Highlands email address has changed due to some recent privacy issues with AT&T. Unfortunately a simple password and security question change did not solve the problem; therefore, we have no choice but to discontinue using AT&T. Please replace the old email address with hhasti.10@gmail.com and begin using it immediately.

Board of Directors:

As you all know, Mike Sparacio had to resign as Board President due to his busy work schedule. We were blessed to have 2 volunteers to fill the position for the remainder of the year. The 4 board members met and voted on it, and are happy to announce that our new 2012 Board President will be Pat McCormick.

Lot Maintenance:

Now that the summer months are here, to be in compliance with the restrictive covenants, vacant lots should be cut (at minimum) in April, June, August, October. Please remember that in accordance with the Restatement & Amendments dated August 1998, Article VII Section 5 (c) 17. DITCHES AND SWALES: "Each owner shall keep drainage ditches and swales located on his lot, free and unobstructed and in good repair.....” Therefore, to help keep drainage ditches clean, please cut your ditch as well.

Fishing:

We have received several notices in regards to non-members as well as members in violation of our restrictive covenants fishing in the lakes and trespassing on other Lots. Please remember that the Restatement and Amendments dated August 18, 1998, pg. 5 Article IV (e), Members’ Right of Enjoyment: states that…. “During any period of time that a member fails to pay any assessment that is due or during any period of time that a member violates any of the published rules and regulations of the association, such member’s right to vote and to use the Community Facilities shall be automatically suspended….”. Per Article I, Definitions: (g) “Community Facilities” shall mean the common areas and the lakes, dams and spillway Property. In addition, Article VII Section 5c (21) pg. 13 of the same, states that “…….no guest of any owner may utilize the Lakes without being accompanied by an authorized Member.” Therefore, as previously outlined in the letter received with your ID card, eligible members (current on dues and in compliance) MUST accompany their guests due to the liability that lies with each and every member. Non-members unaccompanied will be considered trespassers and may be issued a summons by the sheriff’s office.

Treasury Report for the 1st Quarter 2012 has been added and can be found under: Highlands News: Treasury Items.

As always, we welcome any suggestions, ideas, questions or comments that any of you have. Feel free to contact any of the board members. All contact information can be found under: Contacts: Association Contacts.

Regards, HHAST Board of Directors hhasti.10@gmail.com