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 July Calendar of Events | Communication from Homeowners Association Board

• Have you noticed that the Horseshoe Pits have a new home? We have moved them to the old Bocce Ball Court. Larry Prior and Nelson Davey moved the pits and they are great! A special thanks to Larry Prior for his constant care for the pits and for all the work in moving them. The courts are even marked (by a white stripe) for short distance throwing. Be sure to come on by and see them and throw a game or two!
   
• I hope you have seen the Heritage Quilt which is now on display at the Clubhouse. A very warm and special thanks to Marian Hansen who put the quilt together and did all the sewing. A special thanks also to all the
  residents who made a square to make the quilt so beautiful! A thanks to the sewing group who cut the squares and designed the quilt to its completion. It is just beautiful and breathtaking. Be sure to check it out the next time you are at the Clubhouse. It is certainly worth a special visit just to see it! A very warm thanks to everyone who made it possible!
   
• A special thanks to Jim and Sylvia Bucknavich (and their grandkids)for a terrific Trivia Pursuit event last month. What great fun it was! Thanks also to Mary & Art McWood who helped with the food and to Larry and Mary Ann DeRonne for help with cleaning up. This was the largest attendance yet for Trivia Pursuit. Watch for another one soon!

TALES FROM THE POND AT
CROCODILE DOCK

ANNUAL KIDS POOL PARTY
SUNDAY, JULY 12TH at 2:00 PM - $8 PER PERSON

Enjoy Lunch & Dessert plus Snacks throughout the day; Magic Show &
Balloon Creations by DA The Clown; Fun Gator Games, Pond Activities and Crafts Galore; Help Complete a Mission Project for Children and Lots of Open Swimming in the Pool!

Recommended to bring lawn chairs (not enough chairs provided for all).

Come Rock The Dock!

SIGN UP IMMEDIATELY OR NO LATER THAN JULY 8TH!
 

BBQ DINNER & DANCE WITH BILL
Friday, juLY 26th at 6:00 pm

Come join us for a delicious BBQ dinner of burgers and dogs
hot off the grill! Lots of good side dishes too! Make your own sundae for dessert. After dinner put on your dancin’ shoes to dance with Bill Peterson. There will be square
dancing and line dancing and more! Come to watch; come to listen to the great music or come to dance!
Only $12/Person for All!

SIGN-UP BY JULY 17TH (30)

HORSESHOES AT THE CLUBHOUSE
FRIDAY, JULY 17TH AT 7:00 PM

Meet on the old Bocce Ball Court to play some
Horseshoes with your neighbors. BYOB (Beer)!
Come join us for a fun evening!
 

RESIDENTS SENDING SPECIAL THANK YOUS:

• Joe Goceljak writes: “Dear Neighbors: Without a doubt, what a great neighborhood! Our community is very caring. Thank you for all your support and flowers!”
   
• LaVerne Luttermoser shares: “I would like to thank all for the many cards, prayers, flowers, and heartfelt thoughts. It was greatly appreciated and overwhelming. It is so nice to live in such a caring community.”
  
  Bob Wolf writes: “Thank you for all the well wishes and flowers after my recent knee surgery. Everything was greatly appreciated. Heritage is sure a caring community!”

OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THESE RESIDENTS

• To Rose Govig on the passing of her husband, Gerry. We will all miss Gerry’s smiling face while showing his garden train. Rose, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Hugs to you!
   
• To Don Bonhardt on the loss of his wife, Margaret. Margaret fought long and hard over the past year. We will miss seeing Margaret at the Clubhouse playing Bridge on Wednesday afternoons. Don, you are foremost in our thoughts and prayers.
   
• To Arlene Miodowski for the loss of her 96 year old mother. Arlene is assured her mother led a very good life and was active and on-the-go right until she had a stroke days before her death. Arlene, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

RESIDENTS IN OUR THOUGHTS …

Prayers for Continued and/or Quick Recovery To:

• Norm Cloyd

• Dean Balhorn

• Joan Huffmaster

• Ed Kruse

• Bill Eldridge

• Joe Goceljak

• Mary Jane Brennan

• LaVerne Luttermoser

• Marv Harms

• Nelson Davey
   

HERITAGE BOOK CLUB

The Book Club will meet at the Clubhouse on Saturday, July 25th at 10:00 am. The book of the month will be any book you’d like to share with the group.

