fred harms, president next board meeting thursday, january ... · naperville park district 357-9000...

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Holiday Lights......................2

Board Directory....................3

Treasurer’s Report................4

Annual Assessments ............4

Winter Pet Safety ................4

Editor Needed ......................5

Resident Questions ..............5

Board Meeting Notice ..........6

Why a Board Member ..........7

South Pointe Swim Team ....8

Youth Services List ..............8

Making Resolutions ............9

Wine Tasting Event ............10

Snow Removal......................10

Winter Safety Tips ..............11

NEXT BOARD MEETING

Thursday, January 28, 2016

7:00 p.m.

South Pointe Swim Club

All Homeowners Welcome!

The Director’s Cut

I want to find someone who loves livingin High Meadow; someone who has leadershipabilities, and who is executive caliber. I wantsomeone who believes in “giving back” to his orher neighbors. I’m looking for someone willingto give a couple of hours each month to manage a$145,000 budget and $285,000 in capitalreserves.

The person I’m looking for will work for free,but they will get uncounted personalsatisfaction in helping everyone in High Meadow.You’ll learn the detailed workings of ourneighborhood. You’ll make decisions on ourlandscaping, the monuments including flowers andholiday decorations. You’ll coordinate socialactivities including movie nights, pool days,and our adult “Wine & Cheese” event.

I’m looking to fill a vacancy on the High Meadowboard of directors. If you are a High Meadowhomeowner in good standing, please contact me [email protected].

W e n e e d Y O U !

The News le t te r o f the H igh Meadow Homeowners Assoc iat ion

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www.highmeadow.org

January 2016

“Preserving, enhancing and promoting the value of the High Meadowsubdivision and community.”

I’m Looking forSOMEONE!

Fred Harms, President High Meadow Homeowners Association

I’m Looking forSOMEONE!

The Meadowlark2 January 2016

HolidayHolidayLightsLights

Manyresidents

enjoydecorating

their homesand

landscapewith colorful

lightdisplays over

the winterholidays.

The Editorsof the

Meadowlarkhope you

enjoy just asampling ofthe holiday

lightdisplays.

Thank you toJohn Pyrcefor braving

the weatherto take these

photos.

The Meadowlark 3January 2016

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY

HIGH MEADOWHOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Fred Harms ~ President ....................................630-904-3661

2131 Yellowstar Lane • [email protected]

Term 10/14 - 10/16Mike Colaizzi ~ Vice President ..........................630-341-0413

2315 Indian Grass Road • [email protected]

Term 6/15 - 10/17George Howard ~ Treasurer ..............................630-983-1662

2619 Saltmeadow Road • [email protected]

Term 10/15 - 10/17Ranga Gopalan ~ Secretary ..............................847-530-5321

5044 Prairie Sage • [email protected]

Term 10/14 - 10/16Director-at-Large ~ VACANT

Board members are elected to 2 year terms. Their position on

the Board is determined by the Board annually.

PHONE NUMBERSEMERGENCY (Police-Fire-Ambulance) 911

Police (non-emergency) 420-6666

Fire (non-emergency) 420-6142

Poison Control 800-942-5969

Animal Control 420-6178

Chamber of Commerce 355-4141

City of Naperville 420-6111

Edward Hospital 355-0450

Nicor Gas 1-888-642-6748

Naperville Park District 357-9000

Main Post Office (Ogden Ave) 717-2662

Electric Department 420-6131

Wheatland Township 851-3952

Will County Offices 815-722-5515

YMCA (95th Street) 904-9595

Graham Elementary School 428-6900

Crone Middle School 428-6400

Neuqua Valley High School 428-6000

WEB SITES

City of Naperville www.naperville.il.us

High Meadow www.highmeadow.org

School District 204 www.ipsd.org

NEWSLETTER ARTICLE DEADLINE

20th of each even month

Editorial deadlines are the 20th day of February, April, June, August,October, and December. Newsletters are distributed to residents in mid

January, March, May, July, September, and November.

