Meadow Pointe News • May 2013

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Meadow Pointe residents, May is generally a busy time for most families: school projects need to be finished, summer camp and swim class dates need to be confirmed, and summer vacation dates need to be booked!

Since May happens to be “National Barbecue Month” it’s a good time to get your gas grills cleaned and refueled for backyard parties. One such occasion is Cinco de Mayo (the 5th of May), a day we celebrate Mexican heritage and delicious Mexican food and drinks. (There are recipes inside for you to try.)

Of course, don’t forget to give your Mom EXTRA attention on Sunday, May 12th. She will appreciate a much-needed break from her busy to-do list, and some extra hugs and kisses! (Why not make a list of all the reasons you APPRECIATE her?)

May brings us Memorial Day which occurs on Monday, May 27th. Memorial Day is a day of

remembering the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Formerly known as Decoration Day, it originated after the American Civil War to commemorate the Union and Confederate soldiers who died in that war. By the 20th century Memorial Day had been extended to honor all Americans who have died in all wars. (Please see the article about our local Amputee Veterans of America Support Team and how you can donate or volunteer to assist their worthy cause.)

And finally, May is “National Photograph Month”. What better time to gather together your kids, friends, and family pets for photos? Or perhaps capture lovely nature photos? Please send them in to your community magazine cover contest! (A high resolution of 300 is required for the cover).

We always look forward to your articles, photos and input,

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Mead w Pointe i INFOMeadow Pointe Clubhouse28245 County Line Road Wesley Chapel, FL 33543P: (813) 973-1671 F: (813) 973-7268 [email protected] Hours: (M-F) 8 am - 5 pmOperations Manager: Keith FiskClubhouse Hours: Everyday from 8am - 9:30pm Pool hours: 10am - Dusk

MP Cdd supervisorsChair: Dennis Smith- 994-9832 [email protected]: Lutfi Jadallah - 991-7511 [email protected] Chair: Pat Asklar - 973-7943 [email protected] Secretary: Kelly Rodriguez- 991-7955 [email protected] Assistant Secretary: Dawn Khalil - 991-4575 [email protected] are 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month. All are welcome!

MP1 Community Council (MP1CC) The community council is a group of volun-teers that work to make our community a better place to live. If you are interested in getting involved, contact us at [email protected] for more details. We look forward to hearing from you.

Current Village reps are:Arbors . . . . . . . . . Dennis CostaBroadlands . . . . .Nancy Deacon Murray Grasslands . . . . . Susan Walsh-Boyle Hammocks . . . . . Erick Egeland Meadowlands . . . Diane Hemphill Parkland . . . . . . . Carlotta Bernard Pinedale . . . . . . . Chris Elam Savannahs . . . . . Carmen Vargas Springs . . . . . . . . . Mike Rosche Summerbrooke . Mike Smith Woodlands . . . . . Jeanne Curtin

The Joint Use Agreement ( JUA) with MP4 is set to automatically renew in October of this year unless we act, and so it is time to decide whether JUAs are in the best interest of MP1 residents. The Board of Supervisors (BOS) has been in deliberations on this issue for the last month, and on April 4th, we heard from several residents who came to our Board meeting to voice their opinions. Other residents came to previous meetings, and often we hear from residents who come to the office. It seems everyone has an opinion on Joint Use! We want to hear from you ([email protected]).

There are valid points on both sides of the issue. Those in favor of extending the JUA with all the Meadow Pointe communities enjoy and value the flexibility and variety of using all the amenities in the other communities. Those

who are wary of extending the JUA feel that it is not an equal arrangement, and opening our amenities to other CDDs may place a burden on our own residents, both in availability of facilities, and in assessments.

The Meadow Pointe CDD Board of Supervisors realizes this is an important issue. For now, we have decided to reach out to MP4 and offer to extend the JUA for a period of one year. If MP4 is amenable to this, we will ask them to gather data on how many MP1 residents use their facilities, and MP1 will continue to do the same. We want to be welcoming, and we want to be fair. Ultimately, the responsibility of the BOS is to the residents of MP1, and our goal is to represent their wishes and to be good stewards of both their tax dollars and the facilities purchased with them.

March 30th was a beautiful day to ride a pony, climb a rock wall, pet an animal or 2, or just wander among the many vendors. Costumed characters were out looking to have their pictures taken, and the grill was sizzling with delicious treats. Special thanks go to Dennis

Costa and Keith Fisk along with their staff of volunteers and workers for putting together another wonderful event for the community. More pictures can be found on our website at www.meadowpointecdd.com.

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Mead w Pointe i INFOOngOing at MP 1

EncorE BaskEtBall clinic Sundays from 2-4 pm on Court 2. For more information or to register, visit www.quickscores.com/encore.

