February 2015 - Killearn Lakes Homeowners Association, Inc.

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February
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14
18
Quarterly Open Members Meeting* Bradfordville Community Center@ 7 PM
Valentine’s Day
Ash Wednesday
March
8
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2015 Board of Directors
(Elected by general membership)
Directors
Trina Searcy, President
Tom Martineau, Treasurer
Joe Barnett, Director
Gary Phillips, Director
Mark Reichert, Vice President
Joanie Trotman, Secretary
Dan King, Director
Administrative Staff
Nancy C. Johnson
Anne Marshall
Gregory Durant
Sharon Malloy
Operations Director, Bookkeeper & Editor
Office Manager
Field Manager
Assistant Editor, Assistant Office Manager
Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
T: 850-668-3231 | F: 850-894-1477
E: [email protected]
7110 Beech Ridge Trail, Tallahassee FL, 32312
Corporate Records are available upon written request.
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Daylight Savings Time Begins
(set your clocks forward 1 hour )
Board of Directors Meeting-Association Office@-7pm
St Patrick’s Day
Spring Begins
Palm Sunday
*The Bradfordville Community Center has
a temporary meetings location:
Located in “Bannerman Crossings” @6668-14 Thomasville Road
Important
Phone Numbers
Fire Department & Leon County Sheriff
(non-emergency situations only):
606-3300
Talquin Electric (ex: Light out on your street)
(Bradfordville office):
893-6853
www.KillearnLakesHOA.org
Outages (24-hour service):
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!
Leon County Public Roads:
Cover Photo Contest
Photographer:
Our February cover photo was chosen from a file that is full of saved
photos from our residents. Generally we are able to find the origins of
our cover photos, but this photo was sent in 2010 and we were unable
to find any information on the photographer. If this is your photo
please let us know!
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 [email protected].
All submitted photos should be at the highest available quality {at
least 300dpi}. Entries will be reviewed by the editor and assistant editor.
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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CALL BEFORE YOU DIG:
(1-888) 802-1832
606-1400
(1-800) 432-4770
Animal Control:
606-5400
Leon County Mosquito Control:
606-1400
Waste Pro:
606-1899
Leon County Storm Water Questions::
606-1400
Stay Connected with Killearn Lakes. Like our
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Many people will walk in and out of your life
But only true friends will leave footprints on
your heart.
Editor’s Note
2015
is off to a running start here at the association office. I would like to thank those of you who took the time
to participate in the informal survey on the back of your dues invoice. The purpose of this survey was merely to get a pulse, or sense
of the community. We do not usually have a huge turnout for our quarterly open meetings and as we embark on a new year I thought
it might be the perfect time to find out how your association is doing. A compilation of this informal survey will be included in our
April edition, with further comments from your board.
Our February Quarterly Open Members Meeting will be held Wednesday, February 11th at 7 pm. Until the Bradfordville
school house is relocated to its permanent home, our meetings will be held at the Bradfordville Community Center’s temporary
location in Bannerman Crossings (6668-14 Thomasville Road). You will find it next door to “Sweet Blue” boutique. The latest
winner of the Lake Friendly Yard, Hannon Construction, will be presented the yard sign and a $100 gift certificate from a local
nursery. Meeting notice signs will be placed in the community prior to the quarterly meeting.
A new commercial development will be breaking ground this year, sometime in late summer or early fall. The”Villas of Killearn
Lakes”, a new concept in assisted living, will be built on the vacant lots located in the Killearn Plaza. The developers, Innovative
Senior Living of Florida, LLC, have generously provided us a “sneak peek” of this new facility via our website at
www.killearnlakeshoa.org. I encourage you to take a look and see for yourself why the board and we at the association office are so
enthusiastic the owners have chosen our neighborhood for this assisted living residence. The concept originated in Arizona, and
since then has branched out to include our community. Please check out page 6 for a preview and introduction to the“Villas of
Killearn Lakes”.
A new feature beginning with this issue will be “Trina’s TidBits” by Trina Searcy, KLHOA President. Be sure to read her article
on page 13. Tom Martineau, KLHOA Treasurer, has prepared his annual report on how we spent your dues money this past year.
Don’t miss his in-depth reporting on pages 16 and 17. Finally, we at “Lakes View” would like to extend a warm “Thank You” to all
of our advertisers, who make this magazine possible. Please support our advertisers whenever you can.
Until next time,
Nancy C. Johnson
Operations Director, Bookkeeper & Editor
Be sure to register as a member at www.killearnlakeshoa.org
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Bryan's Brief
Happy New Year to all! Hope the
holidays were all you hoped for and the
New Year brings peace, prosperity and
good health to all.
We still need veterans of World War
II and the Korean War to sign up for the
“Honor Flight”. The trip is free to all
World War II and Korean War veterans
and it was developed to provide our
veterans the opportunity to visit our war
memorial sites in D.C. The next flight is
scheduled for May 2, 2015, leaving early that morning and returning
that same night. We have doctors and EMT’s on board and will care
for every need of any veterans who make this trip. If you know of
any one who has not joined us for this great program, I encourage
you to help them complete the application and maybe you will
consider signing up to join them as their guardian. I’ve applied to
participate as a guardian on the May flight and I’m still working on
my Dad hoping he’ll join me. For more information on the process,
go to http://honorflighttallahassee.org/ and click on Applications.
They are also seeking donations to help fund the flight. They’re about
half way to their goal. Please consider giving to this very worthwhile
program. Information on how you can contribute can be found at
the same web site.
Legislative Update - The County has hosted Community
Legislative Dialogue meetings for the past four years. These meetings
have been highly beneficial, as we engaged our community and
regional partners in identifying shared legislative priorities and
interests. By working together on our shared legislative interests, we
have more readily ensured that our mutual efforts support our
community and regional concerns. There will be many complex
issues to be considered in the upcoming Legislative Session it’s to our
benefit that local governments, educational institutions, medical and
business institutions, etc. work together to lobby for legislative
priorities that will continue to have a positive effect on regional
initiatives. The first meeting is scheduled Tuesday, January 27, 2015
at 7:30 a.m. in the County Commission chambers located on the
fifth floor of the Leon County Courthouse. A second meeting will
be held in the middle of the legislative session on Thursday: April 2,
2015 at 7:30 a.m. and a last meeting at the end of the session on
Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 7:30 a.m. The public is invited to join us.