THE MEADOWLARK is a bi-monthly publication for the

High Meadow neighborhood.

Submit Newsletter Information to the Co-Editors:

Bob Papa 630-904-9450 andPamela Rekar-Pyrce 630-922-8336

at [email protected]

Regular ContributorJillian O'Brien

Residents may, at no cost, place personal classified ads, for sale ads,and notices of lost/found, announcements (such as births, marriages,

graduations, and special occasions). A personal classified ad issomething to sell, looking for something to buy, lost items, found items orin need of childcare. That ad must be submitted by the 15th of each even

month of the year.

COMMERCIAL DISPLAY AD DEADLINE

15th of each even monthJan Foster • Preferred Business Services, Inc.

971 Waterside Court, Aurora, IL 60502

630-585-9340 • Fax 630-585-8232

E-mail: [email protected] • www.pbspublications.com

“Publication of paid advertisements in the

Association’s newsletter is not an endorsement

or recommendation of any advertised product or

service. The Association or PBS, Inc. is not

responsible nor liable for the content of any

advertisement published, here.”

Board MeetingsThe High Meadow HomeownersAssociation Board of Directors

meets on the fourth Thursday ofeach month at 7:00 p.m. at theSouth Pointe Swim Club. All

homeowners are invited to attend.Please contact a Board member if

you need more information.

Rowell Incorporated 847-991-6000

2587 Millennium Drive, Suite H Fax 847-991-6122

Elgin, IL 60124

Email: [email protected] (Jennifer McCaw)


Treasurer’s ReportNovember 2015 submitted by George Howard, Treasurer, HMHOA

Checks signed in October • November • December 2015

Date ..................Check # .................. Amount ..............To ..................................................Regarding

10/21/15 ............1567 ........................$700.00................American Holiday Lights ..............Monument Holiday Lights10/21/15 ............1568 ........................$225.00................Clearwater Pools ..........................Movie/Pool Event, SPSC Lifeguards10/21/15 ............1569 ........................$144.71................Rowell ..........................................Print, Postage & Service Fees10/21/15 ............1570 ........................$100.00................Your Community Media ................High Meadow Website11/04/15 ............1571 ........................$503.55................George Howard, Director ..............Expenses Reimbursement11/04/15 ............1572 ........................$995.66................Rowell ..........................................Print, Postage & Service Fees11/04/15 ............1573 ........................$4,925.00 ............Brickman ......................................Lawn Contract for November12/01/15 ............1574 ........................$2,163.22 ............Rowell ..........................................Management Fee for December

Please be kind to your pets. Know their limits. Dogs and cats can suffer from frostbite just likepeople.

Do not leave you pets out for extended time when the cold weather arrives. If you can’ttolerate being outside without a coat when it is cold, neither can your pet.

Advice from the American Vet Association --- Just like people, pets’ cold tolerance can varyfrom pet to pet based on their coat, body fat stores, activity level, and health. Be aware ofyour pets tolerance for cold weather and adjust accordingly.

Long-haired or thick-coated dogs tend to be more cold-tolerant, but are still at risk in coldweather. Short-haired pets feel the cold faster because they have less protection, andshort-legged pets may become cold faster because their bellies and bodies are more likely

to come into contact with snow-covered ground.

Winter Pet Safety

Annual Assessment Payments

All owners in High Meadow have been mailed the 2016 annual assessment

bill for the High Meadow Homeowners Association. Payment was due on

January 1, 2016. If you have not yet done so, please pay your

assessment of $230. Late fees in the amount of $27 per month will be assessed

if payment is not received by February 15, 2016.

If you would like to make payment online please go to www.highmeadow.org. There is a pull down link in

the left hand column of the homepage under ROWELL MANAGEMENT LINKS - Electronic Payment

Portal. The current fees for this online feature which is available to all residents regardless of whether

they are a registered resident on the HMHOA website are as follows:

Credit cards 2.95% | Debit Cards $5.00 | E-Checks $1.95

There is a link to a secure payment website for your use.

