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2013 Board of Directors (Elected by general membership)

Directors Trina Searcy, President Tom Martineau, Treasurer Joe Barnett, Director Mark Worley, Director

Mark Reichert, Vice President Joanie Trotman, Secretary Dan King, Director

Administrative Staff Nancy C. Johnson Anne Marshall Tenikca Gainey Gregory Durant

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Cover Photo Contest Photographer: Ron Olsen

He was working by Lake Monkey Business and those Irises caught his eye and with the dock in the background. He is a lover of anything photography and would one day like to make it a career. He owes everything to his Dad who inspired him to pick up a camera and have fun.

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 Editor, the Assistant Editor and a Board Member. The selected photo will appear on an upcoming issue of the “Lakes View” Magazine. It would be helpful if you could share a personal story along with the photo.

Call our office at (850) 668-3231 if you have any additional questions. We look forward to “showcasing” your photo submissions!

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Fourth of July Holiday (Office Closed) Board of Directors Meeting @7pm Association Office 17th-21st Epiphany Lutheran Church Vacation Bible School

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Friendship Day Deerlake United Methodist Church Mega Sports Camp 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Leon County Schools Start Quarterly Open Member Meeting – New Location: Deerlake Middle School Cafeteria Annex @ 7pm (*signs will be out) First Day of Classes for FAMU and FSU

Important Phone Numbers

Fire Department Dispatch (non-emergency situations only) 891-4310 Talquin Electric (ex: Light out on your street) (Bradfordville office): 893-6853 Outages (24-hour service): (1-888) 802-1832 Leon County Sheriff ’s Office Dispatch: 922- 3300 Leon County Public Roads (Limbs & Trees on KL roads): 606-1400 CALL BEFORE YOU DIG: (1-800) 432-4770 Animal Control 606-5400 Leon County Mosquito Control 606-1400 Waste Management 574- 3000 Leon County Storm Water Questions: 606-1400

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“

Lay a firm foundation

with bricks that others throw at you.

– David Brinkley

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Editor’s Note

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hat do you think about when you turn over the calendar page and there

is June already popping up? For me personally, it means another birthday and anniversary. It also is a time for graduation ceremonies, weddings, Father’s Day, backyard barbeques, pool parties and vacations.

As Florida is surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, most of us are aware we Floridians are particularly vulnerable to hurricanes.

We know that June 1st is the beginning of hurricane season. On page 13 we have listed the 2013 hurricane names and the must-have items for your emergency “Disaster Supply Kit”. These summer months of hurricane season can be very unpredictable. Hopefully, we will again experience the same mild season as last year and only a few of these named storms will make landfall.

As you sit back and relax with a tall glass of cold iced tea, homemade lemonade or even a cold beer, and peruse this issue of “Lakes View,” ask yourself: What could be better than summer?

Nancy C. Johnson Operations Director, Bookkeeper & Editor

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Bryan's Brief It’s been a long time since we’ve had a May with such wonderful weather. The last two years we jumped straight from winter to summer and I hope you’re enjoying these cool mornings and evenings as much as I am.

As I’m sure you already know, we’ve been busy working on the FY14 budget proposal. While working hard to keep taxes and fees low over the past six years, the County has cut the budget more than $60 million and eliminated 75 County jobs through attrition and retirement. Among liked-sized Counties, Leon County has the lowest ratio of employees to citizens (6.0 employees to every 1,000 residents) and the lowest net budget per resident ($724 compared to $853 for the next closest). We are lean and highly efficient! We’ve pulled funds from reserves and cut programs and services until we’ve reached the point that the hard decisions must now be made.

Where we have subsidized such services as solid waste, transportation and stormwater over the years,we now need to look at a user-based fee to avoid using property tax as the main funding source for deficits. I hope you’ll agree that those who are using the services should be paying their fair share. An example of this is solid waste services. For those of you who are currently paying for solid waste services, by rebidding the contract you will see an approximate $73 reduction in annual costs.

Through our solid waste rates, we’ve been funding the Rural Waste Service Centers (RWSC) providing free waste disposal for those willing to haul it to those sites. In short, everyone who is paying for solid waste services is paying for free service for those willing to haul waste to the centers. As you know, we are now closing those sites and all county residents will be assessed for curb side solid waste collection beginning October 1st. Some thought that the $40 fee assessed on the property tax bill was the fee for the use of the RWSC’s. That fee covers the cost for the operation of the transfer station and hauling of waste to Jackson County.

The letter you received from County Administrator Vince Long will detail our proposed changes and it can also be found on my web page at http://cms.leoncountyfl.gov/Home/CountyCommission/ BryanDesloge under “Newsletters”. I’m also including an overview provided to the Commission by the County Administrator. This is the beginning of a budget process that will be approved in September and we welcome your input. You can do that on line at http://cms.leoncountyfl.gov/ and click on the button “Questions Regarding Proposed Fee & Service Changes” or e-mail me.

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Bannerman/Bull Headley Rd Update As we are so close to the end of school, our Public Works staff will begin work again at this intersection the first week of June and expect completion of the turn lanes, signalization, sidewalks, stormwater by the end of the year . I know it’s been a long time coming, but it should be a project that will provide great value to the Bannerman Rd users.

Bannerman Rd Widening Project and Thomasville/ Proctor Rd Recreation Property Both of these projects are being considered for funding by the Sales Tax Committee. Having the initial engineering and design work completed on the Bannerman Rd widening project and owning the recreation property hopefully will get both on the list, but we need your input with the Sales Tax Committee members to insure they are funded. I urge you to e-mail the members of the Sales Tax Committee at SalesTaxInfo@leoncountyfl.gov to let them know of the need for both of these projects. To have both of these projects approved for Sales Tax funding would be a boon to the northeast residents.