Sales Tax Initiative Update - In April 2014 the
Intergovernmental Agency (IA) approved a list of projects to be
completed under the Blueprint 2020 program. The projects ranged
from gateway, community enhancement, connectivity and regional
mobility. In November of 2014 voters approved a referendum to
extend the sales tax that will pay for these projects. It’s anticipated
that the IA will begin the prioritization process of the projects in
2015. The process will once again provide for public input on the
various projects. As you can tell, this will be a timely process, where
much input will be solicited to identify the projects that should be
considered a priority based upon need and to better enhance our
community.
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February 2015
DISTRICT IV UPDATE
The Bannerman Bypass Road – The Public-Private Cooperation
agreement for the Bannerman Rd widening, from the new round about
to Quail Commons and the Construction of Phase 1 B of the
Bannerman Road Widening Project adding four lanes 900 feet west
Thomasville Rd. has been approved. They are proceeding with design
and engineering and are still on track to begin work this summer.
Beech Ridge Roundabout – Killearn Lakes Homeowners
Association has acknowledged the County’s offer for the acquisition
of property to construct the roundabout. If all goes well, construction
would be completed during the 2015 summer break. The resurfacing
of Kinhega will follow after completion of the roundabout.
Killearn Acres – We have submitted our information to FEMA
regarding flood mapping in the area and had hoped to hear back from
FEMA by the end of year, but we’re still waiting – obviously the wheel does
grind slowly with FEMA. This study is the result of projects we have done
in Killearn Acres where we realized errors had been made in flood mapping.
Some properties are currently listed as being located in the flood zone that
should not be, some are not that should be and some - we’re just correcting
the flood elevation. This will allow the insurance companies to better
evaluate rates, especially those who are incorrectly included in the flood zone.
Orchard Pond Toll Road – This project is under construction
- completion is expected in the next year pending no unforeseen
weather-related delays.
Bradfordville Community Center (Bannerman Rd) – The
temporary location for the Community Center is in a store front in the
shopping center at the corner of Thomasville and Bannerman - 6668-14
Thomasville Rd. At some point in the future, the “Old School House” will
be moved to a permanent location on Beechridge Tr. and the “Old School
House” Community Center will reopen at a new and improved site.
You are receiving this because I have your name or neighborhood
association on my mailing list. Many of your family, friends or
neighbors may not receive my newsletter. I hope you’ll take the time
to share this information or let them know they can send an email to
me and I’ll add them to the mailing list.
I consider it an honor and 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 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 may join
you. Please don’t hesitate to call me if you have any questions or
concerns, [email protected] or 606-5364.
Bryan Desloge
Leon County Commission
District IV
Leon County
Board of County Commissioners
Be sure to register as a member at www.killearnlakeshoa.org
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Coming Sn - An Innovative Assisted
Living and Memory Care Neighborhd
Villas at Killearn Lakes, LLC, will be a unique, 108-bed assisted
living and memory care neighborhood in the northeastern area of
Tallahassee, FL. Developed and operated
locally by Innovative Senior Living of
Florida (ISL of Florida), Villas at
Killearn Lakes will build upon the
proven track record of Innovative
Senior Living, Inc. of Tucson, Arizona
(ISL of Arizona), a successful
developer of a new model of assisted
living that is a dramatic departure
from the traditional “large box”
assisted living facilities that we see
today. ISL of Arizona is a key
partner in ISL of Florida. ISL of
Florida will provide the
expertise for the development,
construction, and lease up of
Villas at Killearn Lakes as well
as provide the expertise
needed for its ongoing
operation.
This new model for
assisted living is part of the
“small house movement”
in long-term care based
on the creation of a
neighborhood of homes
designed for 12 persons each. This
model de-institutionalizes care by providing a home,
not a facility. It redefines the methods of delivering personalized,
professional care and the staffing patterns that are necessary to
improve each individual’s quality of care and quality of life.
Villas at Killearn Lakes will be a neighborhood of nine
impressively designed villas, or homes. These homes will sit on the
site of the Killearn Lakes Plaza, previously planned as a retail
/commercial development on Deerlake Road. The site will take on a
new look and resemble a gated community with nine 7,000
square foot residential style villas. The site will be
landscaped to give the residents a
park- like area to enjoy the
outdoors. Each villa will house
12 residents. Residents will have
access to the kitchen, laundry,
living, and dining areas inside the
Villa as well as access to
the
patio and garden areas…
because it is their home. The
neighborhood is designed as a private
gated community of large beautiful
villas – a far departure from
traditional, institutional-styled assisted
living architecture commonly found
today.
For more information, please visit
our website at:
www.killearnlakeshoa.org/wpcontent/
uploads/2015/01/VILLAS-at-KillearnLakes1.pdf
Please Be A
Courteous Neighbor
Take Your Waste Pro receptacles back
to your house after the trucks have picked
up! You, Your neighbors and Community
will certainly benefit from this gesture.
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850-894-1875
Special KLHOA Membership Meeting Notice
DATE:
TIME:
PLACE:
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
7:30 PM
6668-14 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, Fl
The Bradfordville Community Center
located in “Bannerman Crossings”
SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING PURPOSE:
On January 27, 2015, the Leon County Commission approved
initiating eminent domain proceedings to take Killearn Lakes
Homeowners Association, Inc. (“KLHOA”) common area property
consisting of 18,401 square feet in Killearn Lakes Unit 1 located at
Kinhega Drive for Leon County roadway improvements planned for
the County’s Beech Ridge Trail Extension Project. The roadway
project includes constructing a roundabout on part of the 18,401
square feet of the KLHOA common area parcel with construction
in the KLHOA commencing in the summer of 2015.
The County has offered $25,000 as reasonable compensation
for the parcel as required under the U.S. and Florida Constitutions
for the taking of private property for a public purpose. Your KLHOA
board of directors has the authority to defend the taking on behalf
of the membership under Section 720.303(1), Fla. Stats. (2014);
however, the KLHOA Board believes the project to be justifiable and
the offer fair; therefore, the Board does not intend to legally contest
the taking.
As a KLHOA member, you also have an interest in the property;
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however, the covenants and restrictions require a two-thirds vote of
the membership in order for the Board to settle the matter outside
of court or otherwise convey the property to the County. A twothirds vote of the membership at the special meeting will not prevent
the taking if a judicial determination is made in favor of the County;
it will however determine whether the membership is in favor of
legally settling or defending the taking of the 18,401 square foot
parcel of common area.
