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NEWS & VIEWS STAFF Editor Sharon Ziemba

Reporters Joyce Konopacky Janet Locke

Photography Sharon Ziemba

Calendar Admin. Office NOTE: THE DEADLINE FOR ALL COPY IS THE 1st OF THE MONTH

MCA Combined Management Report Robbie Anderson & Janet Locke 2014 - The Year in Review It was another busy year around Meadowcrest as we continue to complete projects that were funded in prior years’ budgets and look forward, fund and plan future projects to restore and maintain our beautiful community. The replacement of the 30 year old pool equipment and acid washing of the pool surfaces was completed in March. The pool surfaces are now clean and clear of the stains and new pool filter and pump equipment was installed. The underwater pool lights were also repaired. At this time the large pole lights inside the pool area are being refurbished with new LED lighting and the old yellowed acorn globes are being replaced with new globes. In addition to the new pool pole lights being updated, all of the clubhouse area and walking path area pole lights with the old round globes were updated and replaced with carriage lamp style fixtures with brighter lights. Not a terribly expensive project, however the change to the look of the areas brings us in to the here and now! The County Road 486 road widening and improvement was completed and traffic lights were installed and operational on both ends of Meadowcrest Blvd. The berm adjacent to CR486 and Fox Hollow Village was refurbished and landscaped with the cure plan monies received from the County for that purpose. Improvements included old tree and landscape removals, new irrigation and many new landscape plantings and trees along the berm and also the 486 entrance to Meadowcrest. Page 3

The Meadowcrest volunteer brick walkway on the park walking trail by the lake is updated with new Volunteer appreciation bricks each April, which is volunteer appreciation month. We currently have 27 volunteer bricks in place and accept nominations all year long. Volunteer nomination procedures and forms are available in the office or on the Meadowcrest website. We could not accomplish the great things that happen in Meadowcrest Community Association without our dedicated and tireless volunteers! The 3 main Meadowcrest entrance monument signs have been cleaned, refurbished and repainted this year and new LED sign lighting was also installed. The guardhouse signs were also upgraded with LED lighting. The landscape and lighting improvements at our entrances let you know you are entering someplace special. The Board partnered with Key Training Center and there was a community drop box for donations and also coordinated truck pick up of larger items from residents’ homes. This week long program was a huge success for the Key Training Center; a chance for residents to clean out and for this worthy organization to reuse and resell the donated items. The MacVicar Blvd. sidewalks were repaired and leveled by Ram Jack using precision lift technology and the cracks and uneven tripping hazards are now all fixed! Jimmy Lynn, maintenance, continues his never ending pressure washing of all the walkways and surfaces on an ongoing basis. continued on page 4

The MCA Landscape committee and Meadowcrest’s landscape company, Waterside Environmental continue to complete and plan projects to repair and enhance our community. I believe everyone will agree that the curb appeal of MCA is revitalized and renewed with these improvements. Some of the projects completed this year include replacing the sod and landscape enhancements along MacVicar Blvd. on the Hillcrest side. Next year’s budget includes the funding to do the same on the Arbor Court and Fairmont Village side of MacVicar. The guardhouse island at the clubhouse entrance was renovated to repeat the theme we have created at our other entrance points. Additional shade tolerant sod and plantings were also installed under the large oaks on the front lawn of the clubhouse. The volunteer brick walkway with benches underwent a major landscape renovation with the addition of Crape Myrtle trees along the lake side, Gold Medallion trees and gardenias; which should provide a vibrant color display. The median tips of Meadowcrest Blvd. at the entrances of Pinehurst and Fox Hollow Villages were also upgraded with landscape installation and the positive feedback from residents and Meadowcrest visitors alike continue to come in! All of the landscape improvements we are able to complete and enjoy are funded through the 9 year, long range plan which the MCA landscape committee and Waterside Environmental worked very hard and thoughtfully on. Two large nonresidential parcels changed ownership this year; Summerhill Apartments was purchased and is now in the process of transitioning back to condominium units and the building which houses SunTrust Bank and West Citrus Government Center, along with other businesses, was purchased by Citrus County. The Meadowcrest Winn Dixie closed this past year and is with an active broker to either sell or lease out. Let’s hope it does not stand empty too long. The 2015 operating and reserve budgeting process was again very intense this year and for those volunteers that spent a lot of time in the details, we say thank you. Meadowcrest Community Association raised the individual lot owner dues by only $0.03. An increase of $1.45 for Brighthouse bulk cable contract annual increase of 5 % was passed on and the remaining $0.50 covered the CCSO Sheriff Patrol rate increase that was passed to us in July 2014. All of us here at Meadowcrest Community Association wish you and yours a Happy and Safe Holiday season and blessed New Year! Submitted by Robbie Anderson & Janet Locke

Village President’s Messages

ARBOR COURT President Nancy Sgro Well, winter is upon us. I hope it will not be as cold as last year. Our snowbirds are back and Arbor Court is back to full residency. Welcome Home!!! I am happy to announce that there will be no increase in your maintenance fees for 2015. Our budget committee did a great job and I would like to thank them. We will be having our annual meeting on January 20th, 2015. We will be electing new officers to our board. We have three openings. Anyone wishing to serve on your board should contact a board member. It is a good way to see how Arbor Court operates and any new members are welcomed. I urge all residents to come and take part in this election and our pot luck. It was very disappointing to see such a poor turnout at our October meeting. If anyone has any ideas how to get more of our neighbors to attend, please let any member of the board know. New suggestions are always welcomed. Arlene Barry and I are again working to remove dead shrubs and replace any that are necessary. If you have a dead shrub, please bring it to an officer’s attention so it can be taken care of. Dead shrubs do not look very nice and we are trying to improve the appearance of Arbor Court. We are continuously having our trees trimmed where necessary. If you have branches hanging over your roof, please bring it to our attention and it will be taken care of. No one wants damage to their roof and we can avoid some costly repairs if we are just made aware of it. Mulch will be put down in January to the backs only of your villas. We will alternate each year with backs and fronts. Our retaining walls, which are now wood and rotting, will begin to be replaced with decorative stone blocks. Our biggest wall and one small one will be continued on page 5