FrEE Ballroom Dancing lEssons In the Clubhouse 2nd and 4th Thursdays 6-8pm. Contact Greg at [email protected] or 813-391-9570.

got Books? Gently used book share and exchange. Located in the activities room behind the Meadow Pointe 1 office. For more information, call Pat at 973-7943 or [email protected].

HEaring impairED assistancE Meadow Pointe 1 has teamed up with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services of Florida, Inc. to have space at our clubhouse to meet with people who may need special phones. Contact Jane Swanson at 727-853-1010 to make an appointment! This is a FREE service.

mastErs oF FinE art oF WEslEy cHapEl Wednesdays from 10-2 at MP1 Clubhouse for experienced artists. Contact Bob Jasper for more information, 973-4734.

racquEtBall cHallEngE MP1 has a Racquetball Challenge from 6 p.m. to closing Thursdays for experienced players. A great way to find a racquetball partner, or meet others at your level. Contact the Fitness Center for more information.

saFEty sWim scHool Fridays, June 14-August 9 from 9:30 am – 4 pm. Call 800-305-1050 for more information.

sWim kiDs Swimkids USA will have swim classes at Clubhouse I (June 1 - August 31). Call Alan at 991-6258 or register at www.swimkidsusa.com.

tEnnis lEssons at mp 1 Coach Bill Arfsten USPTA trains all levels of players. Call 469-2267 for more information on private and group lessons.

to tHE pointE DancE classEs Ballet, jazz, and hip hop dance lessons are available at the MP1 fitness center Mondays between 4:30 and 7pm. Classes are $30/month. Contact Chrissy at 679-0395, or email [email protected] for more information.

ZumBa Wednesdays 7:30-8:30 pm and Thursdays 9:30-10:30 am. Contact Maguie 438-2620.

RemindersMay 2013

Protecting MP1’s conservation/Wetlands

(Woods) Please remember to protect our conservation/wetlands! Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) will place fines on the CDD if there is any disturbance to conservation/wetlands. This includes walking through, playing, clearing, planting, building forts or structures, etc. Parents, please remind your children about this issue.

check storm drains during Heavy rains

Because street storm drains carry rain into our pond system, it is vital that these drains remain clear. Mulch, sticks, and other things may wash into the streets during heavy rains and cause the openings of the storm drains to clog. If clogs are not removed, water will back up onto the street surface very quickly and then into yards. Residents need to check storm drain openings on their streets during heavy rains and remove any clogs.

• Raise the lawn mower blade to at least 3 inches or the highest level. A high cut encourages grass roots to grow deeper, shade the root system and holds soil moisture better than a closely clipped lawn.

• Plant mature and/or drought tolerant grasses, ground covers, shrubs and trees. Once established, they do not need water as frequently and usually will survive dry periods without water.

• Water wisely. Ornamental plant and fruit trees need only 1 inch of water per week. Adjust for rain—don’t overwater and conserve water!


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Nothing is more frustrating than finding the perfect cu-cumber or head of lettuce at

the farmers market, paying top-dollar for it, and then... tossing it out a week later when it has gone moldy or slimy in the refrigerator.

No doubt one reason so many of us eat too many convenience foods and too few fruits and vegetables is that it can be hard to get our busy schedules in sync with the produce we bring home with the best of intentions.

Food scientists, however, have dis-covered a remarkably effective way to extend the life of fresh-cut fruits and vegetables by days or even a week. It doesn’t involve the chlorine solutions, irradiation or peroxide baths some-times used by produce packagers.

And it’s easily done in any home by anyone. This method, called heat-shocking, is 100 per cent organic and uses just one ingredient that every cook has handy — hot water.

You may already be familiar with a related technique called blanching, a cooking method in which food is briefly dunked in boiling or very hot water. Blanching can extend the shelf life of broccoli and other plant foods, and it effectively reduces contamina-tion by germs on the surface of the food. But blanching usually ruptures the cell walls of plants, causing color and nutrients to leach out. It also robs delicate produce of its raw taste.

Heat-shocking works differently. When the water is warm but not scalding — temperatures ranging

from 105 F to 140 F work well for most fruits and vegetables — a brief plunge won’t rupture the cells. Rather, the right amount of heat alters the biochemistry of the tissue in ways that, for many kinds of produce, firm the flesh, delay browning and fading, slow wilting, and increase mold resistance.

A long list of scientific studies published during the past 15 years report success using heat-shocking to firm potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, and strawberries; to preserve the color of asparagus, broccoli, green beans, kiwi fruits, celery, and lettuce; to fend off overripe flavors in cantaloupe and other melons; and to generally add to the longevity of grapes, plums, bean sprouts and peaches, among others.