Orchard Pond Toll Road I covered this project in my March 2013 newsletter and rather than give you the same information again, you can find it at http://cms.leoncountyfl.gov/Home/CountyCommission/BryanDeslo ge. There seems to be some confusion about this project and just want to make sure you understand that this is not a County-funded project. It is funded by the property owner and the use of State funds.

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 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. May 2013 bring peace, happiness and prosperity to all.

Bryan Desloge

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Bradfordville Lunch and Learn Participants Seek Justice!

By Martha Coppins

Some of my favorite memories are the field trips I helped to chaperone when my kids were in school. The kids would be so excited. We’d call roll, distribute nametags and then load up on the waiting yellow school bus. Off we’d go, everyone chattering away in anticipation of our upcoming adventure.

Now fast forward 20 years. Another field trip? Well, yes and no.

This time the passengers are riding the Trolley, and the “students” are seniors from the monthly Bradfordville Lunch and Learn event,

materials and techniques used in its construction. Artwork depicting the beauty of Florida graces the walls. We were allowed in two of the court rooms, although court was not in session. Nevels talked about the kinds of cases brought before the Appellate Court and the procedures when court is in session. We even spent time in the lawyer’s lounge where attorneys from both sides might take a break.

No talking about cases though! We snapped a few pictures then said goodbye to our gracious host.

sponsored by the Leon County Senior Outreach Program. Our destination was the First District Court of Appeal located in the Southwood community. Keeping seniors active and engaged in their community is one of our goals and just like our school days, getting out in the community is a fun and unique way to spend a morning.

From the road the 1st DCA building is quite imposing. Once inside though, our guide, Court Marshal Stephen Nevels, made us feel welcome. It is indescribable how beautiful this building is.

Marshal Nevels spent quite a bit of time with us talking about the

No field trip is complete without lunch and we did work up an appetite. The Wharf at Southwood was a good place to visit with our companions and review our morning.

Please join us June 12th at 10:30 a.m. for our monthly Lunch and Learn event, held in the Fellowship Hall of the Wildwood Presbyterian Church. No reservations are needed. For more information call Martha Coppins at 891-4033 or Susan Davis at 891-4065.

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MOST LOYAL ADVERTISER

The Editor would like to thank NRG Industries, Inc. for advertising with us so loyally in the “Lakes View” Magazine.

Another loyal advertiser will be highlighted in our next issue.

Golf Carts and Our Roadways

By Deputy Tim Randolph Leon County Sheriff ’s Office

Over the last several years, there has been an increase in the number of golf carts being purchased for many uses other than for golfers on the course. And there has been an increase in the number of traffic complaints and traffic accidents involving golf carts on public roadways. With that in mind, we have been asked to shed some light on the rules that govern the operation of golf carts.

First, Florida State Statues prohibit the operation of a golf cart on public roads or streets. However, the statue does provide an exception if the county or city government designates a roadway for use by golf carts. Prior to making that designation though, the local governmental entity must determine that the roadway is safe for golf

carts to travel on or cross. Some of the factors include speed, volume, and character of motor vehicle traffic using the road or street. These rules differ for private communities that don’t have public access, such as gated communities, certain mobile home communities and where the community has been designated as a golf cart community.

Also, there is much concern about the ages of those operating golf carts. Per Florida State Statue, persons under the age of 14 are prohibited from operating golf carts on public streets or highways.

As with any other type of vehicle, we urge operators to use caution and obey all laws pertaining to their particular vehicle and how they can be driven on public roadways.

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“Oh, What a Beautiful Morning.”

By Mark Reichert Fish and Wildlife Committee Chairman

That seems to have been the theme song for the day as the morning of April 27th greeted us with exceptional weather for our Annual Kids’ Fishin’ Contest. However, in more than 20 years of being part of this event we’ve only had inclement weather one time that I can recall. But, I digress. It certainly was a great day for the hundreds of kids and their parents who participated this year to test the waters in search of that elusive eight pound bass that Charlie Messing managed to place within the netted fishing area along with about 500 other bass; 75 of them tagged. For those of you that have never participated in the Annual Kids’ Fishin’ Contest, let me paint a picture for you.

chance of catching a fish. We try to make it easy, and one year, the biggest fish and, therefore winner of the Grand Prize was a three year old girl who caught a huge carp on her Barbie fishing pole (which proves you don’t have to spend a great deal of money on fishing gear).

I think you can get the gist of the fishing experience we try to provide.

As can be deduced by the description above, we award a Grand Prize for the biggest fish of the day. This year there was a battle between 12 year old Danny Andzel and 11 year old Colin Parania.

Danny thought he had the Grand Prize all sewed up with a 2.41 pound bass, but was soon surpassed by Colin’s catch of a 2.67 pounder. This prompted Danny to get back on the Lake and keep fishing. His efforts paid off as he returned with a 5.32 pound bass which sealed the victory for him.

It’s a great family outing and a fun He went home with a brand new tent, sleeping bag, and really nice rod and reel combo. We also event for everyone in the neighborhood gave out prizes to anyone who caught a tagged fish.

This year, however, the tagged fish were being a even if you don’t like to fish little too clever with their elusiveness, so we ended up giving out most of the prizes by raffle at the end We hold this event out on the peninsula at Lake Monkey of the day.

Business Park. We place a very large seine net along one edge of the Besides the actual fishing contest, there are other activities in peninsula and place a bunch of fish within it. Charlie also places which to participate if your child wishes to take break from fishing.

within the net a few large bass that he catches around the Lake, as well. One of those fish happened to be an eight pound bass.

Unfortunately, the net is getting quite old and the smarter fish have figured out a way to escape. This may answer the question as to why the eight-pounder managed to stay elusive all morning long.