We ask that you complete the enclosed proxy ballot and mail or
deliver it to the KLHOA office prior to 3 p.m. on February 11, 2015
(the day of the special meeting) even if you plan to attend the
meeting OR have someone deliver your proxy to the special meeting.
You may also e-mail your proxy to: [email protected].
Please do not call the KLHOA office staff with questions prior to
this meeting; you may access more details of the project at the Leon
County Commission website: www.leoncountyfl.gov. Additional
materials and information as well as a question and answer session
will be a part of the special meeting.
Thank you for your involvement.
Business Spotlight
1350 Market St Suite 123 • Tallahassee, Florida
(850) 422-7722 • http://metrobarbertally.com/
Tallahassee is a city boastful with its traditions while embracing progressive ideas. It’s no
secret that urban Tallahassee is growing in size and popularity. With this growth comes a
yearning for something that is not an old idea, but a most necessary one. Tallahassee provides
many opportunities for individuals to treat themselves to a day of pampering, such as manicures
and pedicures, facials, and hairstyles. This enhances one’s appearance, which subsequently gives
an air of refinement; however, they don’t walk out a total new person. No, they are a more fine
tuned person; a person who lifts their heads higher knowing they look there best, thus feeling
their best. This feeling is what the gentlemen of Tallahassee have craved.
While there are many businesses that offer haircuts, beard trimming, and the manly
experience; MetroBarber promotes a lifestyle. This lifestyle is the quintessential “man’s man”
lifestyle. A “man’s man” lifestyle can be defined as taking pride in walking into any room with
the sleekest of haircuts and a beard trimmed to precision that commands authority without
saying a word. This lifestyle is what every boy dreams to be, what every man strives to be, and
what every elegant lady desires.
From the black and white checkered floors to the straight razor clean shave, MetroBarber
exudes the “old-school” barber saloon feeling. It is an atmosphere of exponential class and top of
the line service. Its clients walk in with the confidence of knowing that it is a place where the
proper gents go to decompress from the day’s hustle and bustle, meet to hangout with their
comrades, and leave with that gentlemen mentality which is necessary for the everyday classy men
of the capital city. It is where gentlemen go for that refreshed and clean feeling that inevitably
relieves them of the daily stress of their lives. When one walks into Metro, they walk in feeling
that their worries are left behind and their only focus is on relaxing in a masculine environment.
MetroBarber hits the nail on the head when it comes to men’s pampering. It is common for
a majority of men to be hesitant to get manicures and pedicures around this town. This is not
because there is no desire for it, but it is simply because there is no proper place where a man can
be a “man’s man” when treating himself to hand and feet grooming. MetroBarber offers hand and
feet grooming in a semi-private room, set aside from the common areas, that allows privacy while
providing service fit for a king. The whole barbershop caters to its patrons to ensure a comfortable
environment to secure the confidence that lies within every gentleman. It also provides an ultra
secluded area—with a sliding barn door that everyone wants in their own home—for men to get
the facials that they would normally decline. MetroBarber is definitely the place where one can
walk in being confident of themselves, but walk out overflowing with pride.
MetroBarber provides more than just services; it offers products for every client to support the
gentleman status that they want show off. Their list ranges from hair products for men (Real Men Go
247, www.go247men.com ) to beard lube, aftershave, face moisturizer, etc. (Jack Black,
http://www.getjackblack.com). The choice is easy for any man in Tallahassee when deciding where to
get the best service and pampering fit for the regal gent. The choice is MetroBarber…always.
Be sure to register as a member at www.killearnlakeshoa.org
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e History of
Valentine’s Day
Every February 14, across the United States and in other places
around the world, candy, flowers and gifts are exchanged between
loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this
mysterious saint, and where did these traditions come from? Find out
about the history of this centuries-old holiday, from ancient Roman
rituals to the customs of Victorian England.
THE LEGEND OF ST. VALENTINE
The history of Valentine’s Day–and the story of its patron saint–
is shrouded in mystery. We do know that February has long been
celebrated as a month of romance, and that St. Valentine’s Day, as
we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient
Roman tradition. But who was Saint Valentine, and how did he
become associated with this ancient rite?
The Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints
named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred. One
legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the
third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that
single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families,
he outlawed marriage for young men. Valentine, realizing the
injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform
marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine’s actions were
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discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death.
Other stories suggest that Valentine may have been killed for
attempting to help Christians escape harsh Roman prisons, where
they were often beaten and tortured. According to one legend, an
imprisoned Valentine actually sent the first “valentine” greeting
himself after he fell in love with a young girl–possibly his jailor’s
daughter–who visited him during his confinement. Before his death,
it is alleged that he wrote her a letter signed “From your Valentine,”
an expression that is still in use today. Although the truth behind the
Valentine legends is murky, the stories all emphasize his appeal as a
sympathetic, heroic and–most importantly–romantic figure. By the
Middle Ages, perhaps thanks to this reputation, Valentine would
become one of the most popular saints in England and France.
ORIGINS OF VALENTINE’S DAY: A PAGAN
FESTIVAL IN FEBRUARY
While some believe that Valentine’s Day is celebrated in the
middle of February to commemorate the anniversary of Valentine’s
death or burial–which probably occurred around A.D. 270–others
claim that the Christian church may have decided to place St.
Valentine’s feast day in the middle of February in an effort to
“Christianize” the pagan celebration of Lupercalia. Celebrated at the
Ides of February, or
February 15, Lupercalia was a
fertility festival dedicated to
Faunus, the Roman god of
agriculture, as well as to the Roman
founders Romulus and Remus.
To begin the festival, members of the Luperci,
an order of Roman priests, would gather at a sacred
cave where the infants Romulus and Remus, the
founders of Rome, were believed to have been cared
for by a she-wolf or lupa. The priests would sacrifice
a goat, for fertility, and a dog, for purification. They
would then strip the goat’s hide into strips, dip them
into the sacrificial blood and take to the streets,
gently slapping both women and crop fields with the
goat hide. Far from being fearful, Roman women
welcomed the touch of the hides because it was believed
to make them more fertile in the coming year. Later in the day,
according to legend, all the young women in the city would place
It was commonly believed in
France and England that
February 14 was the beginning
of birds’ mating season...
their names in a big urn. The city’s bachelors would each choose a
name and become paired for the year with his chosen woman. These
matches often ended in marriage.
