MEADVIEW MONITOR MARCH/APRIL 2013 MEADVIEW, ARIZONA

MEADVIEW MONITOR
MARCH/APRIL 2013
MEADVIEW, ARIZONA
HAPPY EASTER FROM MEADVIEW’S EASTER BUNNY!
The Meadview Monitor is an official publication of
the Meadview Civic Association (a private membership association), P.O. Box 217, Meadview, AZ
86444, (928) 564-2313, Fax (928) 564-2520, or email us at mca@citlink.net. Notice in the Meadview Monitor is official notice of any and all proceedings of the MCA.
Submissions become the property of The Meadview
Monitor. We will not publish any letters or ads that
are unsuitable for this newsletter or for which the
MCA may be held liable. The publishers will make
the final decisions on those letters, ads and/or articles
that are printed. All articles stating an opinion must
have a by-line. All letters must have a name and a
traceable address.
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BOARD OF GOVERNORS
MEADVIEW UTILITY DIRECTORY
The Grand Wash Water Co. (Water Delivery)
564-2500
Canyon’s End (Water Service Delivery)
564-2497
Joshua Valley Utility (Water Company)
564-2552
High Desert Water (Bulk Water)
928 925-0777
UniSource Electric
877 837-4968
Emergency
800 352-3010
Frontier Telephone
928 753-1122
Ferrell Gas (Propane)
928 757-1101
Northern Energy (Propane)
928 757-7923
Graves Propane
928 565-2821
Westside Disposal (Trash)
928 565-9369
Gladys Burk .. .………………...…..……President
Grant Veile…. ….…………..…..….Vice President
Bobby Porzio………………..…..……… Secretary
Mackie Falkengren...….……….…..…….Treasurer
Jack Newell…….……….………….Board Member
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The MCA accepts no responsibility for the accuracy
of advertisements or non-MCA articles placed in the
Monitor. Material deemed appropriate for inclusion
in the Monitor is accepted as submitted. We do not
verify the accuracy of such advertisements or articles.
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Deadline for MAY/JUNE MONITOR IS
APRIL 1st
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MEMBER SERVICES
JoAnn Sines
Maggie Paustell
CHECK YOUR
MAIL BOX—
IN THE NEXT
COUPLE OF WEEKS
YOU WILL BE RECEIVING ELECTION
INFORMATION.
THE ELECTION IS
TAKING PLACE AT
THE MCA ON MAY
25th
Special Notice to All MCA
Members
Legal Notice of Election
VI. Voting Procedures:
A. In accordance with the desires of the majority of the Association members as expressed at the May 28, 1988 meeting
and at the prerogative of the present Board of Governors
as authorized in Article Ill, Section I of the By-Laws of the
Association, the number of persons to sit on the Board of Governors shall be nine (7).
B. Place an "X' in the box beside the name of each
candidate you wish to vote for. On all propositions, place
an "X" in the appropriate box. On all proposed By-Law
changes mark an X in the appropriate box.
C. Fold your ballot and deposit in the ballot box provided.
NOTE: Voting for more candidates than seats available will
invalidate the ballot.
I. Candidate Eligibility:
A slate of candidates, all of whom are members in good
standing of the Meadview Civic Association, shall be selected by a nominating committee. The consent of all candidates
shall be obtained before placing their names on the ballot. At
the annual meeting a member present may nominate a
member for the Board of Governors. No write-in candidate
shall be accepted unless nominated at the annual meeting. VII. Ballot Counting:
No member nominated at the annual meeting shall be considered A. After all the ballots have been cast, the Election
unless the candidate consents to serve if elected. The presid- Committee will open the ballot box and proceed to
ing officer shall limit nominating speeches from the floor to count and record the votes.
one (1) minute each.
B. To verify proper performance in all aspects of the election,
the election will be monitored by appointed Association memII. Who May Vote:
Only members in good standing will be eligible to vote. To be a bers.
member in good standing means that all association assess- VIII. Installation of Officers:
ments on lots being voted, have been paid in full by 2:00 A. Immediately after the determination of names of the
pm, THE FRIDAY PRIOR TO THE ANNUAL MEETING.
winning candidates, the newly elected members will assume their positions on the Board.
Ill. Voting Eligibility:
A person eligible to vote in this election must be the owner B. In accordance with Article Ill of the Association Byor co-owner of Meadview property which is presently being Laws, the Board members will elect executive officers from
their own ranks. The executive officers of the Association
assessed by the Association.
