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Volume 11
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Clubhouse: 3851
Hillsdale Dr., Auburn Hills MI, 48326
Phone: 248-276-1943
Fax: 248-276-1944
Gate House: 276-1276
Association Manager: Karen Brierly -
Cell: 248-722-5797
Manager Assistant - Terri Ricketts
Pool Operator - Alex Robinson
Visit our Website:
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Resident
Information and Notes | Karen's Corner |
Events & Activities | Clubhouse Events
May Calendar of Events | Communication
from Homeowners Association Board |
Special
Recognition To Our Residents:
- A very warm and heartfelt thank you to John Allasio
who did an outstanding job at the Old Fashioned Sing-Along in April. All
that attended had a great time singing those ole’ time favorites. Thank
you John! We look forward to doing it again in the future! Thanks for
sharing all your music, all your time and all your talents with us!
- A very warm thanks to all those that have sewn a
dress for our donation to Haiti girls. If you haven’t had a chance to
see them yet, come on up to the Clubhouse where they are on display.
They are just so cute! There will be many happy girls when they arrive
in Haiti! Thank you also to the knitters who have been busy
making cotton washcloths for Haiti as well. Some of them are on display
along with the dresses. The shipment will be sent mid-May to Haiti. Do
stop by and take a look at them all. Everything is just beautiful! Thank
you to all of you who have been so busy sewing and/or knitting! You will
make so many so happy! Thanks for a job well done!
- A very special thanks to the entire Heritage Belles &
Beau Handbell Choir! They played at the Eastside Ring Festival in late
April. They played with about 14 other choirs and did an outstanding
job! It was a long & tiring day, but very inspiring as well. Thank you
for playing so well and representing us so well! Proud of you all!
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MILLER LANDSCAPE INFO SEMINAR
SATURDAY, MAY 1ST AT 11:00
Join the Miller Landscape Crew here at the Clubhouse.
They will talk about the services they offer and what to expect throughout
the season. Now is the time to ask your questions! There will be lots of
goodies to enjoy while they are talking. Come join your neighbors for this
informative morning! !
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SPRING TRIVIA PURSUIT NIGHT
FRIDAY, MAY 7TH AT 7:00 PM - $8
Mark your calendars and SIGN-UP NOW to join us to play Group Trivia
Pursuit at the Clubhouse. Dinner is included and will be Mr. Pita
sandwiches, salad and dessert. Also included are snacks during the game.
Drinks include coffee, iced tea, lemonade, and soda. BYOB if desired. The
game will be led by Jim & Sylvia Bucknavich. Don’t miss the fun!
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SPRING KARAOKE PARTY
FRIDAY, MAY 21ST AT 6:00 PM - $6
Come for a great night of music and song!
Karaoke is always a favorite! All kinds of songs will be sung. Sing along
or be brave and step up to the microphone! Dinner is included and will be
pizza, salad & desserts. BYOB if desired. Led by Larry DeRonne. Don’t miss
the fun!
SIGN-UP BY MAY 15TH (40)
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RESIDENTS SENDING SPECIAL THANK YOUS:
- Vinci Crescentini shares with the Hospitality
Committee: Thank you so much for the wonderful bread and welcoming
visit. I hope to get to know my neighbors as this beautiful spring
weather warms up!
- Fritz Troff writes: I would like to thank my
friends at Heritage in the Hills for the get well cards, flowers and
wishes you sent while I was in the hospital. The flowers you sent
helped to brighten an otherwise drab hospital stay and were greatly
appreciated. Your thoughtfulness reminded me again of the caring and
compassionate community I live in. Thanks again!
- Shirley Cloyd shares: “I am overwhelmed by the love
and caring that I have received from my Heritage in the Hills friends
and neighbors, “Thank you” is too small a gesture to express my
gratitude for all the phone calls, emails, food and flowers. And, a
special thank you to all of you who attended Norm’s Memorial Service.”
Prayers for Continued
and/or Quick Recovery To:
Jim Butrum
Joe Goceljak
Bill Eldridge
Leeann Teagan
Rose Ferranti
Our Deepest Sympathy To These Residents
To
resident Tom Rapp in the loss of his Aunt Doris. Doris was very close to
celebrating her 100th
Birthday! What a great life! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and
your family at this difficult time..
HERITAGE BOOK CLUB
The Book Club will meet in the Clubhouse on Sat., May
22nd at 10:00 am. To follow the Mark Twain life on the Mississippi - any
author from a background of the Mississippi school of writers.
