December 2013 - Killearn Lakes Homeowners Association, Inc.

Save these Dates
December
20
First Annual Holiday Open House
at KLHOA 2-6 pm
First day of winter
OFFICE CLOSED
Christmas Day
Boxing Day
Kwanzaa Begin
21
24-27
25
26
January
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support the advertisers who support your neighborhood.”
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
Erin Murphy
Gregory Durant
Operations Director, Bookkeeper & Editor
Office Manager
Assistant Office Manager & Assistant Editor
Field 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
1
20
New Years Day – OFFICE CLOSED
Martin Luther King Day
February
2
11
Groundhog Day
Quarterly Open Members Meeting – Bradfordville
School House Community Center at 7pm
Valentine's Day
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Important
Phone Numbers
Fire Department & Leon County Sheriff
(non emergency situations only)
606-5800
Talquin Electric (ex: Lights out on your street)
(Bradfordville office)
893-6853
Corporate Records are available upon written request.
Outages (24-hour service)
www.KillearnLakesHOA.org
Leon County Public Roads
CALL BEFORE YOU DIG
Register your e-mail address on our website
to receive important announcements
from the association!
Cover Photo Contest
Our December cover photo was provided by Constance O Brien.
Connie lives on one of the lakes in our neighborhood and captured the
photo of the geese with a Nikon D5000 in her backyard.
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, 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!
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
Facebook page “Killearn Lakes Homeowners
Association” and follow us on Twitter @KLHOA.
Editor’s Note
“
Dear Santa,
To save time, just go
ahead and list me under
Naughty
”
ur Fall Festival is the last event of the year and this year’s crowd was even larger than last
year!! Be sure to check out all the photos of the event located on pages 14 and 15. This
year’s Fall Festival was also in honor of Dick and Carol Thoma who I’m sure ordered
up such a beautiful day for the event. They are truly missed.
This is the last issue of the year and I want to remind you to be on the lookout the first
week of January for your 2014 Annual Dues Assessment Invoices. Keep in mind that you
only have the first two months to pay the discount dues amount. Come March 1st the
discount period ends and the full dues amount will then be due. Please see the article on page 9 which gives
you more information on what to expect come January 2014. Soon all the holiday party invitations will be
received as will gift and Christmas card lists made. The wonderful aromas from all the baking of Christmas
cookies and pies (the pecan pies, sweet potato and pumpkin pies) I’ve already started to gain pounds just
thinking about how wonderful they taste! That brings to mind a short funny poem I would like to share
with you, entitled- “Funny Ode to Thanksgiving” (Christmas)
May your stuffing be tasty
May your turkey be plump,
May your potatoes and gravy
Have nary a lump.
May your yams be delicious
And your pies take the prize,
And may your Thanksgiving/Christmas dinners
Stay off your thighs!
We would like to extend a warm THANK YOU to all of our advertisers and you, the readers, who
make this magazine possible. Please support our advertisers whenever you can. Wishing you and your
family a safe and happy holiday season and a prosperous 2014!
Merry Christmas!
Because this is the last issue of the year please read “Message from your KLHOA Board
President”, Trina Searcy on page 11.
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
The holidays are here and we’re
getting ready for great meals, great
football and cold weather.
Solid Waste Collection –
To say that waste collection has been a
challenge is an understatement. It seems
that when the route information was
turned over to Waste Pro there were
many address/neighborhood omissions.
They started off October 1 with what
they thought were their routes only to find they had to bring in
additional trucks and staff to collect all the areas they were unaware
were subscribed for services. They also had to collect all the containers
Waste Management refused to pick up. Their phone lines were
overwhelmed and even with additional personnel, it was all but
impossible to get through to anyone. Our staff in our Solid Waste
Department has tried to pick up the slack and we seem to be on the
tail end of the decreasing performance. If you are still having
problems, please call Waste Pro at 606-1899. If your concern is not
addressed, call our Solid Waste staff at 606-1800. As always, I’m here,
too,if you need me.
Bannerman/Bull Headley Rd Update – it’s
finished – finally!!!! Please let me know if you have any suggestions
for improvement.
Killearn
Lakes
Stormwater
Project
Improvements – Great news – they are in the replanting stage
of Unit 2 in the Tuscavilla/Bridgewater area. Work will begin in Unit
3 in the Southbrook area in January. The HOA has a graphic of the
area where we will be working and we’ll be leaving door hangers with
contact phone numbers if you have issues during the construction
phase. Staff will have biweekly progress meetings with the contractor
and will provide information to the HOA as the project moves
forward.
Bannerman Rd Widening Project and
Thomasville/Proctor Rd Recreation Property –
December 2013
Proposed
Bannerman/Thomasville
Rd
Development – The developer has been holding meetings with
the various neighborhood groups to modify the settlement agreement
regarding the development mix. The apartments have been deleted
from the project and the development has proposed increasing the
commercial area. I know that there are concerns with traffic
congestion in the area and our staff is looking at interim
improvements to address those concerns.
Lauder Pond (south of Thomasville Rd) is under
construction to repair leaks to bring it back into compliance so it
meets Bradfordville Stormwater Standards.
