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JUNE 2012 MEADOW WOOD FARMS NEWSLETTER LOGO A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE M.W.F.P.O.A.—P.O. BOX 77-1896—OCALA, FL 34482 Meet And Greet —at Friendship Park Over 50 neighbors gathered on a very pleasant evening to renew old friend- ships and meet new members and also partake in the UPcoming Events sumptuous feast contributed by everyone. It sounds like we’ve got a great new crop of lively, and interesting resi- Next Board Meeting— dents, some of whom have already volunteered to chair June 14, 2012 - 7:00 PM committees and become valuable citizens of our commu- nity. Next Assoc. Meeting_ July 19, 2012 7:00 PM Of course, what’s not to love about us. As our outgoing president, Jim Bain, reiterated all of the accomplishments Guest Speaker: TBA and activities for the last year, there’s no doubt we should No New Events—Really? be proud of ourselves and our little area in Ocala. Association Dues For Next Term Due NOW! Applications are in the back of this Newsletter. Join and become an inte- gral part of our wonderful neighborhood. Inside this issue: President’s Message 2 Association Informa- 3,4 tion Articles of Interest 5 Clubs & Activities 6/7 Advertisements 8/9 Articles of Interest 10 Form for Member- 11 ship –Join Now Friends– Old and New! ASSOCIATION INFORMATION Page 2 President’s Message— “Reflections” to the “greatest spectacle inlays, trees, and flowers much more than we in racing.” I had the op- in front of nearly every have given in that ser- portunity to stop by the shop. We strolled through vice. We have met track for a practice day the farmers market, ad- scores of wonderful last week and thoroughly mired the restored old people who have be- enjoyed seeing many of buildings, and simply en- come our friends. We my old friends and clients. joyed the experience of have watched as a We came up to Lafayette being “visitors” in our neighborhood and visited the Lafayette own home town. wracked by dissention Jim Bain— Brewing Company, the has come together to Meadow Wood Farms is Outgoing President site of both Merry Lee’s once again create an our “home town” now. We and my first date and our environment of hospi- love Ocala, notwithstand- Meadow Wood Farms wedding reception. We tality. We have wit- ing that it has a lot of work went to the Triple XXX, the nessed the efforts put Property Owners Assoc. to do to catch up with La- oldest drive-in in Indiana. forward by so many fayette and so many other There is something special without any expecta- towns around the country. about a double cheese- tion of reward or even I’ve spent the last week We love our friends. We burger and a root beer notice. It has been my back in my home town of love our home. We miss frost from the Triple XXX. pleasure to serve you. West Lafayette, Indiana. Lafayette because of the Oh, and just FYI, it was The principal reason for memories. We love MWF We are proud to call named well before the my being here is a little because of the promise of Meadow Wood Farms expression became syn- sad in that we were host- the future. our new home town onymous with pornogra- ing a memorial service and we have so many phy. It’s just a root beer I have had the privilege of for my Father. And yet, it of you to thank for it. stand! serving as your President has been a wonderful Thank you, from the for 4 of the last 5 years. trip. We stayed at a downtown bottom of my heart. Please read that again, hotel, walked to the coffee First, it is May in Indiana. shop, walked to lunch at a I’ve had the privilege. That means the Indian- While I have said this local restaurant, and ad- I’ll see you around the apolis 500 and all of the many times before, it can- mired the sculptured bicy- neighborhood -- Jim hoopla, hospitality and not be said often enough. cle racks, brick sidewalk excitement that leads up We have received so Officers of MWFPOA Standing Committees President Elizabeth Waller 304-8871 Beautification Chair: Pending [email protected] Control Chair:John Trinckes 854-1856 Glen Garnas 304-8417, Elizabeth Waller 304-8871 Vice-President Tina Ringfield 237-7693 Directory Chair: None Maggie Berardi 861-1448, Nancy Marks 291-2730 Secretary Connie Story 369-0809 Membership Chair: Pending [email protected] Newsletter Chair: Jodie Gebhard 390-3739 Parties Chair: Linda Trinckes 854-1856 Treasurer Dick Woodrome 861-2364 Toni Kimball 861-4934 [email protected] Recycling Chair: MINUTES ARE POSTED ON THE WEBSITE AFTER Refreshments Chair: BK Sawyer 861-8883 THE BOARD MEETINGS AND THE GENERAL