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2012 Board of Directors (Elected by general membership)
Directors Trina Searcy, President Dick Thoma, Treasurer Dan King, Director Joe Barnett, Director
Mark Reichert, Vice President Joanie Trotman, Secretary/CONA Rep. Tom Martineau, Director
Administrative Staff Nancy C. Johnson Anne Marshall Anna Trudeau Gregory Durant
Operations Director, Bookkeeper & Editor Office Manager Assistant Office Manager, Assistant Editor & Graphic Designer Field Manager
Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. T: 850-668-3231 | F: 850-894-1477 E: Admin@killearnlakeshoa.org 7110 Beech Ridge Trail, Tallahassee FL, 32312
www.KillearnLakesHOA.org
General Board Meeting Information Quarterly Open Members Meetings:
Please re-register your email address on our NEW website if you wish to continue to receive resident email alerts from the association office. Directions to do so are directly beside the registration box located on the ‘Contact Us’ page. Thank you!
Held on the 2nd Tuesday of each of the following months: February/ May/ August @7PM at the Bradfordville Historic Schoolhouse on Bannerman Road. Signs will be posted prior to the meeting.
Annual Meeting: Held on the second Saturday of November @10AM (place to be announced)
Regular Scheduled Board of Director Meetings: Held at the Killearn Lakes Homeowners Association office on the 2nd Thursday of each of the following months: January/ March/ April/ June/ July/ September/ October/ December @7PM.
Love the giver more than the gift – Brigham Young
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Editor’s Note
keep shaking my head as it seems each month just flies by. The holidays are here and soon we will be watching the ball drop from Times Square as we usher in 2013. How do you feel when you think back to the last time you got together with friends to catch up or picked up the phone to let your friends and family members know that you have been thinking about them? I feel apologetic because I am guilty on all counts! Our Fall Festival is the last event of the year and this year’s crowd was the largest ever! Please be sure to check out all the photos of the event located on pages 14 and 15. Each November we hold the Annual Meeting at the association office. At this meeting, the current Board Secretary certifies the ballot total and announces the newly elected and/or returning board members who will serve as the Volunteer Board of Directors. As certified, the 2013 Board members are: incumbents Joe Barnett, Dan King, Mark Reichert, Trina Searcy, Tom Martineau, and Joanie Trotman, and the newest board member is Mark Worley. Congratulations to all the winners. Officers will be chosen at the December 13th meeting. After the year end totals have been ascertained, a Proposed Budget for 2013 will be discussed at the January board meeting. At this year’s Annual Meeting on November 10, 2012, there was a special presentation to Dick Thoma in recognition of the many years he has served as your Board Treasurer. Director Dan King contributed this comment on the plaque, “He Kept Us in the Black!” This photo is of “The Team” having lunch at “The Egg” as we said goodbye to Anna, who began her new job at FSU the following day. We all wish her luck in her new position and will stay in touch. We recently sat down to a table of plenty with our family and friends and each “Gave Our Thanks”. I am very thankful for many things too numerous to list. I was very thankful for the gorgeous and perfect day we had for the Fall Festival, knowing how badly the families north of us are faring in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. If you haven’t made a contribution to the Red Cross yet, if you can, please donate soon and “Pay it forward”! This is the last issue of the year so I want to remind you to be on the lookout in January for your 2013 Dues Assessment Invoices. Also, remember that you have the two months of January and February only to pay the discounted dues amounts. On March 1st the discount period ends and the full dues amount will then be in effect. The additional $24.00 IS NOT A LATE FEE. Soon all the invitations to holiday parties will be going out. Holiday cards will be mailed and gift lists will be made. The Christmas cookies, pies and cakes will have been baked and all the wonderful smells will waft through the house. After all the shopping is finally done and the personal gift wrapping touches are proudly displayed on the presents under the tree, it will be time to relax and enjoy all the festive touches you made to convey the spirit of the season. Wishing you and your family a safe and happy holiday season, and a prosperous 2013! Merry Christmas,
Nancy C. Johnson Operations Director, Bookkeeper & Editor
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Bryan's Brief December 2012
By the time you read this, Thanksgiving will be over, Christmas is just around the corner and a new year is upon us. It’s true the older you get, the faster time flies. The elections are over and we have a change at the County. I want to take a moment to thank Commissioner Akin Akinyemi for his service to our county. His dedication and commitment were obvious and appreciated. We wish him well in his next endeavors. Let’s all welcome our new at-large commissioner – Mary Ann Lindley. She has many challenges ahead of her and I have no doubt she will meet them head on! You may want to invite her to some of your neighborhood meetings so she too is aware of your concerns and issues. We need all the votes we can get. There’s not a lot of change in the District IV projects.
The Bull Headley/Bannerman Road Intersection Improvements are progressing. The Bannerman
Transportation Corridor and Thomasville Rd Northeast Park Projects were presented to the Sales Tax Committee at their October meeting and a final vote will be taken in February by the Committee for inclusion of these two projects for the infrastructure sales tax funding. The mission of the Leon County Sales Tax Committee is to take public input on the proposed infrastructure projects and then make recommendations to the County Commission on those projects the public has deemed most important. Please contact them and share your thoughts on these much needed proposed District IV projects.
The Killearn Lakes Stormwater Project has been
divided up in to units for permitting purposes and we’ve received permits for Units 2 and 3. We’re working on the bid package now and plan to meet with the Killearn Lakes Board members to review the plans sometime in the next few months. We’re still working the Northwest Florida Water Management District attempting to permit for Unit 1. It is truly a privilege to serve as your District IV Commissioner and I commit to you that I will continue to do the best job I can in representing you and our community. As always, I welcome your input and appreciate all of you who act as my eyes and ears in the District. Many of the improvements we’ve already made, or are currently working on, came from citizen suggestions or observations. As you plan for your fall and holiday neighborhood/ homeowner’s association meetings, please let me know the dates and times so that I can try to attend. Always remember to call me if you have any questions or concerns – deslogeb@leoncountyfl.gov or 606-5364. Wishing everyone a very “Merry Christmas”, “Happy Hanukah” and “Kwanzaa”! Hope the New Year brings peace, happiness and prosperity to all.
We're also working to access BluePrint 2000 funds for the park. We'll see how that turns out.