Gun Control Issue – I voted with the majority of the
Commission not to bring back further information on the sale of
weapons by unlicensed vendors at gun shows. I have not received any
data that indicates there is a problem here in Leon County and the
cost for enforcement was estimated at approximately $100,000
(deputy, benefits, vehicle, equipment, etc.) Additionally, the County
Attorney and the Sheriff recommended against moving forward. I'm
adamantly opposed to meaningless legislation, especially when we
have many other programs and services that have a documented need,
yet we're having difficulty funding them with the economy as it is
now. I received about 1500 emails on this issue and many were from
NRA members across the country. What was more meaningful to me
is the number I received from our residents and I had hundreds
opposed to this issue and less than ten in support of it. That just about
says it all for me.
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. Happy holidays
to all and may you all have a joyous New Year!
both projects are still included in Tier I on the Sales Tax Committee’s
proposed project list. The list is still subject to change, but at least
we’re still in the hunt for funding. For more information, go to
http://cms.leoncountyfl.gov/Home/LeonCountySalesTaxCommittee.
Leon County
Board of County Commissioners
Bryan Desloge
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Be sure to register as a member at www.killearnlakeshoa.org
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Lake Friendly Yard
M
y wife and I don’t take many walks on Lilburn Court
as it is too sunny most of the year. While walking on
Lilburn Court we noticed one yard had new trees. I
saw the homeowner, Steven Stolting, working in his
yard and I stopped to meet him. As I have found on
most of my searches for lake friendly yard owners, he
was very friendly and interesting.
When I met Steven and his wife Karen, I found she was
originally from the Chicago area and he was from Palm Beach
Gardens, Florida. His interest in plants started in high school. To help
conserve water, he planted his
yard with native plants that
required minimal water. He
also had been hand watering
the baby trees in the nearby
Deerlake median.
Karen
and
Steven
attended FSU and met
working for the legislature.
During this time Steven helped
build the newly formed Florida
Trail across Florida. They
moved to Killearn Lakes for
the great schools like Chiles
(where daughter Lauren
graduated), the lakes, and the
“woodsy” atmosphere. Like
many of us, they love how
coming into Killearn Lakes
feels like entering a park.
I was amazed that they
had about every plant our
Killearn Lakes Arbor Day
Committee sold. They also had
trees from the Leon County
“adopt a tree” program given
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By Joe Barnett
out every winter (orders accepted online until January 31). Their wide
variety of plants included Chickasaw plum, black mahaw, white oak,
red maple, Shumard oak, dwarf magnolia, silverbell, and fringe tree
- the native food for the unusual sphinx moth. They had one of the
largest water oaks I have seen and several sweet gums - a favorite food
tree of the Carolina wren, chickadee and goldfinch.
Karen said Steven was proud of his flowers such as Indian pink,
scarlet sage, yellow tickseed, white beggar-ticks valuable for
butterflies, and Mexican heather that the bees love. He even had
rosemary for cooking, peppers, and sometimes tomatoes. As we
continued our tour to the back Karen pointed out lots of tiny purple
ageratum flowers and a purple berried beautybush. Steven showed
me his drought resistant coontie a great alternative to the non native
sago palm. Coontie, now rare in the wild, is the only native larva food
for the beautiful iridescent blue spotted and threatened atala butterfly.
his goal is to use native
plants with minimal grass so
he can just enjoy his
“maintenance free” yard
The couple keeps a nice thick shoreline buffer that biologists say
is needed to clean our lakes. They had a swamp dogwood and what
appeared to be broomsedges and yellow black- eyed Susans. The
nearby rain garden had lilies, cardinal flower, and strawberry bush
surrounded by patches of very soft mosses. They don’t use fertilizers
that can pollute our lakes and cause toxic algae and invasive weeds.
Steven and Karen have purchased and use a compost bin to reduce
landfill costs and also have a rain barrel to reduce storm water runoff
and pollution and save water for their gardens.
Steven said his goal is to use native plants with minimal grass so
he can just enjoy his “maintenance free” yard. No watering or
expensive noisy mowing!
Steven is very appreciative of our homeowners association. As a
past board member of Ox Bottom he knows very well how a good
neighborhood is only as good as the neighbors. We will congratulate
Steven and Karen for being good neighbors with a specially designed
“Lake Friendly Yard” sign and a $100 certificate from a local nursery
at the February Quarterly Open Members Meeting located at the
Historic Bradfordville School House on February 11, 2014 at
7:00pm.
Be sure to register as a member at www.killearnlakeshoa.org
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Please join us for hors d'oeuvre, punch, good company, and a
lot of holiday spirit at the first Killearn Lakes Homeowners
Association Holiday Open House on Friday, December 20th, from
2pm-6pm. We are located at 7110 Beech Ridge Trail, Tallahassee Fl
32312. We hope you can join us for a cup of cheer!
Alternative Christmas Market
Looking for a special gift for someone,
where a regular old store bought
gift will not do?
Consider going to the 19th Annual Alternative Christmas
Market at Christ Presbyterian Church on Bannerman Road on
Friday evening December 13th from 6pm to 9pm and on Saturday
December 14th from 8am to 1 pm
The gifts you purchase for family members, friends and loved
ones at the Alternative Christmas Market will be special and
remembered for years to come. Why? Because giving and receiving a
needed and loving gift for another is about the best feeling you can
get during the Holidays. Let’s face it! This is what Christmas is
supposed to be about.
