February Board Meeting

The next Board Meeting is scheduled on February 17, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. at the Fountains. If you plan to come and have a specific concern please contact VPM prior to attending the meeting. Homeowners are encouraged to attend and get involved in their community!

Architectural Review Committee
Homeowners making any landscape or structural changes to the exterior of their home should fill out an Architectural Improvement Application and Review Form and submit it to VPM prior to beginning any project. Please make sure to include sketches or plans and as much detail as possible.Homeowners needing ARC forms should contact VPM or go to the Meadowbrook website http://meadowbrook85741.tripod. com. The ARC meets the 1st Tuesday of each month.

Violations
Since the last inspection 126 violation letters were sent out.
Please keep in mind that if a violation is not corrected in the given amount of time, it will be turned over to an attorney for further action with a minimum cost of $76.00 billed to the homeowner.

Crime Report
During the past month, no crimes were reported to Patty. Remember if you see a crime in progress call 911 immediately. To report a non-emergency crime, please contact the Sheriff's office at 741-4810. Following your report, please contact Patty at 293-5467 to include the crime in the next issue of the Meadowbrook News.. If you have an Animal control issue contact Animal Control at 743-7550.
Please remember to keep all valuables and vehicles secure and out of sight!! We don't want to tempt anyone.

Lost and Found
If you lost an item of value or a family pet, please submit your announcement to the editor at mneditor@hotmail.com by the 1st Thursday of each month.

Recipe Corner
Recipe 4 GRAPEFRUIT FRESHNER
You need:
Peels from 1 medium size grapefruit (about 1 cup)
1 vitamin C tablet
1 cup boiling water

Place the grapefruit peel in a small ceramic or glass bowl. Dissolve the vitamin C tablet in the boiling water and pour the solution over the peels. Allow the mixture to cool completely. When cool, strain the liquid into a clean container.
To use: Apply to the skin with a clean cotton ball or spray bottle.
Store in a cool, dark, dry place.
**You can substitute lemon and orange peels for the grapefruit peel, or try a combination of all three.

Taken from www.recipes4learning.com If you have a recipe you would like to share with our readers, please submit your favorite recipe mneditor@hotmail.com

Web Bytes
This is a new section for the newsletter which will feature websites you can use, including: family sites, children's sites and other family or household related resources. If you have a site you would like to recommend for the newsletter please send it to before the 5th of each month! Thank you and enjoy! Sites of the month:

chartjungle.com This site features various charts for parents to use to chart babies development, behavior charts, household chores, finances and more.

movingandlearning.com This site features various resources and activity ideas for parents, teachers and caregivers to try with their children from birth to age 8. So get cruising!!

Quote of the month...

To be wronged is nothing unless you continue to remember it.

-Confucius

What's New
If you haven't had a chance to drive down Edenbrook then you have probably missed our new neighborhood entrance signs. The new Meadowbrook entrance signs have been up since the end of November and they look great! The butterflies are bright orange with some hues of yellow, gold and brown and the Meadowbrook sign is bright gold. The signs and butterflies can be seen on each side of the block entrances at N. Edenbrook and the Meadowbrook sign can also be seen at the Shannon and Sandbrook entrance, West of Edenbrook. Take a look and enjoy the bright and welcome feel you get when coming home to Meadowbrook!

Pool News
Pool season is just around the corner and the Meadowbrook pool is looking great for summer fun! Along with new BBQ pits, the pool resurfacing has been completed! Please remember to abide by all pool rules. Remember that any children under age 14 should be supervised by an adult at all times. There is no lifeguard on duty. Stay safe and follow the rules. Pool hours are 6 am.- 10 p.m. daily.

If you have an opinion on this topic or any other community concerns please contact VPM or attend the next Board Meeting, February 17, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. at The Fountains on La Cholla.

Classifieds

Real Estate
Selling, buying, or renting? Call William Ferguson, of Ferguson's Realty & Management, providing "Golden Rule Service" since 1980 and 13 yr. Meadowbrook Resident. Ask about my free Home Warranty. 465-0266/293-3240

Free
If you have items of use or value to give away, please submit your ad monthly.

Fitness
Need Help with your New Year's Resolutions? Lose Weight Now! "I lost 35 pounds, size 12 to 4"~ Heather Call Now! Heather at 292-0474 Your Local Herbalife Independent Distributor

Household Services
Bath tub faucet leaking? Fence falling apart? Getting violation letters? Time to call Handy Ron!! call 888-5149

Tired of cooking Dinner? Too busy to prepare healthy and delicious meals? Why not have a Personal Chef come and cook dinner for you tonight. Call Chef Tim at A Culinary Affair personal Chef Services:797-2689 and let him do all the cooking. Reasonable Rates and free consultations.

For Sale
Dining room table with 4 chairs. Solid wood,excellent condition. Includes 2 leaves and can seat eight. $500 OBO. Please call: 275-9374
If you have items to sale, please submit your ad monthly!

FYI
Babysitter wanted for some evenings and weekends. Looking for loving sitter to take care of our daughter. Must be patient, caring and have experience working with children. CPR certified preferred, but not required. Please contact Elizabeth at 229-3251 if interested.

DISABLED? Denied Social Secruity Disability Benefits? FREE Consultation. Call Joe or Helga at 888-1222


To place an ad, just send or e-mail your name, phone number, lot number and ad information by the FIRST Thursday of each month to:
Vision Property Management
Old Adobe Office Park
326 S Wilmot #B100
Tucson, AZ 85711 or mneditor@hotmail.com
Please indicate if you would not like your ad included with the online version. You must resubmit your ad each month.
The Meadowbrook Community Association accepts no responsibility for items purchased or services rendered through these ads, or for any ideas or suggestions printed in any part of this publication. Ads may be refused if inappropriate or wording reduced if needed.