However, the entire lake is open for fishing for the Contest and there are plenty of large fish swimming around outside the netted area. In fact, in most years, the largest fish of t he day is caught in areas of the Lake outside of the net. The purpose of the net is to make the fishing experience for the kids an enjoyable one and increase their 8

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We had a huge bounce house this year and, as always, had a casting contest, too. The Seminole Radio Control Club was on hand to demonstrate their model airplane flying acrobatics. ProBank was there once again to cook up more hot dogs than we could manage to eat, and we had plenty of chips and drinks available. For the second year Kona Ice provided some relief from the heat with their unique kidfriendly frozen concoctions.

We are fortunate to have a number of benefactors who regularly contribute to offsetting the cost of organizing on this event. We’ve listed them below. Please take the time to thank these individuals or

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Kids Fishing Contest Sponsors Barrett & Nancy Johnson Bouncers of Tallahassee Brad & Joanie Trotman Community Christian School Cricket’s Tree Service Inc frequent these businesses to let them know how much we appreciate their support. Because of their support we do not have to use as much of our own resources (your homeowner’s dues).

I’d personally like to thank the many people who have made orchestrating this annual event such a great success, but I don’t want to risk missing someone. So here’s a collective THANK YOU to the staff of the Killearn Lakes Homeowners’ Association and to the folks whom I can regularly count on to volunteer their time and effort to this event. The Killearn Lakes Annual Fishin’ Contest is held every April on the last Saturday of the month. It’s a great family outing and a fun event for everyone in the neighborhood even if you don’t like to fish (but we may just convince you to throw a line in the water).

So come on out next year! I’m sure Danny and Colin will be back again to battle it out in Round Two!

Franklin Insurance Agency Fred Schmidt Kona Ice ProBank Robby’s Lawn Works Seminole Radio Control Club Inc Sports Authority Stege Contracting Talquin Electric Cooperative The Grounds Guys of Tallahassee

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Grilled Beef Sirloin & Farmer's Market Skewers Recipe courtesy of www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com

Ingredients 1 boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut 1 inch thick (about 1-1/4 pounds) 1 medium yellow squash, sliced (1/2-inch) 1 medium zucchini, sliced (1/2-inch) 1 small red onion, cut into 1/2-inch thick wedges 8 medium mushrooms 1 Tbs Dijon-style mustard 1 Tbs olive oil Mustard-Thyme Glaze: 2 Tbs Dijon-style mustard 2 Tbs apricot preserves 1 tsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1/4 tsp pepper

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Combine glaze ingredients in 1-cup glass measure.

Microwave on HIGH 45 seconds, stirring once. Brush on beef steak.

Alternately thread vegetables onto four 12-inch metal skewers. Combine mustard and oil; brush on vegetables.

Place steak and skewers on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill steak, uncovered, 17 to 21 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning occasionally. Grill vegetables 6 to 10 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally.

Carve steak; season with salt. Serve with vegetables.

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Co-ops Prepare for Hurricane Season and Are Ready to Assist

By Kim Gay

Talquin also communicates with the Florida Electric Cooperatives Association (FECA). FECA is a state association, made up of 17 Member cooperatives, including Talquin and Seminole.

When a disaster strikes, FECA handles statewide communication and coordination of cooperative resources, including identifying which systems are affected and what supplies may be needed. While cooperatives keep backup materials on hand, like poles and wires, depending on the severity of the storm, extra resources like The efforts and teamwork prove how electric these are sometimes the most resources FECA cooperatives work together following a storm. important can help coordinate for Every new hurricane season presents delivery.

When cooperatives are a unique set of challenges. spared from a storm’s destructive path, they may send any available employees to help assist affected cooperative demonstrated after Hurricane Sandy, in order to restore power as systems that were not so lucky. These responsibilities range from quickly and efficiently as possible. power restoration and cleanup, to warehouse stocking and office June 1 marks the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season, duties. This unique business practice of sharing man power usually and it continues until November 30. Leading up to this time of year, allows cooperatives to restore electricity more quickly and safely.

Talquin has been hard at work to prepare employees and Members The efforts and teamwork prove how electric cooperatives work should any tropical storms or hurricanes head our way. together following a storm. Every new hurricane season presents a This unpredictable season requires months of planning, unique set of challenges. Seminole and Talquin are dedicated to manpower, and preparation. Throughout the year, Talquin reviews providing safe and reliable electricity, and will strive to overcome any its plan of action for before, during, and after the storm. Although obstacles in order to maintain that commitment. there is no way to completely “storm proof ” power lines and Along with preparing for strong storms, you should also be aware equipment, electric cooperatives perform what is known as “system of electrical safety and potential power outages. Visit Talquin’s website hardening” before each hurricane season. During this process, Talquin at www.talquinelectric.com for real time outage maps and the checks distribution lines, power poles, and continues proactive tree upcoming edition of The Current for storm information. Make sure trimming. that you and your family are aware of approaching storms in or In addition to the distribution power lines maintained by around your area and have a plan in place.

Talquin, Seminole owns and operates 400 miles of high-voltage transmission lines that are regularly monitored for overgrown trees or brush. Maintaining appropriate tree clearances is necessary so branches and limbs do not come in contact with power lines causing faults and outages.

“Cooperation among cooperatives” is one of the seven principles that guide cooperative organizations. This principle was embraced in order to encourage cooperatives to come together and use teamwork to conquer tasks. Seminole Electric Cooperative (Seminole) and Talquin Electric practice this principle, along with other electric cooperatives throughout the U.S. and Florida. Electric cooperatives best demonstrate this principle during times of need, as was

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Disaster Supply Kit

Water - at least 1 gallon daily per person for 3 to 7 days Food - at least enough for 3 to 7 days ◦ non-perishable packaged or canned food/juices ◦ foods for infants or the elderly ◦ snack foods ◦ non-electric can opener ◦ cooking tools / fuel ◦ paper plates / plastic utensils Blankets / Pillows, etc.