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The MeadowlarkJanuary 2016 5

Meadowlark ••••• Editor Needed

Would you enjoy keeping your community up-to-date with theactivities of the High Meadow Homeowners Association andsurrounding area?

Do you enjoy gathering information, talking to neighbors and writingbrief stories?

Do you have 10 hours every other month to devote to yourcommunity in the privacy of your own home?

Then we have the job for you…co-editor of the bi-monthly Meadowlark! Bob Papa and Pamela Rekar-Pyrce haveshared this role for a few years and we are hoping to add a new editor or two to take on the job.

We author and assemble the articles and our publisher does all the rest. This is a great way to learn more aboutyour community and help the HMHOA Board share information.

Please drop a note to [email protected] and JOIN THE TEAM!

Resident Questions AreAnswered Here!

This month’s question is . . . “I have to replace my mailbox post. Are there any rulesor guidelines that I need to follow?

Answer:There are no High Meadow rules, but the United States Postal Service hassome guidelines posted on their website.https://www.usps.com/manage/mailboxes.htm

Mailbox Placement Here are some helpful guidelines to follow when installing your mailbox:• Position your mailbox 41" to 45" above ground level.• Place your mailbox 6" to 8" back from the curb. If you do not have a raisedcurb, contact your local postmaster for guidance.• Put your house or apartment number on the mailbox.• If your mailbox is on a different street from your house or apartment, putyour full street address on the box.

If you have any other homeowners’ questions of general interest feelfree to submit them to [email protected].

www.

HighMeadow

.com

CALLING ALL RESIDENTS

to visit our ‘Home on the

Internet’ and Register

NOW for access to News,

Neighborhood Discussion

Forums, Registered

Homeowner Directory,

Upcoming Events and

Email Updates.

Holiday Lights RecyclingDid you know that you can recycle your old holiday lights? The City of Naperville has a recycling program thataccepts: • mini-lights (Italian lights) • C7 • C9 • rope • LED. You can drop off your lights for recycling until April 1, 2016at one of 2 locations -- the lobby of the Public Works Service Center at 180 Fort Hill Drive (during normal businesshours) or a drop-off box is located in the ground floor lunch room of the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St.


Do you know any High Meadow neighborsthat we can feature as a

High Meadow Hero?

If so, send an email to

[email protected] with the

name, address and phone number along

with a short summary of the reason why

you think this person should be featured.

The nominations will be presented to the

HMHOA Board of Directors for their

review. Thanks for helping us share

information about our great neighbors!

Riverview Farmstead

Riverview Farmstead is just east of

High Meadow and features 0.65

miles of natural surface trail ideal

for cross country skiing and

snowshoeing during the winter

months.

The preserve also provides access

to a 0.75 mile, paved segment of

the DuPage River Trail.

Cross country skiing and

snowshoeing along with biking and

in-line skating are also ideal on the

trail, weather permitting.

Remember to take advantage of

this 375-acre preserve literally in

High Meadow’s back yard.

The following dates are thescheduled High Meadow Board

Meeting dates throughNovember 2016...

January 28February 25

March 24April 28May 26

June 23July 28

August 25September 22October 27

Annual Meeting followed bymonthly meeting

November 24 (subject to the decision of the

newly seated board)

High Meadow Homeowners Association

Board Meeting NoticeBoard Meeting NoticePursuant to the Common Interest

Community Association Act*

The High Meadow Homeowners Association meets

eleven times per calendar year. These meetings

typically occur on the fourth Thursday of the

month, except during November. The meetings are

held at 7:00 p.m. at the South Pointe Swim Club,

2824 Champion Road, Naperville, IL 60564.

*The above is provided to the homeowners as

official notice of board meetings in High Meadow.

The amended Illinois law, the Common Interest

Community Association Act (765 ILCS 160/1 et seq)

requires all Illinois homeowners associations to

notify owners of board meetings by using a

“proscribed delivery method” or by posting in

conspicuous places at least 48 hours prior to board

meetings. The Meadowlark qualifies as a

publication that is routinely mailed to all members.


