enforced
The association is on track to have a fairly good year. therefore older children are going into the baby pool
and adults are watching from the terrace instead of
Board Action: Motion by Peggy Zonca, support by Sandy accompanying them in the pool. Joe commented that he
Nolan, to approve the Financial report of July 17, 2017. will speak to the lifeguards about enforcing the rule.
All in favor. Motion passed.
Board Action: Motion by Peggy Zonca, support by
Clubhouse Committee Report: page 9 Michelle Todorov, to approve the Pool Committee report
Board Action: Motion by Kathy Baldwin, support by of July 11, 2017, with recommendation #1 and to deny
Michelle Todorov, to approve the Clubhouse Committee recommendation #2. All in favor. Motion passed.
report of July 3, 2017. All in favor. Motion passed. Ecology Committee Report: page 13
Court Liaison Committee Report: page 10 Discussion: Michelle requested that the phragmites
Discussion: Michelle asked if the clubhouse still has underneath the willow tree be removed by hand first in

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hopes that they will not return next year since it is a fairly
new crop. This will hopefully alleviate having to use more
of the harmful chemicals. The ecology committee can then
observe if they come back and spread the following year.
This way they know going forward if pulling phragmites
by hand is productive. Joe will send Labor Ready over to
the spot to remove the phragmites.
Board Action: Motion by Michelle Todorov, support by
Kathy Baldwin, to approve the Ecology Committee report
of July 11, 2017. All in favor. Motion passed.
Grounds Committee Report: page 14
Discussion: The Seven Mile entrance sign is being held
up by township zoning. Any sign under the modern code
provision must be 10 ft. away from the county right-of-
way. The location of the old sign is directly on the right
of way line. To follow the township zoning would mean
the sign would end up in a field by Eddington Ct. Also,
the base of the sign needs to be the same material as what
was used in the construction of the buildings which is a
queen brick of out-dated color and not readily available.
Joe will be attending the variance meeting in August
to request that the sign be put in its old location due to
emergency vehicles needing to identify when they cross
over to Highland Lakes and also to use new material for
the base of the sign for a more updated look. The variance
meeting will be in August and the results will hopefully be
known in September.
There is a yearly budget in long-term for about $3,000 for
tree removal replacement. Many trees have been lost over
the years and the association is talking about replacing
them with native tree saplings.
Board Action: Motion by Sandy Nolan, support by Peggy
Zonca, to approve the Grounds Committee report of July
10, 2017. All in favor. Motion passed.
Co-Owners Forum:
The location of the new tool shed was mentioned. The
shed is in close proximity to the trash corral and recycling
bin which makes the area seem crowded. The board is
discussing a resolution.
Instead of a public board meeting next month the annual
budget meeting will be taking place on August 21 at 6 p.m.
If the meeting runs long, it will continue the next night.
Peggy announced that the previous Highland Lakes
manager, Ray Thompson, has passed away in Alabama.
Ray worked here for more than 20 years retiring in 2001.
Guy reminded everyone that the Karaoke Party is taking
place Saturday, July 22nd and the Ice Cream Extravaganza
& Pool Movie Night will be taking place August 26th.
The Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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 HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Clubhouse Committee MEETING DATE: July 3, 2017
MEMBERS PRESENT: GUESTS PRESENT:
Barbara Balok, Chairperson Sandy Nolan, Board Liaison
Elaine Anderson Guy Balok, Board
Rosemary Campion Ann Creviston, Board Liaison
Mary Lou Levine Kathy Baldwin,
Judy Nakdimen Peggy Zonca, Board

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:

1. Helium Balloons: Members agreed to recommend a revision to the Rental Regulations.

2. E-cigarettes and other tobacco products: Will develop language for possible change in Co-Owners Manual and Rental
Regulations for discussion at next meeting.

3. New Business: Discussed kitchen renovation plan including impact on Hot Dog Days. Concluded that this could be man-
aged with roasters and coolers with dry ice.

4. Library Maintenance: Will re-shelve books at 10:00 a.m., July 22.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: Change number 11 on page 2 of the Rental Regulations from Helium balloons
are not permitted. to Helium balloons are permitted only in the Highland Room. If balloons end up elsewhere in the Club-
house and cause damage to fans or create any other problem, the renter will be responsible for all associated costs.