Clothing - seasonal / rain gear/ sturdy shoes First Aid Kit / Medicines / Prescription Drugs Special Items - for babies and the elderly Toiletries / Hygiene items / Moisture wipes Flashlight / Batteries Radio - Battery operated and NOAA weather radio Telephones - Fully charged cell phone with extra battery and a traditional (not cordless) telephone set Cash (with some small bills) and Credit Cards - Banks and ATMs may not be available for extended periods Keys Toys, Books and Games Important documents - in a waterproof container or watertight resealable plastic bag ◦ insurance, medical records, bank account ◦ numbers, Social Security card, etc.

Tools - keep a set with you during the storm Vehicle fuel tanks filled Pet Care Items ◦ Proper identification / immunization records / medications ◦ ample supply of food and water ◦ a carrier or cage ◦ muzzle and leash

www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/prepare/supplykit.shtml

2013 Hurricane Names Andrea Barry Chantal Dorian Erin Fernand Gabrielle Humberto Ingrid Jerry Karen Lorenzo Melissa Nestor Olga Pablo Rebekah Sebastien Tanya Van Wendy Be sure to register as a member at www.killearnlakeshoa.org

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Lake Friendly Yard

By Joe Barnett

For the past 13 years on our family walks I wondered what kind of home was at the end of the “flag” lot. Recently at a garage sale my wife and met a very nice lady, Dymphi Harmes. We soon realized her husband, Terence and I had once bicycled together.

She said he was now retired and I should just stop by sometime.

My daughter and I felt like we were on a “canopy road” as we walked down their driveway. The floor of their forest was filled with native Virginia Creeper. As we approached their home it was just like a movie. The whole front was filled with beautiful flowers of all kinds.

I asked Terence about his yard. As we sat on his big back porch he told how he moved here about 23 years ago. There was a big yard. He felt that he was a slave to the yard. So about 1015 years ago he started turning it into a nature paradise.

His back yard has a garden with potatoes, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and lettuce. Cabbage, broccoli and brussels sprouts were favorites of squirrels. He rotates the vegetables among his six garden beds. He buys two plats of 50 onions each for about $23 which gives them several months of onions from April to late summer. Mushroom compost of 50% compost/topsoil from Britt’s Dump every 3-4 years helps.

He pointed out his great smelling Satsuma orange tree full of blossoms. Last November he picked about 500 oranges that pulled the branches to the ground. The lime and grapefruit trees weren’t as productive possibly due to the cold weather. Another great smelling tree was his tea olive an old time Florida favorite.

His lot was surrounded by forest and Horseshoe Plantation.

Many birds include the common house wren, tufted titmice, red bellied and pileated woodpeckers. Butterflies include the sulfur clouded, monarch, gulf fritillary and black and yellow eagle-like butterfly. He used to have as many as 30 Zebra swallowtails surrounding a small tree but the tree and butterflies have gone.

His roses bloom best in April/May and October/ November.

He keeps the deer off with non-toxic “deeraways”. He used to spray once a week but the deer learned to avoid them and now sprays about once a month. Cilantro also grew up around his roses. At first he uses it once a month but then the deer learn to avoid it and he then only needs once a month.

We walked to the front “yard” full of yellow irises around a gold fish pond with native lily pads. A biologist once told me native irises are My daughter and I felt like we were on a but he felt the yellow “canopy road” as we walked down their driveway. purple irises were good lake buffer The floor of their forest was filled with native to filter pollution. Another area had blue bog salvia that Virginia Creeper. As we approached their home it would be soon crowded out was just like a movie. The whole front was filled by ginger bracts.

His concern for the with beautiful flowers of all kinds. environment also included his home. He built it facing south to keep the rising and There were disease resistant Bears Britches with big white flowers setting sun and the windows have E glaze to keep his home from and Firespike with red flowers the humming birds love. We also overheating his home. He has replaced his water heater with saw purple hollyhocks and yellow daises. instant on heater instead of the “always” water heaters most of There was a big hollow oak tree that raccoons and us use. His heat pump is a very high “SEER” rating which keeps woodpeckers like. Dogwood sized trees included a native red his electric bills very low. cedar, a red maple and unusual Grand daddy “greybeard” with I thanked Terence for the tour (and great coffee). And just flowers just like a grey beard, also called fringe tree! His lot was when I thought the tour couldn’t get any better on my way out full of big hickory trees but three fell during a storm a few years I passed a row of bushes filled with red flowers. He truly has ago. He measured one to be 95 feet tall. After they were cleared turned his high maintenance grass lawn into a low maintenance up he built his deck.

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nature paradise. The Killearn Lakes Homeowners Association are happy to award Terence’s functional, beautiful, and lake friendly yard as our “KLHOA Lake Friendly Yard”.

Terence will be presented with a special yard sign and a $100 gift certificate from a local nursery at the Quarterly Open Meeting on August 13, 2013 at 7 p.m.

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Cyndy’s Ruminations

By Cyndy Reichert

“Murder: Take Three” A Novel April Kelly Marsha Lyons

Marsha Lyons (our own Killearn Lakes resident) and April Kelly are back at it again. Murder: Take Three is the third installment in their "Murder" series that follows the escapades of the newly formed private investigation firm, E & O Investigations. In my pervious review of Marsha's and April's collaboration in the Lakes View Magazine this past February, Blake Ervansky and Maureen O'Brien; former Beverly Hills Police Department officers (BHPD) had just

Several small jobs had come in since the completion of their last major case that needed their attention. To his surprise, Gail Hatcher, a defense-attorney-to-the-stars who had been a major thorn in Blake's backside while with the BHPD stood outside his locked door.

