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 Highland Lakes
Management Section
Highland Lakes Board of Directors

Guy Balok, President

Michelle Todorov, Vice President
Margaret (Peggy) Zonca, Secretary
Ann Creviston, Treasurer
Michael Baynes, Director
Sandy Nolan, Director
Randy Blaylock, Director
This section of the Herald contains minutes of the Board of Directors’ meetings
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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 Sandy Nolan, Director................. 248-349-3587
Michelle Todorov, Vice President...248-380-1611 Michael Baynes, Director..............248-826-9435
Ann Creviston, Treasurer..............248-894-4961 Randy Blaylock, Director..............734-673-8733
Margaret Zonca, Secretary.......... 248-348-5283

PERSONNEL
Joe Poma........................................Property Manager Linda Nugent........................................Receptionist
Emily Lutzenkirchen.....Publications & Records Assistant Terry Duke............................................Receptionist
Sharon Englund.......................................Bookkeeper Aishia Anderson...................................Receptionist

COMMITTEE INFORMATION
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON PHONE BOARD LIAISON
Clubhouse Barb Balok 734-667-3507 Sandy Nolan & Ann Creviston

Court Liaison Joel Lutz 248-349-6782 Peggy Zonca, Michael Baynes, & Guy Balok

Engineering Lorraine Scully ----- Guy Balok & Randy Blaylock

Community Social Brad Todorov 248-380-1611 Guy Balok & Michelle Todorov

Finance ----- ----- Michael Baynes & Ann Creviston

Grounds Joel Lutz 248-349-6782 Sandy Nolan & Peggy Zonca

Herald ----- ----- -----

Ecology Cathy Watkins 248-765-2327 Michael Baynes & Michelle Todorov

Pool Rosemary Campion 248-349-8227 Guy Balok, Peggy Zonca, & Sandy Nolan
Cheryl Huizing 248-231-7603

