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March 2016
A Publication of: HANOVER GROVE
COOPERATIVE
HANOVER EXPRESS
MOVING FORWARD March 2016
Visit us at hanovergrove.com
Inside This Issue
Management News 2, 3, 4
Member News 5, 6
Movie Night 7
Recipes 8
Word Search 9
Happy Ads 10
Hall Rental 11
Calendar 12
Next Open Board
Meeting is
Tuesday,
March 15th at
6:30 pm in the
Community
Building.
Open to all
residents.
Hope to see you
there.
Hope everyone has the luck of the Irish
The first day of Spring
March 20th
Daylight Savings Time - March 13th
Don’t forget to change the batteries in
your smoke detectors!!
March 17th
Tax Information
Word Search Recipes
What’s Inside?
Movie Night for
March
2 March 2016
MANAGEMENT NEWS
DATE: March 1, 2016
TO: All Hanover Grove Cooperative Members
RE: NOTICE OF ELECTION OF BOARD MEMBERS
Last day to submit resumes for a seat on the
Board of Directors is Tuesday, April 12, 2016 by 5:00 pm
There are (2) 3-year seats available
Incumbents currently running are:
Gary Niedojadlo
Patricia Kempf
MARK YOUR CALENDARS - PLEASE COME VOTE!
Annual Election, Thursday, May 12, 2016 @ 7:00 pm
Polls are open from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Proxies will be accepted at the Community Bldg. between the
hours of 10:00 am and 7:00 pm on Thursday, May 12, 2016.
NEED TO VOTE BY PROXY:
Article IV, Section 8 of the Hanover Grove
Cooperative Bylaws
“A Member may appoint as his/her proxy a member of his/her
immediate family (as defined by the Board of Directors) or any
other member as his/her proxy. In no case, may a member cast
more than one vote by proxy in addition to his/her vote. The proxy
holder must not be more than 30 days delinquent in housing
charges to the Cooperative based on the books and records of
the Cooperative. Any proxy must be filed with the Secretary
before the appointed time of each meeting.”
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Gary Niedojadlo, President
JoAnn Poznanski, 1st VP
James Bayliss, 2nd VP
Patricia Kempf, Treasurer
Bernice Behrend, Secretary
[email protected] COMMITTEES & CHAIRPERSONS
MEMBERSHIP/ORIENTATION
Carole Prantera
COMMODITIES
James Bayliss 586-293-5150
NEWSLETTER
Kimberly Malone 586-293-5150
SENIORS - MOVIE NIGHT
Bernice Behrend 586-909-2072
HALL RENTAL 586-296-5464
Debbie Niedojadlo
[email protected] MANAGEMENT OFFICE
(586) 293-5150
Christopher Nahlik, Site Manager
Roy Malone, Assistant Site Manager
Pamela Melton, Sales
Patricia Harris, Recertification
Kimberly Malone,
Administrative Secretary
Lynn Andrzejewski, Receptionist
MAINTENANCE DEPARMENT
(586) 294-1910
Jeff Primo, Maintenance
Supervisor
[email protected] Joan Kiesling, Maintenance
Coordinator
Maintenance Staff
Brad Mogge
Troy Folgman
Bob Dillon
Kurt Mullins
Steve Satterfield
Gabrielle Smith
David Sullivan
Grounds & Part Time
Kyle Marchioni
Kenneth Kiesling
3 March 2016
MANAGEMENT NEWS
INTEREST AND TAX
WORK SHEET
This year, real estate taxes made up 7.99% of expenses at Hanover Grove. Therefore, each
member who lived here the entire year of 2015 is eligible to claim 7.99% of their total
carrying charges paid as a deduction to their income taxes. The following formula is used to
determine the amount of the deduction, but on the bottom half of this page the deduction is
listed for each bedroom type.
Carrying Charges * Times a Amount of
You paid in 2015 factor of deduction
Real Estate Taxes = $______________ X .0799 = $_______________
*Carrying charges you paid in 2015 are defined by the IRS as only carrying charge
payments. Do not include membership fees, late charges, and repair charges. Section 8 or
MSHDA payments made on your behalf are not counted. Only use the portion you pay each
month.
Our members should use the chart below. Find your unit type to see what the total amount
of your carrying charges were for 2015 as well as the applicable tax deduction.
TOTAL CARRYING CHARGES TAX DEDUCTION
1 BEDROOM $5,922.00 $473.17
2 BEDROOM $6,524.00 $521.27
3 BEDROOM $7,438.00 $594.30
If filing for the Homestead Property Tax Credit on your Michigan State Income Tax Return
please use the Taxable Value shown below that corresponds to your unit type. Do not use
these amounts if you are receiving assistance payments from Section 8 or MSHDA.