The oldest known valentine still
in existence today was a poem written
in 1415 by Charles, Duke of Orleans, to his
wife while he was imprisoned in the Tower of
London following his capture at the Battle of Agincourt. (The
greeting is now part of the manuscript collection of the British
Library in London, England.) Several years later, it is believed that
King Henry V hired a writer named John Lydgate to compose a
valentine note to Catherine of Valois.
TYPICAL VALENTINE’S DAY GREETINGS
In addition to the United States, Valentine’s Day is celebrated in
Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, France and Australia. In
Great Britain, Valentine’s Day began to be popularly celebrated
around the 17th century. By the middle of the 18th, it was common
for friends and lovers of all social classes to exchange small tokens of
affection or handwritten notes, and by 1900 printed cards began to
replace written letters due to improvements in printing technology.
Ready-made cards were an easy way for people to express their
emotions in a time when direct expression of one’s feelings was
discouraged. Cheaper postage rates also contributed to an increase in
the popularity of sending Valentine’s Day greetings.
Americans probably began exchanging hand-made valentines in
the early 1700s. In the 1840s, Esther A. Howland began selling the
first mass-produced valentines in America. Howland, known as the
“Mother of the Valentine,” made elaborate creations with real lace,
ribbons and colorful pictures known as “scrap.” Today, according to
the Greeting Card Association, an estimated 1 billion Valentine’s Day
cards are sent each year, making Valentine’s Day the second largest
card-sending holiday of the year. (An estimated 2.6 billion cards are
sent for Christmas.) Women purchase approximately 85 percent of
all valentines.
For
more
information
go
to
http://www.history.com/topics/valentines-day/history-of-valentinesday
VALENTINE’S DAY: A DAY OF ROMANCE
Lupercalia survived the initial rise of Christianity and but was
outlawed—as it was deemed “un-Christian”–at the end of the 5th
century, when Pope Gelasius declared February 14 St. Valentine’s Day.
It was not until much later, however, that the day became definitively
associated with love. During the Middle Ages, it was commonly
believed in France and England that February 14 was the beginning
of birds’ mating season, which added to the idea that the middle of
Valentine’s Day should be a day for romance.
Valentine greetings were popular as far back as the Middle Ages,
though written Valentine’s didn’t begin to appear until after 1400.
Be sure to register as a member at www.killearnlakeshoa.org
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FareShare
Heart of the Batter Cupcakes
By: Food Network Magazine
Ingredients for the Cupcakes:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup strawberry-flavored milk, at room temperature
6 strawberries, hulled
Ingredients for the Frosting and Topping:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup heavy cream
3 strawberries, hulled and halved lengthwise
Directions:
Make the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 6cup jumbo muffin pan with paper liners. Whisk the flour, baking
powder and salt in a bowl. Beat the butter and granulated sugar in
a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until light and
fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then beat in
the vanilla. Reduce the mixer speed to low; beat in the flour
mixture in 3 batches, alternating with the strawberry milk,
beginning and ending with flour, until just combined. Divide the
batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups. Bake until a
toothpick comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes in
the pan, then remove to a rack to cool completely. Using a paring
knife, cut a cone-shaped piece of cake out of the top of each
cupcake (about the same size as the strawberries), stopping about
1/2 inch from the bottom. Stuff with the strawberries, then cover
with a small piece of the removed cake.
Make the frosting: Sift the confectioners' sugar and cocoa powder
into a medium bowl. Transfer half of the sugar-cocoa mixture to a
large bowl; add the butter and 1/4 cup cream and beat with a mixer
on medium-high speed until smooth. Add the remaining sugarcocoa mixture and 1/4 cup cream and beat until fluffy. Transfer to a
pastry bag fitted with a star tip and pipe onto the cupcakes. Top
each with a strawberry half.
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Trina’s TidBits
Trina’s Tips for Happy Living in Killearn Lakes
By: Trina Searcy, President
We have so much to do and see here in the Killearn
Lakes/Bradfordville area.
Do you realize we have six lakes, five parks, miles of sidewalks,
churches and A+ schools, ranging from preschool to high school? We
have clothing boutiques, ice cream parlors, gyms and insurance agencies.
We even have a post office!
You can begin your day with a walk through the neighborhood or
stop by one of the lakes and fish for a while. Please be sure to lock the
gates behind you! Then you can grab a bite to eat at one of our many
restaurants or fast food establishments. You may take a leisurely stroll
and maybe do a little shopping. You can take a yoga or Taekwondo
class. You might want to hire your own personal trainer to help you get
in shape, whether you are a beginner and can’t touch your toes, or you
have been physically active and just want to introduce a new routine.
Now is the time of year to get your health goals in place.
Since we all probably ate a bit too much over the holidays, and you
know you did, check out these tasty, but healthy recipes:
Secret Recipe
Detox Drink
Ingredients:
1 glass of water (12-16 oz.)
2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. raw honey
Oven Baked
Zucchini Chips
Ingredients:
1 (large) zucchini
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
Kosher or sea salt to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions:
Directions:
Blend all ingredients
together and drink!.
Cut a zucchini into thin slices and toss in olive oil, sea salt, and pepper.
Sprinkle with paprika and bake at 450°F for 25 to 30 minutes.
Secret Recipe Detox
Drink will help your body
burn fat, lose weight, fight
diabetes.
Using paprika not only to flavor this healthy snack, but also to boost your
metabolism, reduce your appetite, and lower your blood pressure.
Be sure to register as a member at www.killearnlakeshoa.org
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Citizens Lock
Your Vehicles
By: Robert D. Swearingen
Leon County Sheriff ’s Office
Property Crimes Detectives with the Leon County Sheriff ’s
Office have seen an increase of vehicle burglaries and thefts since
December. Detectives have received more than fifty vehicle burglary
reports involving suspects entering unlocked vehicles and removing
valuables, including loaded firearms.
Detectives are asking citizens to remove valuables such as wallets,
purses, firearms, GPS units, phones, computers, and other electronics
from their vehicles when parked. Locked doors and vehicles with
security systems activated are deterrents to criminals looking for easy
opportunities. Detectives are also asking citizens to contact law
enforcement if they observe suspicious activity.