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Village President’s Messages replaced first. In the past we repeatedly replaced rotting wood. Your board feels that replacing with stone is more fiscally responsible. Once they are all done they will never have to be replaced again. The bricks are guaranteed for life. We will begin painting our buildings in 2015. Eight buildings a year will be painted, starting with Ainsley Court and three on Bromley Circle. Thereafter, it will be a continuous rotation painting eight a year. Remember, only lanais that are screened in will be painted. We also have some road work that needs to be done. Our road committee is working on what will be the best route for Arbor Court to take. If anyone is interested on being on the road committee, please contact Joe Barry at 795-5283. We are always looking for volunteers to help out. If you would like to join our social committee or help welcome new owners, please contact a board member and let them know. You can find all of our information on the community channel. Please remember to call Kat, our property manager, at 746-6770 with any issues or concerns. I would like to wish all residents of Arbor Court Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year. If you are traveling to see family members, please stay safe and God Bless. Submitted by Nancy Sgro

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FOX HOLLOW President Paul Panella I would like to thank Fox Hollow for the opportunity to serve you as president for this past year. I would also like to welcome back our “snow birds” to Fox Hollow. I have good news and better news!! The good news is that construction on the new home in Fox Hollow is progressing very nicely. We can look forward to having new friends and neighbors soon. The better news is that there will be no increase in our homeowner association dues for 2015. The finance committee was able to establish a realistic budget for 2015 that allows for the maintenance of existing services, growth in our financial stability, and growth in our reserve accounts. On October 10, Fox Hollow enjoyed a sunset beach party at Fort Island Trail beach. With many in attendance, we watched a beautiful sunset and enjoyed having a good time of fellowship with each other. Many thanks to Sandy Diana and her social committee for their hard work and dedication throughout the year to provide enjoyable social activities for Fox Hollow residents. On December 14, Sandy and the social committee are planning a “progressive Christmas social.” I would encourage as many as can come to enjoy this holiday event. The board of directors would appreciate as many residents as are able to attend our monthly board meetings. They are held on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 9:00 AM in the MCA office. In closing; please; during this holiday season, be safe and enjoy the moments with family and friends; but most of all, be thankful for what you have and who you are. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. May God bless and keep you. Submitted by Paul A. Panella

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Village President’s Messages

FAIRMONT VILLAGE President Carol Ranney The time has changed, the first frost in Citrus County and the furnace is on….but no snow. It seems like only weeks since the last newsletter. By the time you read this message, we will have two new board members. For the first time, we had three residents volunteer their time and service to Fairmont for two years. Congratulations to the new members of the board. We appreciate your dedication to the village we all love. Once again the 500 flags went up to celebrate Veterans Day. As a nation we are so proud of those that have served. We are very proud of the Meadowcrest veterans and take this one day to say thank you. Our pot luck dinner will be completed. This is the time we say welcome back to all our northern friends. At this year’s dinner, we will also be meeting the new members of the community. We are fortunate having new people moving in. I hope the days are gone that homes sit vacant. It is always a good feeling to see the lights on in the villas and new people walking around the community. Our next big function is the January dinner. This is one of the big events for our community. It is a catered dinner, entertainment and an enjoyable evening. Special invitations will be delivered to each resident with the time and date. To returning Fairmont residents and those full time residents, I hope you have seen the improvements to the community. The trees have been lifted and thinned, crowded and over grown bushes removed, large bushes cut back, shrubs replaced, shrubs trimmed below the sprinkler heads and new flowers at the entrance. During the winter months, we will be power washing walls thanks to some of our volunteers’. I understand the first impression of a home’s value comes from the curb appearance. As a thirty year old community it was time to spruce up things. We do not want to have the beauty of our homes hidden by over grown bushes and trees. I understand part of the beauty of the community is the trees. That’s the good news. The bad is it Page 6

costs money to keep trees trimmed. Thirty years ago when the village was just developing, trees and bushes where planted to show the village at its best and that is what we want to maintain. Several residents have offered ideas for the News and View. One was the transportation system in Citrus County. We had a wonderful article in the News and View on transportation. Look back a couple issues and keep on hand for your information. It offers rides to shopping, doctors and airports. Good article to keep on hand. The other idea offered is Find-M’ Friends. This is not-for-profit organization assisting in the return of lost or abducted children and adults with Alzheimer’s. A scent kit is provided and stored in a safe place if ever needed. A K9 team provides assistance in locating the individual with the stored scent kit. You can check out more information at [email protected] In the past, we suggested for you to let your neighbor know important information about you. If needed do they have a telephone number to contact someone in an emergency, do you have a list of medicines and where are they kept, and does someone have a key to your place to check on you if sick or worse if not seen for a day. Life File is a packet that is filled out by you and stored by your front door. We will be offering more information to our residents on receiving this valuable packet. Finally, the village presidents meet on a quarterly calendar. It is great to meet with and talk about each community. We talk about the successes, problem solve issues, share ideas, share contact names, and ideas to help each village. We are five separate villages that have our own identity, but we all are a part of the whole in Meadowcrest. It doesn’t matter which village you live in, we are one of the most beautiful locations and one of the best values in Citrus County. Thanksgiving will be in the past and we will hanging colorful lights, tying bows around lamp posts and attending winter holiday concerts. If you go on the road or fly to another location, be safe. Some have experienced loss of a love one, but it was your neighbor, the Fairmont community, family and friends that helped you through this difficult time. As we close out 2014 and visit with family and friends, don’t forget to count the many blessings each of us has received over the past year. Submitted by Carol Ranney