Leon County
Board of County Commissioners
Bryan Desloge
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Killearn Lakes Election 2013 Results Thank You for Casting Your Ballot
The 2013 Volunteer Board of Directors was announced and certified The Board members will choose officers at their meeting on at the Annual Open Member Meeting held Saturday, November 10th December 13th. Our congratulations to: Joe Barnett, Dan King, at the Killearn Lakes Homeowners Association office. Tom Martineau, Mark Reichert, Trina Searcy, Joanie Trotman Of the approximately 4200 ballots mailed in mid-October, we and Mark Worley. We extend a warm welcome to our newest board had 492 ballots cast. Forty- four member, Mark Worley. Thank ballots were disqualified due to you to all who participated and Of the approximately 4200 lack of signature, or for voting cast your vote! for more than 7 candidates. Saying “Thank you” does ballots mailed in mid-October, Nancy C. Johnson, not seem adequate to we had 492 ballots cast Operations Director, presented acknowledge the many years of all board members a shirt with service Dick Thoma has given the Killearn Lakes Plantation logo as a “Thank you” from the staff to our community by serving on the Board of Directors. His untiring for all they do. dedication, by serving as Board Treasurer for more than 20 years, As you may know, members of the board serve on a volunteer will be missed. We wish Dick all the best in the future. basis. They act on your behalf by becoming “Your Voice” when it comes to dealing with issues that directly affect you, your safety, and your property values. 6
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Movies in the Park It’s Almost at Time Again
Charlie Brown Christmas * Mickey Christmas Carol … and More!
What: Two hours of FREE family-friendly Christmas movies and entertainment under the stars! When: Saturday, December 8, 2012 * 7:00 - 9:00 PM Where: Tekesta Park in Killearn Lakes (corner of Tekesta Drive and Deerlake Road) Homemade Cookies * Hot Chocolate * Popcorn Canopy Roads Baptist Church www.canopyroads.org
Your homeowners association is preparing 2013 dues assessment statements. Be on the lookout for the 2013 invoice that will be mailed the first week of January. This would be a good time to let us know if you have moved or anticipate any ownership changes before the first of the year. We have asked all title companies, starting the week of November 12, 2012, to collect next year’s assessments when they close on a property in Killearn Lakes. The discount dues assessment amount applies only in the months of January and February.
All Non-Lakefront Properties:
Discounted Dues Amount: $96.00 per property only for the months of January & February; beginning March 1st: Dues Amount: $120.00
All Lakefront Properties:
Discounted Dues Amount: $114.00 per property only for the months of January & February; beginning March 1st: Dues Amount: $138.00 Be sure to register as a member at www.killearnlakeshoa.org
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Plants Remain in StockPurchase While You Can!!! By C. J. Marston
It seems like your Arbor Committee is ever evolving. But, since the beginning, the one constant has been our goal of fostering public awareness regarding the benefits of our Florida natives.
tall established trees. Indian Pink disappears in dormancy, and comes up quite late in the spring, so mark the planting spot to avoid accidentally planting over it.
Scarlet Sage (Salvia coccinea) (8): Scarlet sage is exceptionally This year we held our annual plant sale from August through adaptable, long-blooming, and extremely valuable in the butterfly or the “Fall Festival” (rather than Arbor Day in January). Happily, this hummingbird garden. Although this is a short-lived perennial, it change was well received and sales did not drop. In fact, we had some persists over time by reseeding itself. Typical of mints, scarlet sage extra plants available at the “Fall Festival” which was a big hit. It was has a wonderful aromatic scent. Blooming can occur nearly all year fun watching the children pick out their “treasures” and the interest and the bright scarlet flowers are sure to attract nearly every they took in why their plant was special for our environment and pollinating insect; but especially cloudless sulphur and swallowtail how to take care of it. They had so many questions just to make sure they had it right. One of my Since the beginning, the one constant has been favorites was a little girl that just our goal of fostering public awareness had to have a redbud. Although her dad asked her several times if she regarding the benefits of our Florida natives… was sure that was the one she wanted, she stood her ground. Because redbuds are dormant right now, it was devoid of any leaves. butterflies. While it does prefer full sun, it can tolerate intermittent But she walked proudly across the park with her precious “potted shade, but usually at the expense of the beautiful bright red flowers. stick.” I know that with the loving tender care she is prepared to give investment, she will be excited when the flowers and leaves are the Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) (5): This first to emerge in the spring. great fall perennial is not only grown for its beautiful Below is a list of most of the plants we still have in stock. The flowers, but also as a low-maintenance, sun-loving, number in parentheses is the availability. If you have any drought-tolerant native. This is a great nectar plant questions, or are interested in purchasing any of these plants, please for pollinators such as butterflies and bees when contact the homeowner’s association office at 668-3231 or email me other flowers have waned and their leaves can serve at cjmarston49@gmail.com. as a host plant for some butterfly larvae.
PERENNIALS: $5.00 Green & Gold (Chrysogonum virginianum) (3): A semi-evergreen perennial groundcover that produces both attractive foliage and flowers. Because it grows naturally in understory, this is a great addition where it will receive filtered light (but never full sun). It needs well-drained soil and will tolerate limited foot traffic. It blooms beginning in late spring, but is most common in April and May. Indian Pink (Spigelia marilandica) (10): Indian Pink is one of the most striking and beautiful of the Florida native perennials. Its summer flowers are brilliant red (garnet) and tubular with yellow (gold) throats. This hardy plant is a favorite of butterflies and hummingbirds and is at home in the bright woodland or sunny border. This is an excellent plant for a yard with 8
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Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) (6): Probably one of the more widely known of our native perennials, purple cone flower blooms throughout spring and summer on tall flower stalks. Planting with the Black-eyed Susan will give you continuous bloom from spring through late fall. This perennial also attracts and feeds butterflies. While is grows best in full sun, it will tolerate partial sun (at the expense of blooms, of course) and is drought tolerant.