Suggestions are: Stephen Ambrose, Sheby Foote, Margaret Alexander,
Nevada Barr, William Hodding Carter, Jimmy Buffet or your choice!.
Everyone is welcome to come! Come on over and join
with us! We would be happy to have you join us!! There’s always coffee
and a special treat served. If you have questions, 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., May 26th at 7:00 pm - We play 10 games ($.25/card) - And
1 Cover All Game ($1.00 Per Card). Join us!
SATURDAY WATER AEROBIC CLASS
Shelley Kletter
is willing to come back to teach this class at $5 per class. She would
like to have 5 people signed up to make it a go! Sign-up to join the
class. Class will begin June 5th at 10:00 am. Sign-up in book in Lobby
by June 3rd.
ATTN: MEN GOLFERS

The men ARE getting together & golfing on Friday mornings, but
Fieldstone Golf Course is still closed due to renovation. If you are
interested in golfing, call Barry Thornton (248-370-9949) to find out
where they are golfing and time! Thanks!.
SAVE THE DATE!
Sail
Away to Adventure Kids Pool Party
SUNDAY, JULY 11TH FROM 2:00 - 5:00 PM
$8 PERSON
CLASS OF ‘57- A KILLER REUNION
It is time for the All Saints College Class of ‘57
Reunion. For one night we will return to the good old days when Elvis
was at the top of the charts. Sock hops, hula-hoops and poodles were
radioactive.
Getting pinned meant something altogether different than it does these
days. Let’s renew old friendships and reacquaint yourself with people
who have probably changes as much as you have. Join us at the
Clubhouse on Saturday, June 5th. Dinner included! $12
We need MANY volunteers to take an active part of our 2nd Murder Mystery
Party. If you’d like a part, see Karen in the Clubhouse office or
sign-up in the book today! Guaranteed to be a lot of fun!
SIGN UP TODAY OR BY MAY 30!
LADIES SPRING LUNCHEON - THURSDAY, MAY 13TH AT NOON
- $14
What
a great afternoon this will be! The Petticoat Ladies will be here to
entertain us with their Charmers & Cranks presentation. Lunch will be
done by Catering by Katherine. Lunch will be a Gourmet Salad with Salmon
or Chicken (your choice), grilled veggies, fresh fruit and a tart for
dessert. It will be a very nice, springy & warm afternoon! Hope you all
join us for the fun! Sign-up by May 10th
with Choice of Salmon or Chicken for Salad
RED HAT HOT HONEYS HAPPENINGS
PLEASE remember
to attend the important Annual Meeting on TUESDAY, MAY 4TH AT 1:00 PM at
the Clubhouse. We will discuss the future of the Red Hat organization
and make an appropriate decision. If you are unable to attend, and want
your opinion heard, please call me at 248-475-9713 or send an email at
gerrimolnar@sbcglobal.net.
I will make sure your feedback is presented to the group. See you May
4th!
Gerri Molnar!
MAY’S FLAVOR OF THE DAY - At Culvers of Lake Orion
1. Dbl
Marshmellow Oreo
2. Just Drummy
3. Strawberry Bon-Bon
4. Turtle
5. Brownie Thunder
6. Butterfinger Pecan
7. Campfire Smores
8. Neslie’s Crunch Swirl
9. Berries & Cream
10. Mint Chip
11. Black Forest
12. Crazy for Cookie Dough
13. Caramel Cashew
14. Choc. Covered Strawberry
15. Cookies & Cream |
16. Bananas Foster
17. Rocky Road
18. Cashew Delight
19. M & M Swirl
20. Chocolate Eclair
21. Coconut Cream Pie
22. Really Reese’s
23. Strawberry Shortcake
24. Mocha Chip
25. Red Raspberry
26. Snicker Swirl
27. Turtle Dove
28. Heath Chocolate Almond
29. Peanut Butter Cup
30. German Chocolate Fudge
31. Butter Pecan |

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Ponderings From the Manager
As of this writing, Spring has certainly Sprung! The community is looking
beautiful! Grass cutting has started and the lawns look wonderful! The
trees are all in bloom, the grass is green and it is certainly awesome!
Miller has been busy in the community already, doing clean-ups, taking
care of common properties and helping to make this community the best! All
sprinkler and grass repairs have been reported and all have been scheduled
for repair. Compost pick-up has begun and summer is on the horizon!