Village President’s Messages

HILLCREST VILLAGE President David Horsman By now most owners are back in residence. I hope everyone had a great summer. I’m sure everyone is ready for cooler weather. November marks a turning point each year with the annual meeting of the Hillcrest Village Property Owners Association and the election of new directors and board officers. Unfortunately the deadline for News and Views is a week before the annual meeting. Please check the Community channel and HVPOA web site for the list of the new board members. With the annual meeting the terms of 2 board members end. Linda Bendel and I will be going off the board. I want to thank all the board members for their support over the past 3 years. Serving the community is its own reward. I hope we have greater interest in serving on the board in the future. If you want to sustain the appearance and character of the community, you need to do your part. Speaking of the appearance of the community, I want to thank outgoing design advisory board chair, Steve Heidt and member Emmett Anderson for their fine work. Steve set a tone of great customer service which is the model for any organization. At the October HVPOA board meeting Tim Hughes and Barbara Fouts were appointed to 2-year terms on the DAB beginning with the December DAB meeting. They will join continuing DAB members Linda Enlow, David Nehls and Kay Plank. The DAB and board of directors are discussing a request to permit pavers as an alternate to concrete driveways. There are a number of technical/construction and aesthetic issues to review over the coming weeks. The specifications will be drafted for the “DAB Guidelines” with the goal of an attractive and sustainable end product. The footprint would be limited to the existing driveway. I am pleased to welcome several new owners to the community: Vincent “Vinnie” Bochiaro, 1710 N Wembley

Drive (352-795-1767), Fred and Patricia Gabriel. 1406 N Hawick Pt (352-228-8084), Keith and Debby Cleary, 1407 N Hawick Pt, Underwood and Underwood, LLC (Carol and Chris Underwood), 6091 W Douneray Loop (352-527-2471), Paul and Lori Remick, 5941 W Douneray Loop (352-795-4892) and Richard McDonald and Lynn Dock, 1295 N Selkirk Pt (608-498-0880). Please welcome our new owners when you see them. With these transactions we see two long-term vacant properties in new ownership. Together with the recent payment agreement with an owner in long-term arrears we stand to collect a significant amount of dues accounts receivable, landscaping expense and attorney fees reimbursement over the next year. The board is working to conclude the agreement with a lot owner to take ownership of the lot. An additional long-term problem property is in foreclosure due to be auctioned December 4, 2014. The lien of over $2,000 would become payable by the “new” owner. That would leave one problem property that continues in the foreclosure process with no end in sight. With the notice of the annual meeting, you received your “Dues Letter for 2015”. The board adopted a budget that includes, after much discussion, a $13.65 increase in monthly dues. The Road Reserve Fund contribution increase of $10.34 represents much of the total increase. As explained in the materials with the dues letter, the life of the existing road pavement is at least 3 years less than previously estimated. As a result we need to play catch up so that we have the needed funds to mill and repave our roads in 2020. The board takes seriously their fiduciary responsibility to manage the Hillcrest Village Property Owners Association resources for the future. Had we not taken this step, the repaving would have to be deferred or a special assessment required. With the holidays fast approaching, I wish all our owners and residents the best of the season. Have a safe and healthy New Year. Since this is my last Hillcrest message, I want to thank all our volunteers and the community for your support. I won’t be going away! I’ll be shifting my focus to other community activities. Your support for the new board is critical to sustaining the operation of HVPOA and the beautiful appearance of our community. I’ll see you around!! Submitted by Dave Horsman

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VIillage President’s Messages

PINEHURST VILLAGE President Kevin Kelly Dear Residents and Friends, As you read this message, Thanksgiving 2014 will be just another memory. Pinehurst POA will have had the annual meeting, the 2015 budget presented to the members, the board of directors will be comprised of seven members for the first time in recent memory and our thoughts will be directed to the forthcoming Christmas season and yes, the New Year, 2015. It seems impossible that another year has “flown” by so quickly. 2014 was a difficult year in Pinehurst; three experienced board members Bobbi Keane, Pat Corkery and President Phil Perrone resigned. We in Pinehurst Village are very grateful for their service. Bobbi and Pat moved to Sarasota, and Phil is enjoying life without the stress commonly associated with serving on the board of a POA. Enjoy! While it was an adjustment, the remaining members, Marge Harper, Kent Simmons and Claire Newcombe were able to pick up the slack. I moved from secretary to president and my wife, Mary Ann, volunteered to serve as secretary. Our village is in very good shape both physically and financially. Our treasurer Marge Harper keeps a close watch on our funds with the assistance of Fred Koehl C.P.A. The finance committee comprised of Marge, Ann Andreano and Mary Ann Kelly did an excellent job of preparing the 2015 budget proposal that was adopted by the board of directors at the October meeting.