SHRUBS: $8.00 Highbush Blueberries (5): The Southern Highbush is a cross between Rabbiteye and Northern Highbush blueberries. With proper care, they ripen early and bear more heavily than Rabbiteyes. They are drought tolerant, insect free and basically easy to grow-- if you get the soil pH right (4.5-5.5 pH). Testing the soil is helpful if you are serious about growing blueberries. They prefer well-drained,
acidic soil and partial to full sun for best production. Blueberry bushes can live 30 to 50 years, so it is wise to give them adequate space. They come into full maturity in their 5th or 6th year, when they begin to produce their maximum amount of fruit. While these shrubs require a little attention in the beginning, once established, it’s hard to go wrong and the reaping of your harvest far outweighs the effort. Florida Flame Azalea (Rhododendron austrinum) (4) and Piedmont Azalea (R. canescens) (3): These Rhododendron cousins bloom for several weeks in early spring. The Fl. Flame azalea sports breathtakingly brilliant golden blossoms; while the Piedmont (Pinxter) softens a landscape with its showy white-pink flowers. Both have a heavenly honeysuckle-like fragrance that attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. The Flame is widely planted as landscape specimens and, although it likes regular moisture, it can resist some drought once established. But if you live near water, it helps to know the Piedmont is generally found along streams and swamp margins from N. Carolina and Tennessee to central Florida. Like most azaleas, both prefer partial sun to shade, light acidic soils, and lots of mulch. Coontie (zamia pumila) (5): Known as a cycad, coontie is a small palm like perennial plant that grows about 3 feet. Like its non-native cycad counterpart, the sago palm, this species is dioecious, having male or female reproductive parts (called “cones”) present on separate plants. It has a much softer appearance and is without the sharp edges of some of the other popular cycads used in the landscape. Purple Muhli Grass (Muhlenbergii capillaries) (6): This is one of Florida’s most beautiful natives and a Top 10 selection to grow in your garden. This plant, along with the coontie, has been widely planted in the Leon County medians this year. The purplish-red or pink inflorescence is a silky panicle that appears in late summer and lasts 6-8 weeks before the ripe seeds give is an attractive tan color to the wispy plumes. It tolerates a wide variety of soil conditions from moist to dry, acidic to alkaline, and sandy to marl. This beautiful grass is non-invasive and, once established, forget about the maintenance!
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Alternative Christmas Market At the Alternative Christmas Market you can “honor Christ’s birth by continuing his work”.
Christ Presbyterian Church on Bannerman Road will have its annual “Alternative Christmas Market” on Friday, December 7th and Saturday December 8th. What is an Alternative Christmas Market? It is a place to shop for “special meaningful” gifts provided by local Leon County non-profit organizations that help others during the holiday season. The Market provides an opportunity to hear local charitable agencies describe how they help those in need. You are sure to find several of your favorites. Your donation to one of these charities is instantly transformed into a Christmas gift to honor someone on your shopping list — who already has plenty. How does this happen? You’ll receive an attractive card that details how the donation improves the circumstances of a local, national or international neighbor in need. The card is what you take home to put under the tree or in the mail. If you can’t attend in person, website mail and mail-in orders are available. In addition to donation gifts which are tax deductible, a thirdworld fair-trade craft shop carries a variety of beautiful handcrafted gift items for sale.
Christ Presbyterian Church 2317Bannerman Road Friday, Dec. 7th from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday Dec. 8th from 8 a.m to 1 p.m. Pancake Breakfast Available at 8:00 am. *Optional cover charge-one can of food for a needy neighbor
Website: www.cpcusa.org/ministry/outreach.htm Contact: Christ Presbyterian Church 850-893-7472 10
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Covenants, Restrictions, and the Complaint-Driven Life You see the State Trooper’s flashing lights in your rear view mirror. It’s time to pull over and face the music.
Association’s Website - www.killearnlakeshoa.org – and go to “documents.” There you will find the C&Rs that apply to your development section of KLP. If you do not know which C&R “How fast do you think you were going, Sir?” document applies to your property, call the Association office to find “Well, I am sure I was going over the speed limit – but there were at least out: 668-3231. Here is what you should do then: a dozen other cars that passed me like I was standing still! What about them? • Read the C&Rs; Shouldn’t they get speeding tickets, too?” • Make note of items where your property appears in “I had my radar gun trained on you: 71 in a 55mph zone. Your license violation of the C&Rs; and registration, please.” • Correct these violations; • If you are concerned about a neighbor’s possible violation of the C&Rs, and you have paid your dues, you have the All residents who bought property option of issuing a complaint to the association office. You in KLP signed and accepted are not obligated to do this, but enforcement of the C&Rs depends in part on self-correction (see bullet above) and is Covenants and Restrictions (C&R) in part complaint-driven; as part of the closing process. • If you lease or rent your property, make sure you are in compliance with the applicable provisions in the C&Rs concerning subletting; and As residents of Killearn Lakes Plantation (KLP), we get treated • Be sure to have the lessees or renters sign their acceptance better and perhaps more fairly. Here is the explanation: of the governing C&Rs, and provide them a copy. All residents who bought property in KLP signed and accepted So how do we treat you better than the radar gun-wielding State Covenants and Restrictions (C&R) as part of the closing process. Trooper? We let you correct any C&R violations without levying a These documents describe how we are governed in KLP. They are fine, unless you refuse.* State Troopers rarely issue warning tickets. our rules. You may not recall accepting these documents: in these We let you issue a complaint about someone else’s violation, and we litigious times, you may have signed up to fifty items during your will investigate it. With any State Trooper, that ship has long sailed. closing. In fact, you should have received your own copy of the *An article in the February 2012 issue #51 of this Magazine describes C&Rs governing your section of KLP at your closing. If you do not the Association’s new fining capability under 720.305 Florida Statute. have a copy, please obtain one by going to your Homeowner
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Lake Friendly Yard By Joe Barnett
Reluctantly, CJ Marston let me nominate her yard for “Lake Friendly Yard.” I’m glad I did. Like most, her yard has a very interesting history. CJ was drawn to Killearn Lakes 16 years ago because she loved the pretty twolane drive up Thomasville Road, all the trees, and the great schools. She loves her neighbors who she says are very close and always there for each other. Her daughter graduated from the newly built Chiles High School in 2004 in the same class as my son. The first plant I noticed was her bright red rose bush. Although she doesn’t know its name, it comes from her grandmother’s bush, sometime in the 1920s. As we walked her brick pathway to the backyard, she told about someone using the area next to the house for changing oil. After clearing and replacing as much of the soil as possible, she covered the area with bricks found in the yard. This path led me to a big laurel oak and even bigger Loblolly pine.