1 BEDROOM $ 8,731
2 BEDROOM $ 11,205
3 BEDROOM $ 12,490
4 March 2016
MANAGEMENT NEWS
Kenneth & Felica Keisling & family
Tiffany Domagalski & Thomas Moore
Beshoy Hanna
Cynthia Urbanik
Kenneth & Kim Polk
Stefanie Melton, Dave Sullivan & family
Lisa Melton, Lori Browne & family
Shokry Yessa & Montaser Habib
A WARM WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS
Hanover Grove’s Utility Costs for February
Water $43,215.23 Electric $2,435.12 Gas $43,287.60
% of change from same month in 2013 Water –6% Electric +38% Gas –9%
Please help us reduce these costs by controlling usage and
calling in work orders as needed. Thank you.
*FINES and LATE FEES*
Reminder to all Residents:
If you are assessed a late fee and/or an AEF fine and do not pay it in the month that you were assessed, that amount will be deducted first when you pay your next month’s carrying charge. Any amount owing as of the 11th of the month will be considered as a late carrying charge and you will be assessed a late fee of $25.00 unless you have made a prior payment
arrangement with the Management.
ATTENTION RESIDENTS
Members are not permitted to use “drop-in” type
toilet bowl cleaners. Any damage resulting from this
type of cleaner will be the Member’s responsibility.
5 March 2016
MEMBER NEWS
CLOSE YOUR FRONT DOORS & WINDOWS
Leaving your front door open, even with a storm door, lets valuable heat escape. Help us to keep our utility costs down. Though you may not see a monthly bill, you are still paying for them through your carrying charges! Help keep carrying charges from rising!
Thank you!!
NEXT COMMODITY PICK-UP
Friday, March 4th, 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday, March 5th, 10 am - 1 pm
Any family who is interested in receiving extra food can come by the new garage on
Saturdays of commodity pick-up between 12:30 pm and 1:00 pm
This Is Per Family Only!!
If you have any questions please call 586-293-5150.
Thank you.
*ATTENTION*
The Macomb County Food Program is requiring us to make sure all
participants show Photo ID along with their card to receive commodities.
ATTENTION RESIDENTS
We are looking for volunteers to help us with commodities. You
need to be able to lift up to 20 lbs. Anyone interested, please
contact the office and we will have James Bayliss
contact you. Thank you
As a friendly reminder, please do not feed the
animals (squirrels, rabbits, etc…) around Hanover
Grove. This could bring in other unwanted rodents
and is against Hanover Grove policy.
6 March 2016
MEMBERS NEWS
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME
REMINDER!
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS STARTS
SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2016
DON’T FORGET TO TURN YOUR CLOCKS
FORWARD ONE HOUR ON SATURDAY NIGHT,
MARCH 12TH BEFORE YOU GO TO BED!
This is also a reminder to change the
batteries in your smoke detectors when
you change your clocks.
REMINDER
Please make sure to register any vehicle you have with the
front office. It will help us to help you during the winter
months and snow plowing of our streets. It will also help us
contact you before having your vehicle towed.
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to the families of:
Brian O’Quinn
who passed away on January 9, 2016
Caroline Locricchio
who passed away on January 14, 2016
Patricia Cronin
who passed away January 17, 2016
Sam David
who passed away on January 28, 2016
and
Donna Davis
who passed away on January 31, 2016
7 March 2016
MARCH
SENIOR MOVIE NIGHT
Genres: Comedy
Rating: PG-13
Length: 2 hours 1 minute
Storyline:
70-year-old widower Ben Whittaker has discovered
that retirement isn't all it's cracked up to be. Seizing
an opportunity to get back in the game, he becomes
a senior intern at an online fashion site, founded
and run by Jules Ostin.
THE INTERN
THURSDAY, March 10, 2016
Doors open at 5:30 pm
Movie starts promptly at 6:00 pm
Anyone 50 years and older are welcome. No children.
PIZZA PROVIDED BY: PAPARONI’S PIZZA
Located at 14 Mile and Hayes
For delivery call: (586) 296-7700
Starring: Anne Hathaway, Robert De Niro, Renee Russo, Adam Devine, Nat Wolff
MOVIES PROVIDED BY : FAMILY VIDEO
Located at 14 Mile and Hayes
(586)977-3350 Open 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.
Free Kids Movies: Rent a new release - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - get a free $1.00 movie
8 March 2016
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 2 h 10 minutes
Total Time: 2 h 30 minutes
Servings: 4 - 5
From allrecipes.com
RECIPE PAGE
AMAZINGLY EASY IRISH SODA BREAD
Ingredients:
4 cups all-purpose flour
4 T white sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1 T baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 50 minutes
Total time: 1 hr 5 minutes
Servings: 4 - 5
From allrecipes.com
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°. Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
2. In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking
powder, salt and margarine. Stir in 1 cup of buttermilk and egg.
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead slightly.
Form dough into a round and place on prepared baking sheet. In
a small bowl, combine melted butter with 1/4 cup buttermilk;
brush loaf with this mixture. Use a sharp knife to cut an ‘X’ into
the top of the loaf.
3. Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center
of the loaf comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Check for doneness
after 30 minutes. You may continue to brush the loaf with the
butter mixture while it bakes.