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

Submitted by Judy Nakdimen

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 HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Court Liaison Committee MEETING DATE: July 6, 2017
MEMBERS PRESENT: Dianne Hartman GUESTS PRESENT:
Joel Lutz, Chairperson Stanley Savitskie Joe Poma, Property Manager
Diane Pittaway, Co-Chair Peggy Zonca, Board Liaison
Barb Adams, Secretary
Mike Baynes
Barb Evans

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:

1. Joe brought up the fact that the rash of tire thefts within our community has brought it to the attention of the Board that per-
haps a professional security company be hired or as Diane suggested, an additional security guard to cover more hours than
are covered by our present security person. A survey will be developed for inclusion in the July Heralds seeking a general
consensus of resident's opinion on what they would like to see done regarding the problem. The theft usually occurs after
2:00 A.M.

2. The vehicles being targeted are the Ford Fusion, Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX and the Chrysler Minivan.

3. The police have stepped up their patrols in Highland Lakes but cannot park and wait for the thieves to arrive.

4. Surveillance cameras (DVR's) have been suggested but are not real practical for the community.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: none

NEXT MEETING: Thursday, August 3, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.

Submitted by Barb Adams, Secretary

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 HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Engineering Committee MEETING DATE: July 11, 2017
MEMBERS PRESENT: GUESTS PRESENT:
Thomas A. Werner, Chairperson Peggy Zonca, Board Liaison
Stan Savitskie

MODIFICATION REQUESTS REVIEWED:

1 Unit 5 Railing
Installation by: Novi Fence
Meets HLCA Requirements
Notes:

Addendum requested at the public meeting to include Unit 304.

Installation by Home Depot
Meets HLCA Requirements.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: To approve modifications #1

NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at 3:00 p.m.

Submitted by Tom Werner, Chairperson

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 HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Pool Committee MEETING DATE: July 11, 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

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. Lifeguards: LeAnn is head lifeguard, Brendan and Eric are assistant lifeguards. Drew has left. There are sufficient lifeguards
to cover the pool.

2. Pool: The Wayne County Health Inspector will be inspecting the pool. Joe does not foresee any problems.
The sand in the pool is being caused by broken laterals. Joe has contacted B&B to repair.
It was recommended by the committee to not allow lounge chairs in the baby pool area because of space and safety concerns.
It was also recommended by the committee that children taller than 48 inches not be allowed to use the baby pool.
Joe will be purchasing a canopy for the baby pool.
Pool toys were discussed. As a reminder, no footballs or super soakers are allowed in pool.
More approved toys will be purchased by the Pool Committee.

The firework display on June 30th was cancelled due to the weather. The pool remained open until 11 p.m. A few people
braved the weather and used the pool. Some residents watched the fireworks form the deck on the rain date July 2nd.
3.
The Michigan products Hot Dog Daze was July 8th. Due to the clubhouse construction, it was held outside for the first time.
The weather was nice, things went smoothly and there was a good turnout.
4. The next Hot Dog Daze will feature chili dogs and will be August 12th, noon - 2 p.m.

The karaoke party and late night swim will be July 22nd, 6:30 - 11 p.m.
Because of the clubhouse renovation and uncertainty of being able to use the kitchen, the committee decided to change the
5. food to sandwiches from Jimmy John's with side salads and dessert. Cost will be $5 at the door.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: 1. Eliminate the use of lounge chairs in the baby pool area due to space
and safety concerns. 2. Children over 48 inches in height not allowed to use the baby pool.
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, August 8, 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: July 11, 2017
MEMBERS PRESENT: GUESTS PRESENT:
Cathy Watkins, Chairperson Michelle Todorov, Board Liaison
Liz Gannon, Co-Chair Sandy Nolan, Board
Kristine Fenton Peggy Zonca, Board
Mike Baynes Guy Balok , Board Liason
Sharon Smith Joe Poma, Property Manager
Elaine Anderson Joel Lutz
Judy Nakdimen Joyce Elvy

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. Joe updated us on the lids and bags to be used in the trash containers along the lake. It was suggested to maybe replace with
an opaque container.

2. There was discussion regarding the phragmites along the lakeshores. We have signed a contract to have these eradicated.

3. It was suggested to take one of our Tuesday evening work events to pull out some phragmites near the Silver Spring Lake-
shore. If you are interested in spending an hour or two helping remove an invasive plant in the lake on a Tuesday evening,
let an ecology member know!

