Lakes View Magazine - 55 Oct 2012 by Tim Scott

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2012 Board of Directors

Columbus Day General Board Meeting at the KLHOA office at 7 PM United Nations Day Halloween

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Fall Festival Daylight Savings Time Ends Election Day KLHOA Election Day – Ballots due by 3:00 PM KLHOA Annual Meeting at the Association office 10:00 AM Veteran’s Day Thanksgiving Day

(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

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Most Common Complaints Q&A

Dead deer in the road or on county roadside Leon County Operations 850-606-1400

Talquin lights not working properly Obtain ID number from fluorescent tag on the pole; report it to Talquin Bradfordville office 850-893-6853 Tree removal request Call HOA office, request tree inspection by the field manager. Mark the tree for easy identification. Concerned about a tree on neighbor's property threatening your property Talk to your neighbor! Make them aware of your concerns by talking to them or send a letter by certified mail. Removal of large alligators Florida Wildlife Commission's Nuisance Alligator Hotline 1-866-392-4286 Neighbor's dog barking Animal Control 850-606-5400 or LCSO 850-922-3300 Neighbor's yard unkempt Leon County Code Enforcement 850-606-1300 Abandoned pool on neighbor's property Leon County Health Department 850-606-8350 Maintenance of neighborhood roadways (potholes, etc.) 850-606-1400 Power or water service disrupted Talquin 24/hour service - 1-888-802-1832

We spend so many days counting the hours, instead of making the hours count. - Mitch Albom

Editor’s Note

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For the entire month of October the “Tallahassee Democrat” has made a commitment to create the largest ever community wide breast cancer awareness campaign and media event in our area! Thursday October 4, 2012 is their official Paint the Town Pink Day! All of us have friends and family members who have been touched by cancer, the “BIG C”. According to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, one out of two men and one out of three women will face cancer in their lifetime. The Susan G. Komen for the Cure says someone in the world dies from breast cancer every 74 seconds. Also, every hour, nearly 30 women in the U.S. are expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer, which is the most frequently diagnosed cancer and is the leading cause of cancer death among women worldwide.

The Susan G. Komen for the Cure suggests a few things YOU can do to make a difference: Display your pink ribbons during October for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month - and beyond! The pink ribbon the Komen foundation provides is 30 inches long to represent the nearly 30 women who are expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer every hour in the U.S. If you have a pink ribbon, here are some ways you can show your support: • Wear it as a hair ribbon • Tie a bow around a bouquet of flowers • Wrap a gift for someone • Lace it through one of your shoes • Tie it to your luggage for easy identification • Use it as a bookmark • Tie it to your purse, backpack or gym bag Get screened and encourage others to do the same. Have a mammogram every year, starting at age 40. Have a clinical breast exam at least every three years starting at age 20, and every year starting at age 40. For years now, I have scheduled my annual mammograms in October. It makes that appointment the easiest to remember of all my medical appointments. Make a contribution of your time, talents and a contribution of funds to help end breast cancer forever! On a personal note, as we near the season of giving thanks, I am most thankful that my mother has recently reached her five year anniversary and remains cancer free! Don't forget to check out the article “Casting Your Ballot” on pages 15. We have “bios” on this year’s nominees. Some of the nominees are incumbents who have chosen to represent you for another year. A few names are new to the ballot; they are also your neighbors and friends willing to volunteer their time to serve this wonderful community in which we live! As you cast your KLHOA ballot, don’t forget TO VOTE in the National Election on November 6th! Our Annual Fall Festival will be here soon – Saturday, November 3rd in Tekesta Park beginning at 11am. Since this is the Saturday prior to the general election on November 6th, we expect to see many local candidates running for the different seat run-offs. Killearn Lakes resident, and Commissioner At Large Akin Akinyemi, and resident Bradley Maxwell, running for Florida House District 9, may visit. We may also see some of the other County Commissioners, especially our very own District 4 Commissioner, Bryan Desloge. Hopefully his assistant Brenda Tanner will join us once again. She was a terrific volunteer at the check-in table last year! So, all residents who are current dues paying members, we will see you November 3rd! Nancy C. Johnson Operations Director, Bookkeeper & Editor Be sure to register as a member at www.killearnlakeshoa.org

Bryan's Brief October 2012

It's hard to believe that fall is just around the corner. I don't think anyone will miss the heat, mosquitoes and daily rain showers, so now we can all sit back and enjoy the fall leaves, football season and holiday preparations. So much to look forward to!

NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENTS Some of the neighborhood improvements we can all look forward to are the Bannerman Transportation Corridor Study and the Bull Headley/Bannerman Road Intersection Improvements. The Citizens Advisory Committee is putting the finishing touches on the engineering and environmental study which is about 30% of the Bannerman Transportation Corridor Study. They will bring the project to the County Commission sometime in January at which time this project will be recommended for referral to the Sales Tax Committee for their consideration for inclusion in the infrastructure sales tax projects. The intersection improvement projects at Bannerman and Bull Headley include: 1) Adding a 200 foot long plus taper eastbound left turn lane on Bannerman. 2) Adding a pork chop on the westbound side so the thru lanes on Bannerman are aligned. 3) Improving the southbound turning radius on Bull Headley to Bannerman. 4) Replacing the current span wire traffic signal with much more storm/wind resistant mast arms. 5) Adding curb and gutter where needed. 6) Adding some underground storm pipes and small storage area for drainage. 7) Constructing sidewalk to the commercial property on the south side of Bannerman. I think all of these improvements will make this intersection much safer and more user friendly for all of us in the area.

KILLEARN LAKES STORMWATER PROJECT Something I'm afraid we can't look forward to anytime soon is the Killearn Lakes Stormwater Project. According to FDEP, this project falls in the jurisdiction of the Northwest Florida Water Management District so we’ve been having some permitting challenges. Unit 1 seems to be the most challenging section regarding permits, but Units 2 & 3 Greenways Projects are much closer. None of us are happy about these delays, but I assure you I will work with staff in resolving them as quickly as possible.

BUDGET FINALIZED The Board of County Commission has finalized their budget. In the last five years, we’ve had to cut more than $60 million, including $12.5 million from last year’s budget and have been forced to absorb a $1 million increase in unfunded state-mandated Medicaid expenses. Some of the cuts include the loss of 75.5 positions, with 5.5 from this year’s budget, reduced hours of operation for the Woodville, Ft. Braden and Miccosukee Rural Waste Service Centers from 50 to 40 hours. The new hours are 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday thru Sunday. We have also had to shift a portion of health care costs on to employees. There are many more changes to the County budget which you will find in the attached link. I welcome any questions you might have after you read through it all. 4

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http://cms.leoncountyfl.gov/ Portals/0/OMB/Docs/FY2013Budget DevelopmentBackgroundBudget Overview.pdf.

THOMASVILLE ROAD PARK PROJECT I couldn't be more pleased with the progress being made on the Thomasville Road Parks Property. The Board has approved moving forward with the purchase of the property and is referring this project to the Leon County Sales Tax Committee for their consideration for inclusion in the infrastructure sales tax projects. To find out more about this committee, go to http://cms.leoncountyfl.gov/HomeLeonCounty SalesTaxCommittee. 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 this much needed proposed District IV recreation project. On a personal note, I was recently sworn in as the President of the Florida Association of Counties (FAC). This is a huge honor for me and I am humbled by the trust and respect placed on me by my peers. FAC represents all of Florida’s 67 counties on a range of important issues that will come before the state legislature, the governor and Cabinet, various state agencies, commissions, and the courts. The FAC legislative advocacy team covers more than 80 percent of the thousands of bills proposed each legislative session. FAC is working hard to preserve home rule and minimize budgetary impacts to county governments. Additionally, I have been equally honored to have been appointed to the National Association of Counties Board (NACo). NACo is smiler to FAC, but they advocate on a national level. While these are very important appointments I'm assuming, please rest assured that my priorities lie with the citizens of Leon County, specifically District IV. These additional duties will not hinder my work in Leon County nor will they make me less accessible. I’m always available by e-mail and phone regardless of where I am, so don’t hesitate to contact me or Brenda Tanner, my assistant, should you need anything. 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. Bryan Desloge Commissioner District IV

Leon County Board of County Commissioners

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A “Diﬀerence”, Not a “Disability” By Victor Aderhold

Recently I learned I am dyslexic. I just happened to be Woodland Hall is a medication-free environment. watching a program on television and they were interviewing Instructors want their students to be as alert and ready to people with dyslexia. As I watched, I realized I had most of learn as possible. Classes are very active, using the students’ the symptoms: day dreaming, lousy hand writing, very poor energy in positive ways. Consistency is a must for students at spelling, difficulty in telling a “b” from a “d” or “12” from with dyslexia and ADHD. Woodland Hall Academy also uses “21,” or the word “trail” from “trial”, and so on. a nationally recognized multisensorial structured language I wanted to know more education program which about dyslexia. While approaches learning and driving on Centerville Road teaching in the way Consistency is a must for I noticed a sign that said, dyslexic/ADHD children Woodland Hall Academy students with dyslexia and adhd learn. They also accomplish and Dyslexic Research this by teaching parents and Institute, and I thought to students how nutrition and myself, “I'll bet these people can help me find out more about environmental factors affect students’ attention and behavior. dyslexia.” The average stay at Woodland Hall is two or three years. After Robyn Rennick, the program coordinator for Woodland that, students are able to re-enter the public or private school Hall Academy, explained that Woodland Hall Academy is a system, now able to confidently participate with their peers. private school which specializes in working with children I have received incredible testimonies from parents with dyslexia, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention whose children attended Woodland Hall Academy. Dr. Karinda Barrett, whose two sons were students there, stated, Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). 6