One vote only may be cast for each lot so assessed. Where a lot or shall be President, Vice-President, Secretary, Assistant
lots are owned by one or more persons, only one of the Secretary, Treasurer, and Assistant Treasurer.
persons named as co-owner may vote for any one lot. Only one vote C. This Board of Governors shall manage and control the
business affairs of the Association in accordance with the
per lot is allowed.
You may vote by absentee ballot if unable to attend the meeting. terms and conditions of the Articles of Incorporation and
You must request your absentee ballot from the Secretary of the By-Laws of the Association.
the Board. Carefully follow the instructions sent with your ballot(s) and
return to the Secretary. ABSENTEE BALLOTS MUST BE
RECEIVED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE ASSOCIATION
BY THE CLOSE OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY PRIOR
TO THE ANNUAL MEETING.
IV. Verification of Voting Eligibility:
Each prospective voter will be required to present proper identification prior to receiving the ballot(s) for voting. Association records will be checked to verify that such person is
a member in good standing. Each prospective voter will then
be given the specified number of ballots, one ballot for each
member lot, and will then cast his/her ballot(s) immediately after verification.
Voting hours shall be from the conclusion of the annual meeting to 2:30 p.m.
There shall be no electioneering within one hundred (100)
yards of the polling place.
IX Voting by Absentee Ballot:
Members can request an absentee ballot, one for each
lot on which an assessment is paid, which will list the
slate of candidate dates, Propositions, and the proposed
By-Law changes. The request form for absentee ballots should
be filled in and mailed to:
Secretary
Meadview Civic Association
P.O. Box 217
Meadview, AZ 88444
Upon receipt of the request form, eligibility and number
of votes entitled to be cast will be determined. The ballots) will be mailed to the requester with a return envelope addressed to the Secretary of Board. After indicating
your choice of candidates and Bylaw changes, seal the ballot(s) in
the envelope addressed to the Secretary. Walk-in Absentee ballots will be accepted until, 2:00PM, THE FRIDAY
PRIOR TO THE ANNUAL MEETING. Absentee Ballots
V. Ballots for Voting:
Subsequent to verification of eligibility to vote, members will received after THE FRIDAY PRIOR TO THE ANNUAL
be given one (1) ballot for each lot for which he/she is author- MEETING mail pick-up, will be invalid.
ized to cast a vote. Members, after verification of eligibility to Upon receipt the sealed envelope with the absentee balvote, and receiving the ballot(s) shall proceed to vote and de- lot showing the Bar Code of the voter shall be logged in and placed
posit said ballot(s) In the ballot box within ten (10) minutes. A in a locked ballot box. On Election Day, the Election Committee will
member voting more than ten (10) ballots shall have multiples of remove the ballot from the envelope for counting purposes.
ten (10) minutes for each ten (10) ballots being voted.
BY-LAW CHANGES
ARTICLE II
SECTION 3. ASSESSMENTS AND DUES.
Comply with Arizona state law
Should an outstanding balance not be paid within 30 days of the due date it shall bear interest at the rate of 1.5% per
month on the unpaid balance or a late fee set by the MCA Board. The Association may assign an unpaid balance account to a
collection agency. In addition to the unpaid balance all collection fees will be assessed to the unpaid balance. The Association
may bring an action at law against the person (s) obligated to pay the annual assessment by filing a lien against the lot (s) in
favor of the Association. Such lien shall be continuing until paid. Should the annual assessment remain delinquent, the Association may institute foreclosure proceeding to protect its interest. The prevailing party in an enforcement or foreclosure of lien
action shall be entitled to reasonable attorney’s fees and costs.
ARTICLE III
SECTION 1.
Clarify wording
(i) Candidates must be permanent residents of Meadview, Arizona for a period of one (1) year on their Deeded MCA Membership Lot immediately preceding declaration of their intention to run for the Board of Governors and continuing during their
entire term. located within Meadview.
SECTION 15. LIMITATION OF POWERS.
Add to assure that MCA Board cannot change BY-LAWS
(viii) The MCA By-Laws cannot be revised by the Board of Governors. Any revisions must be voted on by the
membership at the Annual Election or a Special Election called for by the Board of Governors. All members will be
individually notified of the proposed revisions.
ARTICLE IV
SECTION 1. ANNUAL MEETING.