The optimum time and tempera-ture combination for the quick dip seems to depend on many factors, but the procedure is quite simple. Just let the water run from your tap until it gets hot, then fill a large pot of water about two-thirds full, and use a thermometer to measure the temperature. It will probably be between 105 F and 140 F; if not, a few minutes on the stove should do the trick. Submerge the pro-duce and hold it there for several minutes (the hotter the water, the less time is needed), then drain, dry and refrigerate as you normally would.

The bottom line is that soaking your produce in hot water for a few minutes makes it cheaper and more nutritious because more fruits and veggies will end up in your family rather than in the trash.

Heat-shocking Guidelines

The optimal time and temperature for heat-shocking fruits and veg-etables varies. Use these as general guidelines.

Asparagus: 2 to 3 minutes at 131 F

Broccoli: 7 to 8 minutes at 117 F

Celery: 90 seconds at 122 F

Grapes: 8 minutes at 113 F

Kiwi fruit: 15 to 20 minutes at 104 F

Lettuce: 1 to 2 minutes at 122 F

Oranges (whole): 40 to 45 min-utes at 113 F

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In previous seasons I’ve performed as Mouse, Sheep, Lead Battle Doll, Demi Angel, Polichinelle, Snow Flurry, Snow Flake, Party Child, Flower, and Lead Chinese. In this most recent season I was featured in and performed the roles of Clara and Lead Russian in the “Nutcracker”.

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LifeguardWanted

If you know someone who is looking for a Summer Job and is a Certified Life Guard, have them contact the Club House for an

application. We will need three or more Life Guards to cover the pool seven days a week.

sheila diaz Office Administrator

Meadow Pointe ii Clubhouse30051 County Line RoadWesley Chapel, FL 33543P: (813) 991-5016. F: (813) 991-6169Email: [email protected]: www.meadowpointe2cdd.org

Office Hours: Daily 8am-10pm

Fitness Center: (M-F) 5am-9:45pm; (S-S) 8am-9:45pm

Pool Hours: (Thurs-Tues)10am-Dusk (Wed-12pm-Dusk)

MPii Cdd supervisors Chair: Mike [email protected]

Vice Chair: Brian [email protected]

Assistant Secretary: Glen [email protected]

Assistant Treasurer: Renee [email protected]

Assistant Secretary: Jim Bovis [email protected]

Meetings are the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. All are welcome!

MPii Resident CouncilThe resident council is a group of volunteers that work to make our community a better place to live.

Representatives are needed for the following villages:, Colehaven, Covina Key, Glenham, Vermillion and Wellington.

If you see suspicious activity, call the Pasco County

Sheriff’s office @ 929-1204 and ask for Dispatch.

Please do not call the clubhouse.

t he Meadow Pointe II CDD received a copy of a letter that was sent to the Pasco Chief Assistant County

Attorney from Business owners at Cross Creek, some 40 business and employees signed a petition to urge the County to open Mansfield/Kinnan Road.

As we previously reported “After ongoing discussions between the parties, the City and the Developer may be revisiting the existing zoning and the terms of the agreement given the change or conditions and the needs within the New Tampa area. So at this time, neither the City nor the Developer is in a position to be responsive to the Pasco Requirements, as outlined”.

Email discussions with The Pasco Chief As-sistant County Attorney and County En-gineers have indicated there are no plans to move forward at this time with the opening of Mansfield and Kinnan. Does this mean that it’s a DEAD ISSUE? The answer is a resounding NO!

Thanks to everyone who has been voicing their opinion on the issue, both pro and con. Keep the emails coming. Your input to your community is important to all of us.

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Mead w Pointe ii INFOMpii CLubs

BroWniE/Daisy/girl scout troops Several Troops meet at MPII. Contact your local troop for meeting dates and times.

DancE connEction Couples and singles welcome, learn Foxtrot, Waltz, and East coast swing, Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7 pm - 8 pm. For more info contact John Glandon at 813-929-7652.

comE DancE WitH mE Adult and Children dance classes. For more info, contact Cheryl Morris at 813 973-2018.

Book cluB Contact Joan Abrams at 813-907-8329 or email: [email protected].

Boot camp MPII clubhouse is now offering fitness classes provided by Simply B. This program is designed for all ages and fitness levels. Check them out at www.simplybhealthy.com. Briana Michel is their founder & instructor; you can reach her directly at 727-238-5310.

maH Jongg Experienced players preferred. Group meets most Fridays from 1 - 4:30 pm. Contact Dolly at 994-9035 for more info.

mEn’s cluB Meets Friday nights at 6 pm for cards. For more info, call the clubhouse at 813-991-5016.

piano lEssons Individual and group piano/keyboard classes. Join us for a great, fun way to learn the keyboard! For more info, call Anya @ 813-417-3976.

picklEBall cluB Meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6:30pm. Anyone interested in learning the game come join us! Email Renee at: [email protected].

tampa Bay nEWcomErs A group for all women in MP II whether they are new to the area or established. Meet every Wednesday to play Mah Jongg from 12:30 pm - 4 pm. If Mah Jongg is not for you, they also host many other activities including luncheons, outings, bowling, book club, card games and much more. For more info contact Rose 991-4040.

tEnnis lEssons Brando Tennis Academy. Teaches private and group classes to juniors and adults. I.T.F. Certified. Former Davis Cup player from Zambia. For more info, call 813-500-9869.