4. The stumps and dead trees in the woods will be removed in July by Davy Tree and we will then purchase the mulch and lay
it down to finish the path through the woods.
We discussed the budget for the coming year, which will be used to purchase the plants for the woods. It was decided to
identify specific areas and types of plants to get a better handle on the expense.
PATH IN THE WOODS!
There have been many questions about the path in the woods, how it came to be and what is its purpose.
In the beginning, we discussed what we wanted in the woods after the buckthorn was removed, and a path was number one
on the list. Our plan was to use the path to organize and create areas with native plants, to identify them and provide edu-
cational information about them.
When the buckthorn was removed, a natural path emerged as the boundary or edge between different types of landscapes,
a low, wetter area along the lake, some open areas and the upland, drier area where the larger trees and shrubs are. This be-
came the perfect location for the path. In addition, it provides a long view toward the grassy area by the beach, views to the
lake and to the asphalt path. Eventually, the path will be a pleasant walk, with places to sit and enjoy the woods. There will
be native plantings which will provide seasonal interest and variety, while providing for many types of birds and butterflies.
Our goal is to create a destination area to celebrate what is truly unique and special about Highland Lakes. Contact an ecol-
ogy member if you have questions or comments.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: none

NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.

Submitted by Cathy Watkins, Chairperson

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 HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Grounds Committee MEETING DATE: July 10, 2017
MEMBERS PRESENT: GUESTS PRESENT:
Joel Lutz, Chairperson Peggy Zonca, Board Liaison
Elaine Anderson Guy Balok, Board
Stan Roberson Joe Poma, Propety Manager
Earl Smith Sandy Nolan, Board
Ann Creviston, Board
Judy Alessandri
Barb Balok
Judy Nakdimen

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. Discussed maintenance issues in Carmens Corner: grass and buckthorn growing in area and within some of the perennials.
May have to dig out some of the plants to get rid of the invasives and then replant the perennials.

2. Discussion of the complicated issues related to maintaining the 8-Mile entrance landscaping: unfamiliarity with the plants,
their proper care, inappropriateness for location, invasive growth and the neighboring property's landscaping. The com-
mittee's elderly makeup makes it difficult to properly maintain these landscaped areas. Discussion followed about retaining
some outside help to deal with at least the 8-Mile entrance landscaping.

3. The 7-Mile entrance sign has already been made in the manner of our lighting posts and existing signage. Placement being
held up for exemption from strict application of signage rules: 10 feet beyond right-of-way, brick base matching brick used
in community.

4. Discussion of a tree planting program, but nothing specific. Tree maintenance is already in place as afforded.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: None.

NEXT MEETING: Monday, August 14, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.
Submitted by Joel Lutz, Chairperson

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HOT DOG DAZE
SATURDAY, AUGUST 12
Noon until 2:00 P.M.

A REAL DEAL MENU

3 Tickets for $1.00
Chili/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

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Northville Civic Canned Items
Concern Canned Fruit*
Canned Fruit Juice
Most Used/Needed Food Items Canned Vegetables
Canned Soups, Stews*
Bring any of these listed
Canned Tuna/Salmon*
items as a donation to
Canned Meats/Chicken/Turkey*
participate in the Ice Cream
Canned Pork & Beans
Extravaganza & Movie Night!
Canned Tomato Products
Please make sure food
items are not expired Bags, Boxes &
Paper Products Jars
Crackers & Cookies
Paper Towels
Rice & Pasta
Facial Tissues
Rice & Pasta Sides
Toilet Tissue
Jam & Jelly*
Soaps & hygiene Cereal*

Bar Soap Spaghetti Sauce

Shampoo Condiments (Mustard, Ketchup, Etc.)

Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Dish Detergent
Miscellaneous
Coffee & Tea
Laundry Soap*
Cleaning Products
Baby Products Salad Dressings
Baby Food Oil & Vinegar
Cereal Gas Cards
Baby Wipes Gift Cards
Diapers* *Always mostly needed
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 HIGHLAND LAKES
POOL CLOSING
PARTY
Sunday, September 3, 2017 at 4:00

BRING A DISH TO PASS

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 The Northville Township Fire Department has improved their ISO classification from a class 5 to a class 3 fire
department. There are 29 class 3 fire departments in the State of Michigan out of 2,017 rated departments. That
puts the Northville Township Fire Department in the top 1%.

The Public Protection Classification (PPC) program provides important, up-to-date information about municipal
fire protection services in each community. ISOs expert staff collects information about the quality of public fire
protection in more than 47,500 fire protection areas across the United States. In each of those protection areas,
ISO analyzes the relevant data and assigns a Public Protection Classification a grading from 1 to 10. Class 1
generally represents superior property fire protection, and Class 10 indicates that the areas fire suppression
program does not meet ISOs minimum criteria.

Most U.S. insurers of home and business properties use ISOs PPC in calculating premiums. In general, the price of
insurance in a community with a good PPC is lower than in a community with a poor PPC, assuming all other
factors are equal.