The pool will be opened by Northstar Pools at the beginning of May. We
will be working hard to get it ready to open to the residents on Friday,
May 28th at 10:00 am. Greg Mischley has been the first in the water for
two years in a row. Greg, will you do it again this year? We will have a
lot to do in just a couple weeks to have it safe and ready for your use.
As long as we get County clearance after inspection, we will open as
scheduled. Last year every home received a Pool Rules Booklet. Nothing has
changed so it is not being re-published this year.
All Pool Rules remain the same. PLEASE take
some time before visiting the pool this year to review all the Pool Rules;
especially those regarding emergency situations at the pool. Remember that
there is a phone on the side of the building (by the exit door of the
Clubhouse) where you can reach 9-1-1 immediately. All other emergency
phone numbers are located on the big sign on the Clubhouse. Your Pool
Operators remain the same: Alex Robinson, Nelson Davey and me. If there
are any problems at the pool, these are the people to speak with about
them. It is imperative that we know of every emergency situation that
occurs at the pool. Also, please remember the usage of the pool during
rain. If there is thunder and lightening, the pool will be closed and you
will be asked to leave. I
f it is just raining and you’d like to wait
on the deck to see if it stops quickly, you are welcome too. There will be
times we may have to close the pool due to mechanical or operation
problems. We apologize if this causes an inconvenience to you! It
certainly will be an inconvenience for us too! Pool hours remain the same.
They are basically 10 am - 10 pm with Kids Swimming time from 2 - 5 pm
daily. The only time change is on Sunday evening. We will close 8 pm and
will re-open on Monday at Noon. This gives us time to service the pool
without interruption. All residents should have Pool Passes. Remember to
have them with you when you are at the pool.
If you are having more guests than passes
you have, notify us in the office and we will note it for approval. There
will again be a sign-in sheet as you enter into the pool area. Please
sign-in and out when you are using the pool. We need this information for
our Monthly Logs that we submit to the County. If you have any questions
regarding pool usage or pool rules, please speak to one of the Pool
Operators. Here’s to a wonderful swimming season!
Hope you have noticed the addition to the back path leading to the
Clubhouse. We’ve applied a material to make it easier for walking and
riding bikes. Hope you enjoy it. We also have replaced the television in
the Exercise Room. What a great addition to the Clubhouse! Hope you are
all enjoying that as well!
Unfortunately, we have had experienced a car break-in in the community. It
is believed by the Auburn Hills Police that it was a “walk in” situation
from a surrounding community who has been having the same problem. You may
have seen Auburn Hills Police more in the community. They have “kicked up”
their routine patrols just to be safe. However, if you do park a vehicle
in your driveway or in the street, be sure not to leave any valuables in
it that can be seen. Better yet, get your vehicles inside the garage to
keep them safe!
I have a few reminders to share with you. First, now that spring is here,
please be sure that your garage lights are in working order. This is a
safety issue for the entire community! Next, street trees are homeowner
responsibility and several of these trees need “elevation” or trimming.
The trees need to be elevated to assure safety while walking throughout
the community. You can trim these trees yourself or hire a company to do
the work for you. Miller Landscape is willing to do the work if you would
like to hire them.
They will elevate Maple trees for $20 and
pear trees for $35. If interested, call them directly. We are still having
a problem with homeowners walking pets and not picking up after them.
Remember, this is your responsibility. Someone is still picking up after
their dog and putting the feces in a plastic ziplock-type bag. We are
finding the bags all over the community. Please be responsible and take
these bags home with you and dispose of properly; in your garbage. This is
becoming a problem! Remember, you are in violation by doing this and not
be a responsible pet owner! Let’s all do our part and do it right!
HAPPY SPRING to everyone! Great to see everyone as you’re stopping by the
Clubhouse on your walks! Enjoy the beauty of the community! See you all at
the great socials we have planned for May! ENJOY!
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SCHEDULED BUS TRIPS FOR MAY AND UPCOMING MONTHS
- Wed., May 5th at 6:45 pm - Village Players for
Hair. Hair puts rock music and the culture that went with it on stage.
It acts as a bridge between generations and viewpoints. Tickets are
free. Sign-up IMMEDIATELY to join us. ($2)
- Fri., May 7th at 9:30 am - Birch Run Trip.
Come shop for all your spring favorites! We will stop for lunch too!
