Lakes View Magazine - 55 Oct 2012

October8 Columbus Day11 General Board Meeting at the KLHOA office

at 7 PM24 United Nations Day31 Halloween

November3 Fall Festival4 Daylight Savings Time Ends6 Election Day9 KLHOA Election Day –

Ballots due by 3:00 PM10 KLHOA Annual Meeting at the Association

office 10:00 AM11 Veteran’s Day22 Thanksgiving Day

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2012 Board of Directors(Elected by general membership)

DirectorsTrina Searcy, President Mark Reichert, Vice PresidentDick Thoma, Treasurer Joanie Trotman, Secretary/CONA Rep.Dan King, Director Tom Martineau, DirectorJoe Barnett, Director

Administrative StaffNancy C. Johnson Operations Director, Bookkeeper & EditorAnne Marshall Office ManagerAnna Trudeau Assistant Office Manager, Assistant Editor & Graphic DesignerGregory Durant Field Manager

Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.T: 850-668-3231 | F: 850-894-1477E: [email protected]

7110 Beech Ridge Trail, Tallahassee FL, 32312

www.KillearnLakesHOA.org

Most CommonComplaints Q&ADead deer in the road or on county roadside Leon County Operations 850-606-1400

Talquin lights not working properlyObtain ID number from fluorescent tag on the pole;report it to Talquin Bradfordville office 850-893-6853

Tree removal requestCall HOA office, request tree inspection by the fieldmanager. Mark the tree for easy identification.

Concerned about a tree on neighbor's property threateningyour propertyTalk to your neighbor! Make them aware of your concerns bytalking to them or send a letter by certified mail.

Removal of large alligatorsFlorida Wildlife Commission's Nuisance Alligator Hotline1-866-392-4286

Neighbor's dog barkingAnimal Control 850-606-5400 or LCSO 850-922-3300

Neighbor's yard unkemptLeon County Code Enforcement 850-606-1300

Abandoned pool on neighbor's propertyLeon County Health Department 850-606-8350

Maintenance of neighborhood roadways (potholes, etc.)850-606-1400

Power or water service disruptedTalquin 24/hour service - 1-888-802-1832

Please re-register your email address on our NEW website ifyou wish to continue to receive resident email alerts from theassociation office. Directions to do so are directly beside theregistration box located on the ‘Contact Us’ page. Thank you!

Be sure to register as a member at www.kil learnlakeshoa.org 3

Editor’s NoteOctober is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For the entire month of October the “Tallahassee Democrat”has made a commitment to create the largest ever community wide breast cancer awareness campaign and mediaevent in our area! Thursday October 4, 2012 is their official Paint the Town Pink Day! All of us have friends and

family members who have been touched by cancer, the “BIG C”. According to Vanderbilt University Medical Center,one out of two men and one out of three women will face cancer in their lifetime. The Susan G. Komen for the Cure

says someone in the world dies from breast cancer every 74 seconds. Also, every hour, nearly 30 women in the U.S.are expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer, which is the most frequently diagnosed cancer and is the leadingcause of cancer death among women worldwide.

The Susan G. Komen for the Cure suggests a few things YOU can do to make a difference:Display your pink ribbons during October for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month - and beyond! The pink ribbonthe Komen foundation provides is 30 inches long to represent the nearly 30 women who are expected to be diagnosedwith breast cancer every hour in the U.S.

If you have a pink ribbon, here are some ways you can show your support:• Wear it as a hair ribbon• Tie a bow around a bouquet of flowers• Wrap a gift for someone• Lace it through one of your shoes• Tie it to your luggage for easy identification• Use it as a bookmark• Tie it to your purse, backpack or gym bag

Get screened and encourage others to do the same. Have a mammogram every year, starting at age 40. Have a clinicalbreast exam at least every three years starting at age 20, and every year starting at age 40. For years now, I havescheduled my annual mammograms in October. It makes that appointment the easiest to remember of all my medicalappointments.

Make a contribution of your time, talents and a contribution of funds to help end breast cancer forever!

On a personal note, as we near the season of giving thanks, I am most thankful that my mother has recently reached herfive year anniversary and remains cancer free!

Don't forget to check out the article “Casting Your Ballot” on pages 15. We have “bios” on this year’s nominees. Some ofthe nominees are incumbents who have chosen to represent you for another year. A few names are new to the ballot; theyare also your neighbors and friends willing to volunteer their time to serve this wonderful community in which we live! As youcast your KLHOA ballot, don’t forget TO VOTE in the National Election on November 6th!