Anyone with information about these crimes is asked to contact
the Leon County Sheriff ’s Office at (850) 606-5800 or Crime
Stoppers at (850) 574-TIPS (8477). Remember, Crime Stoppers does
not want your name, just your information. You could be eligible for
up to a $1,000.00 reward.
Field Manager Reminder
No Dumping Please…
Sometimes the quickest way to empty that lawn mower bag of
all the grass clippings is to dump it back in the green space area or an
easement or even a vacant lot. That vacant lot is some owner’s
property – not yours! And as far as dumping in the green spaces and
easements the covenants are quite specific.
Your Covenants under Article IX- Section 6 states the
following:
“No dumping, burning, or disposal in any manner of trash, litter,
garbage, sewage, woodlands, or any unsightly or offensive material
shall be permitted in or upon such Green Area, except as is temporary
and incidental to the bona fide improvement of the area in a manner
consistent with its classification as Green Area. Fires of any and all
kinds shall be prohibited except in designated and controlled areas as
specified by the Association.”
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Protecting
Your Castle
By: Deputy Tim Randolph
Leon County Sheriff ’s Office
They say that a person’s home is their castle regardless of size.
And one of our top priorities should be to protect our homes.
Recently there has been a rash of daytime burglaries in the Killearn
Lakes area and the Leon County Sheriff ’s Office would like to give
you a few reminders about helping to remove or reduce the
opportunity for someone to make you the victim of burglary.
First, lock all doors and windows when you are away from your
home. In many cases, the burglar simply uses an unlocked door or
window to make entry to the home. Using deadbolt locks on doors
and additional locks on windows can help make it more difficult for
a suspect to just enter a home without force.
Secondly, remove anything in the yard or from around the
exterior of the house that could be used to gain entry. Yard tools and
other outdoor items can be used to force entry into the home or even
taken by the suspect.
Lastly, if your home is equipped with an alarm system, make sure
that you use it every time you leave the home. An alarm system is not
effective if it is not armed when you are away. Even if you are leaving
just for a brief time, always arm your system. In some cases, suspects
can be in and out in less than 2 minutes with many valuable items.
If you would like to have a free security survey done of your
residence to see how secure it is, contact the Leon County Sheriff ’s
Office Crime Prevention Unit at (850) 606-3332 to schedule one.
The surveys are conducted Monday through Friday from 7 A.M -6
P.M and normally take less than an hour.
Update Records
If your mailing address changes
please notify the association so we can
update our records.
Be sure to register as a member at www.killearnlakeshoa.org
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Recapping 2014: How We Spent Your Money
Looking Ahead to 2015 and Beyond:
How We Plan to Spend Your Money
By Tom Martineau, KLHOA Board Treasurer
Dear Property Owners in Killearn Lakes Plantation:
Once again it is time to report to the over 10,000 of you living in
over 4,200 single family properties in Killearn Lakes how we spent your
money during the past year. On average, most of you pay for our services
about $120 per year per property, or roughly $10 per month. Some of
you pay slightly less, some slightly more, because some of you pay early,
and some of you pay later. And a few of you pay much more because
you pay very late - or not at all.
Here is the income we collected in 2014
only $45, 510. (But the magazine still nearly paid for itself to within
$200 – see the expenditures section below.)
Here is how we spent your money
We spent a total of $565,122.93 against actual income of $557,
816.65, for a net loss for 2014 of $7,306.28. We took this loss from the
Association’s 2013 fund balance of 324,380.49, thus reducing it to
$317,074.21 at the end of 2014.
According to our December 31, 2014 balance sheet, the
Association’s total income was $557,816.65 in 2014. This compares to
a budget income projection of $567,300.00. Thus the Association’s
income fell about two percent short of projections, amounting to $9,483.35.
These are the details:
Shortfalls to varying degrees from income projections existed in all
but one category: “other.” This category includes chiefly collections from
lien releases. Although we had expected to collect past dues and fees
amounting to $35,000, the actual number was 167 percent of that
amount, or $58,402.52. This kept our income shortfall to only two
percent of projections. Our revenue projections from ad sales in Lakes
View Magazine were $55,000 based on the prior year, but amounted to
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The details are as follows:
Our maintenance expenditures of over $200,000 include grounds
keeping, mowing, sidewalk cleaning in and around our main
thoroughfares and development entrances. Although our roads are
maintained and paved by Leon County, they do not provide the services
mentioned above. Our recreation budget is for the upkeep of our park
facilities. While we do collect a small park maintenance fee from major
users, this does not cover the entire cost. Leon County would maintain
these parks and save us $16,000, if we were to release them for public
use by any resident of the County. We think $16,000, or about $3.81
per year per property, or about $1.60 per year per resident, is worth
having better control and restricted access for Killearn Lakes residents
only. Our expenses for the lakes vary each year, but the story is the same
as with the parks: if we turn the lakes over to Leon County, we will need
to remove the access gates and permit anyone to use the lakes. This year,
much of our expense for lakes was the placement of fish habitats and
stocking of some of the lakes with carp to reduce algae production.
Lakefront property owners may slightly more in annual dues, and thus
contribute more toward the lakes budget than the remaining property
owners. In addition, we have under Dick Thoma’s tenure as our treasurer
built up a lakes management reserve of $125,000 to hedge against
unforeseeable events, such as dam breaches or extreme water degradation.
In the opinion of your current treasurer, the $125,000 represents a valiant
and good start, but $250,000 and eventually $500,000 would be
representative of more prudent fiscal management of our Association’s
assets.
We have used $52,962.50 of our legal services budget of $71,100.
This indicates a relative “lull period” in our work to make sure that the
development activities on our immediate south side will be of benefit to,
and not affect adversely, our Killearn Lakes residents. Included in this
activity are the development of a passive park with retention ponds for
stormwater management, relocation of the historic school house to the
passive park, commercial development on both sides of Bannerman road,
a connector road from the new Bannerman roundabout to Beech Ridge
Trail, an intersection at Kinhega Drive and Beech Ridge Trail, possibly
consisting of a second roundabout, and the transfer of a small portion
of KLHOA property to Leon County under eminent domain
proceedings. A relatively small portion of our legal budget goes toward
creating and applying the paperwork for lien placement and lien releases.
Lakes View Magazine continues to be an attractive and striking asset
to our community. It continues to support itself almost completely from
ad revenues. Expenditures were $45,720.77, and ad revenues amounted
to $45,510.30. Please patronize our advertisers!