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“Woodland Hall saved my children academically. Woodland Hall helps parents learn to understand how to help with dyslexia. The teachers and administrators emphasize that dyslexia is a ‘difference’, not a ‘disability’. Because of Woodland Hall Academy, my two sons will be fulfilled academically and successful professionally”. Later I spoke with Ken Wright, whose son, Shamari, attended Woodland Hall. He said, “Public schools don't have the resources to deal with dyslexics. Woodland Hall personnel evaluated Shamari and laid out a course of action for us as parents, and for him as a student. They teach the basics, which then enables the students to successfully tackle other subjects. Dyslexics are brittle and fragile and need to be handled with care. Woodland Hall does that with students. Woodland Hall doesn't use Ritalin, either.” Hundreds of children have attended Woodland Hall Academy, some moving to Tallahassee just to attend the school. Many students have graduated with a regular diploma and moved on to post-secondary education, often receiving college scholarships. The overall goal of Woodland Hall Academy is to remediate students during the years they are there and equip them to be successful and eager life-long learners. In closing, I can say I wish Woodland Hall Academy had been around when I was going to school. My twelve-year journey through primary schooling would have been pleasant, rather than a journey of unfulfillment. Be sure to register as a member at www.killearnlakeshoa.org

Congratulations Reserving Tekesta Park Bryan Desloge! Killearn Lakes Homeowners Association wishes to congratulate District 4 Commissioner Bryan Desloge for his appointment as the new president of the Florida Association of Counties. On August 28, 2012, he was sworn in by his 86year-old father, Edward Desloge. By assuming this new role, Bryan is responsible for representing more than 300 county commissioners in 67 counties for a 22 month term. Commissioner Desloge has been on the Leon County Board of County Commissioners for six years, serving as chairman from 2009-2010. He has served on numerous boards and committees including the executive board of Florida Blood Services, Leon Schools Foundation, FSU School of Business Board of Governors and is currently serving on the National Association of Counties (NACo) Board. Bryan was recently appointed by Governor Rick Scott as Chairman on the Board of Directors for the Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend Region. Congratulations, Bryan!

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Reserving Tekesta Park for birthday parties or events is part of what your dues pay for. We, the association staff, enjoy providing this service to you, but it has come to our attention recently that some changes need to be made to keep the park looking beautiful. The new policy to reserve Tekesta Park for your events will require a $40 deposit prior to the event. You will receive a key to the bathrooms and the electrical box for this deposit. Please come to our office anytime the week prior (MondayFriday 9:00am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00 pm) to drop off payment and sign an agreement that you will clean up the park after your event is over. When you return the key, you will be given half of the deposit and the remaining $20 will go towards park maintenance. This money will be put back into Tekesta Park 100% to keep it clean and maintained. Thank you for understanding our position on this matter.

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August Quarterly Open Member Meeting The quarterly open meeting was held Tuesday, August 28th at the Bradfordville Community Center. The guests were Kim Wood, Leon County Public Works, and Mike Scibelli with Atkins, who made a presentation regarding the Stormwater Project for Units 1, 2 and 3. They reported that funds are budgeted for the project but the permits have not yet been approved. The process for permitting is continuing. The Yard of the Season was awarded to Rick and Kathy Hall, for maintaining a lake-friendly yard in Killearn Lakes. The KLHOA would like to thank Bradley Maxwell, Candidate for Florida House State Representative, District 9, for providing refreshments for the evening. The next meeting will be the Annual Open Member meeting Saturday, November 10th at the KLHOA office at 10:00 am. Board members for 2012-2013 will be announced. Please remember to submit your ballot to the KLHOA office by 3:00 pm Friday, November 9th, and join us Saturday morning for light refreshments as the new Board is announced.

Be sure to register as a member at www.killearnlakeshoa.org

Annual Fall Festival at Tekesta Park Saturday, November 3, 2012

The annual Fall Festival will be held Saturday, November 3rd from 11:00 am until 4:00 pm at Tekesta Park. Entertainment will be provided by BJ’s Party House/Klown Kapers, Killearn Kids Dance Troupe, Killearn Lakes TaeKwonDo, Pro Disc Jockeys and new this year, we will have a professional magic show performed by Killearn Lakes resident, Phil Meyer. There will be Casting Contest for the kids, as well as games from Bouncers. We are excited to have Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q for lunch, as well as hot dogs and Chick-Fil-A nuggets. The Kona Ice truck will offer Tropical Shaved Ice. All side items will be provided, but please bring a dessert (and the recipe!) to share. We would like to feature your recipe in a future issue of “Lakes View”. Sponsors and your dues fund this event. An entry ticket will be mailed this month to all residents in good standing. Please bring the admission ticket to the registration table when you arrive. We love volunteers! Please 10

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call our office at 850-668-3231 or email us admin@killearnlakeshoa.org if you can help. We need adults and teens—your help can make all the difference! See you at the park November 3rd.

Cleaning for the Holiday Season By Charita Bullard

Planning and organization are the keys to prepare homes for incoming guests and holiday time visitors! Charita Bullard, President of Molly Maid of Leon County shares some home preparation tips designed to decrease your stress level and increase your enjoyment of the holiday season.