The fact that Hatcher was there, in person with a retainer check for $100,000 baffled Blake. She was also offering to give E & O Investigations the ability to charge any hourly fee to start working

Their snits and snarls became well known to the "insiders" in the business who knew it was only Micah's and Cody's way of blowing off steam. To someone, else, however, it became a window of opportunity. solved a major case outside of Las Vegas that involved deception, jealousy, corruption... and for Maureen; blackmail.

In Murder: Take Three, Blake is arriving early at the office to take care of some business.

full-time immediately to keep her client from being charged with murder further. She assures Blake that he is her first choice (he will later find out that he was Hatcher's third choice), and impresses upon him that he has a short amount of time to consider the proposition... ten minutes... leaving Blake no time to confer with his partner, Maureen. Blake accepts. It takes Blake and Maureen one day to clear Hatcher's client, but that is just the beginning of the story.

The client is 57 year old Micah Deifenschlictor, who was a star in actionpacked movies that are long on weapons, muscles and bare abs, but not on being the brightest bulb in the candelabra. Years ago, after finishing his stint in the Marines as a young 22 year old, Micah came back home to Cody Mason, his agent who is like a brother to him. Their snits and snarls became well known to the "insiders" in the business who knew it was only Micah's and Cody's way of blowing off steam. To someone else, however, it became a window of opportunity.

At that same time, one of Micah's former Marine buddies, Dominic Briggs re-enters his life, forcing a symbiotic relationship.

Years later, as he ages, Micah becomes aware that he can no longer compete with the young upand-coming action stars. So, in addition to his meth addiction, he starts "juicing" AAS (steroids), which

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causes him to bulk up more when he hits the weights at the gym.

Cody Mason, who realizes his aging star is starting to look more like a freak, decides to start Pinnacle Pictures, where Micah will be wearing $6,000 suits (not loincloths!) and eventually be able to take over the duties of managing the company, and possibly directing the same type of action movies that he used to star in.

Then Cody Mason is murdered after a late-night visit with Micah that is malevolent, but on par for their relationship.

The plot thickens and escalates as Blake and Maureen, after clearing Micah, look back into the murder of Cody Mason. After stumbling upon two con-artists making and dealing in meth right outside of Pinnacle Pictures, the investigation takes a drastic change.

Suspect retaliation becomes the name of the game forever impacting Blake's life as his home is torched with the body of a woman wearing his new bride's wedding ring discovered inside.

The investigation ends in a war that will change Blake, as a man, and also cause him immeasurable grief, affecting his relationship with his partner, Maureen.

Once again, suspense builds as you make your way through the book... a real page turner! I still speculate upon who the writing duo of Kelly/Lyons would pick to play Blake and Maureen if (and when) their novels move to the big screen. As with the last two novels, this novel leaves a teaser for the next one, Murder: Take Four.

The plot and relationships look to be reinvented, and I can't wait to read more!

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Commercial Development on Bannerman Road

By Mark Reichert

By now I’m sure many of you have heard about the commercial were established in the Bradfordville Sector Plan, which call for a development being proposed along Bannerman Road west of the more pedestrian friendly community. The developer is proposing to Circle K Store. This is the property that was once the Bradfordville include 75,000 square feet of commercial development on the Hunt Club and includes the surrounding property (a total of about property, but leaving more than 50 percent of the land as green space 27 acres). The northern boundary of this property abuts Kinhega and for storm-water treatment. Commercial development will only Drive in Killearn Lakes (the wooded area along Kinhega take place fronting Bannerman Road. With the exception of two lots approximately from Cherokee Ridge Trail to just past the intersection on Foxglove Lane, the rest of the property abutting home sites in with Beech Ridge Trail). On Tuesday evening, May 14th, in the Killearn Lakes will be left wooded providing a buffer between the Deerlake Middle School Cafeteria, representatives from Leon County, homes and the commercial development (the area needed for the the developer, and Commissioner Bryan Desloge were in attendance storm-water holding ponds will be east of the buffer). The developer to present the plan for this proposed commercial development and has committed to work with us to add to the existing Killearn Lakes to receive feedback from those in attendance. Approximately 100 green-space that currently exists between the two remaining lots and people showed up to hear what the County and developer had to say. the development. The developer has also committed to the County Since this number is just a fraction of the 4,200 property owners in to move the Bradfordville School House to a site on this property Killearn Lakes, we thought it would be beneficial to present the facts providing a permanent home for this travelling historic building. A to the entire community.

First, and foremost, the commercial development is going to happen. If not for the there is a lot to like about what we have “Great Recession,” this project would have been seen so far. But there are still some constructed a few years ago. As the economy soured so did the prospects for commercial questions that need to be addressed by development, so the plans sat on the shelf.

However, on the economic front, things are once both the county and the developer. again starting to heat up and this project is moving forward once again. How this parcel of land can be developed passive park with walking trails will be incorporated connecting the was decided over a decade ago when the County reached an School House site to the green-space. The ample amount of land agreement with the landowners to resolve a lawsuit concerning the being set aside for green-space was made possible because the future use of the property. The settlement agreement provided for the developer decided to move 50,000 square feet of commercial construction of commercial development in accordance with the development that had been planned for the north side of Bannerman design concepts presented in the 2000 Bradfordville Sector Plan; a Road to the existing Bannerman Crossings Shopping Center on the Plan to which this Homeowners’ Association formally approved in south side of the road. The unimproved land to the west and south November of 2002. The settlement agreement and succeeding of Bannerman Crossing is being developed to not only include this amendments to the settlement laid out how the land was to be additional commercial space, but single family home-sites and an developed and how the developer was to meet the concurrency upscale apartment complex as well. That expansion is being planned requirements (mitigate the traffic impacts of the development on the to meet the livability and walkability standards in the new urbanism surrounding area). style of community planning as recommended in the Bradfordville What was interesting to me about the meeting on the 14th was Sector Plan. that most of those in attendance seemed to be more focused on the Now, I’ll address the concurrency requirements to be made by plan for meeting the concurrency requirements than on the the developer. With any new development, the additional traffic that commercial development plans. Before I get into the concurrency will be created by that development has to be mitigated through requirements, however, I’d like to spend a little time describing the transportation improvements. As part of the settlement agreement plans for the commercial development. between the developer and Leon County, in order to meet the overall Compared to the development plans proposed to the transportation planning requirements of the Bradfordville Sector Plan Homeowners’ Association Board back in 2007, what is now being the developer is required to provide the right-of-way and construct proposed goes much further in meeting the livability standards that an extension to Beech Ridge Trail from where it currently ends at 18