IRISH BEEF STEW with GUINNESS BEER
Ingredients:
2 T olive oil 1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Directions:
1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the
onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until the onion has
softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in the beef, beer, slice potatoes, and quartered potatoes.
Bring to a boil over high heat, the reduce heat to medium-low,
cover, and simmer until the beef is tender, about 2 hours.
Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.
Ingredients:
2 pounds beef stew meat, cubed
3 cups stout beer (Guinness)
2 potatoes, peeled and sliced
2 potatoes, peeled and quartered
salt and ground pepper to taste
Ingredients:
1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup buttermilk
9 March 2016
WORDSEARCH PUZZLE
10 March 2016
If you want to put something in the newsletter, submit in writing by the 20th of each month to Kim’s attention at the office or
email her at: [email protected]. Be sure to include your name and phone number in case there are any
questions.
Services
HAPPY ADS STURIANO FLOORS
Hardwood Perfectionist
Mike Sturiano
Sanding/Refinishing
(586) 943-6362
Items For Sale
Come Help us with our Training
GET A MARY KAY
MAKEOVER FREE!
Monday, March 21, 2016
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
in the Clubhouse
There is limited seating so
RSVP by March 18th
Bonnie Stephenson at
586-979-7757
All Ads will have a run time of 3 months and at that time
will be removed from the newsletter, as room is needed.
Looking for someone to
clean your house or
business -
Affordable & Professional
Real Estate & Apartment
Move-In/Out Cleaning
References Available
Provides Own Supplies
Call Mindi O’Connell at:
586-872-7613
" Hair Braiding for all occasions - adults, teens and kids.
Birthdays, Prom, Ceremonies, any celebrations” - $10.
If interested call - 313-646-0514
QUALITY HANDMADE PRODUCTS - Benches, $20 - $50. Adirondack Chairs, (2 for $275) & much more.
We deliver!! If interested call Steve Bossen at 1-313-310-4603
MIKE’S APPLIANCE REPAIR. Washers & Dryers. “40 years experience”. 586-294-8099
Authentic Wooden shoes from the Netherlands (Holland), UK size 44-45, US size 11, $10. For Teachers, Crafters,
or Homeschoolers, 150 cardboard toilet paper rolls to be used for fun projects, $15. Call Karin at 586-292-5449
Whirlpool Brand Washing Machine, white, super capacity, older model, good working condition. - $100. If interested
call Nicole at 586-610-5665
Nikon Coolpix L26 digital camera complete with soft ware, case, instruction manual and USB cable - $90. If interested
call Rich at 586-242-3346
Table Lamp - $20. Arm Chair, with wood trim, Beige, good condition- $70. Queen size Afghan, Beige and Teal,
hand made- $100. Jeans, two pair size 12, two pair size 10 - $3 a piece. New Coffee Maker, - $10. Flat twin
sheets, 3 new - $3 apiece. Cooking Pot, 3 quart, new - $5, Ladies blouses, good condition - $2 a piece
Call Delphine 586-296-5174
11 March 2016
HALL RENTAL INFO
BANQUET HALL
Holds up to 100 people
( f ewer if you need a dance
floor/room for a D.J. )
The Hall Includes:
Tables & Chairs
Commercial Stove
Refrigerator with Ice Maker
Beer Tapper ( $25.00 ) to rent
Microwave/Dishwasher
Rental Fee: $225.00
Security Deposit $75.00
Total Due: $300.00
LOUNGE
Holds up to 24 people
The Lounge Includes:
Tables & Chairs
Refrigerator with Ice Maker
Stove & Microwave
Rental Fees:
Rental Fee: $50.00
Security Deposit: $25.00
Total Due: $75.00
Contact: Hall Rental Office (586) 296-5464 or stop by at the following times:
Mondays: 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Saturdays: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Your Security Deposit will be returned if the building is clean and in good
condition when you leave and no rental Rules have been violated.
You MUST be a member of Hanover Grove Cooperative to rent the Lounge and/or the Banquet Hall. And you MUST be in attendance for the full duration
of the rental event. NO EXCEPTIONS!
A $50.00 deposit is due
when reservation is made,
and balance must be paid 30
days prior to event.
Having A Party?
Rent the Banquet Hall or Lounge
12 March 2016
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
TRASH &
Recyclables
Out 6:00 pm
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PICK-UP
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TRASH OUT
6:00 pm
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up with
commodity
card
10 am-4 pm
TRASH
PICK-UP
5 Food pick
up with
commodity
card
10am-1pm
6
TRASH & Recyclables Out 6:00 pm
7
TRASH
PICK-UP
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FOCUS
HOPE
(Home
Delivery)
10
Senior Movie
Night
5:30/6:00 pm
TRASH OUT
6:00 pm
11
TRASH
PICK-UP
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before you go
to bed!
13
Daylight
Savings Time
Begins
TRASH &
Recyclables
Out 6:00 pm
14
TRASH
PICK-UP
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OPEN BOARD
MEETING
6:30 PM
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6:00 pm
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PICK-UP
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Recyclables
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