Five Day Countdown to Cleaning Your Home For The Holidays First day: Porch, Foyer, Entryway and Central Closet Concentrate on clearing up and organizing clutter. Wipe clean glass doors, light fixtures and doorways and knobs. Vacuum or sweep floor, mop if necessary. Second day: Bedrooms, Hallways, Stairs Dust top to bottom including ceiling fans, light fixtures, vents, nooks and crannies. Wipe down doorways, furniture, and knickknacks. Vacuum floor especially under the bed, along the baseboards and under the furniture. Mop floor if necessary. Lay out fresh linens and towels in the guest bedroom(s). Third day: Bathrooms Dust top to bottom including light fixtures and vents. Disinfect toilet, tub, shower, bathroom surfaces. Wipe clean cabinets, doorway(s) and knickknacks. Wipe clean sink, mirror. Vacuum and mop. Replace shower liner(s). Fourth day: Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Great Room Dust top to bottom including ceiling fans, light fixtures and vents. Wipe clean doorways mantels, furniture, inside and out of cabinets and knickknacks. Vacuum furniture, along baseboards and under furniture. Mop if necessary.

Fifth day: Kitchen Dust top to bottom including ceiling fans, light fixtures and vents. Wipe clean stove, fridge, microwave, small appliances cabinets, counters and sink. Wipe clean cabinets, islands, racks. Vacuum and mop the floor. Everyone is crunched for time these days and spending 10 hours cleaning your house at the last-minute is no way to start off the Christmas holiday. By breaking down the household tasks into five easy days, the holidays will be a little less stressful for everyone. For your home cleaning needs, call the professionals at Molly Maid. Call 850-222-MAID (6243) to schedule service with your local Molly Maid. Each maid services team comprises bonded, insured, licensed and uniformed housekeepers who are regularly supervised. Our website is www.mollymaid.com/fl/leoncounty. Voted Best Cleaning Service 2012 Tally Awards. Like us on Facebook.

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Gobblers for Gobbling

Pumpkin Bread

November 1993 Southern Living

Ingredients 1 (16-ounce) package cream filled chocolate sandwich cookies ¼ cup red cinnamon candies 1 ¼ cups malted milk balls 1 (16-ounce) container ready-tospread chocolate frosting 1 (9.5-ounce) package candy corn

Directions Carefully split each cookie, leaving cream filling on one side; set cookie halves without filling aside. To make the turkey body, attach or “glue” a red cinnamon candy (turkey head) to each malted milk ball (turkey body) with a dab of chocolate frosting. Attach a turkey body to center of each cookie half with cream filling using a dab of chocolate frosting. Spread chocolate frosting on the inside of each cookie half that does not have cream filling. For the turkey tail, arrange candy corn on chocolate frosted cookies with wide end of candy along the outer edge. Attach each turkey tail behind a turkey body using chocolate frosting. Store assembled turkeys in the refrigerator. Makes 42 cookies.

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By Anne Marshall

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Ingredients Mix together in large bowl: 3 ½ cups flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon nutmeg 2 cups sugar 1 cup oil 4 eggs 2 cups canned pumpkin (16 oz. can) 2/3 cup water Stir until smooth. Add to dry ingredients. Stir only until dry ingredients are moistened. Pour into 2 well-greased (or sprayed with Pam) loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

Neely's Deep-Fried Turkey www.foodnetwork.com

Ingredients 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 1 tablespoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 (14-pound) turkey, giblets removed, washed and dried *2 3/4 gallons peanut oil, for frying

Directions *Cooks Note: To measure the amount of oil needed to fry the turkey, put the turkey in the fryer, add water to top of turkey, and mark the water line with a crayon or marker. Remove the turkey and the water line will indicate how much oil will be needed to fry your turkey. Having too much oil can cause a fire. The pot should not be more than 3/4 full or the oil could overflow when the turkey is added. Dry the fryer before adding the oil. After measuring the amount of oil needed for the deepfryer, dry the turkey well, inside and out, before proceeding. Mix the smoked paprika, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and thyme together in a bowl. Sprinkle the spice rub inside the cavity of the turkey and on the skin. Separate the skin from the breast meat and massage the rub onto the meat with your hands. Put the turkey on a large sheet tray and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight or up to 24 hours. Fill the electric deep-fryer with peanut oil and preheat to 400 degrees F, (it will take about 1 hour for the oil to come to temperature). Remove the turkey from the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature. Once the oil is hot and the turkey is at room temperature, very carefully lower the turkey into the hot oil. Make sure the oil maintains its temperature while frying. Fry the turkey until the skin is dark golden brown and crisp, or until the internal temperature of the breast reaches 155 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, roughly 45 minutes. Carefully remove the turkey from the oil and let it rest and drain on a wire rack, about 30 minutes. The internal temperature will rise to 165 degrees F while resting. Transfer the turkey to a serving platter and serve.