The Market is set up with Booths you can visit (just like the old
World Markets of Europe) but here each booth is offering “gifts of
love” from over 35 non-profit charitable organizations in the
Tallahassee Area. Your donation to one of the charities is transformed
into a Christmas gift to honor someone on your shopping list –
someone who already has plenty.
You will receive an attractive card that details how the “donation
gift”, will improve the circumstances of a local, national or even
international neighbor. You can take the card home, place it under
the Christmas tree, mail it to a friend or family member.
Bring your family for the experience. It is one you will remember
for years to come.
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Inlet Marker Volunteer
Are you interested in becoming
an environmental hero?
Would you like to make a meaningful impact in your
community? If so, Leon County wants your help! Leon County’s
Engineering Services Division is currently looking for volunteers to
help with the placing of
stormwater inlet markers
around neighborhoods
in Killearn Lakes. The
markers state the phrase
“No dumping; Drains to
lake”. These will be
placed on stormwater
drains throughout your
area to raise awareness
and prevent harmful
materials from being put
into
the
drainage
systems. If you are interested in helping the environment in your area,
please e-mail Mark Tancig at [email protected] or call
(850) 606-1523.
It’s Almost at
Time Again
Your homeowners association is preparing 2014 dues assessment
statements. Your 2014 invoice will be mailed the first week of January.
This would be a good time to let us know if you have moved or
anticipate any ownership changes before the first of the year.
Non-Lakefront Properties
The discounted dues amount is $96.00 per property only for the
months of January and February. On March 1st the amount due is
$120.00.
Lakefront Properties
The discounted dues amount $114.00 per property only for the
months of January and February. On March 1st the amount due is
$138.00.
Please note that if there is a past due balance on your account
with the HOA the discount amount does not apply. Credit card
payments will be accepted on March 1st, 2014.
Be sure to register as a member at www.killearnlakeshoa.org
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Christmas Cantata
By Sharon Leeds, Publicity
Deer Lake United Methodist Church would like to invite the
community to a Christmas Cantata ~ “On This Shining Night” on
Sunday, December 22nd at 10:30 a.m. ~ “On this shining night, filled
with awe and wonder...God’s gift of love comes down to earth, flooding
the world with everlasting Light.” Since there are four Christmas Eve
services to which the public is invited, the Cantata will be the only
service at the church on December 22nd. Deer Lake UMC is located
where Kinhega meets Deerlake Rd. and is next to Killearn Lakes
Elementary School where additional parking is available on Sunday
morning.
Christmas Community
Outreach
By Sharon Leeds, Publicity
ECHO “One Warm Coat Drive” - Gently used or new
coats can be dropped off at ECHO's main office, 702 W. Madison
Street, or at the Burlington Coat Factory at the Tallahassee Mall, and
get a 10% off coupon for their store. The coat drive runs through
January 31st.
ECHO Blanket Drive - Gently used or new blankets can
be dropped off at any of the 12 Stewardship Dry Cleaning Stores in
Leon County. Stewardship Dry Cleaners will launder the blankets
and drop them off for ECHO to distribute. The blanket drive runs
through January 31st.
Christmas Connection Annual Donation
Drive - Christmas Connection is accepting donations at 1390
Village Square Boulevard. Items that are always needed include nonperishable food, baby food, diapers (infant & adult), personal hygiene
items, cleaning supplies, new clothes (all sizes, adults and children,)
underwear and socks (all sizes,) new or like new winter coats, and
gifts for teens. If you would like more information or would like to
donate to a specific case contact Christmas Connection at 850-5230123 or go to their website, www.thechristmasconnection.org.
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Message from your KLHOA Board President
Over the last couple weeks here in November our family practices gratitude at dinner time.
You know, things throughout the day that you are grateful for. Living in Killearn Lakes is
ALWAYS one of mine!
As I was riding home from lunch today and my husband Fain was driving, I had a chance
to look around through our beautiful neighborhood (instead of staring at the road ahead.)
"We are so lucky to live here" I said.
Fain nodded and looked out across the field of the old Kinhega lodge. There were deer
grazing throughout.
Something you may not know about me is that I am a runner and biker. I run and/or bike
through this beautiful neighborhood of ours every day. Not a day goes by that I don't think
"Wow, I love living here!"
Killearn Lakes HOA and I would like to extend our warm wishes to you and your family
during this holiday season. We hope you experiencing some "Wow" too.
All the Very best,
Trina Searcy
Be sure to register as a member at www.killearnlakeshoa.org
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Chocolate & Candied Cranberry Terrine
By Treva Pasquarelli
Treva's Pasteries & Fine Food
1 ¾ cup heavy whipping cream, additional for serving
4 egg yolks
¾ c sugar
12 oz semisweet chocolate chips
1t vanilla extract
1T minced candied orange peel
1c toasted almonds, chopped
1c or ½ pound butter
1c cocoa
For the Terrine
For the Candied Cranberries:
In a stand mixer, or with beaters, cream the butter and cocoa until light
and fluffy. While beating, slowly add cooled chocolate mixture. Gently
fold in whipped cream. Add the almonds and cranberries. Pour into a
plastic lined loaf pan and chill overnight.