Change to notify all members
There shall be an annual meeting of the members of the Association in the facilities of the Association on the Saturday immediately preceding Memorial Day each year at 10:00 o’clock A.M. for the transaction of business as may come before the meeting;
however business that affects the total membership must be conducted only after all members in good standing have been
individually notified thirty (30) days prior to such a meeting, according to Article IV, Section 4. At the Annual Meeting, the
election of the Board of Governors, any voting results of By-Law changes and any assessment increases will be considered final
as voted upon at that time. No special notice shall be required for an annual meeting.
SECTION 2. ELECTION OF BOARD OF GOVERNORS.
Change for write-in candidate acceptance
At the June meeting following the annual membership meeting of each year, the Board of Governors will appoint one member
from among them to serve as chairperson of an Electoral Board. This member will be responsible to form a minimum fivemember board of volunteers from the voting membership. This Electoral Board shall accept a slate of candidates for the Board
of Governors for the following annual meeting, prepare materials for the election, provide information for publication in the
March/April issue of the Meadview Monitor, official publication, conduct and be responsible for the election and report on the
outcome to the Board of Governors. Nominations may also be accepted from the floor at the annual meeting provided the candidates consent and is eligible to accept in-person either-or in writing. The Electoral Board shall open the ballot box after the
poll is closed and tally all ballots. The Chairperson shall announce the outcome of the tally immediately following the count and
provide the information to be published in the Meadview Monitor.
SECTION 3. VOTING.
Change voting hours
Voting hours shall be from the conclusion of the Annual Meeting to two-thirty (2:30) P.M. two (2:00) P.M.
GRANT E. VEILE
RAYMOND W. STONE JOY LUKE
I WAS APPOINTED TO THE
BOARD OF GOVERNORS BY
TOM O’KEEFFE TO FILL A VACANCY. I WAS THEN ELECTED
TO THE BOARD AT THE NEXT
ANNUAL MEETING. I SERVED
THREE YEARS, TWO AS THE
PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF
GOVERNORS AND ONE YEAR AS
THE TREASURER.
Born and raised in north central
IL. I have lived in southern CA and
the Four Corners area of New
Mexico and am currently a resident
of Meadview AZ.
MY GOAL, AS A MEMBER OF
THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS
WAS TO GIVE THE MCA A
MUCH NEEDED FACT LIFT, AND
TO MAKE IT INTO A FACILITY
THAT
THE
MEMBERSHIP
COULD BE PROUD AND BE A
PART OF.
I have worked in the machining
and manufacturing industry for 47
years as a machinist, supervisor
and manager before retiring in
2010. My wife and I owned a small
restaurant in IL. I also sold cars for
a Honda dealership in New Mexico.
WE NEED TO CONTINUE THESE
EFFORTS EVEN AS SOME
MOUNT
THEIR
ATTACKS
AGAINST THE MCA WITH UNFOUNDED ACCUSATIONS AND
BOLD FACE LIES.
WE NEED PEOPLE ON THE
BOARD OF GOVERNORS THAT
WILL SUPPORT THE ARTICLES
OF INCORPORATION AND THE
MCA BY-LAWS. IF ELECTED I
WILL CONTINUE TO DO JUST
THAT.
GRANT VEILE
UNIT 7
26586 ROSE ROAD
MEADVIEW
My wife Nancy and I have been
married for 48 years. We purchased our Meadview property in
2004 and have lived here permanently since May of 2011.
My wife and I enjoy the Meadview
area and currently plan to spend a
very long time here. We feel the
MCA is a very important part of
the community and feel it is under
utilized by the membership. I feel
the MCA should be a warm and
welcoming place for it’s members
to enjoy and to be proud of. I also
understand that Meadview has a
very diverse population in age,
background and income also the
full time and part-time residents
presents it’s own set of hurdles to
overcome. I have found for the
most part the property owners of
Meadview are a very reasonable
group and understand that compromise is necessary to make the
MCA enjoyable for all members.
I have been a member of
the MCA for nine years.
My experience includes
serving on a Homeowners
Association Board in Las
Vegas for 16 years. I feel I
could provide a valuable
contribution to our Association here in Meadview.
My experience includes
office management for a
commercial builder in
Tucson, Arizona. Additional experience includes
Office Manager as well as
Secretary to the Vice President for a Benefit Consulting firm serving approximately one-third of
the school districts in California.