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Kinhega Drive to an intersection with Bannerman Road. The connection to Bannerman Road will be a new intersection with a traffic signal at a place west of the present Wendy’s entrance to Bannerman Crossing. The connection of the Beech Ridge Trail extension to Kinhega is the matter on which many of the folks who attended the meeting on the 14th expressed their concerns.

The County is proposing to construct a Round-about at this intersection. There is no doubt that there is currently a major traffic problem where Beech Ridge Trail intersects with Kinhega Drive to which anyone who has attempted to exit the neighborhood during the morning rush hour as the Chiles High students are also making their way to school will no doubt attest. There have been many accidents attributed to the current configuration. According to the traffic analysis conducted by the County’s consultant, a Round-about will result in smoother traffic flow and improve safety. Speaking as somewhat of an authority on the subject (I’ve been helping set transportation policy for the State of Florida for over 20 years) Round-abouts have a proven record of safety. According to the Federal Highway Administration, compared to other types of intersections, Round-abouts have been proven to reduce fatalities by 90 percent, injuries by 76 percent, all crashes by 35 percent, and improve pedestrian safety. They have also been proven to reduce congestion, reduce pollution and fuel use (fewer stops and less idling),

save money (less expensive to maintain), and complement community values. Having said all that, the County needs to do some additional work before making any final determination as to how a Round-about can be the answer to our traffic problems. Roundabouts, if not constructed properly with all associated traffic movements taken into consideration, could exacerbate the problem.

Based on the comments the County received on the 14th, I believe they will be taking another look at the situation to make sure they have taken all traffic pattern scenarios into consideration before a final design of the Round-about is presented.

Leon County and the developer are looking towards the Killearn Lakes Homeowners’ Association to be a partner as the development of the property moves forward. So far, we have seen no evidence to suggest otherwise. I’ve lived out here for 29 years and have not always approved of the way Killearn Lakes and the Bradfordville area have been changed. But we have been given the opportunity to help shape the development of this 27 acre project. There is a lot to like about what we have seen so far. But there are still some questions that need to be addressed by both the County and the developer. As your Association Board, we are committed to making sure the impacts to the community of the whole commercial development will benefit Killearn Lakes to the greatest extent possible.

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Worley Construction, Inc. Promotes Sustainability with Muddy Bîƒżts Tour

By Mark Worley

Original published 5/23/2013 in The Chronicle www.tallahassee.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305230019&nclick_check=1

Worley Construction, Inc. has scheduled June 15-16, July 1314 and August 3-4 as their Muddy Boots Tour to preview a home under construction that promotes green and current building science technologies.

The home is located at 552 Frank Shaw Rd. and will be open for your viewing from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event is free to the public. Graduate Master Builder (GMB) and Certified Green Professional (CGP) Mark Worley of Worley Construction Inc will be on site to answer your questions. Featured green elements will include open cell foam insulation, weather resistant building materials, and high efficient windows and advanced framing techniques.

All updates are being documented at www.facebook.com/ MuddyBootsTour. This is a tour and unique opportunity for people

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to see what goes into a house before it is covered up with drywall and to see the sequential order of the building process. Please note that this home is under construction with trip and fall hazards and it is not recommended to bring children.

MUDDY BOOTS Tour Location: 552 Frank Shaw Rd., Tallahassee Times: Saturday and Sunday June 15-16, July 13-14 and August 3-4, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information call Mark Worley at 850-528-0954 or visit www.worleyconst.com with updates and pictures.

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Help Save Your Pet

By Dianne E. Johnston

Our lives were forever changed on Friday, April 12, 2013.

I want to share our tragic story in hopes that we can spare others the same loss that our family has experienced. Ozzie was a happy, active, smart Cairn Terrier puppy.

would have to see what the lab results looked like on Sunday morning. I awoke at 4:30am that morning, and playing in my head was the Garth Brook’s song, The Dance. I knew what I had to do. By the time we arrived at the vet, he was close to death. His liver functions were so high they wouldn’t even register on the lab chart.

He was scared and in so much pain. His eyes were already yellowing from liver failure. We sadly had to put him down.

Why don’t we know about the dangers of the sago palm in Florida? It’s not just dogs, cats, and horses that are at risk, but also our children!

He was only 8 months old, but was showing great promise as a show dog and loved life. Like any proud pet owner, I was posting pictures and videos on Facebook showing Ozzie’s weekly antics. In one of the videos, a friend who happened to work for my veterinarian noticed sago palms in our backyard. She cautioned me about how toxic they were so we had them removed.

Fresh dug ground was too much of a temptation for a young puppy who loved to dig and play. On that Friday evening Ozzie dug up and ingested the plant root ball. He was already doomed. Later that evening my husband woke me, and I will never forget his words, “I think he’s dying.” I rushed him to the Allied Veterinary Emergency Hospital as he lay listless in the backseat. Their team gave him excellent care; however, we were given little hope as there is no antidote for sago palm poisoning.

