FACETS OF CRYSTAL LAKE

Volume 78 Edition No 9 September 2013

“Our Monthly Community Newsletter”

CRYSTAL LAKE

ASSOCIATION

OFFICERS

President……………George Taber

Vice President……….Dave Griffin

VP Finance………...Leon Griffin

Secretary………….Rita Bernard

Treasurer…………….Ruth Wiese

BOARD MEMBERS

Bob Koshiol

Andy Lee

Doris Mazza

Tom Sherlock

Crystal Lake

Manager

Kate Russo

(813)-715-1505

Katharine_Russo@equitylifestyle.com

Sales Office

Tony Morrell

Anthony_Morell@equitylifestyle.com

4604 Crystal Lake Blvd.

Zephyrhills, Fl. 33541-2141

Editor

Belle Coutcher

icoutcher@aol.com

(813)780-2886

STATEHOOD GRANTED IN THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER:

California became the 31st state, September 9, 1850.

The SEPTEMBER BIRSTONE is the Sapphire.

The striking deep blue of a quality sapphire is

reminiscent of a cloudless night sky.

The SEPTEMBER FLOWER is the Aster.

It symbolizes love and patience.

4620 Lake Crystal Boulevard

Zephyrhills, Florida 33541

Crystal Lake Community Association, Inc.

Business Meeting September 02, 2013

1. Business Meeting 9:30A.M.

2. Prayer: Open prayer and Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Introduction of Board Members: Officers and Directors

4. Secretary’s Report: Aug. 05, 2013: Rita Bernard by Kaye Porter

5. Treasurer’s Report: Aug. 31, 2013: Ruth Wiese

6. Membership Committee: Marvie Muzik

7. Cards: Virginia Street

8. Calendar Events: Belle Coutcher

9. Community Watch Group: Tom Sherlock

10. Crystal Lake Circle of Caring: Velma DeKing

11. Trips and Travel: Leo Sattler

12. Unfinished Business:

FMO Membership: Dave Griffin

Network Group:

Elder Affairs Information: George Taber

Use of Association Grills Policy and Procedures: Dave Griffin

Unfinished Business Membership:

13. New Business:

Community update information: Leon Griffin

Agenda Recommendations for October Management Meeting

New Business Membership:

14. Adjourn:

CRYSTAL LAKE ASSOCIATION, INC.

MEMBERSHIP

Membership runs from April 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014.

May enroll anytime from April 1, 2013 through February 3, 2014 to be eligible to vote in the annual

election to be held on March 3, 2014.

Membership dues are $10.00 per year per household. Payable in cash or by check.

Please make checks payable to Crystal Lake HOA.

To join the Crystal Lake Community Association, simply mail this Membership Application to:

Marvie Muzik

34709 Green Arbor Street

Zephyrhills, FL 33541

Or, if you prefer, you may drop it off at her home or simply bring this form to any Social or Business

Meeting. All meetings are held in the Crystal Lake Clubhouse on Mondays at 9:30 a.m. Your Mem-

bership Card will be dropped off at your home or mailed to you.

Membership Chairperson: Marvie Muzik

Any questions, call Marvie Muzik at: 813-778-6556.

Name:

_______________________________________________________________________________

Address:

_____________________________________________________________________________

Phone:

_______________________________________________________________________________

Email:

_______________________________________________________________________________

Original Hometown State:

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Resident: Year round __________________ Winter “Snowbird”___________________

At the August 12, 2013 Board Meeting a motion was made and approved by the Board of Directors to post

in the Newsletter one or two Crystal Lake Rules and Regulations each month. These will serve as a re-

minder as to why we choose to live in Crystal Lake.

Thank you,

George Taber

CRYSTAL LAKE

RULES AND REGULATIONS

A. HOMESITES AND RESIDENCES

2. Mobile homes and lots shall be maintained by residents in full compliance with applicable

state and local governmental codes as well as the management policies of Crystal Lake. The main-

tenance and cleanliness of all mobile homes and lots are of prime importance, for which, the resi-

dents shall be responsible. The management reserves the right to keep a lot from creating an un-

sightly appearance and may charge residents for the cost of alleviating such unsightly appearance,

together with an overhead charge of twenty-five percent (25%) thereof.

17. Each Resident is responsible for keeping his respective trees, plants, and flower boxes attractively

maintained. Home sites are to be kept free of dead limbs and weeds and shall not be permitted to become

overgrown.