I served as a Real Estate
teacher and trainer in both
California and Nevada for
19 years, and taught Court
Recording for several
years in Southern California.
KENT BARNEY
RON KING
It is truly ironic how I came to Mead-
In April 2011 my wife Linda and I view in the first place!!!
bought our property in Meadview,
In 1981 I was asked to check on a
closed on it in May 2011.
friend of the family who had a home
Finally retired and moved to Meadview from Spring Creek (Elko) NV.
in Oct. 2011, after the sale of our
property in NV.
Retired from Newmont Gold in Carlin, NV: in Sept of 2011 after 21
years. Have 34 years in mining and
road construction.
Over the years Linda and I have
owned and operated four different
business.
With my business management and
experience I feel that I can be a helpful asset to the MCA.
I'm looking forward to serving the
property owners of the MCA.
IF YOU CAN’T MAKE THE
ANNUAL MEETING PLEASE
REMEMBER TO SEND IN
YOUR REQUEST FOR AN
ABSENTEE BALLOT!
here is Meadview . My family and I
ended up spending a week enjoying
all that Meadview has to offer. We
went boating, driving off road and
looking for a weekend/vacation place
for ourselves here, In 1994 we bought
our first house here in this community and vacationed ever since. In 2007
my wife, Terri and I retired and became full time residents. After 33
years in law enforcement it was time
to go on to a new life, so Terri retired
as a 30 year veteran civilian employee working within the same department as my self. We made our home
here in Meadview and when the
weather did not permit boating we
took family and friends to the MCA
to avail ourselves of all the facilities.
It has always had a family friendly
atmosphere. I am asking for your
vote, so I can work to maintain the
family environment, answer to the
property owners (members), and
maintain the reputation and integrity
of the MCA, and respond to their
concerns without discord.
Your vote is important to the community and to us.
Thank you, Ron and Terri King
HELENE WILLIAMS
Statement by Helene Williams
After purchasing their home
in March 2005, Herb and Helene retired to enjoy all
Meadview can offer. In 2009
Helene started writing articles for both the Meadview
Monitor and the then
“Advocate” originally with
“The Grapevine Mesa Garden Patch” and now with the
Community News per Helene’s HodgePodge.
Before coming to Meadview
Helene served on many
boards and commissions,
elected
and
appointed. Locally Helene served on
the Chamber Board and now
as Manager of the Gallery.
If elected Helene will bring
to the board her experience in
policy and procedures, and
assist in creating more open
dialogue with the membership.
FRANK EAKINS
CLOYD MOODY
JUDY KEMPER
I, Frank Eakins am a Christian,
Combat Veteran, Resident of Mohave County for 50+ years, and a
resident of Meadview for 14
years. My wife, Lynda and I first
purchased property here in 1991,
and then purchased our second
property in 1998. I am respectfully asking for your support in my
running for the Board of Governors of the M.C.A.
Should you honor me with the
position I wish to accomplish;
l.) An atmosphere assuring every
member proper representation
and the assurance they will be
listened to and treated with respect. I shall follow all the rules
regulations and governing an organization such as the Meadview
Civic Association.
2.) Efficiency of Operation: Utilizing my experience in procurement, proficiency in may trades
personally, and by utilizing local
contacts and in the neighboring
communities to get the most value
from the dues the members provide
3.) Maintain board transparency.
By way of introduction, my name
is Cloyd Moody.
My husband, Ken, and I have
been property owners in
Meadview since 1998 and
moved here after retiring in
2003. I retired from Qwest
Communications after more
than 36 years in 2002. I was
born in Safford, Arizona and
moved to Phoenix in 1962. I
graduated from Alhambra
High School and attended the
American Institute of Technology in Phoenix from 1966
to 1967 while working nights
at Motorola.
In conclusion, I also wish to work
with all the Noble and Worthy
Organizations in our community
to bring the residents together
in pursuit of quiet enjoyment
of this Wonderful part of our
Country.
I was in private school until the
6th grade, after that I entered the
public school system. I graduated
from San Gabriel High School in
San Gabriel, CA in 1965 after
which I attended 2 yrs. of college
at Mt. San Antonio junior college.
I started working in my father’s
business at the age of 12, upon
turning 18 went to work for North
American Rockwell, actually I
worked there twice, first as an
experimental machinist, the second time as a tool and die maker.