Why Should Anyone be a Homeowners AssociationBoard Member?If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions, perhaps volunteering to be a board member on our homeownersassociation should be in your future. Just what does the board do other than meet on a monthly basis and sometimessend annoying letters to you about your lawn bags? You have heard it before that the HMHOA needs more boardmembers (residents to attend meetings and spearhead events, too) but just what does a homeowners association do?What are the responsibilities of the board members?

Are you restless and looking to make a realcontribution to your community?

Are you currently out of work andlooking for a volunteer job that can

add value to your resume?

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maintains its monetary value?

Do you agree that it takes a village to keep acommunity strong?

1. A homeowners associationmaintains the common areas,preserves the architectural integrityand brings continuity and a forum forresident’s concerns.2. A homeowners association helps tocreate a sense of community andprotect the neighborhood’s propertyvalue.3. Our board members serve withoutpayment for their services and theassociation provides insurance fortheir decisions made under theCovenant and Board rules.4. The president has all the powersgenerally given to the chief executiveof a corporation. He/she presides atall meetings of the board andmembers. The president executescontracts, orders and otherdocuments in the name of theassociation, noting his/her capacitywhen signing.5. The vice-president is vested with allthe powers required to perform the jobof president when the president isabsent. These powers are notautomatic and are dependent on thepresident being unable to act. 6. The vice-president often chairs oneor more committees, for example:architectural review or social chair.7. The secretary is responsible for

keeping and maintaining a record ofall board meetings and is the officialcustodian of the records of theassociation. In many boards, as is thecase in High Meadow, the secretary isresponsible for the records but canuse an agent, in High Meadow’s case,Rowell Inc., to store and maintain thepermanent record. 8. The treasurer is the custodian offunds, securities and financial recordsof the association. As is the case withHigh Meadow, the treasurer overseesthe management company, RowellInc. and its daily handling of funds. 9. The treasurer is also responsiblefor coordinating the development ofthe proposed annual budget andgiving an annual financial report to theassociation.10. The treasurer does not have theauthority to bind the association ofboard with third parties. 11. A board member-at-large addsvalue by contributing experience,ideas and votes without the addedresponsibilities of a traditional officerrole.

A homeowners association actsthrough its officers and agents. Theboard of directors makes the policiesand the board members, as officers,and Rowell Inc., as its agent, carry out

these policies and administrativefunctions for the community. Eachboard member has a fiduciaryrelationship and responsibility to theassociation and each of its members.

The board enforces the covenantsand any rules it properly proscribes. Itdevelops a budget and sets asidereserve funds for future maintenanceand other needs, sets assessmentrate, and collects assessments. Itestablishes and enforces rules andpenalties, creates and appointscommittees, selects attorneys,accountants, auditors, insuranceagents, landscapers and managementcompanies on behalf of theassociation. The board informsresident members of their duties andobligations and acts in accordancewith the covenants, rules, local, stateand federal laws.

If the above didn’t bore you andyou read until now, perhaps youwould agree that serving as a boardmember is a valuable and rewardingexperience. It might add a feather toyour cap and on your resume. Ichallenge you to consider taking achance and make a commitment toyour community. You may addvaluable marketable experience thatyou can use in the business world.