(b) Existing trees or shrubs must not be damaged or removed by Home Owner without written per-

mission of the Community Manager. Home Owner is responsible for maintenance of all trees and shrubs

located on the manufactured home lot. Trees that are the property of the Community (those the trunk of

which is located entirely within a common area of the Community) may be trimmed or removed by con-

sent of Community Management with costs shared equally by Homeowner and Community Owner. Dead

trees, or trees and shrubs damaged by high winds, or any other act of God or in any other way, must be re-

moved by Home Owner, at Home Owner’s expense, within seven (7) days of occurrence of death or dam-

age of the affected tree or shrub.

(f) Vegetable gardening is not permitted on any lot. Trees and shrubs must be kept well groomed at

all times.

C. VEHICLES

1. Residents, guests, vendors and contractors shall observe the 15-MPH limit while operating

vehicles within Crystal Lake. Management and residents should make all visitors and contractors/

vendors servicing Crystal Lake aware of the 15-MPH speed limit and that continued violation

could jeopardize their access to Crystal Lake.

(f) To ensure the safety of residents and guests, golf carts may not be driven by anyone under the age of

18.

September Notes from Kate

This summer has gone incredibly fast! Pretty soon everyone will be back from their vacations and

we will be seeing the snowbirds trickle back in to the community. I hope everyone has had a great

summer.

Thanks to all of you that called or emailed and let me know that power washing was scheduled.

There were many letters sent because I know it takes time to get your home on the schedule to be

cleaned. The letters were fairly well received and most folks understand they are not to be taken

personally and that no one was singled out by any means. I do ELS-required inspections once a

year and I appreciate everyone’s efforts in a very unforgiving Florida summertime climate. Coop-

eration and understanding are just two of the many awesome things about Crystal Lake!

I would like to remind everyone to please pick up after your dog when you venture out into the

community. There are indeed folks that don’t adhere to this policy, and it is frustrating to all who

do. Let’s make an effort to always have pick-up bags with you when you walk, and deal with your

dog as you would in your own home. Everyone is proud of their dogs, and you should be, so

please pick up so other walkers do not encounter any unpleasant surprises.

Please remember that no one under the age or 18 is permitted to drive a golf cart in the community.

This includes toddlers sitting on your lap “steering” the golf cart. We have had a couple near

misses with kids driving the carts, so when they ask, the answer just has to be NO. If you want pic-

tures, and we all know the little ones look cute in the cart at the wheel, let them sit in the cart in

your driveway and snap away!

I have noticed up by the mail station that quite often folks are taking a short cut through the grass

from or onto Lake Crystal Blvd. The only problem I have with that, aside from it being against the

rules, is that we are creating a pathway in the grass. If you look, you can see the tire tracks. It will

fix itself if we stop cutting through. It can’t take more than a few extra seconds to enter and exit

the parking lot at the designated entrance, and I will be grateful.

The subject of Service, Therapy and Emotional Support Dogs has been a topic of interest for many

residents. There is information both in the clubhouse and in the office addressing the official poli-

cies for the community. Please take the time to read this information, and feel free to call me if

you have any questions or concerns.

Miss working in your yard up north?? Come out to the clubhouse on Tuesday mornings at 7:30

a.m. and help out with the gardening gurus! They do an incredible job but really need some addi-

tional able bodies. Just one hour a week is all it takes.

Have a great September! “You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough”-Mae West

Kate

LADIES’ LUNCHEON

The September ladies' luncheon will be at Wild

Wild Wings on 301 in Zephyrhills.

Please be at the clubhouse parking lot no later

than 11:15.

We are 15 Tuesdays away from our December

10th Holiday Luncheon at Kokopelli's.

The gift exchange amount will be $10.00 again

this year.

It is not a requirement to be a part of the gift ex-

change but of course if you do not bring a gift you

do not take a gift. I have heard some ladies saying

they already have their gift! I know it seems early

to be talking about the holidays but time does fly.

Judy Hanson 862-3675

MEN’S LUNCHEON

The men will be going to Wild Wild

Wings this month. Please be at the club-

house parking lot at 11:15.

Glen Hanson 862-3675

NEIGHBOR’S NITE OUT

This month we will be going to Kobe’s

Japanese Steakhouse at 19601 Bruce B

Downs in New Tampa.

This will be Thursday, September 19th.

Meet in the parking lot at 4:15.

Our hosts are John and Jean Sheehy.