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2012-2013 Board of Director Nominees TRINA SEARCY Trina Searcy, Incumbent, has lived in Killearn Lakes since 1986 and has stayed right here all of her adult life. She has served Killearn Lakes since 2005 as the Easter Egg Hunt Chair and has continued to do so every year since then. She has served on the Board of Directors 2008-2009 as Secretary and as Board President 2010 to present. Trina Searcy is a real estate broker salesperson since 2000 and holds many real estate designations including the CDPE, Certified Distressed Property Expert. She is committed to keeping property sales in Killearn Lakes moving quickly to prevent values from falling, and by helping our homeowners with distressed properties sell their properties and not go to foreclosure and auction. Trina lives here, her business is here, and she and her husband Fain have raised their two boys, Taylor and Tanner here. She “knows it’s the Best Place to live in Tallahassee and is very proud to be part of such a wonderful neighborhood association.”

TOM MARTINEAU Unit 1, Incumbent, Tom has lived in Unit 1 for 27 years. He is a retired professor of architecture, and is now a facilities management consultant to school districts and universities worldwide. He is a former president of Rittenhouse Square Condominium Association in Columbus, OH and is a current board member of IMCL (International Making Cities Livable Council www.livablecities.com). Tom was appointed by Commissioner Bryan Desloge to the Bradfordville Historic School House Focus Group and is currently serving as a member of the KLHOA Architectural Control Committee.

MARK REICHERT Unit 4 Resident-Incumbent Vice President - Director and long time Chairman of the Fish and Wildlife Committee, a 28 year resident of Killearn Lakes- Employed as the Assistant Director of the Florida Transportation Commission.- Finalist for “Leader of the Year” in 2007, Leadership Tallahassee, Inc. Appointed by Commissioner Bryan Desloge to the Bannerman Road Corridor Study Citizens Advisory Committee.

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JOE BARNETT Unit 5, Incumbent. Joe Barnett is a retired Navy Marine Corps. He has been a Killearn Lakes resident for 13 years. During that time he has practiced Periodontics and Implant dentistry in Tallahassee. Joe samples Lake Petty Gulf monthly and has monitored our lakes as a Lake Watch volunteer for over 10 years. He has written many articles promoting methods residents may use to minimize storm water runoff onto downhill neighbors’ yards and into the lakes. He also advocates reducing the use of fertilizer to stop pollution of the lakes. Joe initiated the “Lake- Friendly Yard of the Season,” an award presented quarterly to a homeowner whose yard exhibits the practices mentioned above. Joe has been active on the Arbor Day and Fish & Wildlife committees.

JOANIE TROTMAN Unit 2 Incumbent, Secretary. Joanie is a licensed Community Association Manager and President of Florida Association & Property Managements, Inc. Her work as a paralegal, Association Manager and Board Member has given her the opportunity to work with a vast number of community associations and non-profit organizations throughout Florida. She is the Chair of the Bannerman Road Citizens Advisory Committee and the Killearn Lakes CONA Delegate. Joanie is an active member of the National Community Associations Institute, and the Junior League of Tallahassee. She served as Secretary of the Cookbook Committee in 2008 (Thymes Remembered published in 2008) and as Chair of the Grants and Endowments Committee in 2009. Joanie is married to Brad Trotman. They have one son, Hunter.

DAN KING Killearn Commons Resident, Incumbent. Dan is retired from Owens Illinois Glass Co. He is in his 11th year as a Volunteer Mediator in the 2nd Judicial Court System and has been a member of the KLHOA Board for 9 years. One of his responsibilities as a board member includes serving on the Architectural Control Committee. Dan’s education and experience make him an asset to the board for serving the best interests of his fellow association members.

JEFF VARNUM My wife Elaine and I have lived in Tallahassee for 24 years. We have 3 children and 6 grandchildren. We have resided in Killearn Lakes for 13 years. We love the area and neighborhood. I have managed several stores in Tallahassee and currently have been the manager of Staple's for 12 years. I play tennis as much as possible and I am an avid Auburn Tiger Fan. I want to be a voice for the homeowners of Killearn Lakes.

MARK WORLEY Killearn Resident for 26 years. OccupationGeneral Contractor with Worley Construction Inc. (Graduate Master Builder). Married to Ramona A. Worley, three children: Jason,Amber and Neil. Past president of Tallahassee Builders Association. Original board member of Sustainable Tallahassee. Current board member for Rainbow Rehab Current appointed member of Leon County Affordable Housing Committee. Huge Alabama football fan.

Casting Your Ballot All Killearn Lakes members will be mailed a ballot package in October.

THE ENVELOPE MUST BE SIGNED FOR YOUR VOTE TO QUALIFY. Please take a few minutes and vote this year. Mail or drop off your ballot at the KLHOA office located at 7110 Beech Ridge Trail, Tallahassee, FL 32312 before November 9, 2012 at 3:00 pm. For your convenience, there is a mail slot in our door so that you may drop off ballots after hours. Members of the Board serve on a volunteer basis. They act on your behalf by becoming “Your Voice” for dealing with issues that directly affect you, your safety and your property values.