vine and nandina that she has to remove occasionally. “People don’t realize that, by not controlling them in their yards, they will spread to other areas, usually via the birds and other animal wildlife.” I saw two satsuma trees full of oranges. In past years, the 8year-old Satsuma-Mandarin has produced 1,500 or more oranges. But her younger Satsuma-Tangerine is producing for the first time this year and shows great promise. How CJ got into planting natives is an interesting story. One day she came home from work and “her” green space had been cut down and the debris piled up to rot. Upset, she called the Killearn Lakes office. Board member Mark Reichart came to investigate, agreed it was a “rat” haven, and helped her with having it cleaned up. From the concern of the loss of so many trees, not only from her yard, but also because of the influx of lot clearing and building around Killearn Lakes, a letter to the Association gave way to the idea of an arbor committee. So CJ’s “committee of one” printed up flyers and distributed them at the 2007 Fall Festival. From that, the first arbor meeting was held in May 2008 with 18 members attending. CJ admittedly shared that natives were not on her radar at that time. She just wanted to plant trees -- any kind and lots of them. But knowledgeable people coming to the meeting was the of her learning the CJ is not as dogmatic about planting natives as beginning importance of natives. In January 2009, the Arbor Committee held its she is about planting non-aggressive plants first Arbor Day celebration and has (native or not). But given a comparable choice, since planted many new trees at Tekesta Park and in the medians, sold she will always plant a native… native trees and plants, encouraged residents to take advantage of Leon County’s “Adopt-a-Tree” free tree giveaway every January, and planted The tour revealed the natural beautyberries, sparkleberry, and a the erosion-reducing demonstration in Tekeska Park. A source of pride was when, in June 2010, the Leon County Commission giant native cherry tree. She has added native azaleas, coontie, presented a proclamation declaring the Killearn Lakes Arbor redbuds, and Indian Pinks (her favorite) to name a few of her Committee as Leon County’s FIRST EVER active county-wide purchases from the Arbor Committee. Then there are her transplants: homeowner’s association arbor committee. “I believe this is when I crabapples, Silverbell, and oakleaf hydrangea, from Jim Chicon’s realized the Committee’s vision of ‘fostering public awareness . . . “Lake Friendly” yard and the county Adopt-a-Tree program. CJ is regarding the benefits of planting native vegetation was actually not as dogmatic about planting natives as she is about planting nonmaking a difference in our community.” aggressive plants (native or not). But given a comparable choice, she will always plant a native. She pointed out some highly invasive skunk
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CJ has always composted and she stopped fertilizing her yard when she became aware of the damaging effects it had on our lakes. She happily reports that her yard has done well without the fertilizer and has been self-converting from St. Augustine to Centipede. On a final note, she happily admits that if the green space had not been “gutted,” then there would not have been an Arbor Committee; she would not have met new friends through the Committee or had an opportunity to get to know the association’s staff and board; learned the importance of native plants; or had the opportunity to give back to the community. Another benefit from all this is she now enjoys the wild life in her greenspace which includes occasional visits of a beautiful red fox. (Although she’s not fond of the rabbit that eats her purple cone flowers.)
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When the tour was over, I thanked CJ and I hope everyone remembers to think of her and the Arbor Committee when they see many of our beautiful new plantings throughout our area and their efforts to improve our community’s environment and promote cleaner lakes. As the winner, C J will be presented a special yard sign, a $100 gift certificate from a local nursery and a photo of recognition in the February issue of the “Lakes View” Magazine. I will make the presentation on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at the Quarterly Open Members Meeting. Congratulations, C J Marston!
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2012 Fall Festival Our Annual Fall Festival was held Saturday, November 3rd, at Tekesta Park. The weather cooperated and we had a beautiful, clear day for the festivities at our neighborhood park. We were proud to serve Sonny’s Barbecue for lunch and appreciate the many desserts and recipes shared by residents. The Fall Festival is the biggest event hosted by the homeowners association and this year’s crowd was one of the largest we’ve ever had. The festival would not be possible without the generosity of our many sponsors. Please support the businesses listed below as often as you can. Many sponsors were new to the Fall Festival this year and we appreciate your participation. We would like to thank the volunteers who helped throughout the day, and remind you that it takes a lot of help to ensure the success of such a large event. Please consider donating of your time next year as a volunteer---the Board and staff would be very grateful!
Are You Geing Enough Vitamin (Hormone) D? By Robert Burns M.D., MPH Medical Director, Meridian Clinic
Vitamin D replacement is the most important preventative intervention in my practice; and there are other physicians who feel the same way. Vitamin D appears to decreases all-cause mortality more than any other supplement or medicine, and it is inexpensive. Vitamin D is actually a pro-hormone that gets converted to the hormone calcitriol via the liver and kidneys. So, when I use the term “Vitamin D” I am including calcitriol as Vitamin D3 in the term. A hormone is a chemical that regulates physiology and most organs and tissues in the body that have Vitamin D receptors. Many people think of Vitamin D as a simple controller of calcium and phosphorus but it has many other roles in the body.
It is difficult to get enough naturally through sunlight or Studies have shown Vitamin D replacement helps in the prevention of *: Breast Cancer Ovarian Cancer Colon Cancer Pancreatic Cancer
Type 1 Diabetes Multiple sclerosis Heart Attack in men Fractures and falling
There is an on-going Harvard study known as VITAL (Vitamin D and Omega-3 Trial) that is evaluating the risk reduction of developing cancer, heart disease and stroke using these two important supplements. To achieve the cancer preventative benefits of Vitamin D, blood levels need to be between 55 and 80 ng/dL. 30 ng/dL is considered normal since that is the level needed to help prevent osteomalacia, osteoporosis and maintain adequate calcium levels. Higher levels of Vitamin D (greater than 80 ng/dL) do not confer more benefit and there is evidence that levels higher than 100 ng/dL may increase mortality. It is difficult to get enough Vitamin D naturally through sunlight or diet alone. In fact, it is sometimes difficult to achieve adequate blood levels of Vitamin D through oral supplementation. A glass of 16
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milk contains approximately 100 IU of Vitamin D. Most people need to supplement their Vitamin D3 intake with 2000 to 5000 IUs per day to achieve the levels considered adequate. The Institute of Medicine’s recommendations are much lower at 600 IUs per day since they do not consider the evidence for cancer prevention as strong enough weigh in their recommendations currently. They consider blood levels of 20 ng/dL adequate to achieve good bone health in U.S. and Canadian populations. There is an old and misguided belief that Vitamin D is toxic since it is one of the stored, fat-soluble vitamins. But it is difficult to get to toxic levels unless high doses are taken for prolonged periods of time (> 10,000 IUs per day). Two U.S. studies of Vitamin D supplementation in nursing women Vitamin D showed levels 4000 to 6000 IU per diet alone… day were safe. A Canadian study of pregnant women who took 10,000 units per day for 5 months did not lead to toxicity. A 2004 study using injectable Vitamin D to improve neuromuscular function in older people at risk for falls used 400,000 IU. (Call Meridian Clinic if you would like specific reference citations). I never recommend supplementation of greater than 5000 IUs per day without careful monitoring. The biggest risk with Vitamin D is hypercalcemia. This is referred to as Vitamin D hypersensitivity and is usually associated with other disease processes such as sarcoidosis or non-Hodgkins lymphoma. Anyone taking Vitamin D supplementation should have their calcium levels monitored and well as their 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels. The evidence is clearly mounting that Vitamin D should no longer be considered a simple bone-health vitamin. The benefits of Vitamin D are still being discovered since it affects so many organs and tissues. More information of Vitamin D can be found at www.Grassrootshealth.net.
