Professional Documents
Culture Documents
CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
January 2017
January 2017
www.facebook.com/hlca.mi
Larrys Legacy - page 7
2016 Traditional Christmas SingA-Long - page 8
2016 Adult Christmas Party page 9
HLCA Most Unwanted Enemy page 10
Whats Cooking? - page 11
Snow Removal FAQ - page 12
Snow Removal Handicapped/
Disabled Request Form - page
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Womens Club - page 14
2017 Resident Directory Update
- page 15
Highland Lakes
Management Section
Highland Lakes Board of Directors
COMMITTEE INFORMATION
COMMITTEE
CHAIRPERSON
Barb Balok
734-667-3507
Court Liaison
Joel Lutz
248-349-6782
Engineering
Tom Werner
248-349-4459
Community Social
Brad Todorov
248-380-1611
Finance
Joyce Elvy
248-349-1747
Grounds
Joel Lutz
248-349-6782
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Clubhouse
Herald
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PHONE
BOARD LIAISON
Ecology
Cathy Watkins
248-765-2327
Pool
Rosemary Campion
248-349-8227
RV
Cheryl Huizing
Hugh Battley
Tennis
Carol Shields
248-305-7123
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Michelle Todorov
Highland Lakes
Herald
Herald Committee
Joy Gaskin
(looking for volunteers)
Herald Staff
Ray Parzych
Betty Parzych
Joel Lutz
Gloria Janks
Ilio Alessandri
Barbara Evans
Marty Tingstad
Beverly Dudley
Flash Glass.................................................20
Phil's 76 Service.........................................21
INSURANCE
Merrick Maris Insurance.......................... 23
PLUMBING
Evans Plumbing........................................20
PHOTOGRAPHY
Animal Portraits........................................17
REAL ESTATE
HAIR STYLIST
Paul Warddell............................................17
R & H Glazing........................................... 19
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Larry's Legacy
Lawrence Leonard Osiecki - born January 30th 1944 to Leonard and Anna Osiecki. Larry grew up in Hamtramck,
Michigan, and attended Cass Tech before graduating from Hamtramck High School. Afterward, Larry enlisted in the
navy as an electrician's mate and was stationed in Key West, Florida on the USS Powers, a navy destroyer. He served
two years before being medically discharged from the navy, and then enrolled at Western Michigan University where
he earned a bachelor's degree in accounting in 1966. While at Western, Larry became a member of the Delta Sigma
Phi fraternity.
Upon graduation, Larry embarked on a European adventure, skiing in the Alps and touring Austria, Germany, and
Paris. In 1967 he moved back to start a job on the west coast of the US. Larry returned to the Motor City in 1968
where he met Maureen Agnes Burns on a blind date. They were married in April 1970, and in 1972 moved into their
home in what was a new development called Highland Lakes in Northville, Michigan.
Larry and Maureen welcomed their first child, Lawrence Leonard Osiecki II - affectionately called "Larry O" - in March
1973. In November 1974 their second child, Matthew Joseph Osiecki, was born. For the next 20 years Larry dedicated
his life to raising his boys. He coached little league soccer and baseball. He spent vacations driving to places like Gettysburg PA, Virginia Beach VA, New York City, Boston MA, Wawa Ontario CA, and wherever Matt and Larry had travel
baseball and soccer games.
Larry and his family spent many wonderful summers up north, camping at Lakes of the North near Gaylord Michigan and celebrating the 4th of July on Lake Skegemog. Larry loved the outdoors,and was happiest when sailing or
canoeing on Swann Harbor Lake; riding his bike around Northville, the Detroit river front, the many parks of Oakland
County, or Mackinac Island; or golfing with friends and his sons.
Larry O and Matt followed in their father's footsteps, graduating from Western Michigan University. In 2001, Larry O
married Lisa Johnson. Larry's first grandchild and namesake - Lawrence Leonard Osiecki III, known as Tripp - arrived
in May 2006. Two years later, Larry's second grandson, Reid Sidney Osiecki, was born. In March 2008, Matthew married Theresa Sywak. Then in May 2012, Matt and Terri welcomed Alexandria Grey Osiecki, Larry's third grandchild.