If you enjoy reading, come and see what we are all about! We would love for you to join us! If you have any questions regarding the Book Club, please call Joyce or Bruce Sanders at 248-475-0854.

CARD & GAME FUN

BRIDGE
Mondays @ 7:00 pm; and Wednesdays at 1:00 pm

PINOCHLE
Tuesdays at 7:00 pm

BINGO
Wed., July 22nd at 7:00 pm - We play 10 games ($.25/card) - And 1 Cover All Game ($1.00 Per Card). Join us!

TREE CARE TIPS

The following information is offered in response to resident questions about trees in our Community. The new growth on maple trees is very vulnerable in the Spring before “hardening-up” in early Summer. Dropping leaves recently observed were caused by stress due to lack of water and combined with some high winds. Also, leaves with scale or spots can only be effectively treated by spraying in the very early Spring. However, these conditions will not permanently damage the tree.

Here are some tree care tips:

• Don’t let grass grow around base of tree. Mulch around tree and cup mulch at base.
• Water trees weekly with hose at base.
• Clean off the light green scale on tree trunks (usually on shady side of tree). Use a dry laundry brush. Do NOT use a wire brush.
• Can you walk under your trees? If not then you must “elevate” each of the trees on your property - including the street side trees. All low branches should be pruned off at the trunk. This is something you or a tree service can do. Also, you can call the Clubhouse or Miller and request them to give you an estimate for this service.

Remember that you have a big investment in your trees. A typical replacement tree costs about $450 today. It’s easier to give some TLC right now!

Ponderings From the Manager

Doesn’t the community look beautiful? Miller is doing such a great job! The flowers, the grass; everything! As the weather gets into the depth of summer, please have some concern about the men out working in the heat. Occasionally they may need a drink of water or a soaking on a really hot day. They may use your hose to do so. Please be cooperative and allow them to do so! If you would rather they not use your hose, let me know in the office and we’ll be sure they don’t! There will be a pot luck luncheon to say thank you to them on August 13th at noon. Your support In this effort is greatly appreciated!

I have a safety concern with exiting the gate. Please note that there is a stop sign posted north of the sidewalk before reaching Tienken road. This is for the safety of the pedestrians who may be crossing our entrance. Please be sure to stop at that sign to avoid any severe mishaps. You will need to stop again at Tienken before turning right or left. Please drive safely in the community!

There are some other community concerns to share! One concern is your help with cleaning up after social and events at the Clubhouse. Everyone can help just by cleaning up after yourself! Example is throwing away all disposal materials before leaving your seat or table.

Remember that this is not a restaurant; we don’t have that kind of staff! Your cooperation is greatly appreciated and will enable us not to have to increase prices even more to cover staff for that purpose! Secondly, when taking bus trips with the community (especially motor coach trips), please remember NOT to save a series of seats for all your friends that may be coming. It’s fine to save the seat next to you in a single row; however saving several rows of seats is not allowed. If you’d like to sit together, everyone needs to be there early to get the seats! Reserving seats is not fair to everyone else who is attending and trying to obtain a seat. Again, thank you for being considerate!

If you are the owner of one of the exercise balls that we have in storage in the exercise closet at the Clubhouse, please make arrangements to come pick them up! We will no longer be storing them in the closet. Some of them are marked; several of them are not. We would like to have them removed as soon as possible, no later than August 1st. We need the room for other storage items. If the balls will be needed in exercise class, the instructor will tell you when to bring them to class. Your cooperation in retrieving your ball will be greatly appreciated!

Calling all nurses; retired or otherwise! Often we have an emergency situation where we need immediate response or consultation. If you are a nurse and would be willing to be on a list to be called on upon occasion, please call me at the Clubhouse and let me know. On the same subject, nine people from Heritage were trained and certified in AED CPR in June. Training included use of our difibulator in an emergency situation. Those trained include: Karen Brierly-Reagan, Terri Ricketts, Alex Robinson, Nelson Davey, Bernie Ris, Bob Wolf, Don Cassidy, Karen Milam and Dick Hansen. Just one more way to keep our community safe and prepared!