1 c sugar
1 c water
In a small sauce pan, over low heat, slowly bring to a boil and cook
until reaches 234 degrees. Stir in 1 ½ cup fresh cranberries. Cook
until they begin to pop- approximately 4 minutes. Remove with a
slotted spoon and cool on a wire rack.
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Line a 9 by 5 inch loaf pan with plastic wrap.
In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs yolks and sugar. Set aside. In a
small saucepan, bring 1 cup of heavy cream to a boil. While whisking,
slowly pour hot cream over sugar and yolks. Pour back into pan and
reduce heat. Stir constantly, cook until thick – about 3 to 5 minutes.
Remove from heat, stir in chocolate, vanilla, and orange peel. Let cool.
Whip the balance of the heavy cream. Set aside and chill.
Turn out the terrine onto a decorative plate and allow to soften or come
to room temperature before serving. Cut into ½ inch slices and serve
with additional whipped cream.
Be sure to register as a member at www.killearnlakeshoa.org
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2013 Fall Festival
Our annual Fall Festival was held Saturday, November 9th,
at Tekesta Park. We had a beautiful, clear day for the festivities
at our neighborhood park. The Fall Festival is the biggest event
hosted by the homeowners association and this year’s crowd was
one of the largest we’ve ever had. The festival would not be
possible without the generosity of our many sponsors. Volunteers
from Super-Lube, Auto Super-Service Center and Super-Splash
Carwash donated their time and cooked the hamburgers and
Brian Kendall from The Grounds Guys cooked the hot dogs.
Please support the businesses listed below as often as you can.
Many sponsors were new to the Fall Festival this year and we
appreciate your participation. We would like to thank the
volunteers, especially from Key Club at Chiles High School, as
well as volunteers from Canopy Roads Baptist Church, who
helped throughout the day. We take this opportunity to remind
you that it takes a lot of help to ensure the success of such a large
event. Please consider donating of your time next year as a
volunteer—the Board and staff would be very grateful!
e Snow Queen
By Deborah Towers-Best
Fairytales such as “Cinderella”, “Snow White” or “Sleeping
under the evil
Beauty” traditionally involve young, innocent and beautiful
Queen’s influence
Photo
taken
by Jam
women, completely alone in the world, who suffer at the hands of
and is lured away to her ice
es Fut
ch
a malevolently evil and sinister older woman and are eventually
crystal palace. Colleen must travel on a
saved by a handsome, dashing young prince and everyone lives
dangerous quest through the four seasons to find her
“happily ever after”. “The Snow Queen” is really no different but
true love and bring him home.
this time the roles are reversed. The victim of the story is in fact a
After traveling through the seasons of spring, summer, fall and
young man and our heroine is far from helpless or alone. She is
winter, Colleen eventually arrives at the palace of the Snow Queen.
brave, fearless and
Her quest is not
rather than accepting
without
danger,
that her boyfriend has
excitement and plenty
quest is not without danger,
been lost forever, she
of interesting characters
decides to venture on
the
way,
excitement and plenty of interesting along
what can only be
including the Spring
described as a perilous
Queen
and
her
characters along the way
journey to save him
enchanted flowers; two
from almost certain
comical crows; the
doom at the hands of a
Summer Queen and her
powerful sorceress, the evil Snow Queen.
newly found King; the Fall Queen and her feisty daughter the
Now in its eighth year of production, Killearn Performing Arts
Robber Girl (along with their band of robbers); a not so intrepid
(K.P.A.) and the Tallahassee Irish Step Dancers will once again be
reindeer; some heroic Vikings; a fearsome Snow Beast who guards
performing an Irish and modern dance ballet of Hans Christian
the palace of the Snow Queen; and eventually the sinister Snow
Andersen’s “The Snow Queen”. Set to both contemporary and
Queen herself with her army of frozen boys and the clever but
traditional Irish music, choreography is by K.P.A. director/
vicious Icicles.
choreographer David Jones and stage management by Shannon
So does Colleen find her Patrick? Can she break the evil spell
O’Bryan-Chiles drama teacher/director.
that the Snow Queen has cast upon our hero? In the best of
In keeping with the Irish theme, our young hero and heroine,
fairytale traditions, good always triumphs over evil. To find out
Colleen and Patrick live happily
what really happens, you will just have to come and see for
together in an Irish village. They are
yourselves!
torn apart by the evil Snow Queen,
With its fabulous dancing, state of the art lighting and
stunningly beautiful costumes this year’s performance of the Snow
after Patrick is struck in the eye by
Queen promises to be just as spectacular as previous years. You will
a shard of magic mirror created by
not be disappointed!
an evil demon. Patrick comes
“The Snow Queen” is showing at Chiles
High School Auditorium on Saturday,
December 21 at 7pm and on Sunday,
December 22 at 3pm. Tickets are priced at
$12 for adults, $6 for children and are
available in advance from Beethoven and
company or on the door. For further
information contact:
(850) 443-7512
http://kpadance.com/performances/thesnow-queen/index.html
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Photo taken by Dana Bryan
And if you miss the Chiles production there
will be an encore performance at Quincy
Music Theatre in early January.