Larry loved being a grandfather, and together with Maureen, they orchestrated many adventures and traditions for
their grandchildren. Some of his favorites included canoe rides to the lake, biking all over Metro Detroit, ice cream
at Guernsey's, the model train museum in Commerce, visits to the Detroit Zoo and Toledo Zoo, and driving through
the Wayne County holiday light show. He loved to use his skills as a woodworker to build hand-crafted gifts for them.
And he enthusiastically set up his model train during the holidays and showed his grandchildren how to run the
track.
Larry and Maureen frequently spent time with a group of friends who became life-long companions. Their many adventures included trips up north and monthly excursions to the theatre, thus generating the moniker of "The Theatre
Group." Larry and Maureen made treasured memories and celebrated holidays and birthdays throughout the years
with these valued friends. Larry also developed close relationships with people he worked with, and friendships that
spanned across different cultures. His upstanding character and loyalty earned the respect of many.
Larry faced many physical hardships during his adult life. However, he continued to fully live his life despite these
limitations. He approached every day head on with a courage and spirit that amazed those who knew him. Larry
will lovingly be remembered for his competitive spirit, his sense of humor and quick (unforgettable) laugh, and his
unwavering commitment to his family and friends.
Larry left his earthly home on November 28th 2016, and we're sure he's kicked backed somewhere sipping on a rum
and coke.
2016 Traditional
Christmas Sing-A-Long
2016 Adult
Christmas Party
Autumn Olive and Russian Olive are invasive shrubs or small scrubby trees growing up to 20 ft in
height and 30 ft in width. Native to Eurasia and introduced in the US 1830s, both were commonly
planted for windbreakers and ornamental
plants. Olive shrubs produce dense shade
that turns prairies, roadsides, and even
forests into thorny thickets, leaving parks and
fields unusable. Like many non-native shrubs,
it leafs out early and retains its leaves late in
fall, shading out desirable native species and
reducing species diversity. They harm wildlife
by reducing the native plants and trees that
wildlife depend on for food and shelter. The
abundant fruits produced are widely
distributed by birds and mammals and is
viable to germinate for 3 years. Autumn Olive
and Russian Olive species have nitrogenfixing root nodules and are able to tolerate
infertile soils and disrupt nutrient cycles in
native plant communities. Their prolific and rapid growth enable them to compete with native plants
for water, light and other resources, eventually displacing them entirely, resulting in dense thickets.
Identification
Invasive Olives may be identified by the color of their leaves and bark, their berries, and their long
growing season. Russian and Autumn-Olive are two closely related species which are both invasive
in the Midwest. Both invasive Olives have dark green leaves
with a distinctive silver underside. The leaves are elongated oval
(Autumn-Olive) or lance (Russian-Olive) shaped. Invasive
Olives have a long growing season, so the leaves appear in
spring before native
plants leaf out and
persist into late fall.
Young bark is smooth
and red-brown in color
with coppery dots, and
becomes rough and
gray with age. Many stems have very long thorns. Both
invasive Olives have yellow flowers in May, June and July.
Small berries appear in late summer and are yellowishgreen (Russian-Olive), or pinkish red with silver or brown
specks (Autumn-Olive).
If seen on Highland Lakes Property, you may email the ecology
committee at plantnative@lizgannon.com for removal.
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Preparation:
Beat the sugar, oil, and vanilla together in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle
attachment. Add the eggs, 1 at a time. In another bowl, sift together the flour, cinnamon, baking
soda, and salt. With the mixer on low speed, add of the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
Add the grated carrots, raisins, and walnuts to the remaining flour, mix well, and add to the batter. Mix until just combined.
Line muffin pans with paper liners. Scoop the batter into 22 muffin cups until each is
full. Bake at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes then reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F
and cook for a further 35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a rack.
For the frosting, cream the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla in a bowl of an electric mixer
fitted with a paddle attachment. Add the sugar and beat until smooth.
When the cupcakes are cook, frost them generously and serve.
Answer: To attempt to bring some semblance of fairness, the starting point of snow
removal efforts change each time.
Snow
F
A
Q
Answer: 4 inches or more measured in more than three areas on the property.
Answer: Maintenance depends on the cooperation of the Co-Owners to empty the courts of cars
before plows can safely plow the spaces. The plows cannot fit in between parked cars.
Why did Maintenance leave a small amount of snow on the sidewalk this time?