Christmas Concert By Sharon Leeds Publicity
Deer Lake United Methodist Church would like to invite the community to a Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 23, 2012, at 10:30 AM. It will feature the musical talents of the church in celebration of Christmas. Since there are four Christmas Eve services to which the public is invited, the Concert will be the only service at the church on December 23rd. Deer Lake UMC is located where Kinhega meets Deerlake Dr. and is next to Killearn Lakes Elementary School where additional parking is available on Sunday morning.
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Questions for the Master Builder
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We have an off-grade floor system (crawlspace) and just installed wood floors about two months and noticed that when the sun shines on the floors in the afternoon that the floorboards do not lay flat. The edges of the wood floor seem to lift up over the middle area. Is this something to be concerned about and could this be either a product or installation We have an problem? What you are describing off-grade sounds like “cupping�. Cupping in floor system wood floors is the result of excessive moisture. This moisture (crawlspace) can come from a plumbing leak or a water accident but in most cases and just cupping is a sign of moisture entering the floorboards from installed below. The bottom of the wood is wood floors moist and expanding more than the drier top, hence a cup shape. If the cupping is occurring over your entire floor that would indicate you have poor moisture control in your, crawlspace or slab. First document the problem by contacting the product manufacturer, supplier and installer. Secondly, find and repair the source of excessive moisture that in most cases is an insufficient vapor barrier installed between the ground and crawlspace, which is your first line of defense (concrete slabs can also have this problem). Crawl spaces are notorious for moisture problems. The best are now being built with climate control. Many have problems caused by settling of the fill allowing water to drain into the crawl or downspouts not directing the water away from the foundation. We find inadequate ventilation on most. Often the ground cover (6mil.) plastic is torn up by the trades and not repaired. In our area open soil in a 1000' crawl can release up to 8 gallons of moisture a day and much of it goes up into your floor. Mark S. Worley, GMB (Graduate Master Builder) is president of Worley Construction, Inc. and the past president of the Tallahassee Builders Association. You can reach him at mark@worleyconstructioninc.com.
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e Snow Queen By Deborah Towers-Best
Those of you fortunate enough to watch the enchanting production of “The Snow Queen” last year might have been fooled into thinking that the power of love had melted this evil and icy mistress for all time. Well, you would of course be wrong! Just as summer follows spring and winter inevitably follows fall, “The Snow Queen” is just as bad, just as tantalizingly beautiful, and well and truly back on the Chile’s High School stage!
reindeer; some heroic Vikings; a fearsome Snow Beast who guards the palace of the Snow Queen; and eventually the sinister Snow Queen herself with her army of frozen boys and three vicious Icicles. So does Colleen find her Patrick? In keeping with the Irish theme, Can she break the evil spell that the the beginning of the story is set in Snow Queen has a small quaint village in Ireland… cast upon our hero, as well as so many Now in its seventh year of production, Killearn Performing Arts others? In the best of fairy(K.P.A.) and the Tallahassee Irish Step Dancers will once again be tale traditions, good always performing an Irish and modern dance ballet of Hans Christian triumphs over evil. But to find Andersen’s “The Snow Queen” this holiday season. Set to both out what really happens, you contemporary and traditional Irish music, choreography is by K.P.A. will just have to come and see director/choreographer David Jones and stage management by for yourselves! Shannon O’Bryan-Chiles drama teacher/director. With its fabulous In keeping with the Irish theme, the beginning of the story is dancing, state of the art lighting and stunningly beautiful costumes set in a small quaint village in Ireland. A young hero and heroine, this year’s performance of the Snow Queen promises to be just as Colleen and Patrick, are torn apart by the evil Snow Queen, after spectacular as previous years. If your family goes to any theatrical Patrick is struck in the eye by a shard of magic mirror created by an presentations this holiday season, be sure to check out this one. You evil demon. Patrick comes under the evil Queen’s influence and is will not be disappointed! lured away to her ice crystal palace. Colleen must travel on a perilous “The Snow Queen” is showing at Chile’s High School quest through the four seasons to find her true love and bring him Auditorium on Saturday, December 15 at 7pm and on Sunday, home. December 16 at 3pm. Tickets are priced at $10 for adults, $5 for After traveling through the seasons of spring, summer, fall and children and are available in advance from Beethoven and winter, Colleen eventually arrives at the palace of the Snow Queen. company or on the door. For further information contact (850) But her quest is not without danger, excitement and plenty of 443-7512. interesting characters along the way, including the Spring Queen and And if you miss the Chile’s production there will an encore her enchanted flowers; two comical crows; the Summer Queen and performance at Quincy Music Theatre on January 19th at 7:30pm her newly found King; the Fall Queen and her feisty daughter the www.killearnpa.com/content.agent?page_name=Snow+Queen. Robber Girl (along with their band of robbers); a not so intrepid Photos courtesy of Dana Bryan
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By Kim Gay
Capital Credits
Members Make a Difference through TAP
During this holiday season and throughout the year, we are pleased to be able to serve you, our Members, and give back to our Sometimes, we all need a little help. At Talquin Electric, our community. One of the ways we do this is by returning Capital Members are concerned about our community and are lending a Credits. Any margins (income in excess of costs) are allocated to helping hand to those in need. With “TAP” (Talquin Assistance Members during the year the margins are produced. These allocations Program), Talquin is making it easy to help. are referred to as Capital Credits. These credits are later returned to those Members who received service during the year being refunded. Each year the Board of Trustees looks Reporting an outage via text message at the financial condition of the Cooperative to determine whether it is appropriate to is the easiest and quickest way to let refund Capital Credits (General Refund Checks) and if so, the amount to be Talquin know you are out of power… refunded. This year your Board of Trustees has voted to refund over 2 million dollars of TAP is completely voluntary and provides a way for members 1993 and 1994 Capital Credits in the form of checks that will be to lend a helping hand. Members can assist their fellow members mailed out this month. This refund is a result of our delivery of who cannot pay their utility bill due to a job loss, illness, or other service to you at cost on a not-for-profit basis. crisis situation. Over the past seventy two years, Talquin has refunded more than Talquin makes it easy for Members to donate to this program 60 million dollars in Capital Credits to its Members! Talquin’s Board by choosing to have their account(s) rounded up to the nearest dollar