RV Hugh Battley 248-349-4841 Randy Blaylock & Michelle Todorov

Tennis Carol Shields 248-756-7066 Michelle Todorov

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
After Hours Emergency/Security (Jasmine Weddington)..................................................................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
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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 (Will Halatsis, Territory Manager).....................................................248-860-6785
Website .......................................................................................................................................www.HLCA.us
Association Facebook Page ..............................................................................................facebook.com/hlca.mi
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 HIGHLAND LAKES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES - September 16, 2019
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 September 16, 2019 regular meeting of the Board of Directors to order at 7:00 p.m.
Attendance
The following Directors were present: Guy Balok, Michelle Todorov, Peggy Zonca, Sandy Nolan, Ann
Creviston and Michael Baynes. Randy Blaylock was excused. Also present were Joe Poma, Property
Manager, and Emily Lutzenkirchen, Publications and Records Assistant. Approximately 11 Co-Owners
attended.
Financial Report: Usually 12 and younger have a dolphin pass which they can
use to utilize the courts. 13 and older are allowed to have
Joe Poma reported. their own Highland Lakes ID but cannot be in the clubhouse
The income account is favorable $1,812 mainly due to the alone without an adult present. Residents that are 14 and
recurring AT&T check and the interest from our investments. older are allowed to use the library, main lounge and billiard
room with up to 3 guests.
The administrative expense account is favorable $3,211
mainly due to the cleaning position being re-expensed to the There have been some instances where kids were disruptive
in the library and would not listen to the front desk
maintenance wage category. attendant. The recommendation to the board to have each
Utility expense is favorable $3,211. The warmer weather individual sign in and show ID before using the clubhouse
contributed to our gas bill being favorable $3,893. will hopefully help with such issues.
Board Action: Motion by Michelle Todorov, support by
Clubhouse and pool are favorable $2,220 mainly from Sandy Nolan, to approve the Clubhouse Committee report
lifeguard wages being favorable 3,566. Many of the lifeguards of September 3, 2019, and the recommendation to consider
returned to school so staffing was lower. changing the rules of the library to coincide with the billiard’s
room and read “must be at least 14 years of age (under 14
Grounds expense is unfavorable $3,409 mainly due to heavy
MUST have an adult present in the room during use.)”,
tree removal, tree spraying and a large fuel purchase for the to consider posting a sign at the entrance door that reads
maintenance shop. Justin assisted at the pool at the end of the Clubhouse is for use of residents and their guest only and all
season since it was short-staffed which caused maintenance who enter must sign in with the front desk. (4) yes, (1) nay,
wages to be over $1,759. (1) absent. Motion passed.
Maintenance repair & supplies are unfavorable $1,478 due to Court Liaison Committee Report: page
30 yard dumpsters being removed from the shop. Discussion: Michelle asked which courts have residents who
The taxes-ins.-reserve account was unfavorable $994. park in different court lots. Joe explained that a few end units
are actually closer to an adjoining court then their own and
Property and liability insurance was favorable $1,441 due
so their parking spot was put in the adjoining court. Lilac,
to no losses or use of the deductible budget. A payment Seabrook and Lehigh Lane are a few. None of these have
of $71,650 was made for the Scenic Lane sidewalks and a sidewalks that extend from one court to the other.
payment of $24,175 for a new RTV.
Board Action: Motion by Peggy Zonca, support by Ann
In the month of September the Association was favorable Creviston, to approve the Court Liaison Committee report
$818. Year-to-date the Association is favorable $73,447. of September 5, 2019. All in favor. Motion passed.
Board Action: Motion by Peggy Zonca, support by Ann Engineering Committee Report: page
Creviston, to approve the financial report of September 16, Discussion: A resident voiced her concern over the amount
2019. All in favor. Motion passed. of porches throughout the community that are in desperate
Clubhouse Committee Report: page need of repair. Joe previously sent out a robocall asking
residents who may be interested in a bulk rate to call the
Discussion: Michelle suggested that the committee buy the clubhouse to be put on a list. So far Joe has sent 17 residents
magazine subscriptions for the clubhouse through the Girl information to RAR Construction who has contacted all of
Scouts. them. Porch maintenance is the responsibility of the resident.
There was discussion about the age of residents allowed at Board Action: Motion by Ann Creviston, support by
the library and when they can receive Highland Lakes ID’s. Michelle Todorov, to approve the Engineering Committee

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report of September 11, 2019, and the recommendations to instead of diesel which will lower the price in any future
approve modifications #1-2. All in favor. Motion Passed. repairs. The dealership proposal for the F350 is $49,000 and
the budgeted amount is $48,000.
Ecology Committee: page
Board Action: Motion by Ann Creviston, support by Sandy
Board Action: Motion by Sandy Nolan, support by Ann Nolan, to approve the proposal for the F350 not to exceed
Creviston, to approve the Ecology Committee report of the budgeted amount of $48,000 and to accept the proposal
September 10, 2019. All in favor. Motion Passed. for an F450 dump truck not to exceed the budgeted amount
Grounds Committee: of $95,000. (5) yes, (1) absent. Motion Passed.
Discussion: Michelle asked Cathy Watkins if she has areas Motion to adjourn the meeting by Michelle Todorov. The
that she recommends for benches on cement slabs to be placed meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
along the Silver Spring Drive sidewalk. Cathy commented
that there are plenty of spaces for benches. When the vision
committee submitted their plans years back benches along
the sidewalk were addressed. Mike suggested that the vision
committee get involved with the bench program and help
Cathy create a map with future bench locations.
Board Action: Motion by Sandy Nolan, support by Michelle
Todorov, to approve the Grounds Committee report of
September 9, 2019. All in favor. Motion Passed.
Pool Committee: page
Discussion: Ann announced that Rosemary Campion,
Elaine Anderson and Cheryl Huizing are retiring from the
committee. There was discussion of the committee itself
ending if there is no interest in volunteering and the parties
being divided amongst other committees.
Board Action: Motion by Michelle Todorov, support by
Sandy Nolan, to approve the Pool Committee report of
September 10, 2019. All in favor. Motion Passed.
Co-Owner Forum
Kathy Baldwin from Queen Anne Ct. researched black
paint upon the Michelle’s request. She spoke to Sherwin
Williams and Northville Paint. Standard black paint
is not recommended since it is not heat-resistant. The
representative at Northville Paint commented that he has
seen the trim of the door windows melt due to the heat from
the sun reflecting off the storm doors. He suggested Grand
Entrance paint by Benjamin Moore because their black paint
is pigmented and heat-resistant.
The board is hoping that the painting of doors will coincide
with the residing project. Currently black is not a color
choice for doors but is being entertained. Guy suggested that
Kathy bring her results to the Ad hoc committee who then
can bring a recommendation to the board.
New Business
It was budgeted this year for the purchase of a pickup truck
and a dump truck for maintenance. Currently they have one
dump truck and 4 pickup trucks when fully operational. The
dump truck and the current diesel F350 are showing wear
and tear along with high repair bills. Joe reached out to a
few dealerships but the only one that seems willing to work
with him is LaFontaine Ford. There is a F450 dump truck
for around $97k but there will be rebates and incentives. The
budget for the dump truck is $95,000. The F350 is gasoline
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 HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Clubhouse Committee MEETING DATE: September 3, 2019
MEMBERS PRESENT: GUESTS PRESENT:
Barb Balok, Chairperson Guy Balok, Board President
Yvonne Wilson Peggy Zonca, Board
Kathy Baldwin Charlene Cach
Cheryl Huizing