Our Pool Operator, Alex Robinson, is interested in doing some “odd” jobs for the residents. He can do landscape work such as picking weeds or cleaning up gardens or odd jobs you may need in your home. Many have already hired him to do miscellaneous tasks. If you are interested in Alex’s help, call the office to request his help and we will arrange for Alex to get in touch with you.

Have you seen the remodeling and new furniture in the Clubhouse office? It is simply awesome! The two desks allow Terri and I to have our own working surfaces and the updates of furniture just makes it look so professional and neat. We would like to thank all of you for this project; we are so proud! Come on in and take a look!

In late August there will be a Pool Party Murder Mystery. We need 12—20 adults to take part in this fun event assuming the roles of  suspiciously wacky murder mystery characters while enjoying a luau. Characters could be a victim, suspect, or detective. Everyone will be invited to the event to determine “who done it”! It will be an event at the poolside and will be guaranteed fun! If you would be interested in  participating with taking a part; please contact me in the office as soon as possible! One meeting will be all we will need prior to the event. Men and women are needed; so everyone put on your charm, use your drama abilities and take an active part! Hope to hear from you NOW! We need you to make this event a success! It’s a first so let’s do it!!

In this newsletter you will find a new Homeowner Visitor Sheet to complete. There is a great need to update the visitor cards used at the gate. All cards will be updated. Please complete this form and return to the Office (not to the gate house) as soon as possible. And a reminder, if you haven’t turned in the Homeowner Information Sheet, we need you to complete one immediately. AND if you haven’t picked up your Pool Rules Book, do it today! So nice to see so many enjoying the pool during this hot, summery weather! Keep it up and enjoy the summer.
 

SCHEDULED BUS TRIPS FOR JULY AND UPCOMING MONTHS

• Thurs., July 2nd - Salute to America (DSO) at Greenfield Village - $21. Tickets Sold Out ($5).
   
• Thurs., July 9th at 9:00 am - Casino Trip with Nelson. Casino choice will be announced on the bus. Sign-up by 7-3 ($3).
   
• Thurs., July 9th at 5:45 pm - Sounds of Summer at Auburn Hills Community Center. Swingland Band is performing. FREE concert. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for sitting. Sign-up by 7-3 ($2).
   
• Sat., July 11th at 8:30 am - Eastern Market Trip with Nelson. Get all you need and shop ‘til you drop! Sign-up by 7-8 ($3).
   
• Fri., July 17th at 6:30 pm - Friday Night Downtown Music Series at Riverside Park in Auburn Hills. Band is Toppermost Beatles Tribute. Bring chairs and or blankets for sitting. FREE concert. Sign-up by 7-13 ($2).
   
• Sat., July 18th at 7:15 pm - Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway at Meadow Brook - $18 for Pavilion Seats. This is a musical revue of Broadway’s most celebrated shows featuring a dazzling cast of five Broadway stars accompanied by an all-star New York band. Re-creates greatest moments from the finest shows of the century such as “The Phantom of the Opera”, “Les Miserables”, “CATS”, “Jesus Christ Superstar” and “Jekyll & Hyde.” Bus if full; still able to purchase tickets and drive on own. ($2).
   
• Thurs., July 23rd at 9:00 am - Toledo Museum of Art. Free Admission. More than 35 galleries. Sculpture Garden, and new Glass Pavilion; discover important, popular and outstanding works of art including paintings and sculptures b Bearden, Cezanne, Calder, Close, Cole, Degas, van Gogh, El Greco, Holbein, Kiefer, Matisse, Miro, Monet, Picasso, Rembrandt, Rubens and Turner; masterworks from antiquity and Asia; decorative arts; and highlights from their renowned glass collection. This is a resident suggested trip. Bus full. Waiting List Only. ($5).
   
• Thurs.,July 23rd at 4:45 pm - Dinner out to Macaroni Grill. After dinner travel to the Walter Chrysler Museum to take a look at the classic cars at their Cruise Night. Dinner cost on own; no cost for the Cruise cruise! Sign-up by 7-17 ($2).
   
• Wed., July 29th at 10:00 am - Frankenmuth Fun - Lunch and Shopping. Spend the day in Frankenmuth! Sign-up by 7-22 ($5).
   
• Fri., July 31st at 7:15 pm - DSO Big Band Bash at Meadow Brook - $23. Tickets still available. ($2).