Answer: Leaving a small amount of snow provides traction to more safely walk.
Answer: (A) To keep our Co-Owners informed of what to expect from the Association
(B) It is required as part of our Risk Management procedures.
How long should it take Maintenance to completely finish snow removal efforts?
Answer: 48 hours or less depending on the weather and the amount of snow.
FIRST DAY
1 Streets
2 Clubhouse
3 Main Sidewalks
4 Centers of Courts
SECOND DAY
5 Approach Walks
6 Porches
7 Parking Spaces
(Only if courts are clear of cars)
Removal
During the weekend, how much snowfall is required before maintenance will be called in?
2.
3.
sNow emeRgeNcies/BlizzaRds:
More than 10 inches - Efforts will be focused on keeping main roads, traffic lanes and main sidewalks open to emergency
traffic only. Once those elements are clear, work may begin on approach sidewalks and courts. Maintenance will work
up to 14 hours per day, until the roads, courts and walks are clear. Contractors may be called in if necessary. The priority
treatment of the handicapped list will be suspended during these events. Exceptions for emergencies will be handled
on a case basis.
** Handicap list will be suspended during blizzards and large snow events.
4.
PaRkiNg sPaces: After the primary snow removal efforts are completed, maintenance will begin clearing parking spaces if cars are out of
the court. Management encourages Court Captains to facilitate the removal of cars and contact the Clubhouse to advise when their court is
clear and management will then contact maintenance to begin plowing the parking spaces within that court. If maintenance is ready to plow
a court, the Association may also contact the court captains to facilitate the movement of parked vehicles.
5.
oveRall goal: The Association shall have the sidewalks, courts (not parking spots), and roads, clear within 48 hours
of the cessation of a snow event.
6.
HazaRdous coNditioNs: During the winter, the weather conditions favor the potential for slippery
sidewalks, porches and roads. Please use due care and caution during this time of the year and
keep a supply of ice-melter, which is available at the Clubhouse, at your home for your use.
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Date:
Unit #:
Co-Owner Name:
Address:
Phone(s):
Please ll out the form completely, explaining your disability and your reasons for requesting that
you be placed on the Disabled List
Residents who meet the above criteria and provide a doctors note stating your disability will have
the snow cleared away from their porch and sidewalk rst, and within snow policy parameters.
NOVEMBER 2016
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Highland Lakes
Womens Club Luncheon
SAVE THESE
DATES:
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 Womens
Club, you can contact
Bev Dudley at (248)349-4139 or leratcat@aol.com
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Relationship
Phone Numbers
Relationship
Phone Number
Year/Color
License Plate
Emergency Information:
Name
Vehicle Information:
Make/Model
Note:
All residents must obtain a new pool pass or updated this year
in order to utilize the Highland Lakes facilities. Passes can be
obtained at the Clubhouse with proof of residency.
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Bunco Night
No experience
necessary.... an easy and
fun game to play!
Beginning at 7 p.m.
at the Clubhouse
Saturday, January 21st
Players bring appetizers
to share
BYOB
Please rsvp at the
Clubhouse 248-349-4006
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248.956.0131
248.924.2883
guineatmon@gmail.com
(248) 756-3418
MercerMike35@aol.com
Michael Mercer
www.amway.com/guineatmon
President
THE FLOORING
STORE AT YOUR
DOOR!
THE
Hair Studio
Paul Warddell
HAIR STYLIST
734.927.6690
630 STARKWEATHER
(OLD VILLAGE) PLYMOUTH, MI 48170
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Mary Ketelhut
734-634-8128
John OBrien
248-756-0414
Claudia Hernandez
Highland Lake Resident Realtor
734-732-3674
chernandez@cbwm.com
201 CadyCentre, Northville
This is home.
This is where
awesomeness
happens.
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WEIR MANUEL
Senior
Discounts
734-237-1249
HarrimanHeating.com
Need a light in
that closet?
(734) 379-5355
OR
(734) 422-5355
NO JOB
TOO SMALL...
WE BID THEM ALL!
Association Discounts
10 Year Warranty on Glass
Low E Reflective & Tinted Glass
Lowest Prices in Town
Parts Available for Most Windows
Completed Promptly & Efficiently
Two Weeks Service on Most Jobs
NO TRIP
CHARGE
FREE
ESTIMATE
CALL NOW!