What’s in Store for 2015?
After having done complete interior renovations to the
Homeowners Association offices in 2014, the need to upgrade and
refurbish the Tekesta Park toilet facilities will be included in the facilities
maintenance budget for 2015. We expect a culmination of the
negotiations with Leon County to occur in 2015 concerning the
development activities mentioned previously. Our budget for legal
services will therefore be kept at 2014 levels, when we expected this spike
in legal services needs to occur.
We will continue to pursue collection of delinquent dues via lien
issuances and lien cancellations. Finally, we will continue our efforts to
reach a breakeven, or a surplus, at the end of 2015. Taking money from
our fund balance to cover end of year deficits is not an acceptable habit
over the long term. We should, instead, increase our reserves for lake
maintenance and emergencies.
Finally, we reiterate the following guiding principles as budgeting
goals and financial management guidelines for the years ahead:
1. The Association will not borrow money to bring expenses in line
with income. If an emergency above and beyond the Association’s
reserve funds should occur, the Board of Directors may consider
borrowing against the equity in the Association’s building, which
is not encumbered by a mortgage.
2. The Association will not deplete its reserves to avoid raising
homeowner assessments. If a justifiable dues increase is not
acceptable to the homeowners, but needed to maintain current
service levels, a priority list will be established of what the
Association shall forego and what to keep in order to remain in
the black relative to annual income.
3. The Association will continue to implement a preventive
maintenance plan with the 2015 budget and beyond. This plan
will project likely expenses for maintenance five years into the
future at all times. This is intended to reduce the likelihood of
unforeseen and premature failures and resultant higher costs.
4. The Association continues its full commitment in 2015 and
beyond to conducting the annual Fall Festival, Kids’ Fishing
Contest, and Easter Egg Hunt.
5. The Association will support a 4th of July fireworks event only if
full sponsorship and a workable site are found; support is not
included in 2015 budget.
6. We will continue to saddle-stitch Lakes View Magazine to save
expenses, distribute as hard copy, snail-mailed, to all owners’
addresses in 2015. We will seek ad revenue to support magazine
costs as near 100% as possible. Goal should be complete ad
revenue funding of the magazine, and possibly some income
generation. Will explore alternative electronic magazine
distribution in 2016 and beyond.
We promise to keep you informed about fiscal matters of the
Association in future “It’s Your Money!” articles in Lakes View Magazine.
Please contact us with questions.
Be sure to register as a member at www.killearnlakeshoa.org
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e Sun Will Come
Out Tomorrow…
By Kim Gay
Photovoltaic (solar) systems harness the power of sunlight to
create electricity. Some locations perform better than others for
producing solar power. The size and orientation of the structure, the
presence of shade, and possible zoning restrictions all affect the
location of a solar system. These systems have a number of benefits
in the renewable energy landscape.
To start with, solar systems have a lot to offer. They utilize no
moving parts and can be set up on the ground, on a roof top, or in a
parking lot. Maintenance costs on these systems are very low
compared to other forms of electricity generation, and solar systems
do not require the purchase, transportation, or waste disposal
associated with other generation fuels. Flexibility of use and minimal
maintenance requirements make this type of power source attractive
to many who are seeking low or zero emission energy sources.
But people often want to know why every business, residence,
and utility in Florida does not currently utilize solar power since this
is the “sunshine state”.
Ironically, Florida only ranks 16th (behind such states as
Montana, Idaho, and Oregon) in solar system production efficiency
according to data taken from a July 2012 report produced by the
National Rural Energy Laboratory (NREL – link provided below).
A solar system will produce the most power when it is exposed to
sunshine for as long as possible each day. Any shading (i.e. trees,
clouds, an adjoining building, etc.) reduces the system’s output. A
little shade is acceptable, especially if it crosses the panels early or late
in the day. Shading issues and cloud coverage are usually highest in
Florida when summer thunderstorms decrease sunlight times.
Unfortunately, summer thunderstorms often occur in the mid to late
afternoon when energy demands are the greatest. Solar energy
production is also limited in the winter when the sun’s altitude is
lowest and shadows are the longest.
At present, considerations such as cost, surface area
requirements, and lack of battery storage are the primary limiting
factors for solar systems for most homes and businesses in Florida.
The cost to produce electricity with solar systems is lowest when
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produced at large, or utility size, scales. Residential and commercial
installations typically produce electricity at rates two to three times
higher than utility scale installations. However, even utility scale solar
systems are significantly more expensive that traditional forms of
energy production, such as coal, natural gas, and nuclear generating
stations. While the cost to produce electricity using solar has
decreased significantly in recent years, utility scale systems are still at
least 25% more expensive than traditional generating units.
Current solar systems also require land mass for installation that
is not always available for large scale production of power. A typical
utility scale system requires approximately seven to ten acres of surface
area for the installation of 1 MW of generation. A typical large-scale
generating station, such as Seminole Electric’s coal plant in Palatka,
has a capacity of 1,300 MW. Just to replace this one plant with solar
panels would require the use of between 9,000 and 13,000 acres of
surface area. To replace all of Florida’s current 54,000 MW of
generation using solar systems would require the use of between
378,000 and 540,000 acres of surface area. To put this in perspective,
the area required for the installation of enough solar panels to replace
Florida’s existing generation is between 285,863 and 408,376 football
fields.
Finally, because Florida skies are covered with clouds about 50%
of the time, continued research for more efficient battery storage
capacity is critical for future utilization. Floridians need reliable
electricity. Solar energy, at this time, is an intermittent source – it is
not always available when we need it. Existing utility-scale battery
storage doubles the cost of solar energy production and increases the
amount of land required for solar system installations. Therefore,
backup power supplies, such as ties to the existing electricity grid, are
required to complement solar systems in Florida.
Electric cooperatives have always existed to improve the lives of
those we serve and currently are leaders in the production of
renewable energy. Renewable energy accounted for 2.2% of Florida’s
total net electricity generation in 2013, and the state ranked seventh
in the nation in net generation from utility-scale solar energy.
Seminole Electric, Talquin’s wholesale power provider, had a 6%
renewable fuel mix in their 2013 energy portfolio and continues to
be a leader in seeking innovative ways to utilize Florida’s solar
resources. Talquin currently offers net metering, sits on the TBA
Green Energy Council, and is a member of the Florida Solar Energy
Center. Talquin’s renewable portfolio was 13% for 2013, which
includes hydro power purchased from SEPA, the Southeast Power
Administration.
