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When the rambling family residence has outgrown its usefulness, it’s time to try on one of the two-bedroom apartment homes at Highland Springs. No more worrying about cleaning those rooms you don’t use.

New Worlds to Conquer
Friday, September 01, 2006

Once an Engineer for the Apollo and Shuttle Missions, Omega Gonzales Sets Out on a New Expedition

On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong left the lunar module of Apollo 11 and became the first human to set foot on the moon.

88 Keys to a Long Happy Life
Tuesday, August 01, 2006

There’s no white dinner jacket and black bow tie. No hep talk or sentences that end in Daddy-O. He’s not carrying around a saxophone, clarinet, or baton. Nonetheless, the instant you meet him, you can tell that music is his stock in trade. There’s a lilt in his voice, a twinkle in his eye, and a certain joie de vivre that’s inescapably musical.

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Let the Fun Begin
Tuesday, August 01, 2006

As Director of Resident Life, Monica Lewis is in charge of wellness, fitness, events, resident services, pastoral care, and more. Basically, it’s her job to be certain that everyone at Highland Springs is healthy, happy, and having a good time.

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Time is Money
Tuesday, August 01, 2006

Should’ve. Could’ve. Would’ve.

Sitting back when we should be springing into action can be a sad story. You know how it goes: I should’ve bought that dot-com stock back when my nephew told me about it. I could’ve made a fortune. I would’ve have been on Easy Street.

Have It Your Way
Tuesday, August 01, 2006

“I have the most interesting job. This is my dream job—every day,” says Jan Schollenberger, custom interiors coordinator at Highland Springs. “I get to work with people creating, and planning, and dreaming of ways to make certain everything is exactly as it should be.

Q & A About the Priority List
Tuesday, August 01, 2006

Erickson developed the Priority List to ensure that individuals who act quickly are rewarded with the best possible selection of apartment homes. I find people I visit with ask many of the same questions about the list, so I thought I would try to answer some of them here.

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No-Sweat Summer Fun
Saturday, July 01, 2006

Even back in May, the weatherman was already talking about the heat index. Hot and humid today, he says. Continued hot tomorrow. And the next day. And the next.

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Prices Keep Rising. Where Does It Stop?
Saturday, July 01, 2006

Consumers across the country are bracing for higher prices. From the cost of electricity to $3 for a gallon of gas, pocketbooks are feeling the pinch as each monthly bill squeezes budgets.

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Straight Talk about Security
Saturday, July 01, 2006

Highland Springs recently hosted an in-depth, interactive Security Roundtable for people interested in learning more about the worry-free lifestyle planned for the new community.

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