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. Renovation Update: Clocks for Kitchen and Library have been purchased and will be mounted soon. We are still searching
for the Main Lounge large clock.

2. Old /New Business: A member of this committee has agreed to research magazine subscriptions for the clubhouse. It was
discussed that the Library is experiencing a problem with children are not being chaperoned by an adult and could cause
expensive damage to our newly remodeled Library.
It has been noted that ALL guests are not checking in with front desk when entering the clubhouse and in some cases non-
residents are helping themselves to coffee.

3. Book Reshelving: Committee has decided to reshelve books as needed. Members have agreed to make sure discarded (du-
plicates and out of date) books be donated to the Public Library.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD:

• Consider changing rules of Library to coincide with Billiard’s Room and read "must be at least 14 years of age (under 14
MUST have an adult present in the room during use)".
• Consider posting a sign at entrance door that reads Clubhouse is for use of Residents and their guests only. All who enter
must check in with Front Desk.
NEXT MEETING: Monday, October 7th, 2019 @ 7 p.m.
Submitted by Barb Balok

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 HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Court Liaison Committee MEETING DATE: September 5, 2019
MEMBERS PRESENT: GUESTS PRESENT:
Joel Lutz, Chairperson Kathy Baldwin Peggy Zonca, Board Liaison
Dianne Pittaway Barb Balok Joe Poma, Property Manager
Barbara Evans Judy Nakdimen Guy Balok, Board Liaison
Sharon Smith Barb Adams
Liz Oliver
Ying Zhang

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. Windsor court– needs a volunteer: Still seeking a permanent liaison for this court, Joel will deliver Windsor this month.

2. New Volunteer for Dartmouth Place: Ying Zhang has volunteered to serve as court liaison for this court and was welcomed
at the meeting.

3. 3. Corral trash carts – test carts: More trash carts have been delivered to trash corrals. There have been some reports that
large trash bags do not fit. Also if residents fill them with cardboard there is no room for the trash bags. The need for a letter
in the Herald was stated. It was also reported that the best approach seems to be personal contact by the court liaison. A sample
letter will be sent to the board for inclusion in the Herald.
It was restated that yard waste bags filled with heavy yard waste, e.g. soil, rocks causes the bags to rip.
The cut off date for yard waste bag pickup will be in October. It was stated that the compost sites don’t accept the compost
beyond this date. The date will be shared in the October Herald.
Guy Balok led a discussion about long term solutions to trash bins and will bring material to the next meeting. In the mean-
time members can look online at a product from Citibin for an example of one type.