MEM- BERSHIP MEETINGS Sunshine Chair: Sandy Mollberg 861-9622 www.meadowwoodfarmsocala.com Welcome Chair: Della Brock 873-2726 ASSOCIATIONAASSOCIATIONASSOCIATIONASSOCIATION ASSOCIATIONBUSINESS INFORMATION AND INFORMATION INFORMATION INFORMATION INFO Page 3 Directory Information PET Registry & Rescue If you have FOUND or LOST a pet, you can For Association Members who have not yet received contact Sandy Mollberg at 861-9622. their 2011-2012 Telephone Directory they will be avail- This service is not part of the Association, but able for you to pick up at the next Association meeting. rather is a personal service provided free to Non members may purchase the directory for $5.00. the residents of Meadow Wood Farms. Members who would like to have an extra copy may purchase one for $2.00. Sandy does not take any pets in as a rescue, nor does she place pets in homes for people. We made every effort to deliver the Members directo- If you wish, you can register your pet with ries, so if you were missed, please let it be known to photo with her so that she will have them on one of the Board Members or at the next Membership file if she gets a call for a lost pet. Meeting. New Members: Sunshine Report Jerry & Angela Woolf, 41 Woodridge Dr. Condolences to: Bernadette Reed on the Rob & Nancy Mease, 21 Carry Back Road loss of her brother. Prayers for the best results for Bill Lam- Austin Birdsey, 37 Never Bend Dr. mers. ( We hear he’s doing well.) Thomas & Patricia Fiorelli, 24 Lakewood Circle If you are aware of someone who could benefit from receiving a card, whether Danny & Roberta Workman, 14 Middle Ground Rd. due to illness or other reason, please no- tify: The new chairman for the Membership Committee is Sandy Mollberg at [email protected] Charles Craig. We still need someone for the Direc- tory. Call a Board Member and offer your help, if you phone at 861-9622. can. Recycle Your Aluminum Cans To Benefit MWFPOA Treasury Thank You The recycle point for your aluminum cans is at the front entrance to the Friendship Park To all Who on Lake View Drive East. Barrels are pro- Contribute vided for that purpose. Cans that are rinsed, tab tops removed and Baked Goods crushed are our favorites. To the Association Meetings. Tab tops may go to any charity you know or It’s Much appreciated. bring them to meetings to go to Shands Juve- nile Kidney foundation. ALUMINUM CANS ONLY PLEASE! MORE ASSOCIATION INFORMATION Page 4 Elections Held for the MWFPOA Board for 2012/13 too far from MWF) and open it to the public for hik- and the winners are: ing, riding, wildlife preservation. Elizabeth Waller—President ,Tina Ringfield —- They pointed out that it would protect the environ- Vice President, Dick Woodrome ——-Treasurer, ment from development and raise property values Connie Story —— Secretary as a bonus. They hope to raise 2 million for the pro- ject. They’ll have a Board of Directors of the Benefit Our outgoing President, Jim Bain, gave a litany of accom- Land Trust to initiate rules and regulations for the plishments and functions that were part of last year’s ac- use and oversee the maintenance. What could be of tivities and thanked everyone for their participation. ( We interest to us is this might be a template to preserve thank you too, Jim for your energy, hard work and support. some of the land surrounding MWF, which is pri- So, you’re off the board, but just remember...we know vately owned at the moment, but could conceivably where you live. See you around the neighborhood.) come up for sale in the near future. Our new President, Elizabeth Waller vowed to keep the Some business was discussed at the meeting. Our momentum going and promised, enthusiastically, to pro- CERT team made a request of the Association to ceed with some ongoing projects. Getting the newsletter front them $1000.00 for basic emergency equipment into the hands of every resident was one of her stated pri- that would benefit all of us in a disaster. It was orities. Read more about our clever new President else- agreed that they would sponsor 1-2 fund raisers this where in this newsletter. Looks like we’re in good hands year to repay the advance. We are so fortunate to going forward. have this dedicated group in our community. Please Have you noticed that all MWF events are accompanied support them any way you can. by good food? Jim is seen cutting a cake in his honor. Did Also approved was money to buy new folding chairs we mention it pays to come to the meetings? ( In more for the myriad of activities held at the Friendship ways than one.) Park Pavilion.