Boulevard at West Weston and Cannondale Drive. Please be assured that the landscape committee comprised of Claire Newcombe, Chuck Stebbins and myself are in constant contact with Waterside and we are all working to make our village a showcase. The most difficult task is to ask for your continued patience. We are acutely aware of the condition of many of the lawns and will do our best working with our landscaper to address those needs in the future. Since arriving back in the village after several months absence, I thought there was an improvement in the overall appearance of the village. Yes, there is a great deal yet to be done. On another matter I would like to extend a hearty thank you to Dick Harper. He is our volunteer extraordinaire. Dick is the chairman of the irrigation committee (a committee of one). He responds at the drop of a hat to assist with after hours sprinkler emergencies. He is also our “merry mailman”. Dick delivers the News and Views, our village newsletter, the Pinehurst Pinnacle, and whatever else we need. Thank you Dick for your unselfish and dedicated service to the residents of Pinehurst Village. In closing, Mary Ann and I wish to thank the members of the board of directors and all the residents of Pinehurst Village for their continued support and kind words of encouragement. We wish you all a very Merry Christmas, and a happy and healthy New Year 2015. Submitted by Kevin Kelly

As it now stands the biggest issue facing Pinehurst in 2015 is the landscaping. After a series of inept landscapers, Waterside Environmental Care was contracted to provide service for 2014, 2015, and 2016. They have an impeccable reputation and you may have seen them working on the Meadowcrest common areas. They also completed all the work on Route 486 on the boundary of Fox Hollow, at the entrances to Meadowcrest and the newest addition on the intersections of Meadowcrest Page 8

Activites & Events MAH JONG – Mah Jong is played weekly on Tuesdays in

Regularly Scheduled Activities BINGO – Bingo is held on the first and third Sunday each month in the Clubhouse at 7:00 PM. Contact persons are Carol Neumayer at 322 5231 or Joan Pomidor at 795-7173.

BOCCE BALL – Bocce ball is played outside on Mondays and Wednesdays in the Meadowcrest Park during the cooler months starting at 3:30 PM. Check channel 95 for the current status. Contact person is Bill Atkinson at 564-0240.

BOWLING – Bowling is Thursdays at 3:00 PM at the Mana-

tee Lanes in Crystal River. In the fall bowlers will be formed in teams for league bowling. In the spring and throughout summer bowling is just for fun. Contact person is Babe Baker at 795-5635.

BRIDGE – Bridge is played every Monday from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at the Clubhouse. Contact person is Bill Peters at 7954685.

EUCHRE – Euchre is player every Thursday from 1:00 to 3:00

the Clubhouse. On the third Tuesday of the month Mah Jong is played from 1:00 to 4:00 PM while all other Tuesdays of the month it is played from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Contact person is Janice Hoffmann at 795-4633.

NEEDLE CRAFTS – The Knitters Plus meets at the clubhouse on Wednesdays from 1:00 to 2:30 PM to work on a variety of needle work projects. Newcomers are always welcomed. Contact person is Dorothy Connolly at 564-4212.

PINOCHLE – Pinochle is played at the clubhouse every Wednesday evening starting at 7:00 PM. Contact person is Janet Locke at 795-7155.

POKER – Poker is played at the clubhouse every Tuesday starting at 7:00 PM. Newcomers are always welcomed. Contact person is Bill Elder at 564-8583.

TENNIS – There are several tennis groups that meet regular-

ly. The men play tennis on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at the upper tennis courts starting at 7:30 AM.

PM at the Clubhouse. Contact person is Bill Atkinson at 5640240.

There is mixed doubles on Sundays at 4:00 PM at the upper tennis courts after which they go out to eat. Contact is Linda Frankum at 795-3861.

EXERCISES IN THE CLUBHOUSE - There are two kinds

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of exercises being held at the clubhouse. There is low impact aerobic exercises conducted on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays for one hour starting at 8:45 AM. Contact persons are Jackie Ramsey at 794-3782 or Donna Kilbury at 564-0223. Also there are stretch exercises conducted on Tuesdays and Thursdays for one hour starting at 9:00 AM. Contact person is Bobbi Dexter at 795-6603.

EXERCISES IN THE SWIMMING POOL – Water aero-

bic exercises are conducted in one of the clubhouse swimming pools from April through October. Exercises are held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays for one hour starting at 10:00 AM as long as the ambient temperature is above 65o F and weather conditions allow it. Watch channel 95 for the start date in March and for the end date in October. Contact person is Mary Ulyat at 564-0123.

GAME NIGHT – On Thursday evenings from 7:00 to 10:00 PM you can bring your own games down to the clubhouse to play with your neighbors. Contact person is Arlene Barry at 795-5283.

LINE DANCING – There are two line dancing classes con-

ducted at the clubhouse. On Mondays there is a beginner’s class from 10:00 AM to noon. The contact person is Jeanna Smith at 563-1154. Also there is a line dancing class called “Young At Hearts” that is every Wednesday starting at 2:30 PM and every Friday starting at 1:00 PM in the clubhouse. Contact person is Rose Evans at 563-1619. Page 9

Activites & Events Lots of Fun Events Scheduled for 2015

Saturday, February 28th Military Card Party Monday, May 25th (Memorial Day) Spring Fling Ham Dinner Monday, June 15th Ice Cream Social Saturday, July 4th 4th of July Party Monday, September 7th (Labor Day) Labor Day Murder Mystery Wednesday, November 11th Veteran’s Day Celebration

The MCA Social Committee has put together a plan for some great fun events for 2015. Get your new 2015 calendars out and mark down these dates so that you can plan on attending. Bunco Bash - We will have Bunco Bash parties four times in 2015 starting with the first one scheduled for Sunday, January 25th from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the Clubhouse. Doors will open at 1:30 PM. Tickets are $5.00 per person and are available through Joanne Fetzer at 794-6457. Tickets must be purchased in advance by Thursday, January 22nd. No tickets will be sold at the door. We are trying to fill 12 tables, each with 4 players. At the onset of the game, at least one player at each table must be a Meadowcrest resident. Players will be moving from table to table during the game. Along with lots of fun, and prizes for the winners, we will be serving coffee, iced tea and some very yummy desserts. There will also be a “Share the Wealth” raffle so bring some extra cash. The other three Bunco Bash parties will be structured similarly. The dates for those parties are April 26, August 9, and October 25.