In 1972 I started my business in
Covina, CA specializing in a nontraditional machining process
known as Electrical Discharge
Machining. At the peak, I had 15
employees. I stayed in that business until 2004. From 2004-2006 I
owned a restaurant/sports bar in
Mesa, AZ.
I have decided to get more involved in our community, and
would like to be considered to be a
candidate to be on the MCA
board, I have life experience that
could be an asset to the board because of my business experience, I
am accustomed to dealing with
budgets, personnel, and communicating effectively with individuals
and organizations.
Thank you for your consideration.
I am a member of the Telephone Pioneers and Communication Workers of America.
Ken and I have 4 children and
5 grandchildren in California,
Arizona, Illinois and a grandson stationed in Afghanistan.
I love history and researching
genealogy. I love gardening
and reading. We love Meadview and the friendly people
that live here.
I would like to represent the
people of Meadview by serving on Your MCA Board of
Governors.
$ 5.00 INCREASE ON ANNUAL
ASSESSMENT DUES
KENNETH J. CARDENAS
I am 69 years old and a
Graduate of Santa Cruz
High School Joined United
States Air Force, Served 4
Years as a aircraft mechanic and assist Crew chief on a
number of aircraft.
Main career has been as a
truck driver, With a 6 year
term owning and operating
a Alternator and Starter
repair Business.
And the Final 5 years Before Retirement owning and
operating my own Trucking
company. I feel I can maintain the integrity and improve the Image of the
MCA and help restore unity
of all the members of the
MCA.
Connie Shull
I am Connie Shull, I have
lived in Meadview for over
20 years.
I am an active member of
QUAIL, RED HATS, and am
BINGO MANAGER for Tuesday night Bingo at the MCA
which supports our public
library.
I am placing my name in
consideration for this position on the Board because I
feel I can effectively work
within the community to
provide the type of environment the individual resident
is desirous of having.
I appreciate your vote and
your support. Please ask
your friends and neighbors
to vote for me.
Most sincerely,
Connie Shull
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Dear Members,
The May election will be a
very important one for the continued
success of our organization. Several
new members will be elected to the
Board of Governors. Read their biographies carefully and vote for the ones
you feel will best support the plans
and policies of the MCA.
There are also several changes
to the By-Laws. We feel the changes
are necessary to improve the wording
and the power of the document.
Most importantly, I am asking
you to vote for the $5.00 increase in
the yearly assessment. The cost of
propane to heat the building, the cost
of power and water and general
maintenance has gone up.
Please take action in this election. Come to the meeting on May
25th at 10:00 am and VOTE afterwards. If you cannot attend the meeting, write for an absentee ballot and
Vote it.
Thank you,
Gladys Burk-President
VOTE
MCA POTLUCK DINNERS
All Potluck Dinners are posted on the bulletin board at the
driveway off Meadview Blvd.; in the breezeway bulletin board
and also on the bulletin board in the office. Dinners start at
5:30 unless noted on those boards.
The January Soup Dinner had some really wonderful
soups and the members who attended enjoyed the time to sit
and talk to others. The February Old Fashioned Potluck Dinner was well attended.
The March Potluck Dinner will be March 23, and will feature Corned Beef supplied by the MCA. The MCA will also provide coffee, and punch. Members are
asked to sign up no later than March 20 and to fill out on that signup sheet what they will bring to share
with others. Suggestions are veggies, salads, potatoes and desserts. Dinner at 5:30.
The April potluck dinner will have an Italian theme----Anything Italian. The MCA will provide coffee,
lemonade and garlic bread, the members will bring Italian dishes, relish plates, side dishes and desserts
to share with the other members. Dinner at 5:30.
After the election on May 25, we will have a hotdog roast. The MCA will provide the hotdogs and
buns, condiments, lemonade/coffee. The members are asked to bring salads, beans, side dishes and
desserts. Dinner will be ready at 5:30. Bring your swim suits, or plan to use the Frisbee or Miniature Golf
course, the pool tables, or the tennis court.
If the members would like to have an Ice Cream Social on July 4th, give the office a call. If enough
members are interested, it can be set up.
EXPLORERS-OVER the HILL HIKERS
Suzann Newell
Many of us played follow the leader to drive through a beautiful area of the Joshua Tree National Natural
Landmark. An entertaining history of the area and why this designation came about for this area really
brought home the fact that this is the largest growth of Joshua Trees not only in Arizona but the world.
The weather was perfect and the drive into the Hualapai Mountains and the hike to the Gold King Mansion was a full but fun day.