ZumBa Adult classes on Mondays from 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm and Wednesdays from 9:30 am-10:30 am. www.zumbaonwheels.com or call Maggie at 438-2620

WomEns cluB Meets the last friday of every month for board games. Contact Marilyn at 813-929-3812.

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Bring your family and enjoy the gala grand re-opening of the clubhouse and swimming pool on May 18th from 10 am – 2 pm hosted by your Residents’ Council.Children’s activities include: a train, face paint-ing, a clown and action figures. Children will receive a small beach ball. We are expecting over twenty-five (25) vendors and demonstrations are as follows:

10 - 11:30 am: Pickleball - Renee Glassman10 - 11 am: Tennis Demo – Brando

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Rescue labs and the Pasco County Mounted Sheriff Deputies will also be present. Hotdogs, potato chips, popcorn, water and snow cones are being provided at no cost. Resident Council representatives are needed for the following villages: Colehaven, Covina Key, Glenham, Iverson, Sedgwick, Tullamore, Vermillion and Wellington. Anyone interested in helping to make your open house a success, please attend our next meeting on Wednesday, May 8th at 7 pm. Contact Diana Cline at 813-994-8555. My email address is: [email protected].

- diana cline Resident Council

We Want Your opinion!

We are consider-ing a slight change to the hours we are

open at the clubhouse. This would affect club-

h o u s e use, room rentals, the sports courts, and the fitness center. We cur-rently close at 10 pm. The proposed change, with a target date of June 1st, would have the clubhouse and facilities close at 9 pm.

We did an analysis of usage based on ID card gate swipes and it was determined that less than 1% of the facility usage oc-curs between the hours of 9 and 10 pm. It seems this would adversely affect very few people with a pretty significant cost

savings. The hour change will easily save the CDD budget at least $7,500 annually based on staffing and lighting costs be-ing reduced by 365 hours per year.

Obviously most residents would love to keep CDD fees as low as possible, but we also want the facilities to be available if there is a desire. So we encourage ev-ery resident to give this some thought, and let us know how you feel about the proposed change. Should we keep the clubhouse and facilities open as they are, or close at 9 and be more cost effective? Email us at [email protected], call us at 991-5016 or stop by in person!!

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“There have been some ups and downs with this project,” said Patricia Murphy project chairman “we placed 400 pinwheels on Easter Sunday and on Wednesday half of them were gone. We had our permit number on our sign as required so I assume they were stolen.” However, Murphy won’t let a little thing like stolen pinwheels slow her down. “Fortunately the pinwheels in front

of Mini Wesley Chapel are intact and spinning. The team at Mini has been great and they have an excellent security system so we are hoping they caught the culprit on tape.”

Meanwhile, Murphy has contacted JD Porter, JR Sierra and Jim Quinlan to request permission to plant the pinwheels on their property inside the fence. “The Porter family is amazing and has a long history of philan-thropy,” said Murphy, “so I hope this project appeals to them and they grant permission to plant on Wiregrass Ranch.”

According to a 2011 report from the Florida Department of Children and Families, Pasco County had 7,434

reports of child abuse. A result of those 7,434 reports 844 children were removed from their homes and placed in the Florida foster care system.

“The mission of Pasco Juniors is to empower women and enrich the lives of Pasco’s children. We believe this initiative is paramount to reaching our goal to decrease the number of children abused in Pasco County,” said Murphy, “and it is our hope

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Investors have led the recovery. First the small mom and pop inves-tors who buy a few homes to pro-duce rental income for their fami-lies. Then big investment funds got in on the action. There are several funds buying up homes throughout Wesley Chapel. They buy homes at just below market value, in good locations and condition. They have almost forced first time homebuyers out of the market. They pay cash, which is desirable over buyers try-ing to obtain mortgages in a strict lending environment. The number of homes on the mar-ket was already in steady decline for each month of 2012. So many homeowners are underwater on their mortgages and sell only when they have had to. But as inven-tory got lower each month and a lot of cash came into the market it pushed prices higher. The average

price per square foot in Wesley Cha-pel in February 2012 was $65.00. The average price as of February 28th 2013 was $74.00 per square foot that is a 12% increase year over year. The number of properties on the market went from 195 in Febru-ary 2012 to 130 in the same month of 2013, a 33% drop. Interest rates have increased one percentage point over the last year. They are still crazy low at 3.5% for buyers with good credit. But even these low rates, created by the Fed-eral Reserve, can’t last forever. As prices rise due to shortages of available housing, more homeown-ers will no longer be underwater on their mortgages. Owners that have wanted to move over the last six years will begin to put their homes on the market. This reduces pressure on inventory and stabilizes prices creating a more balanced market. A balanced market doesn’t favor either the seller or the buyer. So if you are considering selling your home, sooner is better than later. To receive our monthly newsletter or to have a complimentary market analysis done on your property please call or email Liz DeAm-brose, 813-956-6487 or [email protected]