We visited him several times on Saturday, praying and hoping, but seeing that he was fading fast. The veterinarians said we

Why don’t we know about the dangers of the sago palm in Florida? It’s not just dogs, cats, and horses that are at risk, but also our children! The week Ozzie died, there were four cases of sago palm poisoning just in the northeast section of Tallahassee! It’s too late for Ozzie, but not for you. My veterinarian clinic, Bannerman Animal Hospital, has a voice recording warning about toxic plants in our area.

Northwoods Animal Hospital has started a campaign to post warnings at stores and educate landscapers. WCTV ran a news story covering their efforts.

Since our loss, we have spread the word to everyone we know.

Thanks to social media, the word is getting out. Friends of friends and animal groups across the state and even the nation picked up his cause. We’ve reached out to Representative Rehwinkel Vasilinda’s office and they are looking into the issue. That Garth Brooks song won’t stop playing in my head. I will never regret the precious months that I belonged to Ozzie. If I can save your pet, his life was not wasted.

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By Liz Sullivan, LPN, CSA Certified Senior Advisor If you are like most people, just about now you may find yourself saying “I can’t believe it’s already June.” Time does seem to go faster as we age. We are all so busy with our work life, family life, social life and all the demands on our time each day. For many of our seniors, time has no relevance.

June is the time to honor the Dad’s of this world. My father was taken from us at 54 years old. He was the 10th heart transplant

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everything and everyone. They were the ones that made the decisions and provided support when it was needed. Often I see older men that are widowed, perhaps living alone or with family, that seem to be going through the motions of life. Some are in relatively good health physically, but seem to be declining mentally because a big part of their life is missing. Our Dads and Granddads have much wisdom to impart to us. We need to take some time to honor their wisdom and experience by reaching out to them.

When taking the If you are fortunate enough to have time to speak to your Dad or Granddad, father or grandfather to honor at this time. remember that at one I would encourage you to give the greatest time, not too long ago, they were as busy as you gift of all… your time. are now. They were working hard to care for their families and do the recipient in Tallahassee. At the time, I was best job they could. Now their life may be filled with empty days and 26 years old. I thought 54 years old was meaningless activities. Ask them what they wished they could have beyond middle age. How wrong I done years ago when there was no time. A hobby? A hidden desire to was. There have been many times paint, draw or maybe dance. The Tallahassee Senior Center offers a over the past 25 years that I have wealth of opportunities to help seniors explore and broaden their longed to talk with him and horizons. Hire a Companion Agency to escort them to these activities seek his advice or even hear if they no longer drive. A paid companion can help ease some of the some of the old stories about pain of loneliness and put a spring back into their step. our family.

Summer is almost here. Many families will want to vacation but If you are fortunate enough don’t want to leave Dad behind. Hiring dependable, outside help may to have a father or grandfather to be just the answer to ensure that everyone is enjoying the many honor at this time, I would pleasures and adventures of summertime! encourage you to give him the greatest gift of all…your time.

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Call Before You Dig! Call Before You Dig has a new, free number to call and it is easy to remember!

811 By calling before you dig, helps keep your neighborhood safe because many utility services run underground. Spread the word! Please visit www.sunshine811.com to learn more. If you use landscapers, make sure they also know about this free service.

Know what’s below, call 811 Before You Dig. Safe digging is no accident. Help stop digging accidents in your neighborhood and spread the word today!

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Field Manager Note Keep your pet on a Leash www.floridachildinjurylawyer.com/2009/03/ is_there_a_dog_leash_law_in_le.html

In Leon County (Tallahassee) Florida, residents and visitors are subject to the Code of Ordinances of Leon County, Florida.

Pursuant to Chapter 4 - Animals - Article II - Animal Control - Section 4-35 - Running At Large, a dog owner has a duty to maintain direct control and possession of the dog while the dog is off of the property of the dog owner. Direct control is defined as immediate continuous physical control of the dog by a leash, cord, or chain. Direct Control requires that the dog be controlled by a person capable of restraining the dog or that the dog is controlled by a safe and secure restraint within a vehicle. Sporting and police dogs are not subject to these regulations.

You can read more about the Leon County (Tallahassee) Florida dog leash provisions and other sections pertaining to Animals At Large at the Code of Ordinances for Leon County, Florida.

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Exotic Weed Alert

By Charlie Mesing

Water hyacinth, (Eichhornia crassipes) an exotic floating aquatic plant, was first discovered in Lake Pettygulf during the 2002 KLP lake surveys. These floating plants have beautiful lavender-blue flowers with a yellow center (See photo on KLP web site). Water hyacinths are one of the fastest growing aquatic plants in Florida and can double in size in 6-14 days. Water hyacinths are presently located in Lake Pettygulf after treatments in Lakes Pine Hill, Blue Heron, Lake Diane, and Monkeybusiness in 2010-11.

Hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata) is a rapidly growing exotic submersed plant that was first discovered in Lake Pettygulf in 1998.

In 1999 and 2002, hydrilla grew to the surface and covered up to 90% of the lake. This exotic green submersed plant has long slender branching stems, and leaves in whorls of 4 to 8 with saw teeth on the edge (See photo on KLP web site). Hydrilla can spread quickly by small fragments and can grow up to 1 inch or more per day and as deep as 18 feet! In 2010-2011, hydrilla is discovered in Lakes Pine Hill, Pettygulf, and Diane. Lake-wide Sonar treatments (herbicide) and high numbers triploid grass carp (10/acre) are the best management options to control hydrilla.

Alligatorweed, Alternanthera philoxeroides, an exotic plant, occupies extensive areas of the shallow water (< 3-4 feet) along with other “native plants.” (See photos). Typically, plants grow rooted in soil in shallow water and form dense, interwoven floating mats that extend over the surface of deeper water. Floating mats can break away and colonize new sites and clog overflow drainpipes during heavy rains. Serious infestations can create anoxic, disease, and mosquito breeding conditions. Alligator weed is present in all KLP lakes.