Talquin and Seminole are working together to find innovative
ways to make solar power more affordable and more reliable for our
Members. Our desire is that when the sun does come out tomorrow,
it will be providing the power needed for our Members’ homes and
businesses without sacrificing the low cost and reliability of our
existing system!
Sources
http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/consumer/solar_electricity/basics/
pros_cons.htm
http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/consumer/solar_electricity/basics/
types_of_pv.htm
http://www.eia.gov/state/?sid=FL
www.nrel.gov/solar
http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy12osti/51946.pdf
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Master Builder Best Practices Presents:
You Win by Hiring the Right Person for the Job
By: Mark Worley
If you are planning on having some work completed at your
home, whether minor or major, I would strongly recommend looking
into whether there are license or permit requirements for the type of
work contemplated. If a license is required, a general handyman will
not be permitted to perform that task.
A Contractor is someone who demolishes, subtracts from, builds
or improves any building or structure for compensation. Essentially,
if you pay someone to construct a building or a structure, make
structural alterations to load bearing walls, or perform services such
as plumbing or air conditioning work, that person has to have a state
contractors’ license.
Florida restricts the type of work a handyman can perform. A
handyman cannot perform electrical, building or plumbing services.
A simple test to know if a handyman can legally perform the work
you desire is answered by the following statement, “If a building
permit is required then you need a licensed contractor to perform
the work.”
A handyman can repair non-structural wood rot but cannot
build a structural wall or install windows or exterior doors units with
jambs. If in doubt whether your job requires a permit call growth
management and describe your scope of work to see who is qualified
to perform the work.
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If you hire an unlicensed contractor in Florida, the Department
of Professional Regulations may issue a cease and desist order. Also,
you may have an injunction filed against you, which could require
your appearance in court and the payment of court costs.
In addition, hiring an unlicensed individual exposes you to
liability. Where a licensed contractor would be insured, a handyman,
on the other hand, will not likely have insurance coverage, and if they
do, it would not cover illegal, unlicensed work. So, the next time you
think about hiring a handyman, do your homework and make sure
that it is the type of work permitted under Florida law without a
license.
For a list of local building professionals visit the Tallahassee
Builders Association website at www.tallyba.com
Mark Worley is a Certified Green Professional, Certified AgingIn-Place Specialist and the only Graduate Master Builder in
Tallahassee with only 8 statewide as recognized by the National
Association of Home Builders. You can reach him through his
website at www.worleyconst.com or at 850-668-3438.
Schl Choice for Children
with Disabilities
By: Victor Aderhold
Parents of children with disabilities in Florida have access to a
unique program which allows them to enroll in private schools which
have programs the parents feel fit their children’s needs. The McKay
Scholarship Program was established in 1999 in Florida to allow
parents more educational choices for their children.
This year the McKay Scholarship Program serves over 28,000 in
private schools. Children who have an IEP (Individual Education
Plan) or are on a 504 plan are eligible to receive the McKay
Scholarship which ranges from $5,000 - $19,000 per year. This
scholarship is not based on parent income, but on the child’s disability
and services.
Robyn A. Rennick, Program Director of Dyslexia Research
Institute/Woodland Hall Academy says “The McKay Scholarship
Program has literally changed children’s lives. Parents have many
more programs to choose from and part of the education money that
is allocated to them by the state moves with the child to their new
school, whether it is public or private.”
Ms. Rennick is also a board member of the not for profit
Coalition of McKay Scholarship Schools. This Coalition assists the
legislature and DOE in understanding the needs of the child, parent
and private schools so that changes to the programs can be beneficial
to all. In October, the Coalition brought together over 140
participants from private schools accepting McKay Scholarship for a
conference called “No Limits to Learning.” Senator Kellie Stargel
was recognized for her support of the McKay Scholarship Program
and her work on the Personal Learning Scholarship Account.
A new scholarship program has been added to the educational
choice landscape. The Personal Learning Scholarship Account was
established by the legislature last session. This scholarship is for any
child with the following disabilities: autism, cerebral palsy, Down
syndrome, intellectual disability, Prader-Willi syndrome, Spina bifida,
and Williams’s syndrome. Children identified in kindergarten as
being “high-risk” as defined by Florida Statute are also eligible.
Parents of eligible children may use the funding for instructional
materials, curriculum, private school programs, or specialized
therapeutic services. Children do not have to be in the public school
to be eligible.
Robyn Rennick is available to answer information concerning
the McKay Scholarship Program and Personal Learning Scholarship
Account and can be reached at 850 893-2216. The Florida
Department of Education’s website is www.floridaschoolchoice.org .
Picture Caption left to right:
Robyn A. Rennick, Senator Kelli Stargel, James Herzog, Steve Hicks
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Your Neighborhd ER Tallahassee
Memorial’s Emergency Center Northeast
As a retired electrical engineer for a nationwide company, Dick
Orndorff has lived in and visited the emergency centers of major
metropolitan areas across the country, including cities like
Milwaukee, Cleveland and Pittsburgh. Unfortunately, those
experiences led him to expect the worst when an injury one March
afternoon in Tallahassee, called for a trip to his neighborhood ER,
the Tallahassee Memorial Emergency Center – Northeast.
Just five and a half miles from Killearn Lakes, the Emergency
Center – Northeast is a 45,000 square-foot emergency center
conveniently located off of Thomasville Road, just south of 1-10.
Oddly enough, Dick was preparing for a possible crisis by
building a shed for his emergency generator when an immediate and
unexpected emergency arose. As he was drilling a hinge onto the
shed, his drill bit snapped, causing the drill to lurch backward and
cut through the bone of his left forefinger.
“My wife was home at the time, and I told her, ‘I’m not going
to an ER,” Dick recalls.
However, after finding that a nearby walk-in clinic did not
accept his insurance, Dick was advised by his daughter, a local
pharmacist, to try visiting the Emergency Center - Northeast.
Within just a few moments of arriving, Dick was ushered back
to a comfortable patient room and into the care of the center’s
physicians and nurses.
Putting hospitality into healthcare, the center was designed to
provide the greatest level of comfort and care to patients of all ages.
The many design features that enhances the experience of both
patients and guests include:
• Ample parking just steps from the entrance.