By Pamela Rekar-Pyrce


Kevin Butcher 1992 PS 630-922-9039

Tanzania Cook 1994 BS, PS, HS, T 630-864-8631

Grace Cross 1991 BS, PS 630-427-7079

Noah Ernst 1999 BS 630-904-5955

Kassidy Falduto 1999 BS, PS 630-904-8414

Shannon Fierke 1995 BS, PS, HS 630-904-6254

Alyssa Fitzgerald 1999 BS, PS 630-904-3933

Nicole Gapen 1996 BS, PS 630-904-7692

Jacqueline Gibson 1995 PS 630-904-5332

Parnita Harsh 1996 HS T 630-596-1745

Kalyn Henderson 1999 BS, PS 630-904-9657

Victoria Hendzel 1993 PS 630-904-2261

Shannon Horwitz 1992 BS, PS 630-904-7706

Kellie Irmick 1997 BS 630-484-1612

Kristin Isley 1989 BS, T, HS 630-432-1126

Jackie Jeambey 1993 BS, PS 630-922-6099

Caroline Johnson 1999 BS, PS, HS 630-904-9976

Madison Kemerly 1995 PS 630-922-1962

Shannon Kemerly 1993 PS 630-922-1962

Antonio LaPorte 1996 PS 630-904-5861

Courtney Lindenman 1992 BS, PS 630-922-9930

Laurina Luo 1992 BS, PS, HS 630-922-5765

Adam Maltby 1992 YW 630-922-1115

Juliana Marks 1993 PS, HS 630-369-5144

Natalie Marks 1996 PA, HS 630-369-5144

Shannon Miller 1993 BS, PS 630-904-5101

Sophia Moreau 1996 BS, PS, HS 630-961-2373

Meghan Mudd 1997 BS, PS, HS 630-922-0801

Dana Mullen 1996 BS, PS, HS 630-357-8747

Katie Mullen 1996 BS, PS, HS 630-357-8747

Alexandra Naddaf 1992 BS, PS 630-904-9262

Abhishek Nigam 1996 T 630-364-2131

Neha Nigam 1993 T 630-364-2131

Dong Nimon 1998 YW SR 630-848-9446

Corinne Oscarson 1997 BS, HS, PS 630-922-1240

Michael Partacz 1992 PS, PS, SR 630-637-0030

Brennan Pawelski 1994 PS YW 630-904-5810

Hannah Pawelski 2000 BS, PS 630-904-5810

Jennifer Pochyly 2000 BS, PS, HS 630-904-7774

Nina Poloni 1996 BS, PS, HS 630-718-0860

Ellen Potocsnak 1996 BS, PH, HS 630-904-7899

Alison Powers 1999 BS 630-904-4745

Courtney Ratz 1992 BS 630-904-4259

Aaliyah Redmond 1997 BS, PS 708-979-6399

Brittany Regnier 1998 BS, PS, HS 630-904-4109

Cailey Rogers 1993 PS, PS 630-922-9828

Christopher Rolph 1984 PS 309-825-8225

Dana Romano 1994 BS, HS, T 630-904-3768

Michael Romano 1997 BS, HS, YW, PS 630-904-3768

Rizwan Russell 1995 BS, PS, HS 630-200-6483

Renee Shiao 2001 BS, PS, T 847-529-1866

Mackenzie Sammeth 1999 BS, PS, HS 734-604-1566

Zaire Shakur 1997 BS, PS, SR 773-558-4043

Margaret Sheehan 1994 BS, PS, HS 630-983-4118

Katie Sheehan 1997 BS, PS 630-983-4118

Matt Siebach 1996 PS, YW, SR 630-904-0180

Jeremy Stern 1996 BS, YW, SR, PS, HS 630-696-6745

Alexandra Stromidlo 1997 BS, PS, HS 847-275-8493

Maggie Stromidlo 2000 PS 630-301-0447

Elaine Sun 2002 BS, PS 630-605-9063

Rob Uniacke 1993 PS 630-922-4112

Trevor Williams 1993 PS 630-904-0675

Rachel Worley 1992 BS, PS, YW 630-922-3467

YOUTHS LOOKING FOR JOBSIf you would like your name added to the job list send an email to [email protected] including the following information: Name, Year Born, Phone Number and

Services Provided: Babysitting (BS) • Yard Work (YW) • Snow Removal (SR) • Pet Sitting (PS) • House Sitting (HS) • Tutoring (T)

IF YOU APPEAR IN THE JOB LISTING ABOVE, PLEASE ENSURE THAT THE INFORMATION LISTED IS CURRENT AND YOU ARE STILL

AVAILABLE TO PERFORM THESE DUTIES FOR RESIDENTS OF HIGH MEADOW.