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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Chairman: Michael HallVice Chairman: John JohnsonAssistant Secretary: Paul CarlucciAssistant Secretary: William GalettaAssistant Secretary: Glenn Johnston

Board of Supervisors public meeting held second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM in the Meadow Pointe III Clubhouse.

MPIII/MPIV HOA BOARD

President: Seth BohannonTreasurer: Ken KauffmanDirector: Warren MerkleDirector: VacantDirector: Vacant

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District Manager: Scott BrizendineHOA Rizzetta RepresentativeBernadette Butterworth

Rizzetta & Company, Inc. 5844 Old Pasco Road Ste. 100 Wesley Chapel, FL 33544 Phone: 813-994-1001 Fax: 813-994-2100

Amenities Manager-Kelly EvansClubhouse Manager-Dan Richardson

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Clubhouse Manager-Dan RichardsonE-Mail: [email protected]: 9am-9pmOffice HoursMonday - Sunday 9am - 9pmFitness Center: Mon - Sun 9am - 9pmPool Hours Mon. - Sun. 9am – Dusk.

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May Meadow Pointe iii tennis newsThe Tennis Courts are buzzing with all kinds of tennis activities at Meadow Pointe. Check out current tennis schedules at www.TheTennisConnection.com or call 813-949-9195. Currently at Meadow Pointe III Tennis courts, Group & Private Tennis classes for Adults & Kids ages 3 & up are offered. All levels. QuickStart Tennis for beginning kids ages 5-12 which includes both lessons & tournaments. Camps & junior league play is also offered. Certified USPTA tennis coaches. FIRST CLASS FREE.

march 17th TournamentFun was had by all as we held a QuickStart tournament on March 17th at Meadow Pointe III. We had a total of 19 kids for this event. For beginning level kids ages 5-12 years. A court finish was 1st place Jackson 2nd Ronak B court finish 1st place Faizan 2nd Andrea C court finish 1st Arav 2nd Abigale. More information, upcoming tournament schedule and pictures can be found at www.TheTennisConnection.com

Key Fobs at MPiiiMeadow Pointe III Clubhouse has gone to an electronic key fob access system. Meadow Pointe III residents will receive two complimentary fobs per household. All MP-1, MP-2 or MP-4 residents may purchase one or two fobs at $10 per key fob.

You must bring your key fob to enter the fitness room, pool area, or clubhouse from the pool patio. Everyone is welcome at MPIII.

mahjong Ladies play Mahjong at MPIII Clubhouse every

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springtime is here, which means many different things. To many it is a time for new

life, freshness and renewal. For those in cat rescue, it means kitten season is upon us.

Cat Crusaders, an all-volunteer, no-kill cat rescue of Tampa is based out of the New Tampa Petsmart located on Bruce B. Downs. Their vision was to re-home as many adoptable cats and kittens as possible. Re-homing

adoptable cats is one piece to the puzzle, spaying and neutering cats and kittens are another piece.

By spaying and neutering the population of cats and kittens are decreased, thus ensuring that the numbers of cats and kittens being euthanized decrease in our society. So Cat Crusaders is also active in TNR. (Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate, Return). This method enables the feral community to be controlled

humanely, since they cannot reproduce. Cat Crusaders of Tampa is also the leader among cat rescues regarding pulling cats from Animal Services to place for adoption.

The Tampa Bay area is flooded with cats and kittens every year looking for places that are safe that will enable them to survive. The feral population is huge, partly due to the tropical seasons and lack of hard winters in Tampa.

Cat Crusaders continues to do amazing work in the community and this is seen every time the group receives an email or phone call stating their adopted cat is doing great in their new home and brings happiness to the pet parents. More often than not, the cat or kitten was pulled from a kill shelter with only days or moments left to live. The cat or kitten was given a second chance and it happened because of the Cat Crusaders volunteers.