Seats still available. Sign-up IMMEDIATELY ($4).
- Sat., May 8th at 8:30 am - Eastern Market with
Nelson - Today is the day to go down and get all your spring/summer
flowers and all those fresh, yummy veggies! Usually back home by Noon.
Sign-up by 5-5 ($3).
- Sun., May 9th at 1:45 pm - Garrison Keillor at
the DSO. Tickets $38.50. 2nd time around; we loved this show last year.
Almost Sold-Out. Sign-up IMMEDIATELY ($3).
- Wed., May 12th at 1:00 pm - Meadowbrook
Theatre for Breaking Up is Hard to Do. Music by Neil Sedaka. Set at
Esther’s Paradise Resot in the Catskills, this new musical sets the mood
of the 1960’s with many of Neil Sedaka’s famous hits such as Calendar
Girl, Stupid Cupid, Where the Boyus Are, Love Will Keep Us Together and
Laughter in the Rain. The title song will have you dancing in the
aisles. Tickets only $25. SIGN UP IMMEDIATELY! Short notice so we need
to purchase tickets FAST.
- Sat., May 15th at 10:30 am - Perennial
Exchange Day at River Woods Park in Auburn Hills. Bring perennials you
wish to exchange in pots with identifying markers and any pertinent
information. Even if you don’t have a plant to exchange, come by and
meet fellow plant lovers, and let them share what they have to offer.
Free music, snacks, raffle and speaker! Sign-up by 5-12 ($2).
- Tues., May 18th at 5:00 pm - Travel to
Culver’s in Lake Orion for dinner and to enjoy their Classic Car Show.
All costs on your own. Sign-up by 5-14 ($2).
- Wed., May 19th at 9:00 am - Men’s Breakfast
Out. New location at Nick’s Country Oven at Adams & Silverbell. New
restaurant; new owner & very enthusiastic to treat our guys well! Meet
in the parking lot if you’d like to car-pool. Sign-up by 5-14.
- Thurs., May 20th for 7:30 Show - CATS -
Tickets $40. Don’t miss the wonders of live theater with the magic, they
mystery and the memory of CATS. What began as a musical about cats after
Andrew Lloyd Webber picked up a book of poems in an airport bookshop has
become one of the longest running shows in Broadway history. Sign-up to
see it today with us! Sign-up IMMEDIATELY ($3).
- Fri., May 21st at 9:30 am - Day in Frankenmuth
including Lunch. Come for the fun of it all! Sign-up by 05-14 ($4).
- Sat., May 22nd at 10:00 am - Flower Fair in
Downtown Lake Orion. Come and enjoy the beauty of all the flowers. This
was a hit last year. Come again for the fun and get some beautiful
flowers for your garden! Sign-up by 5-18 ($2).
- Sat., May 29th at 8:30 am - Oakland County
Farmers Market and Breakfast Out. Join us for this fun morning
adventure. Get all your fresh veggies for the Holiday weekend! Last
minute flowers too! Sign-up by 5-25 ($2).
TRIPS IN JUNE and BEYOND (Sign Up
Available Now!)
- Sat., June 5th at 6:45 pm - Musical Potpourri
at St. Thomas More Church in Troy. Exceptional entertainment & buffet
reception following. Free! Sign-up by 5-25 ($3).
- Sun., June 6th for 2:00 Show - Avon Players
for Curtains. Tickets $12. This is a send-up of backstage murder mystery
plots, following the fallout when the supremely untalented star of
“Robbin’ Hood of the Old West” is murdered during her opening night
curtain call. Can a police detective who moonlights as a musical theater
fan save the show, solve the case, and maybe even find love before the
show reopens, without getting killed himself? Sign-up by 5-30 ($2).
- Sat., June 19th for 8:00 Show - Wizard of Oz
at Orchestra Hall with the DSO. Watch the movie on a big screen on the
stage with live music played by the DSO. An enjoyable time guaranteed
for all! Tickets $24.50 ($3). Sign-up by 6-8 ($3).
- Wed., June 23rd at 9:15 am - $22 - Detroit’s
Crown Jewel Tours. We will tour the Fox Theatre, have lunch at
Hockeytown and then tour the Masonic. Experience a behind the scenes
tour of the magnificently restored Fox Theatre. This is a 45 minute
walking tour of the interior of the Fox. It showcases its exquisite
beauty and extravagant architectural design. You will learn a lot about
the theatre. Lunch (you choose from menu) and then tour the Masonic.