• A separate entrance for children and adults.
•
Aromatherapy in the lobbies and paintings throughout the
facility.
• An iPad Bar for children.
• Highest certification for emergency nursing staff – focusing
on pediatric and geriatric populations.
• Paramedic and RN patient teams for more individualized care.
“Even though I was injured, it was truly a pleasant experience,”
says Dick. “I have been converted to a new attitude about emergency
room service from my experience at the Emergency Center –
Northeast.”
Dick received a tetanus shot and medicine to alleviate his pain,
and his hand was set in a splint to heal. Although the clinical care
put him on the mend, what struck him most about his visit was the
confidence and kindness of the staff.
“I was expecting the worst, but the group at the Emergency
Center – Northeast really cares about the patient,” he says. “If
anything else happens, I would go back there in a second.”
For
additional
information,
please
visit
www.tmh.org/services/emergency or call (850) 422-5413.
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Who Should You Call If…
•
You are having problems with trash-pick up?
Waste-Pro 850-606-1899
•
Your neighbor is burning leaves in an unsafe manner?
Leon County Fire Department- 850-891-4310
•
Your neighbor is playing their music too loud?
Leon County Sheriff ’s Office- 850-922-3300
•
There is a street light out, or there are problems with your
electricity or water?
Talquin- 850-893-6853
•
There is a pot hole in the street, a downed tree, problems with
the sidewalk, or a dead animal on the side of the road?
Leon County Public Works- 850-606-1400
•
You are having problems with your neighbors dog barking?
Leon County Animal Control- 850-606-5400
or
Leon County Sheriff Department- 850-922-3300
•
Your house is on fire or your life is in danger?
911
•
You have problems with flooding in your yard or on your street?
Leon County Public Works- 850-606-1400
•
You have a mosquito problem?
Leon County Public Works- 850-606-1400
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Stress Relievers
Stressful situations can happen anytime, anywhere. Stress
relievers are useful stress management techniques to help you
minimize your feelings of stress in those moments.
There is no direct link between stress and heart disease,
according to the American Heart Association. However, stress causes
your heart rate to increase and blood pressure to rise and constant
(chronic) stress can negatively impact your health.
So, when stressful situations occur, what are some common stress
management techniques we can use?
Here are a few ways to relieve stress from your everyday life.
Repeat positive affirmations
“Affirmations are positive statements that people use to motivate
themselves and avoid self-critical thoughts from entering their heads,”
says Dr. Barry J. Jacobs, a clinical psychologist and spokesperson for
the American Heart Association. “They can help you see issues in a
larger context and shed light on greater goals.”
The American Heart Association recommends repeating
statements such as:
• “Someday I will laugh about this”
• “I won’t let this problem get me down”
• “We can work it out”
Take time to relax
Take 15 to 20 minutes a day to sit quietly, relax, breathe deeply
and think of a peaceful situation. During this time, your body and
mind can calm down and decompress.
By: Nora Bass
Get physical
Adults who participate in regular physical activity report lower
cases of depression and increased cases of pleasure. Try going for a
walk with a friend a few times a week or running, biking or dancing
to keep you feeling positive about your life and less stressed overall.
Get enough sleep
Your quality of sleep can impact your heart health. The
American Heart Association recommends adults get six to eight hours
of sleep per night. Are you getting enough? If not, try to move your
schedule around to accommodate a restful night’s sleep or try these
tips to improve your sleep.
Laugh often
Laughing is one of the best ways to combat a stressful day. It can
lower blood pressure and make you think positively about the people
around you. Next time you hear a funny joke, don’t be afraid to laugh
loudly!
Worry less
The act of worrying can add a significant amount of stress onto
our lives. Try to take deep breaths, repeat the positive affirmations
above, and adopt a positive outlook on your life.
Share your feelings
It can be difficult to hold stressful thoughts on the inside. Try to
chat with a family member or close friend on a daily basis—on the
phone or in person—about your feelings on a variety of topics. A
caring, listening ear can help alleviate stressful thoughts.
Learn more tips to reduce stress on Go Red For Women.
For more information go to: www.goredforwomen.org/livehealthy/stress_management/stress-relievers/
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Come + See
Come + See our new building at Deer
Lake United Methodist Church!
You are invited! Saturday, February
14th from 11:30am - 2:00pm.
At Deer Lake United Methodist
Church, our new education building is
finished and will be revealed at our Come
+ See event. The festivities will happen on
Saturday, February 14th from 11:30am 2:00pm. and include: music, food, games
and activities for all ages. Tour the
building, meet our staff and members and
learn about all that we at Deer Lake United
Methodist Church offer. We are located at
8013 Deerlake Rd. S. next to Killearn
Lakes Elementary. See you there!
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een Corner Classifieds
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certified available for babysitting and/or pet sitting. Please call Gabby
& Claudia (850) 893 2342.
BABYSITTERS – My name is Delaney Stoner and I am a 18 year
old senior 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.
BABYSITTER – Hi! My name is Katelyn McClellan and I am 19
years old. I am great with kids and have babysitting experience. I
prefer to babysit kids 4 & older. I live in Golden Eagle and I have a
car so I can drive to your house to babysit. Please Call :). My phone
number is : (850)228-6339.
BABYSITTER & PETSITTER – Hello my name is Nina, and I am
18 years old.. I'm responsible, good with kids and I can also dog sit!
Please Contact me at: (850)228-3669.
BABYSITTER – You do so much for your kids you need a break. I
am an experienced 12 year old babysitter. I am CPR trained, American
Red Cross certified, reliable, and most of all funJ! I am available
weekdays 4-7:30 p.m and weekends at any time. I will babysit ages 19 and will also babysit babies or toddlers with permission from my
parents. Please call Molly Siddall at (850)445-9143.
BABYSITTER – Experienced, Mature and Responsible recent
Chiles Graduate is available for babysitting. Reasonable rates.
References available. Call Susanne Childers at (850) 459-4647.
MOTHERS HELPER & BABYSITTER
Experienced 11 year old babysitter and mothers helper!
Loves kids and very responsible. Available Saturdays and
Sundays anytime! Ages 3- 8 only. Will provide own
transportation. Please call Maisy Ivory at 850-385-7717
Note: These ads are complimentary and available to student teens of our community involved in weekend and after school entrepreneurial projects. Ads must
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