4. Trash talk: The next two trash talk topics were approved. Judy Nakdimen will submit them to be laminated.

5. New Business: A question was asked about the process for requesting additional parking places in a court. A petition signed
by the residents of the court is required to be submitted to the Board to start; with additional steps to follow.
A question was asked about getting a sidewalk extended from one court to another if some of the resident spaces are in the
adjacent court. The first step would be a letter to the Board to bring the request to the Board’s attention.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: none

NEXT MEETING: Thursday, October 3, 2019 @ 7:00 p.m.
Submitted by Joel Lutz

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 HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Engineering Committee MEETING DATE: September 11, 2019
MEMBERS PRESENT: GUESTS PRESENT:
Lorraine Scully, Chairperson
Kim Hudson, Secretary
Dave Burfoot

MODIFICATION REQUESTS REVIEWED:

1 Unit 318 (10) Windows

Installation by: Wallside Windows
Notes: Meets HLCA Requirements

2 Unit 367 Doorwall PD-1

Installation by: Home Depot
Notes: Meets HLCA Requirements

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: To approve modifications #1-2 and to address porch repairs.

NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.

Submitted by Lorraine Scully

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 HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Ecology Committee MEETING DATE: September 10, 2019
MEMBERS PRESENT: GUESTS PRESENT:
Cathy Watkins, Chairperson Joe Poma, Property Manager
Yvonne Wilson
Richard Wilson
Sharon Smith
Judy Nakdimen
Diane Pittaway

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. Davey tree spent the day removing buckthorn from the woods and left piles that should have been removed. Joe was going
to reach out and have them come and finish the job.

2. We are going to start planting some of the trees in our nursery and the topic of guards came up as we have a herd of deer
and rabbits that will eat these trees. Richard Wilson said that guards can be easily made and installed and he has volun-
teered to spearhead this effort by gathering the materials having a work session at his home. He is also going to check to see
if any are available on Craigslist.

3. Last, we discussed tree spraying. The committee would like to know which insects are being sprayed for and if they are in
fact present and where. Joe is going to work with Davey to provide accurate information about spraying. We may be able to
reduce/eliminate some spraying which will result in savings and a safer environment.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: none

NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
Submitted by Cathy Watkins

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 HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Grounds Committee MEETING DATE: September 9, 2019
MEMBERS PRESENT: GUESTS PRESENT:
Joel Lutz, Chairperson Rosemary Campion Michael Baynes, Board
Cathy Watkins, Co-Chairperson Richard Wilson Joe Poma, Property Manager
Sharon Smith Guy Balok, Board President
Judy Nakdimen Peggy Zonca, Board Liaison
Earl Smith

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. General condition of planting areas: Nothing new reported.

2. Hydrangeas 8 mile west side of entrance: Members agreed that the majority of hydrangeas looked fine. The two furthest
west may need more water. It was decided that nothing needs to be done at this time. They will be monitored next spring
for appearance and need for water.

3. Junipers in 8 mile entrance landscaping: The junipers have had the dead branches trimmed. Earl Smith reported that he
has sprayed them for spider mites. A few of them may need to be replaced. It is recommended that Andorra junipers that
are a newer cultivar and more disease resistant be the variety that is chosen. No further action needed at this time.

4. Picnic tables: Two 4 foot picnic benches have been added to the Silver Springs lake beach area. The former bench will be
refurbished and returned.

5. Memorial Bench: A resident has requested a memorial bench for the Bryn Mawr area and will cover all related expenses.
This was approved and Joe Poma has ordered a bench similar to other memorial benches on our grounds. The process for
requesting a bench is to fill out a Grounds Committee request for action form.

6. Bench locations along Silver Springs walkway: Sharon Smith and Cathy Watkins will survey the Silver Spring walkway
and bring recommended bench placing to the next meeting.

7. Bench selection: Benches have wrought iron sides and wood slats. Maintenance is able to maintain them.

8. Clubhouse landscaping: Money has been approved to be escrowed in long term funds over the next 4 years to cover new
landscaping of the Highland House grounds. At that time the committee would submit plans/bids for approval.

9. Shrub removal requests approvals: There have been 8 requests received as of September 9th. Joel Lutz and Earl Smith will
contact the residents to insure the correct shrub is tagged for removal. A receipt is needed for reimbursement of a replace-
ment shrub.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: none

NEXT MEETING: Monday, October 14, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.