believes it is best to return these dollars back to you, our Memberon their monthly utility bill or by designating a specific monthly Owners, to reinvest in your homes and communities. amount to give. Pennies add up each month, and Members that sign up will normally only contribute an average of $6 per year (unless Report Your Outage via Text opting in to make additional voluntary contributions). These pennies Message each month have already raised over $30,000 for your neighbors in Also, our Board and staff continue working to provide more need. efficient ways to serve you. With this in mind, we are pleased to All screening for assistance is handled by Capital Area announce a new and convenient way to report outages – outage Community Action. Sign up to make contributions to TAP by visiting reporting via text message. our website or any Area Office. Reporting an outage via text message is the easiest and quickest way to let Talquin know you are out of power. By texting #outage Save Money on Commercial to 85700 the next time your power is out, Talquin will be notified Accounts within a few seconds of your service interruption. We will also text you proactively anytime we are aware of an outage on your account. Talquin is offering commercial energy analyses for a limited time Then, when your power is restored you will be notified again via text to our small rural businesses and agriculture producer Members. Our message. certified professional auditors will assess your facility's performance Reporting your outage via text message will only be available if and identify cost-effective energy efficiency improvements to meet you register your phone number and sign up for text notification via your needs. This in depth energy analysis is offered on a first come, our website at www.talquinelectric.com. Standard text messaging first served basis. charges will apply based on your phone service plan. The member pays only 25% of the cost for the service, as 75% of the cost is covered by a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture. If you would like to participate in this program, please call 850-627-7651 or email RaSarah Browder at rasarah@talquinelectric.com for more information. 20 Lakes View / Issue 56 / December 2012
Homeowners Association Dues Fact Sheet 1). Who pays Killearn Lakes Homeowners Association dues? All homeowners within Killearn Lakes subdivision pay dues to your Killearn Lakes Homeowners Association. In addition to those dues, homeowners in Killearn Commons and Golden Eagle pay additional dues to those communities for amenities that are specific to those communities. When purchasing a home in Killearn Lakes, closing and real estate agents are required to provide new homeowners all restrictive covenants and dues information including the amount of dues and when they are due. They are also responsible to determine that there are no active liens on the property and that the dues are current. Closing agents are not required to notify your homeowners association of change of ownership, though many do so as a courtesy.
2.) When are dues due? Invoices are mailed to arrive the first week of January. During January and February all dues are discounted 20%. Your association
is very strict about this discount period. The association does not charge a late fee. When the dues discount period expires, the assessment goes up to the non-discounted rate. Payments must be postmarked or received by the association office prior to March 1st. During March and April dues can be paid in the full (nondiscounted) amount. If you have a question of whether your payment has been received, call KLHOA before March 1st.
3). What if I don’t pay my Association dues within the first four months of the year? Interest will start to accrue on May 1st and continue until dues are paid. Dues are now considered past due. We will then mail a “reminder card” to all residents whose dues are still outstanding. In late June or early July, a letter will be sent telling of our intent to lien your property. Following a 45-day period for you to pay this, liens will be filed with Leon County. Once a lien is filed, it will remain on the property until all dues, interest and lien fees are paid. If you have any questions about this process, please call the Association office.
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e Joy of Baking By Liz Sullivan, LPN, CSA We are so fortunate to live in the northern part of Florida. Here, we are able to enjoy a touch of winter and the beauty of frost when it blankets our yards. It reminds me of the first hint of snow. There are so many wonderful memories that go along with the chill in the air and the holiday’s approaching. It’s a wonderful time to spend some time in the kitchen baking a wonderful recipe that perhaps has been handed down from generation to generation. I would imagine just about anyone you may ask can tell you about a
It’s a wonderful time to spend some time in the kitchen baking a wonderful recipe that perhaps has been handed down from generation to generation… special cake, pie or dessert that Grandma brings to a holiday gathering that always reminds you of this special time of the year. I remember my grandmother always making apple pie. I sat in the kitchen with her and watched her make her own dough. She would give me a little piece so I could make my own tiny little pie. I loved the feeling of the dough in my hands and placing the little apples, sugar and spices in it. And what a thrill to see my little pie when it was done! I came across an easy recipe that I would like to share. This is a recipe for Apple Streusel Pumpkin Muffins! This time of year apples are at their peak. They are little nutrition power houses and somehow in a yummy dessert, I don’t feel quite so guilty enjoying the indulgence.
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Apple Streusel Pumpkin Muffins Streusel topping: - 2 tbsp all purpose flour - ¼ cup granulated sugar - ½ tsp ground cinnamon - 4 tsp butter Muffins: - 2 ½ cups all purpose flour - 2 cups granulated sugar - 1 tsp baking soda - 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice - ½ tsp salt - 2 eggs beaten - 1 cup canned pumpkin puree - ½ cup vegetable oil - 2 cups finely chopped apples Prepare the topping in a bowl combining the flour sugar and cinnamon. Cut in the butter: mix until coarse and crumbly. Set aside. Prepare the muffin in another bowl by combining the flour, sugar, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice and salt. Make a well in the center. In another bowl combine the eggs, pumpkin and oil; stir just until blended. Add apples; blend well. Add to dry ingredient; stir just until moist. Spoon batter into prepared muffin tins. Sprinkle with topping. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 25-30 minutes. Reach out to a senior today and bake a special recipe while creating a special memory to pass on and enjoy for years to come. Happy Holidays! 2709-3 Killarney Way Tallahassee, Fl 32309 (850) 402-0051 contactus@comfortkeepers.com
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Comments: Hi, You all do a wonderful job relaying information regarding the area, including laws/regulation/etc. I know that it’s been put into the magazine before, but would you please remind everyone that sidewalks are for pedestrians, not bicycles? While I was on a walk this evening I had a father become belligerent when I asked him and his 14 year old daughter to use the bike lane. I know that we can’t “fix” all the ill-natured people, but perhaps some will heed a gentle reminder. We appreciate all that the association does to make this such a beautiful place. Thank you. :-) Thank you for your comments and concern. As a favor we will re-print the article from Deputy Tim Randolph from our October issue.