Cat Crusaders is always looking for volunteers, whether it’s adults to help

do adoptions, or families to foster cats or kittens, or teens looking for community service hours, there is always plenty of work to be done. Cat Crusaders goal for the future is to have a mobile adoption unit. This would allow the group to reach out to more places in the community and conduct adoptions from outside of Petsmart. Those who do not have the means to get out and see cats and kittens in stores and shelters would now have the opportunity to meet and adopt from the mobile adoption unit. With a mobile unit, more cats and kittens would find their forever homes.

Cat Crusaders conducts adoptions every Saturday and Sunday at New Tampa Petsmart. Cats are $50 and kittens are $75 or two for $100 to adopt. All cats and kittens are tested for feline leukemia and feline immunodeficiency virus, are up-to-date on their shots, spayed or neutered, and have a microchip. You can visit the website at www.tampacatcrusaders.org. v

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Meadow Pointe iV Cdd infoAddress: 3902 Meadow Pointe BlvdWesley Chapel, Fl 33543Phone: 813-973-3003Fax: 813-973-3883Hours of Operation:Sun-Sat.: 9am – 9pm (Clubhouse)Sun-Sat.: 9am – Dusk (Pool and outside amenities)Contact Information:Jeremy T Crawford, Clubhouse ManagerEmail:[email protected] Sheriff ’s office Phone: 813-929-1204 CDD BOARD

Chairman: Sandra BellVice Chairman: Arlene AndrewsSupervisors: Adam Bell, Joseph Andrews, & Denise HerreraDistrict Manager: Scott BrizendineLocation: MPIV ClubhouseTime: May 14th 12 pm. HOA BOARD

President: Seth BohannonTreasurer: Ken KauffmanDirector: Warren MerkleDirector: VacantDirector: VacantCommunity Association Manager: Bernadette ButterworthLocation: MPIII ClubhouseTime: May 7th 6:30 pm.

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Boot cAMPAll ages and fitness levels welcome. Get in gear in this fun outdoor camp and enjoy nature as you work on cardio, flexibility, & strength by using your own weight. Call for pricing and times. Jack Somoano 321-443-2922 or [email protected].

sPAnisH lessonsClasses for children and adults. Thursdays $15/class, paid by the month (a 3 month course), includes notebook. Contact Patricia Rios 813-388-9416 to register.

sWiM lessonsAmerican Red Cross swim lessons for children and adults are now available. Private one-on-one instruction. Free 15 minute introductory lesson. Call Susan at 800-305-1050 to schedule.

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Garden PlaceUPDATE

Great news for all garden enthu-siasts. Our plans for a community

garden place are moving forward as your Board of Supervisors has graciously approved a site, located in front of the tennis courts. The Board has also approved a dedicated site to start composting for the garden located in the rear of the clubhouse. A big THANK YOU to Jessica List for her community dedication and interest in jump starting this project for MPIV.

We are currently working out some minor details before we can officially break ground, but please check back each month as we will try to keep you updated on the status of the garden.

We anticipate a great interest so if you would like more information on reserving your very own garden plot, please contact Jessica at [email protected] or call 813-507-9898.

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Bizarre MAY DAtes tO reMeMber!

3rd International Tuba Day!

10th Clean up your room day!

13th Frog Jumping day!

17th Pack rat day!

23rd Lucky Penny day!

30th Water a flower day!

NO Life Guard on duty. Swim at own risk.

Pool hours are 9am to dusk.

Pool is open everyday unless maintenance or se-vere weather forces closure and or the Clubhouse is closed.

The pool furniture may not be reserved and is on a first-come basis for usage.

Pool furniture must be kept ten feetfrom the pools edge at all times.

NO glass containers and/or glasses may be brought into the pool deck area.

All swimmers under the age of 14 years old must be under adult supervision at all times. All swim-mers under the age of 5 must have an adult in the pool with them at all times.

NO alcohol beverages are permitted on the pool deck and/or clubhouse premises.

NO beverages/food may be taken into the pool and must be kept ten feet form the pools edge.

NO balls, Frisbees or toys are allowed unless they are made with soft material.

Flotation devises are allowed provided they are used in a normal and safe manner.

Swimming lanes must be kept open when in use by lap swimmers.

NO running or horseplay is allowed on the deck.

NO rough housing or splashing is allowed while in the pool.

NO electronic devises are permitted in the pool.

All swimmers are required to shower before enter-ing the pool.

Use of chaise lounges require a towel to be placed to avoid oil stains on the webbing of the chairs.

Loud music is prohibited.

Foul Language in and around the pool will not be tolerated.

Pool and pool deck will be evacuated when severe weather occurs.

Lightning that is observed will force closure of the pool for thirty minutes after each strike.

The lightning detector when showing electrical activity within 8 miles will force pool closure.

Severe thunder or heavy rains will also close the pool.

NO smoking permitted in the pool area.

NO diving or flipping into the pool No running and jumping into the pool.