YOUR VOTE DOES COUNT!

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e Latest Pp on PIP By Dr. Robert Burns, M.D., MPH Medical Director for Meridian Clinic On January 1st of the new year, House Bill 119 takes affect and will change the medical benefits that a motor vehicle driver or passenger may receive. The bill was passed in response to the rampant fraud that occurred with the current PIP (Personal Injury Protection) medical benefits coverage requirements.

with an Emergency Medical Condition. The chiropractor cannot make an EMC diagnosis. HB119 also makes it more difficult for a physician or clinic to provide services for patient injured in a motor vehicle accident. The clinic must have the patient and physician sign a form acknowledging the services provided and that no

if you are involved in a motor vehicle accident you should be seen by a physician as soon as possible, but definitely within 2 weeks of the accident. It is important for Floridians to be aware of these changes since they may lose their PIP benefits if they do not act in a timely manner after an accident. An injured person is required to seek medical treatment within 14 days after the accident. If a person is injured in an accident and they try to tough-it-out, and go beyond a 14 day limit, the insurance company will not be required to cover their medical expenses. An injured person is limited to only $2500 worth of PIP coverage unless they get diagnosed with an “Emergency Medical Condition” (EMC) by a physician (MD, DO, or DDS) or physician extender (NP, or PA). The Bill defines Emergency Medical Conditions as experiencing symptoms severe enough that the absence of immediate medical treatment could result in serious jeopardy, dysfunction, or impairment to your health or bodily functions. After an initial evaluation is made, any follow-up care is limited to the initial complaints or injuries being treated. Any new pains or problems that may have onset after the initial evaluation will not be covered. There will no longer be coverage for massage or acupuncture after January 1st 2013 since these services were a large part of the fraudulent billing taking place. Chiropractic services are limited to $2,500 unless a person gets diagnosed

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solicitation or fraud has been committed. Reimbursements are tied to Medicare and Workman’s Comp fee schedules and a physician may be required to provide sworn treatment statements and allow onsite inspection of the clinic by the insurance company if they wish to do so. These requirements and other barriers to reimbursement may cause some clinics to refuse to evaluate and treat patients involved in vehicle accidents. So, if you are involved in a motor vehicle accident you should be seen by a physician as soon as possible, but definitely within 2 weeks of the accident. If something on your body hurts or doesn’t work right after an accident you need to mention it at the initial visit so it gets documented as a complaint. You can be treated by a chiropractor after the accident but be careful that the $2500 limit is not exceeded or the additional expense will come out of your pocket. Robert Burns M.D., MPH is the medical director at Meridian Clinic.

Questions for the Master Builder Q.

We have wood rot at the bottom of our back door and overhead garage doorjambs and was wondering what you would suggest for our replacement as to avoid the same old story?

When addressing construction defects and product failure I always seek the source. My dad gave the wise advice of not only repairing something but also finding the source of failure and correcting that, also. In your case of wood rot at these locations I would look to moisture being “wicked up” from the bottom of the jambs as well as abnormal amounts of water splashing back up on the door units. Gutters can alleviate the “splash up” effect as well as an extended soffit or porch overhang. When you replace your garage door trim make sure it is pressure treated or some other rot resistant material and make sure it is back primed with the bottom being completely sealed to avoid the “wicking up” of moisture. Also, have the carpenter install the

lumber up off the concrete with at least 3/8” to 1/2”, leaving an air gap to help control the “wicking up” effect. Addressing your replacement door unit consider using a composite doorjamb such as PVC, and a fiberglass door unit over a steel door (steel units are susceptible to rust and denting). If you must use a wood door be sure to adequately seal the bottom and top edges of the door to avoid future rot and warpage. 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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enior’s spot Season’s Change By Liz Sullivan, LPN, CSA

Our precious seniors have lived a long time. They have It’s been a long hot summer and most of us are ready for witnessed goodness and evil, times of abundance and times the beauty of fall with crisp air, low humidity and cooler of need. Their struggles were not much different than what temperatures…and let’s not forget football! But fall brings we encounter in today’s world. In many ways, their lives were other changes to our community. As our leaves begin to fall more challenging, yet look around and notice our seniors and the blossoms of the trees begin to die, we remember that today. Many are still working, very active volunteering in the we are entering the quiet sleep of winter. For some seniors community and continuing to live and enjoy life. Notice the fall can be a time of sadness. Holidays are quickly determination in a senior’s eyes the next time you witness approaching but due to loss of a spouse, loss of health, loss of independence or simply loss of interest in life, the holiday’s Reach out to a senior today. Talk to them. don’t hold the glimmer they once did. Learn from them. Take a walk with them in I met a spunky, beautiful almost 90 year old woman the the cool, crisp fall. other day. I walked into her home and she had very soft classical music playing for her own enjoyment or perhaps that someone struggling to walk with their walker or pay for of her cat…her only companion. She told me she is alone in groceries in the check-out line. the world. She has no children, siblings have passed on and Reach out to a senior today. Talk to them. Learn from her husband passed on 18 years ago. She smiled brightly them. Take a walk with them in the cool, crisp fall. Enjoy their throughout our pleasant afternoon meeting. She taught me wisdom and determination before the quiet winter’s sleep. about what it was like growing up during the depression. She talked with me about saving and investing money. She talked about politics now and how it was when she was young. Her eyes sparkled when she spoke about the president and our 2709-3 Killarney Way country when she was growing up. I can’t remember the last Tallahassee, Fl 32309 time I saw a sparkle in someone’s eyes of pure admiration (850) 402-0051 for our country. contactus@comfortkeepers.com