Be sure to register as a member at www.killearnlakeshoa.org
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Does Your Child Struggle to Read?
By Victor Aderhold
Should You Be Worried if Your 1st or 2nd Grader is
Struggling in Reading? YES
Should You Wait To Do Something About It? NO!
Reports cards have gone out. Were your child’s grades in
Language Arts or Reading classes not to the level you expected? Even
before the report card, had you been questioning your child’s progress
in reading as you work with your child and notice mistakes in reading
common words and difficulty in blending sounds to read unfamiliar
words? Reading time may not be a happy time in the evening for you
or your child.
Does my child have a reading disability or
do they just need more time to learn to read?
It’s an important question to ask.
What Early Signs Indicate Reading Problems
beyond “just needing more time to grow”?
Pre-reading skills “red flags” that are predictive for poor
reading skills. These are listening and speaking skills.
Reading skills “red flags”
by middle of first grade
If your child:
✗ Doesn’t read at least 100 common words
✗ Doesn’t know the sounds associated with all the letters
✗ Skips words in a sentence and doesn’t stop to self-correct
✗ Is inconsistent in remembering the same word, reading it
differently each time or having to sound it out each time
✗ Frequently guesses at unknown words rather than sounding
them out
✗ Sounds out letter by letter instead of using component parts
✗
(s-h-a-p-e instead of sh-ape)
Doesn’t enjoy reading
(List was taken, and adapted, from “Early Signs of a Reading Difficulty” by Susan
Hall, Ed.D. http://www.greatschools.org/special-education/LD-ADHD/739early-signs-of-reading-difficulty.gs)
Do these characteristics sound familiar?
We don’t have to tell you that you should be concerned.
You are already concerned.
When parents question the teacher about their child’s reading
progress, many times they are told, “It’s too early to tell if this is a
reading problem.” “Let’s wait and see how your child progresses.”
“You just need to have them read with you more.”
While well-meaning, these statements can delay the
identification of a child’s reading disability and the results can be
catastrophic.
“One of the most compelling findings from recent reading
research is that children who get off to a poor start in reading
rarely catch up. As several studies have now documented, the poor
first-grade reader almost invariably continues to be a poor reader
(Francis, Shaywitz, Stuebing, Shaywitz, & Fletcher, 1996; Torgesen
& Burgess, 1998).” www.readingrockets.org/article/225/
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Response to Intervention vs.
Testing for a Reading Disability
Often when a parent voices their concerns to the teacher,
the parent is told that the school must try out “scientifically
proven interventions” before the child can be referred for
evaluation of a reading disability. This is not true.
A parent has a right to request an evaluation of their child
to determine if there is a reading or learning disability
impeding their growth. However, parents need to
understand the process for requesting the evaluation so
that the evaluation is not delayed indefinitely. Even in the
best of circumstances the process takes a minimum of 4
months.
Reading Disabilities Must Be
Identified for Proper
Interventions
If a child’s reading problems stem from Visual Processing
deficits, than a “scientifically proven program” heavily stressing
sounds would not be effective. If a child’s reading problem
stems from dyslexia, than a “scientifically proven program”
stressing just auditory interventions would not be effective.
How Do I Have My Child Tested
for a Reading Disability?
The Dyslexia Research Institute/Woodland Hall
Academy offers consultation for parents of children who are
struggling with reading. Your child does not have the time
to wait to see if they will “grow out of it”. The staff of
DRI/WHA has information to help a parent return to their
public school and start the process for evaluation. DRI/WHA
also provides information concerning testing by private
practitioners.
If you are concerned about your child’s reading skills,
contact Robyn Rennick, (850)893-2216.
Be sure to register as a member at www.killearnlakeshoa.org
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S
enior’sspot
By Lisa Cozzocrea
As the holidays are fast approaching please keep
in mind a few areas of your house that could become a
danger to our seniors.
Seniors and Kitchen Safety:
Tips for the: “Heart of the Home”
revisiting safety tips for the
kitchen is never a waste of time
The kitchen has long been considered a central gathering place
in the home. There are key areas to consider when making the kitchen
safe for a loved one: fire prevention safety, comfort and convenience
and ensuring pre-prepared meals and leftovers do not carry food
borne illnesses. Some seniors will argue that being safe in the kitchen
is just common sense- and some of it is- but revisiting safety tips for
the kitchen is never a waste of time:
• Never leave food unattended while cooking: it is the
primary cause of kitchen fires
• Don't leave the house if food is simmering, baking or
roasting
• Never set a coffee maker on automatically brew
• Do not cook while wearing loose clothing and make sure
all kitchen towels and pot holders are located away from
cooking surfaces
• Use pots that have handles
• Clean up the stove immediately after each meal so oil, fat
and grease do not build up on the surface.
Convenience, Comfort and Fall Prevention
As you transform your home for the holiday’s with extra
furniture, beautiful lights, wreathes, trees etc. beware of the possible
areas of concern:
• Clean up cluttered areas
• Install bright lighting
• Don't use out-of reach cabinets
• Secure loose cords and area rugs down with double sided
tape to prevent falls and movement
• Store heavy object at waist level
• Check for leaking water from the fridge
• Turn pot handles inward while on the stove
• Test and dust smoke detectors monthly. Replace batteries
every few months or when needed.