Sidewalks and Bike Lanes: Enjoying em Safely By Deputy Tim Randolph For many years, the thought of walking or bicycling on the main streets of Killearn Lakes was a scary prospect, due to there being no real place on the roadway to do either safely. Now, with bike lanes installed and the recent completion of sidewalks on Kinhega Drive and Deerlake Drive, pedestrians and bicyclists alike have ways to travel the neighborhood in a safer manner. However, there are a few things to consider when using the sidewalks and bike lanes. First, the bike lanes were designed as a way to accommodate bicyclists who travel roads which serve regular vehicles, as well. Florida State Statute outlines certain provisions for where and how bicycles are to be operated, including on roadways, bike lanes and sidewalks. Even with existing sidewalks, many pedestrians use bike lanes for walking or running, which can create many dangers for cyclists using the lane in a
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proper manner. With pedestrians using the bike lane, cyclists are often forced into the regular lane of traffic, where vehicles may be traveling. And, with the roadways throughout the neighborhood having many curves and hills, it makes this issue even more of a concern. With the addition of the new sidewalks, pedestrians are highly encouraged to utilize them for walking or running. The new sidewalks were designed to give walkers and runners a safe alternative to walking or running on the narrow and busy streets. If you do have to walk or run in an area where there are no sidewalks, always walk against traffic and not with it. This allows you to see oncoming traffic and for drivers to see you, as well. For additional general information about bicycle and pedestrian safety, you can visit the Biketallahassee.com website.
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Christmas Cheer Package Items Many of our young service men and women are away from home for the holidays many for the first time. Please help to make their holidays a little brighter and consider sending a Christmas Cheer Package. Here is a list of items to get you started. Eye Drops *Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Dental Floss Disposable Razors *Gold Bond Foot Powder Deodorant Carmex Chapstick Shampoo & Conditioner *Sunscreen Soap and Body Wash *Ziploc bags *Pre-paid Calling Cards Travel sized and individually Magazines and Paperback Novels packaged items are shipped best Playing Cards Sudoku and Crossword Puzzles
Food Items
*Beef Jerky & Slim Jims Drink Mixes for Water Bottles Hot Chocolate Mix/Tea bags *Sunflower Seeds, Peanuts, Dried Fruit Gum, Hard Candy, Lollipops, Twizzlers (no chocolate) *Peanut Butter Crackers Protein Bars, Granola Bars, Breakfast Bars *Most Requested Items
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Ho, Ho, Humbug!! How to Beat e Holiday Blues By Dr. Darlene Treese
So ‘tis the season to be jolly… and you are anything but! Don’t feel alone. More people experience depression at the holidays than at any other time of the year. The causes are varied. Holidays bring memories of Christmas past. If your childhood and past holidays were good, your mind will expand these pleasant memories so that they will become absolutely perfect - and nothing now can compare to the great time you had back then. We call this “living in the good old days” and it can create depression because you think things will never be as good as they were. Of course, everything was not perfect back then, but your mind will selectively block out those negative memories. The opposite is true as well. If your childhood and past years were abusive or difficult, there may be a resentment or unconscious fear that the good times will never last for you. In this scenario you may feel an emptiness that makes no sense on the conscious level. You think you should feel happy but you don’t. And the harder you try to feel that inner peace and joy, the more it eludes you. For some the holidays are very difficult because of the loss of close friends or family members. In grief they feel a sense of loneliness and isolation. This feeling is also experienced by those who are separated from their families. It seems that everyone else is with those who dearly love them, but that family love and caring is gone for you forever. So what can you do to experience the best holiday ever? We all know how to have a really bad day: Worry a lot, be angry or bored, and drive yourself crazy by trying to do more than is humanly possible. But what’s the recipe for a really good day? How can you feel alert, alive and enthusiastic rather than completely exhausted and drained of all energy? Scientists who study human behavior have found that you can actually choose to have a good day rather than a bad one. It all depends how you direct your energy. There are two kinds of energy: tense and calm. When you are tense, you think fast but your thoughts
are scattered, your jaw and neck muscles are clenched, and your feel rushed and jittery. With calm energy, you can focus your attention like a laser beam and accomplish so many things for so very little effort. Both types of energy give you an adrenaline rush, but tense energy will disintegrate into tiredness and the feeling that your life is a mess. To create more calm energy at the holidays: * Reframe the past. There is both good and bad in everything and in everybody. Forgive those people and memories that cause you pain. You never forgive because the other person deserves it, because sometimes they don’t. You forgive so that you can be free from the negativity that holds you. You don’t need to talk to them in person. GIVE this up FOR something better. Have that conversation with them in your mind and watch the calm energy grow within you. * Give up all expectations. When we are unrealistic about how people will respond to our gifts and how perfect events will be, we will always be disappointed. Focus only on your efforts and give up all attachments to outcome. Do what you do because of personal choice, not out of obligation. Be where you are because you choose to be there.
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Wd Burning Fireplace Safety Tips By Jay Walker
Jay Walker, native Tallahassean, swept his first chimney in 1981. Jay is the operations manager and CEO of Jay Walker Enterprises, Inc. (www.jaywalkerenterprises.com). He and his technicians hold both chimney and dryer vent certifications from the Chimney Safety Institute of America. Jay is currently the president of NCSG and is past director of CSIA. You may reach him at 850-562-4692 or TallahasseeSweep@aol.com.