Wild Taro Colocasia esculenta (elephant ears) has expanded dramatically around the shoreline of Lake Pine Hill, Pettygulf, Blue Heron, and Monkeybusiness during the past 5 years. Most of the shoreline of Pine Hill was covered with this large exotic plant that shades out native vegetation and may cover docks completely. KLP has recently targeted elephant ears in Lake Pine Hill for herbicide treatments in 2010 and 2011 with excellent results. Do not purchase or transplant this exotic plant in your lake.

Please check and clean your boats, trailers, and live wells for any aquatic plant fragments before launching or leaving any KLP & GE lakes. Do not introduce any aquarium or garden pond aquatic vegetation into any KLP or GE lakes. The establishment of exotics plants can cost homeowners thousands of dollars in maintenance expenses such as annual herbicide treatments and additional grass carp introductions. If anybody observes any exotic plants in KLP or GE lakes, please confirm the plant ID with the photos on our KLP web site or Lake Watch web site and contact the Fish and Wildlife Committee members on your lake.

Possession or planting of HYDRILLA or WATER HYACINTHS is illegal in Florida without a FWC special permit.

Figure 1. “Weed Alert” Residents should report any of these Exotic Plants found in KLP lakes.

Alligatorweed

Taro (Elephant ear)

Floating Salvinia & Torpedo Grass expands from the shoreline

Hydrilla a submerged rooted plant.

Water hyacinth is a large floating plant

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Killearn Commons News

The 2013 Pool Season is underway and the complex has never looked better!

General Board Meeting Information Quarterly Open Members Meetings: 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.

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On a beautiful Saturday morning, March 9, we had our 9th Annual Pool Cleanup Day. The weather was perfect. We started at 9 a.m. and were finished before noon, which gave us a good opportunity to visit with each other.

A lot of kids showed up and did outstanding work. They didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hesitate in taking on any task they were asked to do, whether cleaning, sweeping or raking. Thanks to everybody for all your hard work.

A big THANK YOU! to Roger and Kelly Bagwell, Lori Brooks, Zachary and Katie Hill, Connor, Greg and Shannon Hill, Teresa Clark, Richard Wingerson, Elizabeth Moore, Bill and Anne Duncan, Brian and Caroline Urban, Julio Rios, Tom, Jana, Emma and Carrie Weiskotten, Margaret Smith, and Cheryl and Jim Shaw.

The pooled efforts of everyone again demonstrates what a great community we live in.

Facebook Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/killearncommons and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to vote for your When should we have the neighborhood pool bash? Take the poll at KillearnCommons.com

In Memoriam Beloved Charrington Forest resident Evelyn Eaton, 90, passed away April 7 at the Dozier Wing of the Big Bend Hospice. Evelyn and her husband, Bill, were married 67 years until his death in 2007. The Memorial Park on the Charrington Forest easement and the wrought iron bench and the rose bush are dedicated to their memory. The tea olive tree is in the memory of former Board Member, John Baxter.

New Board Secretary Killearn Commons is excited to welcome Shannon Hill as our new Board Secretary. Shannon and her husband, former Board President Greg Hill, have always been active in KCHOA activities so it will be an easy transition for her to serve in official capacity!

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Save these Dates

June 13th

Board of Directors Meeting @7pm Association Office Flag Day Father’s Day Summer Begins Second Summer Session Begins (FSU/FAMU)

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2013 Board of Directors (Elected by general membership)

Directors Trina Searcy, President Tom Martineau, Treasurer Joe Barnett, Director Mark Worley, Director

Mark Reichert, Vice President Joanie Trotman, Secretary Dan King, Director

Administrative Staff Nancy C. Johnson Anne Marshall Tenikca Gainey Gregory Durant

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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 Corporate Records are available upon written request.

www.KillearnLakesHOA.org If you haven’t already, register your information with 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!

Cover Photo Contest Photographer: Ron Olsen

He was working by Lake Monkey Business and those Irises caught his eye and with the dock in the background. He is a lover of anything photography and would one day like to make it a career. He owes everything to his Dad who inspired him to pick up a camera and have fun.

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 Editor, the Assistant Editor and a Board Member. The selected photo will appear on an upcoming issue of the “Lakes View” Magazine. It would be helpful if you could share a personal story along with the photo.

Call our office at (850) 668-3231 if you have any additional questions. We look forward to “showcasing” your photo submissions!

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Fourth of July Holiday (Office Closed) Board of Directors Meeting @7pm Association Office 17th-21st Epiphany Lutheran Church Vacation Bible School

August 4th 5th-9th 19th 13th

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Friendship Day Deerlake United Methodist Church Mega Sports Camp 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Leon County Schools Start Quarterly Open Member Meeting – New Location: Deerlake Middle School Cafeteria Annex @ 7pm (*signs will be out) First Day of Classes for FAMU and FSU

Important Phone Numbers

Fire Department Dispatch (non-emergency situations only) 891-4310 Talquin Electric (ex: Light out on your street) (Bradfordville office): 893-6853 Outages (24-hour service): (1-888) 802-1832 Leon County Sheriff ’s Office Dispatch: 922- 3300 Leon County Public Roads (Limbs & Trees on KL roads): 606-1400 CALL BEFORE YOU DIG: (1-800) 432-4770 Animal Control 606-5400 Leon County Mosquito Control 606-1400 Waste Management 574- 3000 Leon County Storm Water Questions: 606-1400

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Ages 3- 8 only. Will provide own transportation.

Please call Maisy Ivory at 850-385-7717

Note: These ads are complimentary and available to student teens of our community involved in weekend and after school entrepreneurial projects. Ads must be renewed for each issue. Please call the office at 668-3231, if you want to edit or continue your ad. Thank you.

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PAID 7110 Beech Ridge Trail Tallahassee, FL 32312

Tallahassee, FL PERMIT NO. 498