From our Comfort Keepers home to yours, we wish all our
Seniors in our community a safe, healthy and prosperous holiday
season and for the coming New Year.
2709-3 Killarney Way
Tallahassee, Fl 32309
(850) 402-0051
[email protected]
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Holiday Hustle
BodyTrac of Killearn Lakes invites you to come out and enjoy
some holiday fun! On Saturday, December 14, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.,
BodyTrac will be hosting the Holiday Hustle, a benefit run to support
Girls on the Run (GOTR) of the Big Bend. For a donation of $5,
you can join in a family friendly 1 mile or 5K fun run. After the race,
there will be food, drinks, and holiday festivities.
If you bring a gift for a needy family, you will be entered in a
raffle for a FREE 3-month membership to our local BodyTrac. Please
see below for the event schedule. For more information, please
contact Rachel Ricks at [email protected].
More About Girls On The Run of the Big Bend
Founded in 1996 and launched locally in 2013, Girls
on the Run (GOTR) is a life-changing, experiential learning
program for girls ages 8-13 years of age. The program combines
training for a 5K with self-esteem enhancing, uplifting lessons.
To learn more about the program, visit www.gotrbigbend.org or email
[email protected] for spring team details.
BodyTrac Holiday Hustle
benefiting GOTR-Big Bend
BodyTrac of Killearn Lakes
8116 Killearn Lakes Plaza Circle - Suite 203
Tallahassee, FL 32312
11 a.m.: Check-In and Registration
11:30 a.m.: 1 mile Fun Run
11:45 a.m.: 5K Run
11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Enjoy the holiday festivities
Be sure to register as a member at www.killearnlakeshoa.org
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Invite Safety and Efficiency Homefor the Holidays
Safety – Your Best Holiday Gift
By Kim Gay
It’s easy to get caught up in the hectic pace of holiday
entertaining—cookies to bake, decorations to hang, and presents to
wrap, but don’t overlook safety during the rush. The winter holiday
period marks peak time for home fires and preventable injuries. The
good news is that it’s not difficult to make your home ready to safely
host all of your favorite holiday activities.
•
First, test your smoke
and carbon monoxide
It's easy to get
alarms. Smoke and carbon
monoxide alarms should be
caught up in the installed on every level of the
home and outside each
hectic pace of
sleeping area. Smoke alarms
holiday
should also be located inside
each bedroom. Be sure to
entertaining.
share your fire escape plan
The winter
with any overnight guests.
•
Arrange your holiday
holiday period
decorations
to
avoid
marks peak time overloading electrical outlets
with too many lights, cords,
for home fires
or appliances. Inspect all
and preventable decorations, cords, and
outlets for damage before
injuries. The
use. Keep electrical cords
out
doorways and high
good news is that trafficof areas
where they pose
it's not difficult a tripping hazard. Do not
damage cords by pinching
to make your
them or attaching them
with staples or nails.
home ready to
•
Keep young visitors
safely host all
safe by preparing your home
of your favorite before they arrive. If your
home is not already “child
holidays.
proof,” install tamper
resistant receptacles or use
safety covers on all unused
electrical outlets. Use safety gates at the top and bottom of
stairways to keep children safe.
•
Keep decorations, gifts, and other combustibles at least 3
feet from heat sources or open flame. Never leave the
kitchen when something is cooking. Turn off and unplug
all decorations before leaving home or turning in for the
night.
Holiday Efficiency
Managing holiday energy use takes effort, but the payoff can
help your budget stay out of the red. So go ahead and deck the halls
with energy savings by following these tips for energy-efficient
shopping, baking and decorating.
•
Consider a smart power strip as part of your gift giving.
Most electronic devices consume energy, even when turned
off. In fact, such standby power consumption ranges from
5 percent to 10 percent of a household’s total energy
consumption. Smart power strips save energy by shutting
off power to plugged-in gadgets when they go into standby
mode. Many smart power strips also have unmonitored,
always-on outlets. Use these outlets to plug in devices that
always need power, like a cordless phone base or alarm
system.
•
Know a neighbor who gives the fictional Griswold family
from “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” a run for
their money? Tell them about the benefits of using strings
of light-emitting diodes (LEDs). A high-quality LED has a
life expectancy of 50,000 hours or more. Consider recycling
the retired strands at HolidayLeds.com and get a 25 percent
off coupon toward the purchase of LED holiday lights.
•
The U.S. Department of Energy estimates cooking accounts
for 4 percent of a home’s total energy use. Cut baking
temperatures by 25 degrees by using ceramic or glass pans
as these materials retain heat better than metal. Use the oven
wisely by cooking in large batches, and fit pans into all
available oven space.
•
Get to know how long it takes to preheat your oven and
make sure you’re ready to start cooking right away. Insert a
stainless steel skewer through meat or baked potatoes to
speed the cooking process, or cut food into smaller pieces
to shorten cooking time.
•
The convection option on your stove helps reduce cooking
time and temperature. Turn your electric oven off ten
minutes before the end of the cooking time; it maintains
the temperature that long. If you’re planning some kitchen
time, lower the thermostat in your home. The heat
generated in your kitchen can help heat the entire house,
especially if you leave the oven door open after you are done.