ALL infants require Swim Diapers and a plastic underwear diaper cover to be in the pool.

U s a G e G U i d e L i n e s

t he sun is hot, the weather is beautiful and it’s “Pool Time” here in Meadow Pointe! It’s time to begin swim lessons

and Safety Swim School is pleased to begin their fourth season at Meadow Pointe IV community pool. Based in Meadow Pointe, Safety Swim School offers Private American Red Cross swim classes which are designed to help swimmers of varying ages and abilities develop their water safety, survival and swim skills. Classes are age-appropriate and fun, helping students stay motivated and achieve success with every lesson. As students prog-ress through the various levels, they increase their comfort level in and around the water. Parent and Child Aquatics are geared for children 10 months through 3 years and help parents learn key coaching skills to assist their beginner swimmers. Preschool Aquat-ics are taught with parents poolside and help children ages 3-5 achieve healthy water safe-ty habits and basic survival swimming skills. Students ages 5 through adult participate in the Learn-To-Swim program, which covers everything from fundamental aquatic skills to stroke development and stroke improve-ment. Sign up today for your Free 15 minute In-troductory Lesson and join the millions of people who choose the American Red Cross for their swimming and water safety training. Call Coach Susan 1-800-305-1050.

SwiM lESSOnS ARE BACK!

Access cArds requiredWhile visiting clubhouse and outside amenities, all residents are reminded to bring their clubhouse access card or Drivers License. This includes the pool area, fitness room, clubhouse lobby, basketball, tennis and playground areas. Please have it available upon entry into the clubhouse and accessible since we will be doing random checks.

MEADOw POinTE lifE ATTenTIon resIDenTs: Whether you own your home or rent, living in Meadow Pointe offers a number of amenities and privileges. These privi-leges come with responsibilities to your neighbor-hood and your fellow neighbors. Just a few things to remember:1. Any architectural changes to landscape or the

exterior of your home must be approved by the HOA

2. Keeping good landscape includes weeding, mowing, painting, mailbox repair, pressure washing…etc.

3. Our nature areas become very dry so please refrain from discarding cigarette butts along walkways or smoking near brush areas.

4. Do not throw litter along Meadow Pointe Blvd. or any of your neighborhood streets. (Be sure to mention to your children.)

5. Be kind to your neighbors and clean up after you dog while walking through you neighbor-hood or along Meadow Pointe Blvd.

6. Become familiar with CDD guidelines and HOA bylaws & covenants of your community.

For any questions please call the clubhouse or visit the community website:

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CoMMunity news

MP resident chosen as a finalist in beauty pageantIsabel Lee, age14, has been chosen as a State Finalist in the National American Miss Florida Pageant to be held in the beautiful Gaylord Palms in Orlando. The winner of the pageant will receive a $1,000 cash prize, the official crown and banner, bouquet and air transportation to compete in the national pageant at Disneyland in California. NAM pageants are for “Today’s Girl and Tomorrow’s Lead-ers”. Isabel is a long time resident of Meadow Pointe and proudly attends Wiregrass High School. She is an advocate against human trafficking and a self-made entrepreneur.

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Wrencrest residents Charley and Delilah give the new pet stations two paws up!

Thanks for providing these to help keep our community beautiful!


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MAy 9th. 1-5 pm.Better Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is an important element in the development of new-borns by providing proper vitamins and nutrients babies need to grow. Come to our Better Breastfeeding class to learn more about breastfeed-ing, such as when to feed your baby, how much is enough, and much more!

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This May 17th, come to Freedom High School for Relay for Life New Tampa, and look for 15 women wearing pink cowboy hats. They are the Mary Kay Sisterhood. Over the past three years, this rip-roaring team has raised thousands of dollars to cure cancer.

Their wine tasting in March raised $880 of the $3,147 already banked

with the American Cancer Society. Quail Hollow Golf Club, Time for Wine, Jersey Mike’s and Hampton Inn stepped up to help. Bay City Bank in Lutz collected $137 in change at teller windows.

If you missed that event, come to the Mary Kay Sisterhood tent during the Relay. Buy chances for a Miche bag, Mary Kay skin care basket or an MK Men’s basket. After putting in your miles, get a foot and leg rub with Mary Kay energy cream.

The Sisterhood is especially passion-ate because two members are cancer survivors.

“It’s important for us to be there as sisters supporting each other and our faith. We have really bonded. The Luminaria Event is really special,” said Donna Moyer, Mary Kay Sisterhood team captain. To order a luminaria in honor or in memoriam of a loved one, call Moyer during business hours at 813-333-6668. v


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PtsA news & updates We are currently seeking board members for JLMS PTSA for the next school year. It’s a great way to get involved with your child’s school. If you are interested, please contact Kristy Kotlyn at [email protected].