TRIPS IN JULY AND BEYOND (Sign Up Available Now!)

• Thurs., August 6th from 6:30 am - 9:00 pm - Put ‘n’ Bay Motor Coach Trip - $99. Included: Motor Coach Transportation, Buffet Luncheon at Tipper’s Restaurant, Narrated Put-In-Bay Train Tour, Admission to Heineman Winery & Crystal Cave, Admission to Butterfly House & Antique Car Museum plus time to shop! Dinner on own at the Original Tony Packo’s in Toledo on the way home. Limit 29 seats. Waiting List Only.
   
• Thurs., Aug. 13th at 6:00 pm - Sounds of Summer Concert Series at Auburn Hills Community Center. Band is Swing Shift. Concert is free. Bring a chair or blanket for sitting! Sign-up by 8-6 ($2).
   
• Wed., Aug. 19 - 21st - Shaw Festival Summer Travel Trip - $300. See flier in this newsletter. Sign-up with $150 NOW!
   
• Mon., Aug., 24th at 12:15 - 6:30 pm - Pinnacle Race Course Motor Coach trip - $35. Includes motor coach transportation, admission to the Race Course, Racing Program, $10 Wagering Slip plus get an insider’s course in wagering. Limit 29 seats. Sign-up by 7/29.
   
• Wed., Sept. 9th - Cider and Casino Coach Trip. Stop in St. Johns for cider and donuts and on to Mt. Pleasant for Soaring Eagle. $39. $20 Gaming Card & $5 Dinner Voucher. Sign-up by 8-15. Limit 29 seats.
   
• Fri., Sept. 11th at 5:45 pm (for 7:05 pm game) - Tiger Baseball Game. Tigers vs. Toronto Blue Jays. Seating in 216. Firework display. Tickets only $15. Sign-up immediately as only 14 seats available (our bus). The only game we are going to this season; so plan accordingly and join us! ($3).
   
• Tues., Sept. 15th at 4:00 pm - Rivercrab Dinner Cruise - $42. Take a boat cruise to the Rivercrab (in Port Huron) for dinner. Everything is included. 14 tickets available now. Sign-up by 8-30 ($5).
   
• Thurs., Sept. 24 for 1:00 Show - Phantom of the Opera at the Detroit Opera House - Tickets $28.50. Sign-up by 8-27 ($3).
   
• Sat., Oct. 3rd at 10:00 am - Craft Fair at the Clubhouse. Plan on setting up a table to sell your crafts NOW! For the community only; no outside guests admitted. Also on same date is the Flu Shot Clinic from 10—2 pm. Shots administered by Home Health Outreach. Watch for sign-up for the Flu Shot Clinic in September.
   
• Thurs., Oct. 15th for 2:00 pm show. Ethel Merman’s Broadway at the GEM. Tickets: $34.50. Ethel was the QUEEN of Broadway during its Golden Age! She sang all the great songs, played all the great roles, and knew all the great personalities. It stars the bold and brassy Rita McKenzie recreating a theatrical era filled with charm, wit, personality and most of all … wonderful music! Join Rita as Ethel Merman and her seven-piece magnificent band. Seats are in the 1st Row of the Balcony. Don’t miss this spectacular show! Plan now on joining us. 14 Tickets available. Sign-up by 9-5 ($3).
   
• Tues., Nov. 10th for 11:30 am Tour - Detroit Thanksgiving Parade Company Tour. A very informational tour of behind the scenes of the Thanksgiving Day Parade. A very popular trip last year. Sign-up by Oct. 10th.
   
• Fri., Dec. 18th for Matinee Show - Jersey Boys! Tickets in the Loge for $53.50. Available to sign-up now. Only 14 tickets available. More information in future newsletters; need commitments NOW.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THESE FALL AND WINTER EVENT DATES!

• Fri., Nov. 20th at 6:00 pm - Community Thanksgiving Dinner at the Clubhouse.
• Sat., Nov. 21st - Decorate the Clubhouse for the holidays.
• Sun., Dec. 6th - Community Holiday Open House.
• Thurs., Dec. 31st - New Years Eve Party at the Clubhouse.
   