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Trick-Or-Treating Safety Tips For Motorists Drive slowly. Watch for children in the street and on medians. Look for children in dark clothing once the sun goes down. Children trick-or-treating should: Travel only in familiar areas and along an established route. Use flashlights, stay on sidewalks and avoid crossing yards. Go only to well-lit houses and remain on porches rather than entering houses. Bring candy home before eating it so parents can inspect it. Stop at all corners and stay together in a group while waiting to cross. Be reminded to look left, right and left again before crossing the street.

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Works of Salvador Dali Come to TCC www.wctv.tv

Tallahassee, Florida through November 15, 2012

You won't have to go to the Met or du Louvre to catch a glimpse of some world-class art. For the next few months, Tallahassee Community College is showing the works of Salvador Dali at its library. It's part of the Dali on Tour Collection. The exhibit contains reproductions of some of the surrealist's most famous works, such as “Geopoliticus Child Watching”. “We are just very excited to have it. It's a first for the TCC library and we are hoping it's the beginning of a lot of fun and interesting cultural events for students,” says Deborah Robinson with TCC. The works are on display until November 15. There are about 30 pieces in the collection.

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Cyndy’s Ruminations By Cyndy Reichert

“I, MICHAEL BENNETT” By James Patterson & Michael Ledwidge

James Patterson is one of the most prolific writers of our times. For the past thirty-six years, he has written pulseraising novels that are difficult to put down. The past three years Patterson has sold more books than any other author… an estimated 240 million copies worldwide. He has created

During the chaos that ensues, Michael decides to use his holiday leave to take his family on a much-needed vacation to his family cabin near Newburg, NY. But instead of the peace and safety that Bennett recalls from his past, they step into a nightmare worse than they can ever imagine. Newburg

When the “bust” goes wrong, it ends with police and other law enforcement dead, including Bennett's long time friend and partner. multiple “series” of books that include “Alex Cross”, “Women’s Murder Club”, “Maximum Ride”, “Witch and Wizard”, “Daniel X”, “Middle School” and the “Michael Bennett” series. It’s no wonder that since 2006, 1 in every 17 hardcover fiction books sold carries a Patterson title. The latest, and fifth in the Michael Bennett series is, “I Michael Bennett.” Michael Bennett is a tough Irish NYPD detective, who lives with his ten adopted kids, their beautiful nanny, Mary Catherine, and his grandfather Seamus, who is a Catholic priest. The book begins with Bennett in charge of a joint task force to arrest a billionaire, sociopathic Mexican drug lord; Manuel “the Sun King” Perrine who is in town with his lieutenants for a meeting and to see his daughter graduate from law school. This case became personal to all involved when, two years ago, Perrine had two U.S. Border Patrol agents violently murdered along with their families, burning their homes to the ground. When the “bust” goes wrong, it ends with police and other law enforcements dead, including Bennett’s long time friend and partner. Perrine is caught by Bennett, but not before his bodyguard and mistress, Marietta, who is as deadly and dangerous as she is beautiful, escapes, vowing to free Perrine. Perrine, though incarcerated, begins to use his long list of contacts to seek revenge on Bennett, his family, and the city of New York. More police officers die, but things really heat up as Perrine goes to trial and Judges are murdered.

has become an inferno of warring drug gangs, where the citizens hide behind locked doors and covered windows, and there is little the police or Bennett can do to keep it’s citizens or Michael’s children safe. This is where Michael faces any parent’s worst nightmare, as two of his sons are shot. Of course, Patterson keeps the sparks flying between Michael and Mary Catherine, who has become more than a nanny to ALL the family members. On top of this, Michael gets caught up in a romantic triangle with a friend from his past, federal prosecutor Tara McLennan. As Tara brings new weapons to help Michael in his fight while coaching his responses for Perrine’s trial, a set of different sparks ensue, causing Mary Catherine to question her ongoing relationship with the Bennett family. As violence erupts all around him, Bennett is torn between protecting New York City, his hometown and his children. This is the best Michael Bennett book to date. It is filled with a no holds barred, pedal to the metal suspense that twists and turns throughout the story; intermingling between the two cities, dragging in not only Bennett, but his family, as well. As I turned the pages (worried that there didn’t seem to be that many pages left to resolve the plots that Patterson has intertwined) he leaves us with a cliff-hanger that will have us twitching with anticipation as we await the next Bennett book. Guess I need to start the series all over… from the beginning… before the next installment arrives.