Saturday, November 14th Soup & Pie Dinner Saturday, December 19th Christmas Progressive Dinner We on the MCA Social Committee are looking forward to having you join us for great times in 2015. Submitted by Sharon Ziemba

Super Bowl Pot Luck Party - The Super Bowl Pot Luck Party at the Clubhouse has been a favorite party of Meadowcrest football fans for many years. And there is good reason. The Clubhouse is transformed into a huge living room. The football game is projected onto a 4-ft screen and the sound is hooked up to our speaker system which gives the impression that you are at the Super Bowl. Plus there is lots of great food, fun games, and lots of prizes. This year’s party is Sunday, February 1st at the Clubhouse. Doors open at 4:30 PM, dinner served during the pre-game show, and then it is fun and games from there on. The cost is $4 per person payable at the door. Please call Joanne Hughes at 794-6371 by January 31st to sigh up and tell her what dish you will be bringing to share. Details for the remainder of the events planned for the year have not been worked out yet. But you can mark your calendars to reserve the dates.

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Activites & Events New Year’s Open House Party at the Clubhouse

An Evening Presentation of the Geer’s Travel Adventures

I am planning to have a “no frills” but enjoyable NewYear’s Open House Party that is open to attendance to any and all Meadowcrest residents. Please call me at 563-1525 if you plan to attend. I will make sure there are enough tables and chairs set up for all who come but guests will bring the rest of party items to the clubhouse. What you carry in with you must be carried back out. Nothing is to be left at the clubhouse that wasn’t there before the party. Doors open to set-up at 8:00 PM. The party will start about 9:00 PM. Come and socialize with your neighbors and meet new friends. It’s just a short distance to the clubhouse for some great fun – you might even walk there! CD’s for dancing. Watch the ball drop on 2015. This is my first time hosting such a party. If you have any suggestion they will be appreciated so please call me.

Come join us at the clubhouse to see our DVD presentation of our recent African safari to Kenya and Tanzania.  You will see the “Big Five” animals of Africa as well as hundreds of others that just roam the land and are totally free.  They came so close to us we could pet them.  We bounced hard in our safari vehicles with a pop top to keep us safe.  You can do all this from the comfort of your soft chair at the Meadowcrest Clubhouse on Friday, January 23, 2015 at 7:00 PM. It’s free and popcorn will be served.  Just bring along your own drink.  We also have another part of the world we would like to share with you. 

Submitted by Valeria Koch 563-1525

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Submitted by Nancy Geer

Food

Activites & Events

Beef Lombardi

“Morning Jo” Coffee Hour to Start in 2015

1 pound lean ground beef 1 14 oz. can chopped tomatoes 1 10 oz. can diced tomatoes and green chiles 2 teas. sugar 2 teas. salt ¼ teas. pepper 1 6 oz. can tomato paste 1 bay leaf 1 6oz. pkg. medium egg noodles 6 green onions, about ½ cup 1 cup sour cream 1 cup or 4 oz. shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 cup or 4 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese Garnish: fresh parsley sprigs Cook ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat 5 to 6 minutes, stirring until it crumbles and is no longer pink. Drain. Stir in chopped tomatoes and next 4 ingredients. Cook 5 minutes. Add tomato paste and bay leaf, and simmer 30 minutes. Cook egg noodles according to package directions; drain. Stir together cooked egg noodles, chopped green onions, and sour cream until blended. Place noodle mixture in bottom of a lightly greased 13x9 inch baking dish. Top with beef mixture; sprinkle evenly with cheeses. Bake covered with aluminum foil, at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. Uncover casserole and bake 5 more minutes. Garnish if desired. Freeze casserole up to one month, if desired. Thaw in refrigerator overnight. Bake as directed.

Tim & Joanne Hughes will be hosting a regular coffee hour called “Morning Jo” that will be scheduled from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays each month beginning January 3rd, 2015. They are calling their coffee time “Morning Jo”. It will be held on the clubhouse deck so that our many community exercise walkers and dog walkers can stop to enjoy a cup of coffee and cookie. There will be a donation jar for those that would like to assist in offsetting the costs. Contact the Hughes at 794-6371 if you would like to help.

Submitted by Joyce Konopacky

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Season’s Greetings to you, my Meadowcrest Neighbors & Friends! ‘Tis the Season for so many activities, traditions & celebrations! It’s Silver Bells, colored lights & holiday choirs. It’s hustle & bustle, eggnog, chocolate covered cherries & icicles! I’ve always looked forward to this time of year & everything that goes with it! I’m one of those crazy people who is secretly happy when the stores start stocking the shelves in late October w/all the decorations & sparkles. I start playing Christmas music in ‘mid November. I’m always reluctant to take the decorations down when we turn the calendar into the New Year. I guilt trip my family into attending Christmas Eve services with me, watching my favorite Christmas movies & driving around looking at all the “happy lights”. Okay…..I’ve said it! I’m one of those crazy people who finds great JOY in the Christmas season, and everything that it holds! Here are a few of my deeper observations, though, that I need to share with you this season.

LOVE

The basis for our celebration of Christmas was the ultimate expression of LOVE, in the gift of our Lord & savior, Christ Jesus! Although we can all get caught up in the pace of hustle & bustle, if your practices during this season aren’t based in love & the recognition of this gift, you’re missing the best gift of all!

JOY

I’m also reminded that although I choose to seek JOY during this season, there are many who do not share these same thoughts. My heart hurts for you if you have experienced the significant loss of a loved one, which causes you pain, during this time of the year. Loneliness is a dark place & I pray that you will seek out a friend to help lighten this time & your spirits.