• Wed., July 1st at 7:00 pm - Euchre - Need tables of 4 to play. No need to sign-up; just come in and join us for this fun card game!
   
• Fri., July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 - Pickle Ball on the Tennis Courts. Paddles & Balls provided. No need to sign-up; just come play with us!
   
• Fri., July 3rd at 6:00 pm - Resident Pot Luck - Bring a dish to pass and join with your neighbors and friends. No need to sign-up; just come join us!
   
• Wed., July 8th at 3:00 pm - Foot Massage and Aromatherapy at the Clubhouse. Come for some relaxation and fellowship! Walk out feeling refreshed and your feet in great shape! Sign-up by 7– 3.
   
• Wed., July 8th at 7:00 pm - Rummikub at the Clubhouse. We will teach you to play if you don’t know how. A tile game of rummy. Sign-up by 7-6.
   
• Thurs., July 9th at 6:30 pm - Singles Pot Luck at the Clubhouse. Bring a dinner dish to pass (sign-up what you are bringing). A meeting will follow after dinner. After the meeting, let’s play a game or two. How wants to bring a fun game? Sign-up by 7-6.
   
• Fri., July 10th at 1:00 pm - Stitchers Knitch - Come get the pattern for our latest charity project. Bring a project and join the fellowship of others! Sign-up by 7-8.
   
• Fri., July 10th at 6:00 and 6:30 pm - Resident Social with Poker following. Bring an appetizer to pass and enjoy the fellowship of neighbors and friends. No need to sign-up; just come down and join with us. Poker begins at 6:30 pm for everyone.
   
• Sat., July 11th at 7:00 pm - Movie at the Clubhouse. Movie is Last Chance Harvey. $1.00 for soda and popcorn. Sign-up by 7-8 (8).
   
• Sun., July 12th at 2:00 pm - Tales of the Pond Crocodile Dock Kids Pool Party - $8. See flier enclosed for all information. Sign-up by 7-8.
   
• Wed., July 15th at 2:00 pm - 10th Anniversary Bash Planning Meeting at the Clubhouse. Sign-up by 7-13.
   
• Wed., July 15th at 7:00 pm - Mexican Train at the Clubhouse - $1 payable there. Sign-up by 7-10.
   
• Thurs., July 16th at 7:30 pm - Music Appreciation - Sensational 70’s Music. $2/Person for Dessert. Explore the music and pop culture of the 1970’s. Listen to different styles of popular music and discuss what was going on in the world of politics, fashion, entertainment, sports and literature! Great music from singer-songwriters and rock and roll. Come for the fun of it all! Sign-up by 7– 10 (15).
   
• Fri., July 17th at 1:00 pm - Duplicate Bridge at the Clubhouse. Sign-up by 7-10.
   
• Fri., July 17th at 2:00 pm - Thyme for the Senses Workshop - $3. Come learn about this interesting herb. Samples of thyme will be available. Uses and recipes will be shared. You will want this herb in your garden! Sign-up by 7-10 (8).
   
• Fri., July 17th at 7:00 pm - Horseshoes at the Clubhouse - BYOB (bottle or beer or beverage). Join your neighbors and friends! Sign-up by 7-15.
   
• Wed., July 22nd at 3:00 pm - Meditation/Relaxation & Prayer Gathering at the Clubhouse. This is just an opportunity to share some inspirational readings, to listen to some soothing music and simple prayer for world peace! It is non-denominational; very non-threatening. Simply relaxing! Sign-up by 7-17 (5).
   
• Wed., July 22nd at 7:00 pm - BINGO - Pay there per card, per game. All monies collected are prize money per game. Sign-up by 7-17.
   
• Fri., July 24th at 6:00 pm - $12—BBQ Dinner followed by Dancing with Bill Peterson. Bill teaches us all the latest dances and reminds us of past ones! Line dancing, square dancing and more! Come dance and enjoy the fun! Sign-up by 7-17 (30).
   
• Sat., July 25th at 7:00 pm - Movie at the Clubhouse. Movie is Australia. Note that this is a longer than usual movie. Plan on 3 hours. Soda and popcorn available there for $1. Sign-up by 7-20 (8).
   
• Wed., July 29th at 7:00 pm - CLR Dice Game at the Poolside. Come join us to play this fun and exciting game. Bring your change! Try out your luck! Sign-up by 7– 24. Need groups of 4 to play.
   