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Sidewalks and Bike Lanes: Enjoying î&#x192;źem 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 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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What You Don’t Know CAN Hurt You… By Kim Gay

In days past, ignorance has at times been bliss, but that is no longer the case. At least not when it comes to how legislation and regulations can impact your utility bill. As a cooperative, one of our guiding principles at Talquin is Education, Training, and Information for our members, elected representatives, managers and employees so that we can work together for the benefit of our membership and community. Talquin takes seriously the job to inform you, our membership, about upcoming issues that could affect future electric rates, reliability and performance.

Cap-and-Trade begins by setting a cap, or limit, on carbon emissions. Emission allowances would then be auctioned and/or given away up to the level of the cap. This auctioning process could put the wholesale price of power in the hands of those who are not necessarily looking out for our members’ interests. If a company or utility reduces its emissions and has excess allowances, it could sell the excess allowances to other companies that exceed the national emissions cap.

Seminole, Talquin’s generation and transmission provider, does not Talquin takes seriously the job to inform support the adoption of a Cap-andprogram because it would you, our membership, about upcoming issues Trade unfairly penalize utilities, like Seminole, that constructed coal-fired that could affect future electric rates, electric generating units in the 1980s reliability and performance. and 1990s when federal law required all generating units be able to burn coal. Under a Cap-and-Trade program, cooperative In a recent survey conducted among our membership, we consumers would face higher electric costs resulting from asked your opinion about whether Cap-and-Trade is a good requirements to reduce emissions, and those costs would way to address climate change. In the survey, 11.1% of our grow over time as the emissions cap declines. members surveyed answered – yes; 28.9% answered – no; 21.5% answered – maybe and 38.5% didn’t know. This issue Talquin and Seminole continue to support a comprehensive is being discussed again as a potential legislative issue for energy and environmental policy that maximizes energy 2013. The summary below explains potential impacts if this efficiency and truly embraces all domestic fuels: nuclear, type of regulation is passed. natural gas, renewable and coal. In fact, Talquin’s energy portfolio includes over 14% renewable energy – one of the A Cap-and-Trade Program for CO2 Control highest in the state. We will continue to strive to provide In 2009, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to approve balanced, reliable, affordable electric service to you, our an energy bill that would have established the first emissions membership during these unprecedented times. For more Cap-and-Trade plan of its kind aimed at controlling carbon information on issues related to our energy future, please visit emissions from power plants and other large sources. www.ourenergy.coop. However, the bill did not pass the Senate. Since that time, legislative efforts to advance Cap-and-Trade plans continue to surface and may be an upcoming matter in 2013 and beyond.

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Killearn Commons By Kelly Bagwell

We are seeking nominations for members of the Board of Directors. This year the election will be for two members to the five member board. We currently have two positions open for election and we have three nominees : Greg Hill, Tom Weiskotten and Sheila Peter. If you’d like to have your name added to the slate of candidates, please contact me at 841-0334. Your participation is important in ensuring we maintain or improve our subdivision and your investments. This past year we saw an increase in homeowner interest and participation. We’d like to continue this trend. The Annual Killearn Commons Garage Sale will be held Saturday, November 3, from 8am – 12pm. (The Fall Festival will be at Tekesta park from 11am – 4pm and there will be no FSU Football game). Sincerely, Kelly Bagwell

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Dog Diary vs Cat Diary The Dog's Diary 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:40 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.

Dog food! My favorite thing! A car ride! My favorite thing! A walk in the park! My favorite thing! Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing! Milk bones! My favorite thing! Played in the yard! My favorite thing! Wagged my tail! My favorite thing! Dinner! My favorite thing! Got to play ball! My favorite thing! Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favorite thing! 11:00 p.m. Sleeping on the bed! My favorite thing!

The Cat's Diary Day 983 of My Captivity My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets. Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength. The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape. In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the carpet. Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates my capabilities. However, they merely made condescending comments about what a “good little hunter” I am. Good Grief! There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event. However, I could hear the noises and smell the food. I overheard that my confinement was due to the power of “allergies.” I must learn what this means, and how to use it to my advantage. Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow, but at the top of the stairs. I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches. The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released, and seems to be more than willing to return. The bird must be an informant. I observe him communicate with the guards regularly. I am certain that he reports my every move. My captors have arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell, so he is safe. For now ...

Cover Photo Contest

This month’s cover photo was provided by Ron Olsen. “I liked this picture because one of the common joys of being a kid is playing in puddles after the rain. I love how the water is undisturbed and William isn't muddy, yet. If I had to pick a caption, it would be, ‘The Calm After the Storm.’”

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 with any additional questions. We look forward to showcasing your submissions!

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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.

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