Submitted by Joel Lutz

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 HIGHLAND LAKES COMMITTEE REPORT
COMMITTEE: Pool Committee MEETING DATE: September 10, 2019
MEMBERS PRESENT: GUESTS PRESENT:
Rosemary Campion, Co-Chair Joe Poma, Property Manager
Cheryl Huizing, Co-Chair
Barb Balok
Elaine Anderson
Mary Kay Wimsatt
Kathy Baldwin
Mary Gonzalez

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED:
1. Pool Season Wrap-Up: Pool closed without problems. The baby pool skimmer needs to be addressed. We are ready for winter.

2. Lifeguard Season Wrap-Up: Prospective lifeguard who is a resident for next year is a possibility. Begin looking in February
for staff.

3. Pool Closing Party: Occurred on September 1st. The weather was unfavorable. A small group of residents attended with deli-
cious food.

4. Adult Christmas Party: Will be December 7th at 7:00 PM. Bring a dish to pass.

5. Announcements: Rosemary Campion, Cheryl Huizing and Elaine Anderson are retiring from the Pool Committee. An idea
is to possibly divide the Committee into two categories:
• Responsibilities such as the Hot Dog Daze
• Opening/Closing parties

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD: none

NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 5:30 p.m.
Submitted by Cheryl Huizing

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 Highland Lakes
Women’s Club Luncheon
SAVE THESE
DATES:
October 3, 2019 at noon
Peterlins
22004 Farmington Rd
Farmington, MI
Arranged by Rosemary Campion

November 7, 2019 at noon

Poole’s Tavern
157 E. Main St.
Northville, MI
Arranged by Marian Valade & Cheryl
Huizing
All adult female residents of Highland Lakes are invited to meet with us
on the first Thursday of each month.
For further information about the Highland Lakes Women’s
Club, you can contact
Bev Dudley at (248)349-4139 or leratcat@aol.com

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 VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION
Getting to know your volunteers and neighbors

We, at Highland Lakes, are very grateful for the volunteers in our community of approximately 1500
residents. We are a self-run and self-managed association and we would not be able to function as well
without volunteers. Volunteers are always welcome on any of the Highland Lakes Committees. In this
article of the Herald, we would like to highlight the efforts of our longest serving and most involved
residents.

Ray and Betty Parzych

If you have lived in Highland Lakes for a while you have seen Ray and Betty Parzych taking care of the
flower beds in front of the Clubhouse and also at the Highland Lakes - 8 Mile entrance. Betty and Ray
have lived in Highland Lakes for 34 years. They started serving on a number of committees after living at
Highland Lakes for about two years and continued to serve until recently when Ray had to give up his
service to the community due to a back injury. We are fortunate to have benefited from their
commitment to keeping Highland Lakes running smoothly
and looking good.

The committees both have served on are the following:

• Clubhouse Committee on and off for several

years and Ray also served as a Chairman - Betty is still a
member.
• Grounds Committee for 25 years and Ray also as
Chairman.

Further Ray has served on the following committees:

• Court Liaison
• Engineering Committee
• Community Social – many years also as a Chairman
• Finance Committee
• HERALD Committee – as a Chairman and organizer for many years
• Pool Committee
• Election Committee

They have received great satisfaction from organizing and also attending all the events such as the
Christmas Party, Hot Dog Days, Ice Cream Social and the Pool Opening and Closing parties during the
summer. Having lived in Highland Lakes for 34 years they have enjoyed all the amenities Highland Lakes
provides, especially, playing billiard, the swimming pool, and exercising in the Fitness Center. Since they
both enjoy gardening, their patio is edged with a display of beautiful flowers where they relax and enjoy
the view.

Now a little about Ray and Betty’s personal life. Both Betty and Ray come from a large family with 8
children – 5 girls and 3 boys for Betty and the reverse for Ray – 3 girls and 5 boys. Ray grew up in Detroit
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and has an interesting background in the military. During World War II (WWII) to fulfill his military
service he was drafted in the United States Marine Corps (USMC) and served for three years in the South
Pacific around several islands, including Okinawa. As WWII ended, Ray went to China where he
participated in the Japanese Surrender Ceremony.