Chuck Steffen led the group into El Dorado Canyon and down to Chalcedony Wash. The day was cold,
but the group saw Big Horn Desert Sheep and that gave everyone a big smile.
Nine cars drove the back road to Temple Bar, then after only one 2 mile wrong turn, we entered Petroglyph Wash, down to Gilbert Canyon to picnic at the ledge that the hikers scrambled over and the hike
down to St. James Bay. We did eventually find petroglyphs on our way out to the paved road once
again. A hike up the North Monolith with lunch on top overlooking South Cove is always a good day.
Planned trips and hikes were to Pilgrim Mines and another to Music Mountain Mines. March 4 we will
hike the rim from the airport and on March 8 we will hike the rim west of Pearce Ferry Road.
All MCA members are welcome to join us at our monthly meetings to plan trips and hikes. We meet in
the auditorium at 6:30. Be sure you bring your key card.
MEADVIEW QUAIL
RATTLESNAKE AVOIDANCE
TRAINING FOR YOUR PET
Rattlesnake Avoidance Training is
a safe and proven method to teach
your dog to avoid the danger of being bitten by a rattlesnake. The last
thing you want is to be surprised by
a rattlesnake while you’re home,
hiking, camping or enjoying other
activities with your pet (s).
Medical treatment can be extremely
expensive and, for us, is a long way
from home. During the training
session an e-collar is used. Training is conducted in a safe, controlled environment, ensuring the
safety of your dog as well as the
safety of the defanged rattlesnakes.
This training is being made available in Meadview on Saturday, April
27, 2013.
Space is limited and training is by
appointment only. Be sure to call
Mackie at
(928) 564-2481 for more information
and to make your reservation.
The February meeting was
attended by 39 members and
many wore red attire even if
it was a few days after Valentine's Day.
Our members
were asked to do some brain
storming on what kind of fund raisers we could do next
year for the scholarship fund. Some suggested an auction
and others a silent auction.
We had a successful See's candy fund raiser this year.
Money for the CFIC luncheon was collected and choice
of menu also selected. The luncheon will be held in Kingman at the Dam Bar Restaurant on April 9th at 9:30 AM.
The luncheon is being hosted by the Kingman Morning
Glories.
Our guest speaker was Terri Holloway who spoke to us
about quilting and quilts. She brought in many sized
quilts that she made or purchased in her travels around
the country. She has studied patterns, materials and the
circa of some quilts she brought to show Quail. Some
quilts were as old as the 1870's.
Terri told members how to wash a quilt and never put the
quilts in an agitator type washing machine because they
will tear the quilt. Fill the washing machine with water
with Oxiclean and lift it up and down about 4 times until
no suds appear and put on the spin cycle. Find a place to
lay it out to dry. Ivory soap can be used. She also gives
appraisals for the value of a quilt.
At the March 19th meeting of Quail at the MCA, members aged eighty or over eighty will be honored by a
birthday song and birthday cake. They will relate to
members on how many children, grandchildren and great
or great-great grandchildren they have. I t should be a
wonderful celebration. The eight members to be celebrated are; Ardee Buck, Bob Brady, Vergie Barstis, Ellen
Ellis, Kitty Hale, Elaine Phebus, Lucille Sunde, and Otto
Wittlieb.
The guest speaker will be Adam Barnes who will speak
about identity theft and how we can avoid it from happening. Come as an elf, or leprechaun, or Irish or fairy
or _____.
Rita Hughes
COM REPORT
MARCH 2013
GLADYS BURK, PRESIDENT
The first two meetings of 2013 got the year off to a good start. Paige Ayers and Blair Berg told us about all
the new Occupational Treatments available at Kingman Regional Medical Center. One new therapy called
“Aqua Stretch” sounds wonderful for our achy, chronic pains. There are other new treatments at the facility. Check them out!
The February meeting covered what was happening with the fire district. There were 113 people at the
meeting. Supervisor Joy Brotherton told us that the Board of Supervisors had appointed John Flynn as Administrator to work out the problems that have resulted in the closing of the LMRFD. Anthony Turner,
local engineer and EMT, spoke about the dedication of the men who served at our fire house. Bobbie Porzio told how the station was remaining open with volunteer fire fighters. Carl Stacy reminded us of the
hardships the firemen were facing with no incoming paychecks. They were paying for their own fuel and
food to keep coverage in Meadview. The COM Board voted to give $500.00 to cover the needs of the men
working here. The members rose to the occasion by contributing $1,031 to the cause. There was an immanent need and we stepped in to help our fire fighters. This is a great community!