HIGH MEADOW NEIGHBORHOOD YOUTH SERVICES LIST

A SHOUT OUT TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD WORK FORCEAlthough it takes a village to grow a neighborhood and we welcome additions to the Neighborhood Work

Force, there comes a time that we need to prune the list. If your birthday is prior to 1997 and you are currently

on the work force list, you will be deleted from the list as of the March issue of the Meadowlark unless you

specifically contact us at [email protected] and request continued publication of your availability.


...and keepingthem, too!

Happy 2016 High Meadowhomeowners! As the clock strucktwelve on January 1st, you wereprobably celebrating the dawn of anew year, a new beginning for us all.As for me, I was probably asleep,celebrating the fact that I didn’t haveto work on New Year’s Day.However, amidst the cheers ofcivilians and countdowns around theworld, one facet of the New Yearremains daunting to most people:

The New Year’s resolution. Thepromise that we make to ourselves inthe face of the impending year,telling, convincing us that we will dosomething to better ourselves in thecoming year. It seems that we areinspired only by the idea of the NewYear’s resolution, sharing with ourfamily and friends our grand plans tobetter ourselves in the months tocome, but giving up on the wholeaffair around January 3rd. If you wantto make a New Year’s resolution andwant to commit to committing to it, Ihave a few tips on how to stick toyour word and better yourself in2016.

Tip #1: Make it a resolution youKNOW you can stick to. If you don’tthink that you’ll last going to the gymevery night or staying away fromchocolate, then don’t resolve to dothose things! Don’t make promisesyou can’t keep, people. If there is anydoubt in your mind as to whether you

can stick to your resolution, then itprobably shouldn’t be yourresolution. Instead, try to make asmall promise to yourself. Somethingthat you want to work on, but alsosomething that you can keep track ofand keep up throughout the year. Itcan be something as small as trying tonot swear, or trying to incorporatemore fruits and veggies into youreveryday diet. Start small, and doyour best to catch yourself when youthink you might veer off the path,instead of giving up. That way, you’llnot only stay on track, but you’ll alsobe able to catch when you might gooff, and be able to minimize thoseinstances.

Tip #2: So you’ve made yourresolution. It’s January 18th andyou’ve already chosen Skittles overstrawberries, and dropped “SugarHoney Iced Tea” when you hit a trashcan pulling out of the driveway. Yourresolution has seemingly flown outthe window, and you think you’repast the point of no return. What doyou do?

Tip #2, subsection 1:DO! NOT! GIVE! UP!

Back to Tip #2, do not give upyet. There is still hope for you andyour plans for positive change.Pinpoint what it was that made youveer off. Did you not want to pull outa knife and cutting board for thoseberries? Did that curse word just slipout when you heard the back of yourcar hit that plastic bin? Whatever itwas, don’t let it deter you from yourplans. You resolved to make positivechanges to something in your life andyou intend to keep your promise.Start fresh. Okay, the trash can thingwas bad. Don’t let those mishaps giveway to profanity. Yes, those Skittleswere tasty. No, their fruit flavor doesnot count as real fruit. Even thoughyou’re busy, you can spare three

minutes to cut up some berries orveggies and have a healthy snack.When it comes to bettering yourselfand your lifestyle, don’t skimp. Youhave all the time in the world.

Tip #3: Don’t let the words ofothers deter from your plans either.Who cares if people say “You’ve got asweet tooth for days” or “You getwinded just walking up the stairs atschool?” They’re not you. They don’tknow the kind of dedication and willpower you have. They don’t knowthat you’re serious about makingpositive and lasting changes to yourlifestyle. Don’t listen to what otherpeople say, because it might deter youfrom your plans, causing yourresolution to fall flat before the NewYear even starts. You’ve set yourmind to something and you’re notgoing to let the cynics get you down.And if they try to bring you down,just shrug it off. It doesn’t matternow, and it certainly won’t matterwhen you’ve achieved your goals andare working on a new resolution andconstantly bringing about positivechange in your life.