Always remember, it is good luck to shake the hand of a chimney sweep! When choosing to enjoy a traditional wood-burning fireplace, here are a few tips: 1) Open the damper. This is forgotten more often than people care to admit. 2) Starting a fire: Use Tinder. (A few sheets of newspaper, balled loosely about soft ball size, or a few pine cones work well, too). The store-bought lighter blocks are ok to use, but read the directions. Kindling: Large twigs, small branches, or small splits of wood anywhere from 1/4” to 1” in thickness. Fuel: Use only well-seasoned hardwood (oak, hickory, etc.) and it is best if they’ve been split. If you have to burn softwoods, be certain they are well-seasoned. It’s always best to season split logs for a year before burning. Hint: keep logs off the ground with a cover on top of the rack of wood, but don’t cover the entire stack. The stack must be able to breathe. 3) Warm the flue: On really cold days, starting a fire can sometimes be a challenge. The cold air in the chimney will fight the smoke going up the chimney. It’s helpful to warm up the flue by holding a piece of burning rolled-up newspaper in the opened damper region for 10-15 seconds. This helps the flue establish a good draft and runs the cold air out. Then, light the tender. Within a few minutes, you should have a nice, hot, roaring fire.
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Don’t burn treated lumber, trash or anything other than
wood in your fireplace or woodstove. Also, do not throw Christmas wrapping paper on a fire. This may cause the fire to “over-fire”. It might also damage the chimney or ignite creosote within the chimney. We receive many calls on Christmas day about chimney fires. 5) Always check manufacturer’s guidelines before using your factory-built fireplace or woodstove. 6) Efficient burning techniques: The key is to burn small, hot fires using hardwood. This will minimize creosote accumulation and maximize heat output. Keep fires burning hot with flames, not smoldering with a lot of smoke. Glass fireplace doors should be fully open or fully closed. My suggestion is to keep them fully open with the spark screen closed. 7) Contact a pro: Chimney sweeps are not regulated. Therefore, anyone can proclaim to be a sweep. It is always best to hire a CSIA Certified chimney sweep. You can search on line at www.csia.org for a sweep that is closest to you. It is good to choose a sweep who is a member of the National Chimney Sweep Guild (www.ncsg.org), as its members sign a code of ethics and are held to a high standard. Call your chimney sweep in the spring or summer for service. The technician will sweep and remove ashes and provide an inspection, install a raincap, install animal guards, apply water proofing and much more. Always remember, it is good luck to shake the hand of a chimney sweep! Sweeps luck and Gold Bless. Jay
Literary Corner Funny Ode to Thanksgiving May your stuffing be tasty May your turkey plump, May your potatoes and gravy Have nary a lump. May your yams be delicious And your pies take the prize, And may your Thanksgiving dinner Stay off your thighs!
Recipe for Christmas All Year Long By Joanna Fuchs
Take a heap of child-like wonder That opens up our eyes To the unexpected gifts in life— Each day a sweet surprise. Mix in fond appreciation For the people whom we know; Like festive Christmas candles, Each one has a special glow. Add some giggles and some laughter, A dash of Christmas food, (Amazing how a piece of pie Improves our attitude!) Stir it all with human kindness; Wrap it up in love and peace, Decorate with optimism, and Our joy will never cease. If we use this healthy recipe, We know we will remember To be in the Christmas spirit, Even when it's not December.
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Killearn Commons
Cover Photo Contest
This month’s cover photo was submitted by Tommy McGraw and chosen from our Photo Gallery. The festive holiday touch was contributed by our graphic designer, Tim Scott. Did you know that your photography could be showcased on our cover? If you have a photo you would like to submit for consideration, simply send it to admin2@killearnlakeshoa.org. All photos should be highest available quality (at least 300dpi) to be considered. All entries will be reviewed by the Board of Directors, and the selected photo will appear on an upcoming issue of the “Lakes View” Magazine. Call our office at (850) 668-3231 for any additional questions. Looking forward to showcasing your submissions! 30 Lakes View / Issue 56 / December 2012
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PETSITTER – Reliable and experienced 17 year old petsitter. I have my own transportation. Please call Christine at 545-4612. BABYSITTERS – Experienced 12-year-old Sitter and Mothers Helper. Prefer watching ages 4-9yrs. I love kids and I am very responsible. Bonus: household jobs such as folding laundry, dishes or tidy up your home. $3-5/hour. Available weekdays from 4-8 p.m. Sat. 10:30-4:30 p.m. and Sun. 1-8 p.m. Summer hours are more flexible. Can provide my own transportation. Call Emily at (850) 894-0421. BABYSITTER & PETSITTER – Looking for a summer Nanny? Im here for you! TMH babysitter's course/CPR certified, 16 years old and am able to provide transportation. Call Brittany at (850) 6884287, or email barnett_bab@hotmail.com. BABYSITTER & PETSITTER – ATTENTION to anyone who needs a reliable, hardworking, and responsible baby or petsitter! My name is Rachel Stadtfeld and I would love to come and watch your precious kiddos or pets! Call me anytime, even on short notice, for any occasion you may need to go out for! I am 17 years old and have much experience with children (past nanny) and pets (have 3)! I attend school at Chiles High and live in Golden Eagle. I am a licensed driver and a great student. For a fun and safe time for your children (of all ages) and pets (of all types) please don't hesitate to call me at 727-742-3856. :)
BABYSITTERS – My name is Delaney Stoner and I am a 16 year old junior at Chiles High School student. I love kids, I am great with them, and I have references available upon request. I am able to babysit in the Golden Eagle-Killearn Lakes area at anytime! Please feel free to call me whenever you need a babysitter at 850-841-0837! BABYSITTER - Reliable and experienced 13 year old; certified as babysitter by American Red Cross. Available most times during the summer and nights/weekends during the school year. Can provide my own transportation. Please call (850) 508-6819. ANIMAL SITTER – At LYDIA Inc., I do animal sitting, dog walking, dog washing, dog playing, and all at great prices. I’m a responsible, caring, mature, 14- year-old Killearn Commons resident. You can call me and make a reservation, or call when you unexpectedly need me. Call LYDIA at 509-8071.
Teen girl, available for petsitting, house-cleaning, babysitting, or mother's helper. Very responsible, and has experience. Call Bethany at 893-9313.
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BABYSITTER & PETSITTER – Responsible, mature and enthusiastic 15 & 16 year old Chiles High School students, TMH certified available for babysitting and/or pet sitting. Please call Gabby & Claudia (850) 893 2342.
Experienced 11 year old babysitter and mothers helper! Loves kids and very responsible. Available Saturdays and Sundays anytime! Ages 3- 8 only. Will provide own transportation. Please call Maisy Ivory at 850-385-7717
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