Sign-up by 5-11 ($3).
- Sun., June 27 for 7:00 pm Show - $39 - Andre’
Rieu & His 55 piece Johann Strauss Orchestra an the Fox. He is one of
the best selling live acts in the world. He has sold more than 30
million albums worldwide. He will bring an ode to waltzes & polkas that
bring joy. Also romantic ballads & much more! Sign-up IMMEDIATELY! ($3).
- Wed., June 30th at 7:00 am - Coach Trip to
Shop Shipshewana - $69 - Includes shopping & dinner at Das Dutchman
Essenhaus. Sign-up NOW!
- Sat., July 17th - Bay City Tall Ship
Celebration - $55 - See flier for more information.
- Thurs., August 19th - Charity Island Trip -
$99 - See flier for more information.
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in May and beyond.
- Sat., May 1st at 11:00 am - Miller Landscape
Seminar at the Clubhouse - Come ask questions & hear what’s new! Snacks
Served. Everyone invited!
- Sat., May 1st at 7:00 pm - Movie at the
Clubhouse. Movie is Love Happens. $1 (pay there) for popcorn & pop.
Everyone invited; please join us!
- Tues., May 4th at 1:00 pm - Red Hat General
Meeting at the Clubhouse. Come decide the future of Red Hats at
Heritage! We urge all Red Hats to attend! If you have questions, call
Gerri Molnar.
- Fri., May 7th at 7:00 pm - $8 - Trivia Pursuit
Night - Dinner will be Mr. Pita sandwiches, salad and dessert. Jim &
Sylvia Bucknavich will be hosting. The game is played as a “group” or
“table” so come be part of the fun! Always a favorite! Sign-up
IMMEDIATELY to attend!
- Tues., May 11th at 2:00 pm - Garden Club
Meeting. Come to plan on flowers around the community. Schedule for
watering will be discussed as well. Please sign-up to come to this
meeting to lend us a hand! Sign-up by 5-8.
- Thurs., May 13th at Noon - $14 - Ladies Spring
Luncheon at the Clubhouse featuring the Petticoat Ladies doing their
Charmers & Cranks program. Lunch will be catered by Katherine. A gourmet
salad with Salmon or Chicken (tell us your choice), grilled veggies,
fruit & a tart for dessert. This will be a wonderful afternoon together
with your Heritage friends & neighbors. Sign-up by 5-10.
- Fri., May 14th at 1:00 pm - Stitchers Knitch
at the Clubhouse. If it’s nice, perhaps we’ll sit outside and knit or
crochet! Keep those cotton washcloths coming! Sign-up, if desired, but
just come join us if you can! Look forward to having you!
- Fri., May 14th at 6:00 pm - RESIDENT POT LUCK
(NOTE Change of Date) - Join your neighbors & friends for a Pot Luck.
Bring a dish to pass. No need to sign-up; just be sure to come join us
for the fun and fellowship!
- Sat., May 15th at 7:00 pm - Movie at the
Clubhouse. Movie is It’s Complicated. $1 (pay there) for popcorn & pop.
Sign-up by 5-12.
- Wed., May 19th at 7:00 pm - Mexican Train - $1
(pay there) for winnings. Come play this fun domino game. Don’t know how
to play? It’s OK .. We will teach you! Come join us and you’ll be
hooked! Sign-up by 5-17.
- Fri., May 21st at 6:00 pm - $6 - Karaoke Night
at the Clubhouse- Dinner will be Jet’s Pizza, salad and dessert. Hosted
by Larry DeRonne. All kinds of music! Come to sing along and to see all
the talent within Heritage in the Hills! Sign-up by 5-15 (40).
- Sun., May 23rd at 2:00 pm - Are You Smarter
Than A Fifth Grader Computer Club with Bob Wolf. Sign-up to come by
5-20. If you have questions, ask Bob Wolf! Come learn all about how to
use your computer to the fullest!
- Wed., May 26th at 7:00 pm - BINGO WITH ALEX -
We will play 10 games of regular Bingo and one cover-all game. Bring
your change! Cost per card, per game. How many cards will you play? All
monies collected are disbursed as winnings! Sign-up by 5-24.
- Fri., May 28th at 10:00 am - POOL OPENS TODAY
- Fri., May 28th at 6:00 pm - Texas Hold ‘Em -
$20 (pay there). Come join us for this fun night of Poker! Sign-up by
5-26.