SEPTEMBER TRAVEL NEWS

Let’s play Ball. Monday evening September 23

Rays vs. Baltimore Orioles. Tickets: P.P.

$69.00 TBT, $89.00 Baseline Box, $99.00 Press

Level, $109.00 Lower Reserved. Voucher good

for $11.00 in Rays Bucks.

Murder Mystery Show Thursday evening Sep-

tember 26 at the famous Spaghetti Warehouse in

Ybor City. Murder on the 19th hole happens

when all sorts of characters turn out for the

grand opening of the newest & wackiest Golf &

Country Club. Dinner choices include: Chicken

parmesan, Eggplant parmesan, Lasagna, or Spa-

ghetti Feast, with house salad, beverage, tax &

tips. $69.00 P.P.

Drop the Puck & score with the Lightning.

Thursday evening October 26. Lightning vs.

Blackhawks. Private party deck. All inclusive

package: 2½ hours all you can eat buffet with all

you can drink, draft beer, wine & soda. $99.00

P.P. Other seats & prices available on request.

The Best of Atlanta October 16. 4 days/3 nights

$499.00 P.P. dbl, $679.00 P.P. sgl. Some of the

highlights: Tara Museum with Gone with the

Wind artifacts, City Tour, Federal Reserve Bank

Museum, the Fox Theatre. Tour the Aquarium,

the “World of Coca Cola”, and CNN. Many din-

ners & breakfasts included. Check out the flyer.

Sail on the Norwegian Dawn from Tampa on a

cruise to nowhere. November 15-17. 3 days/2

nights. Inside Cabin $269.00 P.P. dbl, Outside

cabin $299.00 P.P. dbl, Balcony $369.00 P.P.

Details coming soon

Land & Sail on the refurbished Bahama Cele-

bration 5-days/4 nights from Palm Beach to

Freeport, Bahamas. March 14, 2014. 2-nights

cruise /2 nights Grand Lucayan Hotel. Included

all resort charges all meals on ship & land & all

drinks land only. Amenities include: aqua gym

health club, bicycles, sailing, dance lessons, live

entertainment nightly & much more. All rates

are P.P. double occupancy. Standard inside

$639.00, Standard outside $679.00, Club suites

$769.00, Deluxe suites $819.00. An additional

Golf Package at the Reef Club, a course de-

signed by Robert Trent Jr.,

9 holes $69.00 P.P., 18 holes $99.00 P.P. In-

cludes golf cart, snacks, green fees & R/T

Transportation between Grand Lucayan and the

Reef Club. A $100.00 deposit P.P. is required

with a completed reservation form. All deposits

are refundable until final payment 1/6/2014.

Holiday Season: Orange Blossom Opry at

Weirsdale, December 7th, White Christmas at

the Show Palace, December 12th, and the world

famous Rockettes at Straz Center on Decem-

ber 20th.

All trips & cruises include R/T Transportation

w/ tip for driver. We never put envelopes on

seats for gratuity. For further information & in-

dividual flyers call Leo A. Sattler 813-782-

1722 or email onebldegl@hotmail.com

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SUNSHINE REPORT

Get Well: Thank You:

Sonny Verscheure Joe Tafi & Rich Macedo

Gretchen Turney Angie & Charlie Cannon

Myra Hale donating grills

A very quiet month, thank the Lord.

Virginia Street

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COMMUNITY BREAKFAST

Saturday

September 7, 8:00 am

Sign up sheet in clubhouse.

September 2nd

At the clubhouse

Following the business meeting

Menu

Chicken legs and thighs

Potato salad

Coleslaw

Ice Cream Floats

Games too!

Fee for non-members $5.00

Please sign up for count.

Labor Day Lunch

Pot Luck Supper

celebrating

September and October

Birthdays and Anniversaries.

Thursday

September 26th

At

6 pm

Important Service Change Notice

Starting August 5th new trash ser-

vice days will be:

Monday and Thursday

The twice monthly recycle days

will be:

2nd and 4th Wednesday of each

month beginning 08/14/13

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 Business

Meeting

9:30 am

HOA Luncheon

after meeting

TRASH PICK UP

3 Garden Club

7:30 am

Dominoes

6:00 pm

Euchre 6:45 pm

4 Scrap &

Stamp

1:00 pm

Bingo 7:00

pm

5 Bible Study

10:00 am

Mix & Match

1:00 pm

TRASH PICK

UP

6

Hand & Foot

12:15 pm

7 Community

Breakfast

8:00 am

Games

6:30 pm

8 9

Social Update

9:30 am

Hand & Foot

Board Meeting

10 Garden Club 7:30 Men’s

& Ladies’

