Winter 2017 The newsletter for Trails West

Trails Topics

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

The two medians from the north entrance have recently been completely renovated

and the azaleas are in full bloom.

Southland Homes recently broke ground for luxury townhomes on South Bow Trail. (See

advertisement on Page 7.)

The swimming pool was beautifully resurfaced and the pool baths renovated in 2016. The time to swim

is just around the corner!

Trails West Homeowners Associationand The West Volusia Beacon do not endorse any

advertisement or editorial materials contained herein.The Association reserves the right

to refuse submissions to Trails Topics.

Trails Topics was designed and printed byThe West Volusia Beacon’s Special Publications

Department. For advertising inquiries, please contactThe Beacon advertising department at 386-734-4622

or email adsales@beacononlinenews.com.

TRAILS WESTBOARD OF DIRECTORS

Kirk Bauer, President ............................ 738-3271Harper Hill, V. President . . . . . . . . . . . 848-1161Rose Rowdon, Secy-Treas ................... 747-4114David Solar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 783-4581Annette Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 734-1582Jan Giroux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 736-9869Jim Gross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-3867Loretta Tillman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 736-6210Ann Blake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 873-7191

Our sincere appreciation for those whoserve on this board, the boards of thesub-associations, and all committees.

It takes volunteers to run a community.

Community Association Manager& Trails Topics Editor

LuEllen Ransbottom ..............................738-9470(off site ........................................... 386-615-0220)Much appreciation goes to Jan Giroux for her work in getting pictures, ads and copy for Trails Topics.

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ANNUALGARAGE SALE

The annual neighborhood-wide garage sale will be held on SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 2017, FROM 7 AM TILL 2 PM. RAIN DATE IS MARCH 25.

This has become a much anticipated event in our area. We will place an ad in The Beacon, the Daytona Beach News-Journal and the Pennysaver. Place your own ad to give specific directions to your home or list items for sale.

If you are participating, tie a few balloons to your street sign and mailbox to direct folks to your home. Also try not to inconvenience your neighbors who are not participating.

Watch out for the traffic and people walking in the streets during the Community Yard Sale Saturday March 4. Drive slowly!

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(All meet at the TW Clubhouse) Board meetings, changes or cancellations and annual membership meetings are posted on the guardhouse bulletin board. Written notices of Annual Membership Meetings are also mailed to the applicable owners. All meetings are open to the members of their respective associations.

The Trails West Board Members are listed on Page 2. Their meetings are scheduled for 7:00 PM on the third Tuesday of each month.

The Pine Bluff Board Members are Peter Gamache, Tom Rose, Kim Sands, Annette Smith and Matt Wimer. Their meetings are called and posted as needed. Budget and membership meetings are in November.

The Lake Mamie Board Members are Wayne Bruce, Richard Dreggors, Jan Giroux, Bill Keebler and Darrel Sams. Meetings are called as needed; watch for notice on the bulletin board at guardhouse. Budget and membership meetings are in November.

The Architectural Review Committee will meet as necessary. If you plan to make any additions or changes to the exterior of your property (including color of paint), first obtain a request for modification form from LuEllen at the office. The request is first submitted to the sub-association board (if necessary) and then to the Trails West ARC for approval.

_____________________________________The dates and times for Board meetings are posted at the guardhouse entrance and are always open for homeowner attendance. If you have any concerns to be brought to the Boards, please give your written requests to LuEllen to be included on the agenda.

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WELCOmE, NEW NEIGHBORS

Ronald & Jamie Hurta 304 Crooked Tree

Ricky Delk14 Autumnwood

Robert Penney 3349 Circle Oaks

Mary Ault 807 Shady Branch

Vanadis Setser 52 Wildwood

Jim Schrader28 Ramblewood

Carol Mazzone235 Shady Branch

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If you are a new resident not listed here, please contact LuEllen 738-9470

KEEPING TW BEAUTIFUL…

The camellias and azaleas are blooming beautifully! It is so good to hear newcomers say that after they saw Trails West, they told their realtor not to show them any other community. This is a compliment not only for the common

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property but also for the way individual homes are kept.

The two medians from the north entrance have recently been completely renovated. The Beautification Committee is making plans for additional renovations in 2017.

The Trails West association did some early storm clean-up after Matthew, but we’re glad FEMA and the County got our piles of storm debris cleaned up before Christmas.

The swimming pool was beautifully resurfaced and the pool baths renovated in 2016. The tennis courts are scheduled for resurfacing in 2017. Remember, they are also striped for Pickleball.

HISTORY LOVERSA resident as provided a two-page history of the Spanish Crown grant to Don Domingo Reyes and

the Patriot War of East Florida. We didn’t have room to print it here, but a copy is available at the office.

C & R VIOLATIONS: On-Street Parking

The C & R’s specifically state that vehicles may not be parked on the street or right-of-way overnight or for more than 10 hours. Trails West streets are narrow. On-street parking leaves little room for emergency vehicles. Please be considerate of your neighbors by parking in your garage or driveway.

SPRING CLEANINGAs spring approaches and brings the urge to renovate, remember to get the Architectural Review Committee approval to exterior changes in your home. See LuEllen for the modification request form.

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SAVE THE DATESThe Trails West Social Group is planning two community social events for Saturday, March 18, and Saturday, May 20, 2017 evenings starting at 7 pm.

Plan to attend, get to know your neighbors, and enjoy an evening together.

Please bring an appetizer or dessert to share, and your own personal drinks.

BEAR FACTSWe are learning to live in “bear country.” Although I have heard our bear is BIG AND BEAUTIFUL, we still would prefer he stay in the woods.

The best way to make that happen is to deny access to an easy meal. Do not leave any food outside, even bird seed or suet.

If possible, wait until the morning of trash pick-up to put your cans at curbside. Some neighbors have found that attaching a pool chlorine tablet to the inside of the trash can lid neutralizes the food odor and makes the contents less attractive. BUT if the bear still scatters your trash, please clean it up. The county collectors will not do this.

mY FAVORITETHOUGHT FOR

THE DAY“People will forget what you said; people will forget what you did; but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

— Maya Angelou

Best wishes for ahealthy and happy 2017!

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