After discharge from his tour in the South Pacific he started his college education at Michigan State
University where he had signed up for the USMC reserve. After a year at Michigan State he continued
his studies at Montana State College. When the Korean War broke out, Ray had to interrupt his studies
to serve as a reservist in the USMC. His assignment was in the USA for 1 ½ years.

Before leaving for the Korean War, Ray had met and fallen in love with Betty who is originally from
Windsor, Canada. She was introduced to Ray by one of Ray’s friends and as they say “the rest is history”.
Since Ray was called back to serve during the Korean War their wedding plans had to be put on hold but
as you can see for both of them it was worth the wait. After marriage they lived on the west side of
Detroit where they raised their children - four boys - while Ray was working for the Detroit Health
Department retiring as the Assistant to the Director of Food Inspections after 30 years of service. Betty,
before having children, worked in a bank and after raising their children worked at Sears in the cash
office. They continued to live in their house in Detroit until they moved to Highland Lakes. Now their
children (four boys) live in California, Wisconsin and two in Livonia.

Betty and Ray enjoyed traveling and while one of their sons worked in France they went to visit him and
took in the sights of France and also Belgium and Germany. They also enjoyed many winters in Florida.
However, their greatest joy is spending time with their four children, five grandchildren, and their twin
great-grandchildren. When you are in the presence of Betty and Ray, it is moving to see how the love is
still flowing between them even after 67 years of marriage.

Ray is one of our oldest Highland Lakes residents at 94 years old. In his free time Ray has enjoyed
reading, however due to his failing eyesight he listens to books on tape and when you visit them the
tape recorder is always within reach to listen to his favorite books.

Betty continues to serve on the Clubhouse Committee and it has been rewarding and gratifying to both
of them serving on several committees, meeting so many nice people and continue to enjoy all the
amenities it offers.

Thank you Ray and Betty for all your contributions to the beauty and welfare of Highland Lakes.

Submitted by Marianne Brandt

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 To Help Birds This Winter, Go
Easy on Fall Yard Work
A manicured lawn might look nice, but messy is better for
birds and bugs.
By Andy McGlashen
There’s a certain satisfaction in
autumn chores. When the weather’s
right, cleaning gutters, touching up paint,
or splitting some Þrewood can feel less
like manual labor and more like a rite of
the season.
But if you want to make your backyard a
welcoming winter haven for birds, some
fall tasks call for a laissez-faire
approach. ÒMessy is deÞnitely good to
provide food and shelter for birds during
the cold winter months,” says Tod
Winston, Audubon’s Plants for Birds
program manager.
So let someone else keep up with the neighbors this weekend. Sleep in, linger a little longer
with your morning coffee, and follow these tips for a bird-friendly yard you can be proud of.

Save the seeds. When fall arrives, some tidy-minded gardeners might be inclined to snip
the stems of perennials in the ßower garden. But the seed heads of coneßowers, black-eyed
Susans, and other native wildßowers provide a helpful food cache for birds. ÒTheyÕre almost
invisible, those seeds, but birds eat them all winter long,” Winston says. Grasses—not the
stuff you mow, but native species like bluestems or gramas—also make for good foraging
after they go to seed. And letting other dead plants stick around can Þll your property with
protein-packed bird snacks in the form of insect larvae, such as the ßy and wasp larvae that
inhabit goldenrod galls.

Leave the leaves. You can help birds and other wildlife—and save yourself some
backache and blisters—by skipping the leaf raking. “Those leaves are important because they
rot and enrich the soil, and also provide places for bugs and birds to forage for food,” Winston
says. If a fully hands-off approach doesn’t work for your yard, consider composting some

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leaves and letting the rest be. You could also rake them from the lawn to your garden beds, or
mulch them with a mower to nourish your lawn.
Leaf litter isn’t just free fertilizer—it’s also a pretty happening patch of habitat for a variety of
critters such as salamanders, snails, worms, and toads. “If you’re digging in the garden and
come upon these squirmy little coppery-brown dudes, and you don’t know what they are—
those are moth pupae,” Winston says. A healthy layer of undisturbed soil and leaf litter means
more moths, which in their caterpillar phase are a crucial food source for birds.