BLESSINGS

It’s also a time that we remember how fortunate we are with comforts, loved ones, food, parties & events! Many are not so fortunate. How is it that WE were so fortunate to be born in America? By the grace of God, our lives, and the things that happen in our lives are not by accident! We ARE so blessed! Believe it & Receive it—Share it!

Gifts

Life was our first gift. It is precious & unique; Be worthy of that gift! Gifts come in many forms. TIME is a precious gift! Treasure every moment of time that you have & the time that you have with those that you love! It’s not about what’s inside the beautiful packages that we unwrap. It’s about family & friends and the love that is in your heart in selecting, presenting & receiving a gift. Be a good “receiver”! Value the gift of someone’s time, a trinket, an act of kindness, or a message. God may very well have sent it to you, via that friend or relative! I urge you to remember our men & women who are serving in our armed forces. Their “gift”, serving to protect our freedom, is priceless. I am blessed to have crossed paths & worked with many of you in Meadowcrest, and often, to become a friend! As time doesn’t often allow for me to keep in touch, as I’d like, I want to reach out to YOU to thank you & to remind you that you are precious & you are loved! Pick up the phone to me, if you need to be reminded! Real estate has been good this year. Inventory is down & prices are slightly UP! I’d welcome a conversation w/you if you’ve been thinking about a change. From my house to yours, my message this year is from my heart! I sincerely hope that the holidays & the New Year are filled with the people & things that give you JOY! Seek it in every moment that you are given. I will “see you around the neighborhood”! Warmest greetings! Debbie

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Miscellaneous The Night Before Christmas The Lone Soldier

One look at my watch, and I knew he was right. “Merry Christmas my friend, and to all a good night.”

Twas the night before Christmas, he lived all alone, In a one bedroom house made of plaster and stone. I had come down the chimney with presents to give And to see just who in this home did live. I looked all about, a strange sight I did see – No tinsel, no presents, not even a tree. No stocking by mantle, just boots filled with sand. On the wall hung pictures of far distant lands. With medals and badges, awards of all kinds, A sober thought came through my mind. For this house was different -- it was dark and dreary. I found the home of a soldier, once I could see clearly. The soldier lay sleeping, silent, alone, Curled up on the floor in this one bedroom home. The face was so gentle, the room in such disorder, Not how I pictured a United States soldier. Was this the hero of whom I’d just read? Curled up on a poncho, the floor for a bed? I realized the families that I saw this night Owed their lives to these soldiers who were willing to fight. Soon round the world the children would play And grown ups would celebrate a bright Christmas day. They all enjoyed freedom each month of the year Because of the soldiers, like the one lying here. I couldn’t help wonder how many lay alone On a cold Christmas Eve in a land far from home, The very thought brought a tear to my eye. I dropped to my knees and started to cry. The soldier awakened and I heard a rough voice, “Santa don’t cry, this life is my choice. I fight for freedom – I don’t ask for more. My life is my God, my Country, my Corps.” The soldier rolled over and drifted to sleep, I couldn’t control it -- I continued to weep, I kept watch for hours, so silent and still. And we both shivered from the cold night’s chill. I didn’t want to leave on that cold dark night, This guardian of honor so willing to fight. Then the soldier rolled over; with a voice soft and pure, whispered, “Carry on Santa, it’s Christmas day; all is secure.”

Anonymous Submitted by Fred Kwasnik

And You Think You’ve Had a Bad Day? A lady went to a nearby supermarket to pick up some groceries. Later, her husband noticed her sitting in her car in the driveway with the windows rolled up and her eyes closed, with both hands behind the back of her head. He became concerned and walked over to the car. He noticed that Linda’s eyes were now open and she looked very strange. He asked her if she was okay, and Linda replied that she had been shot in the back of the head and had been holding her brains in for over an hour. The husband immediately called the paramedics, who broke into the car because the doors were locked and Linda refused to remove her hands from her head. When they finally got in, they found that Linda had a wad of raw bread dough on the back of her head. A Pillsbury biscuit canister from one of her grocery bags had exploded from the heat, making a loud noise that sounded like a gunshot, and the wad of dough hit her in the back of her head. When she reached back to find out what it was, she felt the dough and thought it was her brains. She initially passed out, but quickly recovered. Submitted by Joyce Konopacky

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Miscellaneous Meadowcrest Phone Directory Changes

Please add this to your current Meadowcrest phone directory to keep it up to date. Changes: Schreiber, Loyal & Neumayer, Carol . ..........................................................................................1890 N. Pimlico Pt Nehls, David & Judy.................................................................................................................................352-228-4282 Eismon, Jack & Mary Ellen.....................................................................................................................352-794-6442 Alte, Christine...........................................................................................................................................352-228-4218 Stone, Bob & Nancy.................................................................................................................................352-564-6805 Additions: Atkins, Rodney & Hiers, Mary Ann.......................................................... 1434 N Chapelcross Lp Remick, Paul & Lor...................................................................................... 5941 W Douneray Lp Berthiaume, Kenneth & Norma................................................................. 1400 N Chapelcross Lp Nelson, Gloria.............................................................................................. 6035 W Ainsley Ct Dalton, Rober................................................................................................ 6205 W Weston Dr McDonald, Richard & Dock, Lynn............................................................ 1295 N Selkirk Pt Lund, Robert & Bobbie............................................................................... 1599 N Foxboro Lp Removals: Kramer, Robert & Helen Sussmann, Phil & Dorothy Hubbell, Tom & Patricia

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If Your Aren’t Getting the Community Channel, We Need to Hear From You!