Our March program will again bring Zenon Mocarski to Meadview. Zen is the Program Director for Game
and Fish in Mohave County. He will speak about snakes and lizards. With the warmer weather on the way,
we will need to be alert for reptiles on the move. Please come on March 7 th to hear his presentation. He is
very knowledgeable as well as humorous.
“Project Amigo” is the title of April’s meeting. It is an Educational Foundation in Mexico run by CEO
Coke Newell. Yes, he is the son of Jack and Suzann Newell of Meadview. Coke will tell us about how he
and his family got involved in this project and what they do. I believe you will enjoy this program very
much. We will meet on April 4th. All meetings begin at 10:00 a.m. with refreshments at 9:45.
The Com Board wishes you a “Top of the Morning” St. Patrick’s Day and a Happy Easter.
Meadview Community Church News
Our regular schedule of services is:
Sundays: Sunday School at 9:45 AM, and Morning Worship at 10:45 AM with the observance of holy
communion the first Sunday of each month.
Wednesday: Midweek Bible Study & Prayer Service at 6:30 PM
Thursday: Ladies Bible Study at 9:45 AM
Friday: Choir Practice at 7:00 PM
Men’s Breakfast will take place on Tuesday, March 12th and on Tuesday, April 9th at 8:00 AM in our fellowship hall.
We will have a church potluck lunch immediately following the morning service on Easter Sunday, March
31st and on Sunday, April 21st in our fellowship hall.
Our Easter services will be:
Good Friday service in cooperation with the Meadview Baptist Church at 5:00 PM on March 29 th at
the Baptist church.
Sunrise service on Easter morning, March 31st at sunrise at the Overlook. A light breakfast will follow.
Sunday school at 9:45 AM.
Easter morning worship service will include a mini cantata by our choir and we will have a potluck in
the fellowship hall following the service.
We invite all of our Meadview friends to participate with us in all of these services and activities.
Pastor John Mulvihill
MEADVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH
There are many upcoming activities that will be at Meadview Baptist Church during March and April. Every event
offered at the church is always open for anyone in the community to attend.
A special event happening in March is featuring singer/songwriter/puppeteer Brent Vernon. He will be performing
Wed., March 20 at 6:00 p.m. You will be so impressed with this young man. The concert is free. A love offering for
his expenses will be taken.
The Good Friday service for Meadview Baptist and Meadview Community churches will be held at Meadview Baptist Church March 29 at 5:00 p.m. It will be led by Pastor Dale and Pastor John. Easter Sunday services will be at
11:00 a.m. March 31.
Be sure to note on your calendar Saturday, May 4, for the annual “All-Day Sing and Dinner on the Grounds” held on
Holy Mountain hosted by Meadview Baptist Church and Newt and Sue Wright. Featured music will include Robin
Covington from Arkansas and The Grace Angel Band. Robin Covington will be performing additional concerts and
bringing the messages for the revival meetings May 5 – 8.
Men’s breakfasts and fellowships will be on the 2nd Saturday in both March and April – March 9 and April 13 at
9:00 a.m.
Women’s Bible Study is the 1st and 3rd Mondays at 9:30 a.m. during March and April. The women are studying in
the book of Luke.
The Red, White, and Blue Quilters of Meadview meet in the building at the back of the church property the 3 rd and
4th Thursdays of each month at 9:00 a.m. The 3rd Thursday will be an all-day sewing time for military and charity
quilts. Quilters who plan to stay all day to sew will need to bring a potluck item to share. The 4 th Thursday will be
the introduction of new skills. Call Linda Boyden 564-2579 or Suz Wood 564-2779.
Weekly activities at the church are:
Bible Study/Prayer Meeting Thursdays at 4:30 p.m.
Children’s and Adult Sunday School/Bible Study at 9:45 a.m. Sundays
Sunday Worship Service is at 11:00 a.m.
Pastor Dale Kronemeyer
564-2341
480-688-1945
Library News
By Chris Selinsky
The Meadview Library has a new look with different colors. Finally, there were some warm days
and the Mohave County painted the library and the shed. This painting was approved in last year's budget. Thanks, the building looks great!