• Fri., July 31st - Heritage Golf Tournament. See flier in newsletter for more information! Call John Allasio or Al Oros for more information.
   
• Fri., July 31st at 6:00 pm - Texas Hold ‘Em at the Clubhouse. $20 payable there. Sign-up by 7-27.

CLUBHOUSE EVENTS FOR JULY AND BEYOND (AVAILABLE TO SIGN UP NOW!)

SPA A-GO-GO IS COMING IN AUGUST! WATCH FOR THE DATE IN THE NEXT NEWSLETTER!

• Sat., Aug. 8th at 7:00 pm - Movie at the Clubhouse. Movie will be Twlight. $1 payable there for soda and popcorn.
   
• Wed., Aug. 12th at 2:00 pm - New Years Eve Planning Meeting - Sign up to sit on this committee to plan New Years Eve 2010. Sign-up by 8-7.
   
• Thurs., Aug. 13th at Noon - Miller Landscape Appreciation Pot Luck Luncheon. Sign-up now to bring a dish (sign up what dish you will bring) for the men that work so hard to make Heritage a beautiful community. Sign-up also to help serve or clean up. Sign-up by 8-6.
   
• Sat., Aug. 15th at 1:00 pm - $3 - Teddy Bear Picnic for Kids 8 and Under. Bring your favorite teddy bear and have some outdoor picnic fun! There will be light snacks of bear sandwiches, teddy grahams and gummy bears! Sign up how many children and adults will attend. Friends welcome! Be prepared to bring along a picnic blanket to sit upon! Sign-up by 8-8.
   
• Sat., Aug. 29th - SAVE THE DATE! First ever Murder Mystery Pool Party “The Prickly Pineapple Company’s Annual Luau”. Need 12-20 people to volunteer to have character roles for this event. Contact Karen if interested in a character part. No additional time except one short meeting prior to the event. Men and women are needed. Everyone will be invited to determine “who done it”. The summer event you won’t want to miss. It’s a luau party in disguise! Watch for more information to sign-up in August.
   
• Sun., Sept. 20th at 4:00 pm - SAVE THE DATE! Our annual Jazz Fest at the Clubhouse with the Woodward Avenue Jazz Orchestra playing their wonderful music. Securitas (our security company) will be providing the BBQ meats and doing all the cooking for us. This is always a great event with great music. Plan now on joining us; more information in upcoming newsletters. You can sign-up now if you’d like! Just be sure to Save The Date so you can join us!
   

(From the June, 2009 Board of Directors Meetings)

To increase communications about Board activities we are placing a brief overview of some of the topics
discussed at each month’s Board meeting in the Monthly newsletter. Here are some topics from last month:

ASSOCIATION NEWS

Here’s an update on recent projects in and around the clubhouse:

1. The office has been re-painted and renovated. Some of the cabinets were removed or repositioned and new desks have been installed. Please stop by and take a look the next time you are at the clubhouse. We think you’ll agree the office makes a wonderful first impression for our visitors.
2. Our new bookcase for the library is being constructed and should soon be in place.
3. The dormers on the roof of the clubhouse are in the process of being refurbished. This will eliminate the need for maintenance in the future.
4. The tennis courts have been resurfaced and re-striped. They look great and are ready for your
   tennis and pickle ball games.
5. The floor tile in the kitchen has been replaced with ceramic tile. The appearance is attractive and
   maintenance will be much easier.
6. The bulletin board that was previously at the tennis courts has been renovated and moved to the pool area. Look for the sign-in sheet at this location along with any notices and announcements pertaining to the community and pool.

It has come to our attention that residents who have recently purchased new General Motors cars are having difficulty programming their cars to open the entry gates. Our manager and several Board
members have investigated this issue and found that Lear (along with Selectronics) will be installing a transmitter that will solve this problem at no cost to the Association. This will take at least a month to complete the installation.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Once again our Treasurer reports that our budget is on track at this time.

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE

The general condition of trees throughout the community was reviewed with Bob Miller of Miller
Landscaping. We are assured that there are currently no diseases endangering our healthy maple and pear trees. Please read the tree care write-up in this newsletter for tips on improving the health of the trees on your property.