Our 7th annual Talent Show will be May 31st, from 8:30 am to 10:30 am at JLMS. You can pick up an application at the back office at JLMS. Applications need to be turned in by May 3rd. Auditions will be held May 6th-10th, from 3 pm to 5 pm at JLMS. Visit our website for the application and more information at www.jlmsptsa.org.

Please join us May 7th at 6 pm at JLMS for our final general assembly meeting for the school year.

dates to rememberMay 30th: 8th Grade Field Day 9-noon $20 includes t-shirt, snacks, lunch and access to games/activities.May 31st: 8th Grade Dance “Mardi Gras Masquerade” 7-9 pm JLMS Gym $15.June 3rd: 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony - 6 pm at WRHS Gym.

WireGrAss rAncH Hs Valedictorian/salutatorianWiregrass Ranch High School announces the co-valedictorians andsalutatorian for the Class of 2013. Congratulations to the class of 2013’s co-valedictorians, Hannah Eder and Nikita Shah, and salutatorian, Emily Payne.

cap & Gown distributionOn Wednesday, May 22nd, caps and gowns will be distributed during thesenior breakfast. Students should try on their cap and gown immediately tobe sure that it is the correct size. The gown should be carefully pressed forgraduation. The student owns the gown and does not need to return it.

GraduationThe 2013 Graduation is scheduled for June 1st at 9:00 am. Graduationwill be held at the USF Sun Dome Arena on the USF campus in Tampa.

May dates6th-17th: Advanced Placement Exams10th: Online courses must be complete11th: Prom 8 pm -12 am – A La Carte Event Pavilion20th-21st: Senior Check-Out/Senior Final Exams22nd: Senior Breakfast/Seniors Last day/Senior Final Exam make-upCap & Gown Distribution during Senior Breakfast23rd: Senior Grades Due & Senior Award Night- 6 pm - Gym26th: Baccalaureate (tentative date) – Gym 6pm – 7pm28th: Senior notification29th-30th: Mandatory Graduation Practice

PtsA Board Positions Available It’s that time of year when we begin to seek volunteers interested in serving on the WRHS PTSA board for next year. Please take some time to think if you would like to be a part of the governing body of the WRHS PTSA. It’s an easy and very important way to be involved in your child’s school, to help direct the activities of the PTSA, and to support the school overall.

Each job is very manageable and much information is passed down each year to give you what you need to do your job. The PTSA Board meets monthly for about 1 hour in addition to our General meetings that occur about 3 times during the school year. Please contact Jessica McNatt at [email protected] if you are interested or have any questions.

cheerleading newsWiregrass Ranch Cheerleading had a very successful season this year.Junior Varsity placed Second at Best of Pasco Cheerleading Competitionand traveled to Daytona for a competition in January. The Varsity Squad won at The Best of Pasco Competition and are the Sunshine Athletic Conference Champions. Three of our Varsity cheerleaders were chosen on the SAC First Team: Shannon Fisk, Isabella Laferriere and Ellen Lovelace.

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The award application highlighted the County, School District and Penny for Pasco Political Action Committee (PAC) work efforts and strategies for public education and outreach. Both the County and School District conducted public presentations, video informational segments, and held interviews with the media; while the County pro-duced utility bill Inserts, Penny for

Pasco Quick Facts, and sited Future Penny signs at strategic transporta-tion corridor locations. The Penny for Pasco Political Ac-tion Committee (PAC) was staffed with community representatives and leaders that reached out to the public with “Penny for Pasco” signs, a direct mail strategy, dedicated Penny website, Facebook page, and E-newsletters. The success of this

Public Outreach Campaign initiative is now being shared with other local governments (Charlotte County) try-ing to renew their local government infrastructure surtax. “The Penny Renewal Campaign was an outstanding team effort that included two public agencies and a dedicated group of private business interests working together. That team deserves this recognition for their out-standing efforts educating our citizens,” said Michele Baker, Chief Assistant County Administrator. “Additionally, we would like to say thank you to the Pasco County citizens who welcomed us into their clubhouses and classrooms to speak and who ultimately voted yes to support this critical investment in our community.” You can learn more about the Penny for Pasco page ( http://www.pasco-countyfl.net/index.aspx?NID=453) and how your penny works for you. Please follow us on facebook to stay current on local programs and initiatives. v

Pasco County, district school Board Recognized With Future of The Regions Award

Members of the Pasco County Board of County Commissioners, School Board members, County Staff, and Penny for Pasco Political Action Committee members accept first place in the “Public Education Category” at the Annual Future of the Region Awards. Photo Credit Jennifer Carpenter.


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Poison Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-800-222-1222

Post Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .813-991-7846

Supervisor of Elections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-851-8754

Tax Collector (Mike Olson) . . . . . . . . . . . . .813-235-6020

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