It’s a new year—a newbeginning—a time to start fresh andtake a look at who you are and whoyou want to be. Use a New Year’sresolution as a tool to be constantlybettering yourself throughout theyear, in 2016 and beyond. Face it.We’re teenagers. We can be kind oflazy and give up on things when theydon’t go our way. But a New Year’sresolution is something that you cando for yourself. Do it so you can feelbetter about yourself and gain theconfidence to make more resolutions,so you can keep making positivechanges where you want to makethem. Don’t do it for your friends oranyone else. Do it for you.

Happy New Year, High Meadow.I hope it brings plenty of positivityand good tidings into your lives.

Typical Musings of a Not So Typical Teen...Making Resolutions Submitted by

Jill O’Brien


Wine Tasting & Appetizer

Social RECAPBy Pamela Rekar Pyrce

Delightful conversationsbetween neighbors and peals oflaughter and enjoyment could beheard at the High Meadow Social onthe evening of November 12, 2015.This date marks the first HMHOAsponsored Wine Tasting andAppetizer Social. The event washeld at the South Pointe Swim Club

and was spearheaded by Mike Colazzi from the Board. The Swim Clubhouse was lit by soft lighting and a

roaring fire in the fireplace. Nick Nieman, a senior atNeuqua High School, entertained us with his acousticguitar renderings of original songs and standards. [If youare interested in hearing this young talent go tohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K125tzrU09]

Wine, cheese, and food was provided by Wine &Cheese by TCC—a fine wine and artisan cheese shop,wine bar and café located in the heart of historicdowntown Plainfield. Six wines were offered for tastingand each was paired with lovely cheese and crudities.One of my favorites was a Fairview LaCapra Chenin Blancfrom Paarl, South Africa paired with St. Angel TripleCrème—a cow milk cheese from France. The VinumCellars “Insider” Cabernet from Paso Robles, Californiawas just delightful with the 4 year aged cow milk cheddarfrom Wisconsin.

If wine and cheese wasn’t your preference, a widevariety of hot and cold appetizers were served, many withparticularly tasty pretzel bread, made famous by the

owners of Wine & Cheese by TCC. Prosciutto, duck livermouse, hummus, flatbread with fig preserves, and pigs ina blanket were just a few of the many offerings. Of coursedon’t forget that each attendee received a souvenir wineglass with the HMHOA logo embossed on it.

Residents attending this lovely event were able to sitand chat or walk around and enjoy the tastings. Most ofthe High Meadow board was in attendance helping tosmooth signing into the event and tending the bar servingwater and other non-alcoholic beverages. Theowners/wait staff of Wine & Cheese by TCC were veryprofessional and knowledgeable about their provisions.Everything was plated and presented beautifully—verytasty as well—warranting a 5 star thumbs up from me. Ifyou are interested in learning more about them go towww.wcbytcc.com or stop in for a visit at 24104 W.Lockport St., Plainfield, IL. 815-436-3499. A little bird toldme they have upcoming beer tastings, a customerappreciation day, fondue and wine tastings and more.There are complimentary wine tastings every Thursdayand Saturday. Brunch and bubbly is served everySaturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., butplease call ahead to reserve a space.

Three cheers to the High Meadow board for taking theinitiative to hold this event. Many of our 600 plushouseholds are empty nesters and welcome newopportunities to get to know their neighbors. In myhumble opinion, it is wonderful that our board is trying tore-energize the social activities in our community.According to Mike Colazzi, “This night was a definitesuccess—particularly for a first time event on a weeknight.For those who missed it, look toward a second event inOctober of 2016.”

I, for one, will be looking forward to the next socialevent. If you liked this event or have other social eventsuggestions, please contact any member of the HighMeadow board. Their contact information is on page 3.

LANDLORDS AND RENTERS

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING

The High Meadow Board wants you to know that "per theCommon Interest Community Association Act of 2010, afriendly reminder that any lease entered into after July 29,2010 the homeowner is required to provide the Board ormanagement company a copy of the signed lease or, if thelease is oral, a memorandum of the lease no later than thedate of occupancy or 10 days after the lease is signed,whichever occurs first.