Leave native perennials standing until spring and their seed heads will
provide nutrition for birds, like this American GoldÞnch nibbling on
bergamot seeds. Photo: Ross Frid/Alamy

Build a brush pile. Along with shaking loose showers of

leaves, blustery fall days also tend to knock down tree limbs.
Rather than hauling them away, you can use fallen branches to
build a brush pile that will shelter birds from lousy weather and
predators. American Tree Sparrows, Black-capped Chickadees,
and other wintering birds will appreciate the protection from the
elements. Rabbits, snakes, and other wildlife also will take refuge
there. YouÕll Þnd that the pile settles and decomposes over the
seasons ahead, making room for next year’s additions. (And it’s a
great place to dispose of your Christmas tree.)

Skip the chemicals. You might see your neighbors spreading “weed and feed” mixtures
in the fall to fertilize their lawns and knock back crabgrass and other unwanted plants. In most
cases, though, grass clippings and mulched leaf litter provide plenty of plant nutrition, and
using store-bought fertilizers only encourages more non-native plants to grow. Generally
speaking, native grasses, shrubs, trees, and ßowering plants donÕt need chemical inputs.
Save a few bucks and keep your yard healthy for bugs and birds.

Hit the nursery. Although laziness can be a good thing when it comes to creating a bird-
friendly backyard, it’s worth putting in some hard work planting native shrubs and trees.
(Cooler temperatures also make fall a more comfortable time to tear out some turf grass and
expand your native plant garden.) Native dogwoods, hawthorns, sumacs, and other ßowering
shrubs produce small fruits that not only feed birds during the colder months, but can also
provide a welcome pop of color when winter gets drab. Planted in the right place, evergreens
like cedars and Þrs give birds something to eat and a cozy shelter. Fall is also a great time to
liven up your property with late-blooming perennials such as asters or sages—and to buy
spring- and summer-blooming wildßowers at a substantial discount.

To Þnd species suited to your yard, just enter your ZIP code in AudubonÕs native plants database. If
you plant trees or shrubs this fall, they might not bear fruit this year—but come next winter, you and
your backyard birds will be glad you did. Reprinted with permission from National Audubon.

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Juliet 1 9 8 Done
Aqueduct 1 62 7 1 scheduled
Anchor (G) 1 81 7 1 scheduled
1 Aqueduct 3 51,52 15
2 Valient 2 16,17 16
3 Windsor 3 69, 70, 71 22
4 Seabrook 2 3, 8 15
5 Viewpoint 2 91, 92 12
6 Dartmouth 3 57, 58, 59 24
7 Lagoon 2 77, 78 16
8 Mann 2 38, 39 14
9 Dorothy Gay 2 27, 30 16
10 Lehigh Ct. 2 73, 74 15
11 Bryn Mawr 3 20, 21, 22 23
12 Hayes 4 28, 29, 31, 32 40
13 Lyric 3 13, 14, 15 24
14 Neptune 3 33, 34, 35 24
15 Inlet 2 40, 45 16
16 Amboy(G) 1 82 7
17 Norwood(G) 3 83, 84, 85 18
18 Dearborn 2 63, 64 16
19 Madison(G) 2 86, 87 13
20 Lediel 2 79, 80 16
21 Lilac 1 37 8
22 Savoy 3 5, 6, 7 24
23 Andover 2 48, 50 16
24 Oakland 1 68 8
25 Richards 2 11, 12 16
26 Old Bridge 2 49, 54 16
27 Itham 1 4 8
28 Mariner 2 36, 41 16
29 Sandy 1 53 8
30 Farragut(G) 3 88, 89, 90 19
31 Althea 1 44 8
32 Schoolhouse 2 1, 2 16
33 Queen Anne(G) 3 93, 94, 95 21
34 Lehigh Ln. 3 72, 75, 76 21
35 Eddington 2 55, 56 14
36 Iron Gate 3 65, 66, 67 23
37 Longwood(G) 2 24, 25 13
38 Kenyon 2 18, 19 13
39 Whitman 1 42 8
40 Malvern 2 46, 47 16
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The Highland House Library

When is the last time you visited your

Library, right here in the Highland Lakes
Clubhouse?
If you haven’t been “up there” in a while we think you are in
for a nice surprise. The library renovation has been completed
with new furniture along with two partitioned desks for
privacy.