- Sat., May 29th at 7:00 pm - Movie at the
Clubhouse. Movie is Crazy Heart. $1 (pay there) for popcorn & pop!
Sign-up by 5-27.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE
UPCOMING DATES!
- Thurs., June 3rd at 7:00 pm - Margaurittaville
Destination Meeting - Come hear more about the trip for Heritage
residents to Puerto Vallarta! Only those serious about the trip should
come! Sign-up by 5-30.
- Sat., June 5th at 6:00 pm - $12 - Class of
‘57; A Killer Reunion Murder Mystery Social. Dinner will be Parm
Chicken, Mostechelli, Salad, Rolls & Butter and Dessert. Come be part of
the excitement or come to be part of the reunion itself! Need people to
volunteers to take part! See Karen in the office to take a part! Last
year our Murder Mystery event was a real hit and a whole lot of fun!
Don’t miss this one! Guaranteed laughter! Sign-up for a part TODAY>
Sign-up to attend by May 30th!
- Tues., June 8th at 2:00 pm - Senior Services
Plus Seminar - Speakers from Parents Changing Spaces & Auburn Hills Care
Center. Leap Screening also done free of charge! Snacks will be served.
This is for yourselves or for your loved ones. Come hear all about it!
Sign-up by 6-3.
- Sat., June 26th at 11:00 am - $10 - New Member
Brunch. New neighbors in the last two years will be honored! Everyone
invited for brunch! Come meet all the newest residents and welcome them
to Heritage in the Hills. Sign-up by 6-15.
- Fri., July 30th - HERITAGE SUMMER GOLF OUTING
- SAVE THE DATE! Watch for more information in June!
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(From the April, 2010 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 April.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Our Treasurer, Larry DeRonne reported that first quarter numbers are in
and we are within budget at this time. Larry also reported that our
auditors have reviewed our 2009 financials and have approved them.
ASSOCIATION NEWS
During the winter, several mailbox posts were observed to be leaning and
some actually fell down due to rotting wood. Miller Landscape did a survey
and identified 108 mailboxes which need to be replaced at this time. The
Board negotiated a very good price to replace these posts with wolmanzied
wood which should last for a long time. Homeowners will be responsible to
share in the cost of this replacement. If your mailbox needs replacement
at this time, you will be contacted by letter by our manager. Eventually
all residents’ mailboxes will be replaced.
A resident asked about the possibility of paving the path leading from the
clubhouse to Hillsdale Drive. The Board feels paving would be
cost-prohibitive; however, Miller Landscape has come up with an
alternative plan that will make the path easier to walk on and this work
will be done shortly.
The television set in the exercise room is broken and the Board is in the
process of replacing it with a new model.
The Board made a request to the Oakland County Road Commission to install
a left-turn arrow from Southbound Squirrel Road onto Tienken. We are
waiting for a response at this time. Also, Auburn Hills is repairing the
sunken manhole cover at the entrance to Heritage. This work will be
completed in the near future.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
Our winter removal of dead trees was completed on schedule. The Board has
gotten a quote on planting sapling trees in areas where dead trees have
been removed over the past several years. We will have Miller identify
areas which would benefit from tree planting and go ahead with this
project.
Board members will soon do a walk through the community to identify areas
where sidewalks are uneven and causing trip hazards. Individual owners
will be notified if their sidewalks need to be raised and our manager will
have information regarding contractors who can do this work for the
homeowners.
A WORD ABOUT DELINQUENCY CHARGES
The monthly assessment of $235.00 is due on the first of every month at
Michigan Condominium Management Company. Residents can pay the $235.00
between the 1st of the month and the 15th of the month without penalty.
After the 15th of the month, a late notice is automatically generated and
mailed to the homeowner and a $20 penalty is assessed. If a resident then
pays their monthly assessment late (after the 15th), the amount due is
$255.00, not $235.00. The $20 penalty charge will remain on the account
until paid and could generate future late notices and additional charges.
Please do not ignore these late charges and contact Michigan Condominium
if you have a dispute over the charge. Late payments cause additional
administrative expense to the entire community as well as the additional
expense to the delinquent resident. If late payments are simply an
occasional over-site, consider having your bank provide automatic
disbursements to Michigan Condominium or authorizing Michigan Condominium
to debit your account on the due date. A majority of Heritage residents
take advantage of these automatic payments. Thank You!
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