So, from all of us at Talquin, to all of you, our Members
and your families, may your holidays be safe, efficient, merry and
bright!
Sources: Electrical Safety Foundation International, U.S. Department of Energy
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Information
(850) 606-1899
Cart Placement - Please place your carts three feet away
from each other and anything else such as mailboxes.
Solid Waste - Waste Pro uses automated side load trucks to
collect garbage, which means the trash can is picked up with a
mechanical arm that is located on the side of the truck. Please place
ALL trash inside of the can for pick-up.
Recycling - The recycling service that is offered by Waste
Pro is a single stream where you will be able to put all of your
recyclable into one container. Items included in the list of things that
you can recycle are paper products, plastics, glass, aluminum, and tin.
For a more comprehensive list of materials, refer to the Leon County
website link - www.LeonCountyFL.gov/Curbside
Yard Debris – Yard debris pick up will not change. Yard
debris can be no longer than 6 feet in length, 4 feet in height, and 4
inches in width. Larger piles of trash debris will require a special
truck. If this occurs Waste Pro will place a service ticket on the pile
of trash and a truck will be routed to you as soon as possible. Please
place yard debris in paper bags, not plastic, to be more
environmentally friendly.
Bulky Items - Bulky items are items such as washers, dryers,
furniture, mattresses and other items that will not fit in your Waste
Pro cart. These items will only be picked up with a work order. To
schedule a pick up please call Waste Pro at 850-606-1899 or submit
an order on their website, www. LeonCountyFL.gov/curbside. Please
allow seven days for bulky item pickup.
Waste Pro Holiday’s Observed
New Year’s Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Memorial Day
Fourth of July
Labor Day
Veteran’s Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
If you have any questions please call Waste Pro at
(850) 606-1899.
Be sure to register as a member at www.killearnlakeshoa.org 23
C
History of Killearn Lakes
Part III
in a front seat that gave them an unobstructed view and field of fire.
(One of these wagons is preserved at the Tallahassee Junior Museum.)
Her home, although relatively modest in size and unpretentious in
design, was nevertheless considered worthy of being included among
the impressive mansions pictured in Florida, A Land of Homes
published by the Florida Department of Agriculture during the
building boom of the 1920’s. From this manse she continued the
paternalistic traditions of former owners, providing for the medical
care of her domestic and farm employees and donating the land for
their church.
In the early 1950’s Miss Griscom sold
much of her property to Julien C. (Bull)
the rapid growth of Tallahassee due
Headley. A lumberman, among other things,
Headley cut off much of the extensive
to the expansion of state governmental
lumber on the property, converting it once
activities and educational institutions
more to cattle range, on which he ran as
many as 500 head of beef cattle. He changed
created increasing pressure for
the name of the property to Bull Run
housing and home sites.
Plantation. Headley was a flamboyant
perfectionist, and is said to have had long
sections of fencing pulled up and rebuilt if the posts were not in
By the time he died in 1913, Griscom owned a huge tract extending
perfect alignment or were tilted from the vertical. Finding the
westward to the Ochlockonee River. He was a shipping magnate, a
Griscom home too small for his family, and structurally unsound, he
director of the Pennsylvania Railroad, and had extensive interests in
had it razed to make way for the present brick manor house, which
the Bank of North America, an oil pipeline, and “other large affairs.”
overlooks the lake. He used some of the bricks from the old
At his death the Horseshoe Plantation was sold to George F. Baker,
foundation, along with paving bricks brought from North Carolina,
Jr., a big chunk of the western end went to his son Lloyd C. Griscom,
in the terraces and walks, and brought in a collection of pecan and
(diplomat and lawyer), and Water Oak plantation consisting in part
other fine woods for interior paneling and finish. Perhaps most
of the present Killearn Lakes property went to his daughter Frances
indicative of his character and personality, the roof is supported by
C. Griscom, Jr. (The “jr.” caused some confusion and had to be
2x10 rafters on 12-inch centers, somewhat more than adequate for a
legally laid to rest after the death of the elder Frances in 1919.) The
snowless climate. Augmenting the comforts of home, Headley built
Clement Griscom estate had been the second of the great quail
a spacious bathhouse and a swimming pool nearby. The pool alone
plantations in Leon County described by Clifton Paisley in From
is said to have cost $25,000.
Cotton to Quail.
Headley also enjoyed hunting and fishing and preserved large
Miss. Frances Griscom was an individualist and an ardent
areas of his estate for this purpose, helping nature to provide natural
sportswoman. She maintained her Water Oak plantation as a private
habitat for fish and game by damming the bushy run that flowed
estate, renting acreage to several tenant farmers and keeping many
from South to North through the tract, to form Lakes Bockus, Petty
more acres under cultivation by her own employees, but with great
Gulf, and Dianna. With these complete, a friend suggested that he
areas set aside as a hunting and fishing preserve. She entertained
should find something else to “monkey around” with, so he planned
occasional guests and small hunting parties, but did not go in for
and built Monkey Business Pond to attract ducks.
large hunts and extensive social activity. She used a unique hunting
wagon, pushed by a single mule ridden by its driver. The hunters sat
attle raising became increasingly important in the final
decades of the nineteenth century, and John R.