Over the past few months I have written several articles about changes in our Community Channel in an attempt to be of help to you. Now I need your help. I have found out that some televisions can only use a specific Bright House “black box” which does not support the reception of our Community Channel. I need to know how many homes in Meadowcrest are unable to receive the Community Channel. Why? When we signed the 10-year contract with Bright House for a significantly reduced rate for basic cable service, the contract also covered the broadcast of closed circuit community information. In the contract Bright House committed to provide the broadcast of the community channel to every home in such a way that all could view. The fact that for some televisions there is not a “black box” available to permit viewing of the community channel could be considered a breach of contract. Here is what I need you to do if you think you cannot access the community channel: • Try to access channel 95, 735, or 98.1 on your television. If you are able to view the community channel from any of these channels, you are done. If not, go to the next step. • Look at the “black box” provided to you by Bright House. Write down the make and model of the box. • Call Sharon Ziemba at 795-4693 and provide your name, address, phone number, and box information. Also let me know if you have more than one television with the same problem and if there are any televisions that can get the community channel. We will take your information along with other and work with Bright House to resolve the problem. Submitted by Sharon Ziemba Page 21

Miscellaneous Bethlehem Today During the Christmas season we hear over and over again of Bethlehem in song, in scriptures, in sermons. What do we know of this town today? Let’s have a look: It’s a small, prosperous town about the size of Crystal River in the hill country ten miles south of Jerusalem. Stores, hotels, attractive homes abound. It is in the Palestine zone. Arrangements may have to be made to visit, but that is easy. Our focus is on the Church of the Nativity believed to be on the site of the birth of Jesus, a monumental site in the world of Christianity. The history of the building itself is a fascination: The entranceway dates back to the time of the Roman emperor Justinian of the sixth century. Other parts of the building go back to the Crusades during the tenth century. The first church built here, which was burnt down, went back to the fourth century when Constantine made Christianity legal. Like the Church in Jerusalem the church is in the hands of three groups Armenian Orthodox, Greek Orthodox, And Roman Catholic. To relieve congestion and rivalry the Franciscans built a Roman Catholic Church next door two centuries ago. From the outside it is not the visage we have learned to expect from the grand Gothic Cathedrals of Europe. It is Romanesque, bulky, round arches, gray stone, rectangular floor plan not the cruciform shape we see in Europe. Entrance is a shock: Here we can see the outline of a great door. But it has been partially bricked over, and the only entrance remaining is four feet high and three feet wide. You must enter bowed down in a contrite posture. Actually, the reason for the bricked over door was to stop the Crusaders riding their hoses into the church. They have left it that way. At the front of the nave is an ornate Greek Orthodox sanctuary gleaming in silver. To its left is a smaller Armenian sanctuary. You are immediately struck by two huge chandeliers in the center aisle. They are sterling silver, a gift from Tsar Nicholas of Russia. But our attention must go to the Nativity. Beneath the sanctuary, on the level below, is a grotto, a chamber about the size of a domestic dining room in Crystal River. Access is by a narrow curved stone stair. Riveted to the stone floor in the grotto is a large silver star, the spot where Christ was born. Indeed this is what Christmas is all about. Also in the grotto is a replica of the cave, stable, where Christ was born. Yes a cave, the

familiar wooden barn of the traditional Nativity scene was the invention of Europeans much later. The star is beneath an altar table. To touch or kiss the star the worshiper must crawl under the table, surely a pious act of worship. Some skeptics argue; this perhaps is not the exact location. The Gospels don’t tell us specifically where in Bethlehem Mary and Joseph had gone; the location of this site was pointed out by Christians in the fourth century. Does the location matter? No; it is still a marvelous shrine deserving of veneration by Christians. Submitted by Jim Kelly

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Manage Stress Naturally In this fast-paced, hectic world, you are often under tension and may be suffering from emotional and physical stress. There are many natural solutions for relieving the tension in your body and lessening the stress on your mind and nervous system. These suggestions are designed to offer relief without the side effects of tranquilizers, the medical alternative. Pharmaceutical tranquilizers leave you less alert and unfocused, often causing problems when driving or working. Try regular exercise to reduce mental stress. Exercise helps you to maintain a healthy weight, improving self-image, often reducing the internal pressure to be accepted and “fit in.” Exercise increases the function of insulin receptors, lowering blood sugar levels in diabetics. In addition, being physically active lowers blood pressure; a lower blood pressure puts less stress on the whole cardio-vascular system. A consistent exercise program also lowers heart rate. A slower resting heart rate means less wear and tear on the heart valves. Conversely, high blood sugar levels indirectly cause higher blood pressure, which causes headaches and kidney damage. Focusing on the exercise takes your mind off of your problems; endorphins released can make you feel better for 24 hours. Another powerful stress reliever is the regular practice of prayer and meditation. Focusing on a prayer or on listening to the sound of silence, nature or your subconscious can help you let go of fear and anxiety. Trusting in that supreme power and having faith in a plan with divine purpose really reduces mental pressure and fear. This communion with spirit can be a productive journey in intimacy that leads to health. Focusing the mind on how far one can stretch the body relieves tension and anxiety. The mental focus on stretching reduces anxiety and the physical act of stretching melts away muscle tension. Chiropractic manipulation or adjustments also stretches the muscles and reduces tension in them. Adjustments are meant to relieve nerve interference. The chiropractic adjustment reduces stress on the nervous system. This result is achieved mechanically and neuro-chemically and has the effect of making the patient feel “less nervous”. Neurotransmitter levels are temporarily changed after spinal adjustment to an injured or chronically misaligned area. After more normal joint motion and alignment is achieved, these chemical changes remain until the next injury. There have been many documented cases of lowered blood pressure in hypertensive patients with chiropractic adjustment alone. Dr. Oz had a chiropractor lower hypertension on national television as did “Good Morning America”. Massage is very effective in helping a person to relax and may also increase the body’s ability to accept the adjustment. This allows the body to hold the correction longer. Massage also temporarily lowers blood pressure and heart rate, further proof of massage therapy’s ability to reduce tension, both physically and mentally. Our massage therapist is also trained in performing passive stretches to reduce muscle tension in her clients. At Better Health Chiropractic, the whole team works together to provide the patient with safe natural muscle relaxers, calming supplements, targeted exercises/stretches and massage therapy to naturally relieve tension and stress, hopefully leading to less anxiety as well. Most major medical insurance covers this care and we have very affordable self pay plans for the under-insured. Call 352-795-8911 and inquire to see if we can help you!