Residents that are 14 years or older may use it on their own.

13 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Please
bring your Highland Lakes ID and check in at the desk before
heading to the libarary.

The Library is an excellent place to just “get away” and check

out what new books have been added to the mix. We have
books on many varied topics. If you find a book to borrow,
you’re welcome to just take it, returning it when you’re
finished. It doesn’t get much easier than that. Also, when
you’re done with an excellent novel, etc., remember to think
of us, and donate it to our lending library to share with your
fellow neighbors as long as it was published no later than 2002.

The only thing we ask is when returning your borrowed books,

please place them on the cart provided or on the table. Your
Clubhouse Committee re-shelves the books and maintains
the Library. How simple is that?!

The Library is always open and available to you during regular

Clubhouse hours. And remember we offer free wi-fi at the
Clubhouse, so feel free to bring your laptop, tablet or ipad
with you!

So, when you’re looking for a “good read” or a quiet work

space, don’t forget to check us out!

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 Zinfandel-Braised Beef Short Ribs

3 tbs. butter, room temperature 6 garlic cloves, minced

8 3 to 4-inch-long meaty beef short 2 tbs. chopped fresh rosemary
ribs, about 4 lbs. 1 750-ml. bottle Zinfandel
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 2 c. beef broth
2-1/2 c. chopped red onions 1 tbs. flour
2 c. 1/2-inch cubes peeled parsnips

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in large heavy oven-
proof pot over medium-high heat. Sprinkle ribs with coarse salt and pepper.
Add to pot in single layer and sauté until brown on all sides, about 10 minutes.
Transfer ribs to large bowl. Add 1 tablespoon butter to pot. Saute onions until
brown, about 6 minutes. Add parsnips; sauté until beginning to color, about
6 minutes. Mix in garlic, then rosemary. Add wine and broth; bring to boil,
scraping up browned bits. Return ribs and any accumulated juices to pot, ar-
ranging in single layer. Bring to simmer; cover and place in oven. Braise until
ribs are very tender, about 2-1/2 hours. Using tongs, transfer ribs to clean
bowl. Spoon fat from pan juices. Boil juices until just beginning to thicken,
about 10 minutes. Mix 1 tablespoon butter and flour in small bowl to smooth
paste. Whisk into juices in pot; simmer until thickened enough to coat spoon,
about 5 minutes longer. Season gravy with coarse salt and pepper. Return ribs
to pot; spoon gravy over. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Chill uncovered until
cold; cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over low heat before serving.) Serves 6.

Recipe from Judy Nakdimen

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Anchor Ironwood Neptune

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Sue Tocco............................. 231-8960 Daniel Long................734-245-6191 .
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Brad Todorov..........................380-1611 Debra Behrmann........734-934-0625 .
Oakland
Andover Kenyon Earl Smith.........................349-6478
Pam Takacs............................374-0864 Elizabeth Dombles..............Unlisted
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Amit Srivastava...............734-846-5281 Marchelle Brotz...........517-525-1661
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Robert Gorczyca.............734-751-7828 Lela Lutz............................349-6782 Queen Anne
Kathy Baldwin..................974-6688
Dartmouth Lehigh Lane
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Mike Baynes....................826-9435
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June Macveigh.......................348-0113 Barbara Adams..................982-8247 Sandy
Beverly Brenner...............348-2982
Dorothy Gay Lilac
Gayathri Rao.........................344-8791 Barbara Evans...................348-3087 Savoy
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Yard Waste & Comm. Trash &
Recycling Pickup 7:00 p.m. Recycling Pickup
6 7 Yoga 9:30 a.m. 8 9 10 11 12
Clubhouse Drums Alive Yoga 9:30 a.m.
Comm. 7:00 Ecology Comm. 9:30 a.m.
p.m. 7:00 p.m.

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Social Comm. 9:30 a.m.
7:00 p.m. Engineering
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Comm. Yard Waste &
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5:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m.
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