Bradford, son of Thomas A., was particularly active and
successful. In 1889 he bought a 7-ton steam tractor that
he used to cut silage and power saw and gristmills in the
vicinity. In the 1890’s he pastured a dairy herd for Henry Flagler to
provide dairy products for Flagler’s hotel in St. Augustine.
In 1901 Clement A. Griscom of Philadelphia began to acquire
land along the south shore of Lake Iamonia, beginning with the
Horseshoe Plantation, once part of the Edward Bradford holdings.
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In the mid-1960’s Headley became interested in developing
the timber resources of Central America and departed for
Honduras, selling most of his Lake Iamonia property to Gillis
W. Long and others in a syndicate organized to develop a private
hunting and recreational preserve known as Kinhega Lodge. Fish
and game management was put in the competent professional
hands of Donald Davis, who developed the potential of fields
and ponds and supervised hunting and fishing activities. But
attempts to develop other recreational facilities, especially a golf
course, resulted in overextension of the financial resources of the
syndicate and collapse of the project.
In the meantime, the rapid growth of Tallahassee due to
the expansion of state governmental activities and educational
institutions created increasing pressure for housing and home
sites. But much of the surrounding countryside remained
unavailable for such use, held in either large private estates or
the vast holdings of lumber and paper interests. The need for
suburban residential development was partially met with the
creation of Killearn Estates, Tallahassee’s first planned
community. When the Kinhega Lodge properties became
available, Killearn management recognized the opportunity to
apply its experience in community planning to create a unique
residential environment in which the natural beauty and ecology
of a managed natural area are not only preserved, but also
enhanced.
Be sure to register as a member at www.killearnlakeshoa.org 25
Q.
A.
Questions to the Master Builder
We are considering a renovation to our existing home
next year and were wondering what the procedure is
for making payments to the contractor for his work?
The payment schedule should be addressed within the
contract with a value stated for each phase of the project.
All payments should be based on the percentage of work
completed. You should never pay for uninstalled work
unless it is related to the original deposit to the contractor
or custom fabricated items such as cabinets and
countertops. If your project is a simple bath remodel the
contract should specify amounts owed as each phase is
completed. On a large multi-phase project such as a whole
house remodel, it is advisable to have a third party verify
all completed work. This is the same procedure used in
new construction and relieves not only the owner, but the
builder as well, of disputes related to completed work and
prompt payments.
Q.
A.
We just moved into a used home and our two year old
dryer is taking considerably longer to dry clothes. Do
you have any suggestions?
Look for lint build-up in the dryer as well as the exhaust
vent to the exterior of the house. If your exhaust vents
upward (vertical), you will need to inspect and clean
more often than a horizontal design. Here is a terrific
link on how to clean your dryer vent in 14-steps,
www.wikihow.com/Clean-a-Clothes-Dryer-Vent. If your
vent is clear of obstructions and you are still having
problems consider calling an appliance repair tech.
Mark Worley is the only Graduate Master Builder in Tallahassee
and one of only 13 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 for help
with your construction problems.
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PET SITTING AND DOG WALKING – Do you need a pet sitter
or dog walker? Day or night! I’m responsible and experienced, and
have references. Please call Karlee Jones at 850-933-1610.
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.
BABYSITTERS – Experienced 12-year-old Sitter and Mothers
Helper. Prefer watching ages 4-9yrs. I love kids and I am very
responsible. Bonus: household jobs such as folding laundry, dishes
or tidy up your home. $3-5/hour. Available weekdays from 4-8 p.m.
Sat. 10:30-4:30 p.m. and Sun. 1-8 p.m. Summer hours are
more flexible. Can provide my own transportation. Call Emily at
(850) 894-0421.
BABYSITTER & PETSITTER – Need a 17 year old with CPR and
TMH Babysitter's course certification to entertain your kid's for the
night out, or the summer? Need a petsitter with lots of experience
and patience? Call Brittany at (850)-688-4287 for a break!
BABYSITTER & PETSITTER – ATTENTION to anyone looking
for a reliable, fun and responsible baby/petsitter! My name is Rachel
Stadtfeld. I am 18 years old and attend FSU! I am a great student
and love caring for children and pets whenever I’m needed. I have
my own transportation and a flexible class schedule so I am available
much of the time! Call me on short notice, I will be able to
accommodate you. I will provide a fun, safe time for your precious
kiddos or pets, so give me a call or text at any time for all your sitting
needs! My number is (727) 742-3856 :)
BABYSITTER & PETSITTER – Responsible, mature and
enthusiastic 16 & 17 year old Chiles High School students, TMH
certified available for babysitting and/or pet sitting. Please call Gabby
& Claudia (850) 893 2342.
BABYSITTER & PETSITTER – Dedicated, responsible and
mature 17-year-old Chiles High School student who loves to take
care of children and pets. Available weekdays after 4:00 p.m. and
weekends. Please call Daniela at (850) 668-2370.
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 14 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 Kim (850) 508-6819.
Teen girl, available for petsitting,
house-cleaning, babysitting, or mother's
helper. Very responsible, and has
experience. Call Bethany at 893-9313. 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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