For those who didn't receive the message that we changed our Friends' meeting in January, we
will resume our regular meetings every other third Friday. The next meeting will be March 15 at 10:00
A.M. and we always welcome new members. A single membership is only $3 and a family membership is
$5. Our main purpose is to provide financial support in areas not included in the regular Mohave County
Library District budget, within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
We are very grateful and thank everyone who supported us and donated to the Friends' Sweet
Treat Festival in February. It was very successful and everybody enjoyed the wonderful, delicious desserts.
The library may get some new computers soon. New books are being catalogued weekly and you
can order books online. Don't forget, there are digital downloads for your Nook, Kindle, MP3, Audio and
others.
The Artist of the Month feature has been discontinued. Once a month, the Kingman Library District
will present a Youth program and an Adult program for Meadview. Usually, Pinkey presents the Adult program. The times will be published in the Community News or look for flyers in the library. These programs are free, fun and are open to the public.
The lively book discussions are becoming more popular and everyone is invited to attend. We
meet every other month on the third Friday. The last book, Grand Canyon by Gary McCarthy was very
enjoyable. The book is an historical fiction with courageous, exciting characters who experience many
hardships but endure. The next Book Club meeting will be on April 19 at 10:00 A.M.
For a reminder, the library hours are: Tues. 10-5 P.M., Thurs. 11-6 P.M. and Sat. 10-4 P.M. If you
have any questions, call Pinkey at 564-2535.
This is Aspen Rose Saganski . She was born to
Ashley & Christopher Saganski of Coeur’ d Alane,
ID. She is the Great, Great Granddaughter of Hubert & Shirley Jennings of Meadview.
Aspen weighed 4 lbs. 6oz. and was born January 3,
2013. Hubert & Shirley are proud to have 6 children, 12 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren
and now two great, great grandchildren.
POTLUCK DINNERS
ALL POTLUCK DINNERS START AT 5:30
PM UNLESS NOTED ON THE BULLETIN
BOARDS.
MARCH 23rd 5:30 pm MCA WILL PROVIDE
CORNED BEEF, COFFEE AND PUNCH—
SIGN-UP BY MARCH 20th IN THE OFFICE.
MEMBERS TO BRING VEGGIES, SALADS
POTATOES AND DESSERTS TO SHARE.
APRIL 27th 5:30 pm
ITALIAN THEMEMCA WILL PROVIDE LEMONADE, COFFEE AND GARLIC BREAD. MEMBERS
BRING ITALIAN DISHES, RELISH PLATES
AND DESSERTS TO SHARE.
MCA BOARD MEETINGS:
MARCH 9th at 9:00 am
APRIL 13th at 9:00 am
MAY 25th 5:30 pm HOTDOG ROAST-MCA
WILL PROVIDE HOTDOGS, BUNS, CONDIMENTS, LEMONADE AND COFFEE. MEMBERS BRING SALADS, BEANS, SIDE DISHES AND DESSERTS TO SHARE.
MAY 25th ANNUAL MEETING 10:00 am
ELECTION FOLLOWING –MEMBERS
MUST HAVE PHOTO ID AND KEY
CARD
JUNE 8th at 9:00 am
JULY 13th at 9:00 am
AUGUST 10th at 9:00 am
AJ AND RAY
THANK YOU FOR ALL THE
TIME YOU DONATED TO THE MCA!!
REQUEST FOR ABSENTEE BALLOT (S)
FOR THE 2013 ANNUAL ELECTION
MAIL TO:
SECRETARY OF THE BOARD
P O BOX 217
MEADVIEW, ARIZONA 86444
NAME:_____________________________________________
ADDRESS:__________________________________________
LOT # (s)____________________________________________
Groups That Meet At The MCA
AUDITORIUM
Body Conditioning Class
Mon. - Wed. - Fri.
8:00 am
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Sit & Be Fit Class
Mon. - Wed. - Fri. 10:15 am
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Bingo
Tues. 6:30 pm & Fri. 1:00 pm
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COM
1st Thurs. 10:00 am
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End of the Line Dancers
6:00 pm
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Explorers
2nd Wednesday 6:30 pm
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Red Hat Society
3rd Thursday 1:00 pm
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Quail
3rd Tuesday 10:00 am
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CLASSROOM
Crafty Ladies
Tues. 1:00 pm
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POOL
Splash Dance DARK
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These functions and times can change!
If you have any questions, check with
the group or call the MCA office.
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Please let us know when you have a
change of address!! Thank you.