Luncheon 11:15

Dominoes 6:00

Euchre 6:45 pm

11

RECYCLE

Scrap &

Stamp

1:00 pm

Bingo 7:00

12 Bible Study

10:00 am

Mix & Match

1:00 pm

13

Hand & Foot

12:15 pm

14

Games

6:30 pm

15 16 Social Update

9:30 am

Hand & Foot

12:15 pm

17 Garden Club

7:30 am

Dominoes 6:00

Euchre 6:45 pm

18

Scrap &

Stamp

1:00 pm

Bingo 7:00

pm

19 Bible Study

10:00 am

Mix & Match

1:00 pm

Neighbors’ Nite

Out 4:15 pm

20

Hand & Foot

12:15 pm

21

Games

6:30 pm

22 23 Social Update

9:30 am

Hand & Foot

12:15 pm

24 Garden Club

7:30 am

Dominoes

6:00 pm

Euchre 6:45 pm

25

RECYCLE

Scrap &

Stamp

1:00 pm

Bingo 7:00

pm

26 Bible Study

10:00 am

Mix & Match

1:00 pm

Pot Luck 6 pm

27

Hand & Foot

12:15 pm

28

Games

6:30 pm

29 30 Social Update

9:30 am

Hand & Foot

12:15 pm

September

2013

Crystal Lake

Emergency Number

Ron 342-467-9807

Men’s Golf

Tuesdays & Thursdays

Newsletter /Calendar deadline 9/25

Contact Belle @ 780-2886 or icoutcher@aol. com

*NOTE: TRASH PICK UP Mondays and Thursdays

RECYCLE DAY 2nd

& 4th

Wednesdays

September 2013 Anniversaries

Richard and Nancy Ehrlenbach Sept. 7 34622 Yellow Parrot Drive

Ben and Thea Ten Have Sept. 10 34729 Sturgeon Loop

Frank and Elaine Faria Sept. 12 34641 Green Arbor Street

George and Bonny Eitel Sept. 15 4345 Coconut Lane

Dick and Dot Benner Sept. 15 34825 Panfish Place

Ray and Mary Dilley Sept. 15 34830 Eagles Peak Place

Dick and Lucille Carver Sept. 16 4555 Lake Crystal Boulevard

Bob and Bette Kelly Sept. 17 4604 Tangelo Drive

Ken and Velma DeKing Sept. 24 4908 Lark Haven Place

Ken and Colleen Anderson Sept. 24 34811 Panfish Place

Glen and Dot Garvin Sept. 28 34711 Yellow Parrot Drive

September 2013 Men's BirthdaysEd Smith Sept. 2 34825 Eagles Peak Place

John Footland Sept. 7 34550 Eagles Peak Place

Glenn Muzik Sept. 9 34709 Green Arbor Street

William Papula Sept. 12 34749 Blue Starling Street

George Thomas Jr. Sept. 17 34703 Yellow Parrot Drive

Glen Garvin Sept. 27 34711 Yellow Parrot Drive

Tom Woods Sept. 27 4732 Red Cardinal Court

Bill Hiatt Sept. 27 34741 Eagles Peak Place

Dick Farringer Sept. 30 34708 Yellow Parrot Drive

September 2013 Women's BirthdaysSeptember 2008 Women's BirthdaysMarjorie Rector Sept. 1 34735 Panfish Place

Joann Sanders Sept. 6 34549 Yellow Parrot Drive

Becky Thompson Sept. 10 34830 Panfish Place

Carol Colombo Sept. 11 4547 King Palm Lane

Colleen Anderson Sept. 11 34811 Panfish Place

Elaine Faria Sept. 12 34641 Green Arbor Street

Leona Hiatt Sept. 13 34741 Eagles Peak Place

Barbara Stacy Sept. 13 34911 Snow Egret Avenue

Gainor Roberts Sept. 14 34730 Sturgeon Loop

Kathleen Placek Sept. 15 34732 Blue Starling Street

Dorothy Benner Sept. 18 34825 Panfish Place

Pat Botner Sept. 21 34452 Yellow Perch Place

Miriam (Eva) Brown Sept. 23 4631 Tangelo Drive

Harriett Sattler Sept. 24 34606 Eagles Peak Place

Mary Comer Sept. 27 4740 Red Cardinal Court