1-888-391-4040
Sharon: 734-732-2066
Check Freon
(734) 379-5355
roger: 734-732-0771
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www.flashglassauto.com
248-446-1234
SPECIAL
40 Gallon Gas
Water Heater
I.S.E.
Garbage Disposal
Installed for $235
Family Owned
Est. 1898
OBRIEN
SULLIVAN
248-348-1800
www.obriensullivanfuneralhome.com
South Lyon, MI
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Anchor
Tracey Green........................321-4614
Althea
Amboy
Brad Todorov.........................380-1611
Andover
Pam Takacs...........................374-0864
Aqueduct
Vacant
Bryn Mawr
Robert Gorczyca............734-751-7828
Dartmouth
Sue Misiulis...........................344-4949
Dearborn
Jim Delaney..........................348-6554
Dorothy Gay
Renee Morris.................810-334-1434
Eddington
David Duey....................586-996-2098
Farragut
Hayes
Inlet
Betsy Byrne...........................207-6221
Irongate
VACANT
Ironwood
Itham
Bob Rudolph......................924-2600
Juliet
Neptune
Norwood
Eric Behrmann............734-934-0621
Kenyon
Oakland
Earl Smith.......................349-6478
Elizabeth Dombles..............Unlisted
Old Bridge
Lagoon
Marchelle Brotz...........517-525-1661
Lehigh
Pond
Lela Lutz............................349-6782
Lehigh Lane
Queen Anne
Kathy Baldwin.................974-6688
Dianne Hartman.................229-3884
Leidel
Richards
Barbara Adams..................982-8247
Ralph Downey.................974-9625
Lilac
Beverly Brenner..............348-2982
Barbara Evans...................348-3087
Longwood
Sandy
Savoy
Mary Kraska............313-268-8516
Jim OConnor.....................344-6600
Lyric
Schoolhouse
Minda Commire.................701-0004
Madison
Seabrook
Andrea Valle....................819-0704
Carolyn Toyer.....................348-9745
Malvern
Valiant
Mann
View Point
Stanley Roberson.....734-674-3600
Sharon Smith.....................348-0706
Whitman
Mariner
Windsor
Douglas Perrin....................Unlisted
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Tom Werner....................349-4459
remiere
P
Rochester
612 W. University
Rochester, MI 48307
COMMERCIAL GROUP
248-879-3100
New Hudson
248-257-5556
Brandon Brown
Rich Rossell
586-752-4861
248-257-5556
248-879-3100
merrick.maris@fbinsmi.com
brandonbrown@fbinsmi.com
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rrossell@fbinsmi.com
January 2017
SUNDAY
Clubhouse
Closed
MONDAY
Clubhouse
Closed
Clubhouse
Comm. 7:00 p.m.
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
3
Yoga 9:30 a.m. Ladies
Pinochle
12:30 p.m.
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
5
Yoga 9:30 a.m.
Womens Club Euchre
7:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m.
Yoga 6:00 p.m.
SATURDAY
7
Christmas UnDecorating Party
1-5 p.m.
Court Liaison
Comm. 7:00 p.m.
10
Yoga 9:30 a.m. Ladies
Pinochle
Engineering
Comm. 3:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m.
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12
Yoga 9:30 a.m.
& 6:00 p.m.
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14
Ecology Comm.
7:00 p.m.
15
16
17
Finance Comm. Yoga 9:30 a.m. Ladies
6:00 p.m.
Pinochle
12:30 p.m.
Board Meeting
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19
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21
Bunco Night
7:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
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23
24
Yoga 9:30 a.m.
29
30
25
Ladies
Pinochle
12:30 p.m.
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Yoga 9:30 a.m. Ladies
Pinochle
12:30 p.m.
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Yoga 9:30 a.m.
& 6:00 p.m.
2
Yoga 9:30 a.m.
Euchre
Womens Club
7:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m.
Yoga 6:00 p.m.
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Court Liaison
Comm. 7:00 p.m.
Clubhouse
Yoga 9:30 a.m.
Comm. 7:00 p.m.
8
Ladies
Pinochle
12:30 p.m.
9
Yoga 9:30 a.m.
& 6:00 p.m.
Su n d a y.............n o o n - 5 p.m.