Pray. Go to bed on time. Get up on time so you can start the day unrushed. Say no to projects that won’t fit into your time schedule or that will compromise your mental health. Delegate tasks to others who are capable to handle them Simplify and unclutter your life. Less is more. (Although one is often not enough, two are often too many.) . Take one day at a time. Live within your budget. Don’t use credit cards for ordinary purchases unless you have the financial ability to pay the entire credit card bill without accruing interest. Have backups -- an extra car key in your wallet, an extra house key hidden someplace easy for you to find but hard for others, extra stamps, etc, K.M.S. (Keep Mouth Shut) – this single piece of advice can prevent an enormous amount of trouble. Do something for the ‘’kid’’ in you every day. Get enough rest. Eat right. Get organized so everything has its place. Listen to a tape while driving that can help improve your quality of life. Every day find time to be alone. Having problems? Talk to the man upstairs. Try to nip small problems in the bud. Don’t wait until it’s time to go to bed to try to talk to him. Make friends. Laugh – and then laugh some more!! Take your work seriously, but not yourself at all. Be kind to unkind people – they probably need it the most. Sit on your “Ego’’. Talk less; listen more. Remind yourself that you are not the general manager of the universe. Every night before bed, think of one thing you’re grateful for that you’ve never been grateful for before. Never borrow from the future. If you worry about what may happen tomorrow and it doesn’t happen, you worried in vain. Even if it does happen, you have to worry twice Submitted by Fred Kwasnik

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9:00am Stretch Exercises

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12:45pm-3:00pm Euchre 7:00pm-10:00pm Game Night

PARTY

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8:30am Aerobics

7:00pm-10:00pm Game Night

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PRIVATE

1:00pm-3:00pm Young @ Heart Line Dancing

23 9:00am Stretch Exercises

8:30am Aerobics 10:00am-12:00pm Showtime Rehearsal 1:00pm Knitter’s Plus 2:30pm-4:30pm Young @ Heart Line Dancing 7:00pm Pinochle

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8:30am Aerobics

8:30am Aerobics 1:00pm Knitter’s Plus

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8:30am Aerobics

8:30am Aerobics

9:00am Stretch Exercises

1:00pm-3:00pm Social Comm Remove Xmas Decor

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9:00am Stretch Exercises

22

7:00pm Pinochle

Young @ Heart Line Dancing

9

15

8:30am Aerobics 1:00pm Knitter’s Plus

3 8:30am Aerobics 1:00pm-3:00pm

12:45pm-3:00pm Euchre 7:00pm-10:00pm Game Night

SATURDAY

10:00am-12:00pm Showtime Rehearsal 1:00pm-3:00pm Young @ Heart Line Dancing

Updated: 11/11/2014

12:00pm-9:00pm FAIRMONT VILLAGE WINTER SOCIAL

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Quality Service Since 1969

Residential • Commercial 1 Year Industrial • Mobile Homes Guarantee on all repair s

Sales • Service • Installations Duct Sanitizing • Heat Pump Specialist

We Repair All Makes and Models

Free Estimates On Installations Or Replacements

Energy Saving 10 PT Tune Up Special!

✔ Check Your Complete Heating & Air System

✔ Run & Test System



✔ Lubricate All Moving Parts

✔ Check Refrigerant Pressure



✔ Clean Unit Of Debris And Build-Up

✔ Much More

Inverness/Beverly Hills 746-9777 • Crystal River/Homosassa 564-8007





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Serving all of Citrus County

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Interested in a Senior Retirement Community That Offers Your Choice of Lifestyle Living? You are invited to come and visit us and tour our beautiful campus! Both Independent and Assisted Living Apartments Providing Many Amenities and Services To Suit Your Needs…



• Senior Retirement Residence Apartments

• Month to Month Rentals • Preference of Studio or One or Two Bedroom Apartments • Patio for Easy Access to Outdoors • Housekeeping/Laundry & Transportation Services & JOE HAJIK •LAURETTA Fine Dining Service • Country Store / Library Services • Pool / Jacuzzi / Exercise Room • Activities Program On and Off Campus • Beauty / Barber Shoppe • Concierge Service to Independent Residents • Parking for your Car • Multi-Purpose Rooms for Activities & To Socialize • Lifeline Alert Pendant Provided • Assisted Living Provides…24 Hour Staffing

Rated a 5 Star Facility USA Today

• 24 Hour Skilled Nursing at Brentwood Health & Rehab Medications Administered by Professional Nursing Staff Assistance in Making Physician Appointments • Transportation Provided Assistance with Bathing, Dressing & Personal Care • Three Meals Daily

Brentwood

RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Email: [email protected] Web: www.brentwoodretirement.com

License # AL4987

1900 W. Alpha Court Lecanto, Florida 34461 Phone 352-746-6611 Fax 352-746-6662