Also, the provisions of CICAA, the Declaration, bylaws,other community instruments, and rules and regulationsare deemed to be incorporated into any lease executed orrenewed after July 29, 2010.

This new law will be enforced by the High MeadowHomeowners Association, and non compliance will resultin a warning, and followed with possible fines. You can faxany leases to Rowell Inc. 847-991-6122, or e-mail them to

[email protected]."

SnowRemoval

Please remember each High Meadowresident is responsible for providingat his or her own expense for snowremoval on their sidewalk. TheNaperville Municipal Code prohibits

residents from pushing snow into the street. It also requiresresidents to remove snow within 48 hours after a snow eventto remove the snow and ice from the sidewalk.Remember, Graham Elementary School is located within oursubdivision and many families walk their children to school.Many residents walk through the neighborhood or walk theirpets. Please be a good neighbor and comply with theserules.

Notice of Homeowner Responsibility | HMHOA


THE MEADOWLARK EDITORIAL POLICY The Meadowlark is the official newsletter of the High Meadow Homeowners Association which is located in Naperville, Illinois. The purpose of the

newsletter is to preserve, enhance and promote the value of the High Meadow subdivision and community. The Meadowlark is a bi-monthly publication

for the High Meadow neighborhood.

Newsletter information is submitted to co-editors. Editorial deadlines are the 20th day of February, April, June, August, October and December.

Newsletters are distributed to residents in mid January, March, May, July, September and November.

High Meadow residents may submit suggestions for articles and photographs related to the subdivision and its residents. The co-editors have the

discretion to edit any submitted material to conform to the editorial policy.

Residents may, at no cost, place personal classified ads, for sale ads, and notices of lost/found, announcements (such as births, marriages,

graduations, and special occasions). A personal classified ad is something to sell, looking for something to buy, lost items, found items or in need of

childcare. That ad must be submitted by the 15th of each even month of the year.

The High Meadows Homeowners Association is under contract with Preferred Business Services, Inc. (PBS) for the publication of the Meadowlark.The newsletter is supported solely through commercial advertising revenue sold by PBS. Paid advertisements (commercial display ads) are solicited

by PBS. Publication of paid advertisements in the newsletter is not an endorsement or recommendation of any advertised product or service. Neither

the High Meadow Homeowners Association nor PBS is responsible or liable for the content of any advertisement published in the Meadowlark.

The “Director’s Cut” is submitted by the High Meadow Board for bi-monthly publication and is submitted to the co-editors on or before the fourth Friday

of even months.

Any commercial ad that addresses political beliefs; or presents positions of a local, regional, state or national individual, body, or political party must

be identified as a “Paid ad” in boldface (including the source of funding for the political ad and/or article). Neither High Meadow Homeowners

Association nor PBS is responsible or liable for the content of any political commercial advertisement published in the Meadowlark.

WINTER safety tips

Preparing for a Winter Storm

and Extreme Cold

Winter storms can range from a couple ofinches of snow over a few hours to ablizzard with blinding snow for several

days. Many winter storms are accompanied bydangerously low temperatures. Here are a fewtips to prepare you should a winter storm comeour way.

1. Build an emergency kit – have enough food,water and supplies to last at least 72 hours foryour family.• Store non-perishable food, rememberingany special dietary needs• One gallon of water per person per day,for drinking and sanitation• A battery-powered or hand crank radioand a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert andextra batteries for both• Flashlight and batteries• First aid kit• Whistle to signal for help• Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for

personal sanitation• Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities• Manual can opener for food• Local maps• Cell phone with chargers, inverter or solarcharger

2. Prepare a family communications plan.• Identify a contact such as a friend or relative wholives out-of-state for household members to notifythey are safe• Complete a contact card for each adult familymember and keep the card current• Teach every member of your family theemergency contact’s phone number

3. Have snow shovels and salt on hand.

4. Minimize travel.

5. Have adequate clothing and blankets to keepyou warm.

For more tips go to http://www.ready.gov/winter-weather


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