A communitys PPC depends on:

emergency communications systems, including facilities for the public to report fires, staffing, training,
certification of telecommunicators, and facilities for dispatching fire departments
the fire department, including equipment, staffing, training, and geographic deployment of fire companies
the water supply system, including the inspection and flow testing of hydrants and a careful evaluation of the
amount of available water compared with the amount needed to suppress fires
community efforts to reduce the risk of fire, including fire prevention codes and enforcement, public fire safety
education, and fire investigation programs

Due to the significant improvement in the ISO classification, Northville Township businesses and homeowners
are encouraged to contact their individual insurance companies to inquire about potential savings on insurance
premiums.

Northville Townships Public Protection Classification takes effect August 1, 2017.

For more information on ISO Public Protection Classification please visit their website at:
https://www.isomitigation.com/

Graph is from ISO Mitigation:

https://www.isomitigation.com/p
rogram-works/facts-and-figures-
about-ppc-codes-around-the-
country.html

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 Breakfast or Brunch

Basic Pork Sausage

3 lbs. fresh lean pork, ground 1-1/2 tsp. freshly ground black
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper pepper
1 tbs. salt 1-1/2 tsp. crushed sage

French Toast Casserole

4 tbs. unsalted butter, melted 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

3/4 c. firmly packed light brown sugar 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1 loaf challah bread in 1-1/2-inch slices 1/4 tsp. salt
8 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 c. chopped pecans
1 c. whole milk pure maple syrup
1 tbs. vanilla extract

Combine the melted butter and brown sugar in the bottom of a baking dish. Spread
into an even layer to cover the entire area. Arrange the bread slices on top, squeez-
ing them into place. Whisk together next 6 ingredients. Pour over the bread, letting
it soak in. Top with pecans and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 3
hours and up to 12 hours. Set out at room temperature for 20 minutes before plac-
ing into a 350-degree oven. Bake until lightly browned and set, 35 to 40 minutes.
Serve hot with maple syrup.
Serves 8.

Submitted by Judy Nakdimen

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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
August 1 August 29
Highland Lakes
Resident & Realtor
Tunes for Tuesday
10:30AM-11:30AM, Northville Town Square
(248) 895-2360
megan@pattimullen.com
August 3 October 26
Northville Farmers Market
9AM-3PM, Corner of 7 Mile & Sheldon

August 4
First Friday Experience
5PM-9PM, Downtown Northville
Sold by Megan
August 4 August 25
Friday Night Summer Concerts in 1 Day!:
7PM-9PM, Northville Town Square
Northville Parks & Recreation

August 4 August 6
Buy Michigan Now Festival
Downtown Northville

August 4 August 20
Young Americans 19482 Inlet Court
at Tipping Pointe Theatre
361 E. Cady Street, Northville

August 6 October 15
Mill Race Sundays
1PM-3PM, Mill Race Village

August 15
Northville Parks & Rec. Fall
Registration Begins
www.northvilleparksandrec.org
(248) 349-0203
20216 Longwood Court

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Highland Lakes Womens Club
SAVE THE DATE:
The next get-together will be

September 7, 2017 at noon

Pizza Luncheon
at the Clubhouse
Arranged by Bev Dudley

For further information about the Highland Lakes Womens Club, you can contact
Bev Dudley at (248)349-4139 or leratcat@aol.com
All adult female residents of Highland Lakes are invited to meet with us!

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Installed for $235

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 PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL CLEANING SERVICE
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References from other Highland Lakes
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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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 August 2017
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2 3 4 5
Yoga 9:30 a.m.
Court Liaison
Comm. 7:00 p.m.
Yoga 6:00 p.m.

6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Hot Dog Daze
Clubhouse Pool Comm.
Ladies Yoga 9:30 a.m.
noon - 2 p.m.
Comm. 7:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Pinochle & 6:00 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
Ecology Comm.
7:00 p.m.

13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Grounds Comm. Yoga 9:30 a.m. Ladies Yoga 9:30 a.m.
7:00 p.m. Pinochle & 6:00 p.m.
Engineering 12:30 p.m.
Comm. 3:00 p.m.

20 21 22 23 24 25 Ice Cream 26
Yoga 9:30 a.m.
Finance Comm. Yoga 9:30 a.m. Ladies
Extravaganza
& 6:00 p.m. 7-8 p.m.
6:00 p.m. Pinochle
Budget 12:30 p.m. Pool Movie
meeting Night
6:00 p.m. 9-11 p.m.

27 28 29 30 31 1 2
Yoga 9:30 a.m. Ladies Yoga 9:30 a.m.
Pinochle & 6:00 p.m.
12:30 p.m.

3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Pool Closing Labor Day Yoga 9:30 a.m.
Yoga 9:30 a.m. Ladies
Party Clubhouse
Pinochle Womens
4 p.m. open noon - 9 Clubhouse
Comm. 7:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. Club noon
p.m. Court Liaison
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.