Our Annual Fall Festival will be here soon – Saturday, November 3rd in Tekesta Park beginning at 11am. Since this is theSaturday prior to the general election on November 6th, we expect to see many local candidates running for the different seatrun-offs. Killearn Lakes resident, and Commissioner At Large Akin Akinyemi, and resident Bradley Maxwell, running for FloridaHouse District 9, may visit. We may also see some of the other County Commissioners, especially our very own District 4Commissioner, Bryan Desloge. Hopefully his assistant Brenda Tanner will join us once again. She was a terrific volunteer atthe check-in table last year!

So, all residents who are current dues paying members, we will see you November 3rd!

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

- Mitch Albom

Nancy C. JohnsonOperations Director, Bookkeeper & Editor

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It's hard to believe that fall is just around the corner. I don'tthink anyone will miss the heat, mosquitoes and daily rainshowers, so now we can all sit back and enjoy the fall leaves,football season and holiday preparations. So much to lookforward to!

NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENTSSome of the neighborhood improvements we can all look

forward to are the Bannerman Transportation Corridor Studyand the Bull Headley/Bannerman Road IntersectionImprovements. The Citizens Advisory Committee is putting thefinishing touches on the engineering and environmental studywhich is about 30% of the Bannerman Transportation CorridorStudy. They will bring the project to the County Commissionsometime in January at which time this project will berecommended for referral to the Sales Tax Committee for theirconsideration for inclusion in the infrastructure sales taxprojects. The intersection improvement projects at Bannermanand Bull Headley include: 1) Adding a 200 foot long plus tapereastbound left turn lane on Bannerman. 2) Adding a pork chopon the westbound side so the thru lanes on Bannerman arealigned. 3) Improving the southbound turning radius on BullHeadley to Bannerman. 4) Replacing the current span wiretraffic signal with much more storm/wind resistant mast arms.5) Adding curb and gutter where needed. 6) Adding someunderground storm pipes and small storage area for drainage.7) Constructing sidewalk to the commercial property on thesouth side of Bannerman. I think all of these improvementswill make this intersection much safer and more user friendlyfor all of us in the area.

KILLEARN LAKES STORMWATER PROJECTSomething I'm afraid we can't look forward to anytime

soon is the Killearn Lakes Stormwater Project. According toFDEP, this project falls in the jurisdiction of the NorthwestFlorida Water Management District so we’ve been having somepermitting challenges. Unit 1 seems to be the most challengingsection regarding permits, but Units 2 & 3 Greenways Projectsare much closer. None of us are happy about these delays, butI assure you I will work with staff in resolving them as quicklyas possible.

BUDGET FINALIZEDThe Board of County Commission has finalized their

budget. In the last five years, we’ve had to cut more than $60million, including $12.5 million from last year’s budget andhave been forced to absorb a $1 million increase in unfundedstate-mandated Medicaid expenses. Some of the cuts includethe loss of 75.5 positions, with 5.5 from this year’s budget,reduced hours of operation for the Woodville, Ft. Braden andMiccosukee Rural Waste Service Centers from 50 to 40 hours.The new hours are 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday thruSunday. We have also had to shift a portion of health care costson to employees. There are many more changes to the Countybudget which you will find in the attached link. I welcome anyquestions you might have after you read through it all.

h t tp : / /cms . leoncounty f l .gov/Portals/0/OMB/Docs/FY2013BudgetDevelopmentBackgroundBudgetOverview.pdf.

THOMASVILLE ROAD PARK

PROJECTI couldn't be more pleased with the progress being made

on the Thomasville Road Parks Property. The Board hasapproved moving forward with the purchase of the propertyand is referring this project to the Leon County Sales TaxCommittee for their consideration for inclusion in theinfrastructure sales tax projects. To find out more about thiscommittee, go to http://cms.leoncountyfl.gov/HomeLeonCountySalesTaxCommittee. The mission of the Leon County Sales TaxCommittee is to take public input on the proposedinfrastructure projects and then make recommendations to theCounty Commission on those projects the public has deemedmost important. Please contact them and share your thoughtson this much needed proposed District IV recreation project.

On a personal note, I was recently sworn in as thePresident of the Florida Association of Counties (FAC). This isa huge honor for me and I am humbled by the trust andrespect placed on me by my peers. FAC represents all ofFlorida’s 67 counties on a range of important issues that willcome before the state legislature, the governor and Cabinet,various state agencies, commissions, and the courts. The FAClegislative advocacy team covers more than 80 percent of thethousands of bills proposed each legislative session. FAC isworking hard to preserve home rule and minimize budgetaryimpacts to county governments. Additionally, I have beenequally honored to have been appointed to the NationalAssociation of Counties Board (NACo). NACo is smiler to FAC,but they advocate on a national level. While these are veryimportant appointments I'm assuming, please rest assured thatmy priorities lie with the citizens of Leon County, specificallyDistrict IV. These additional duties will not hinder my work inLeon County nor will they make me less accessible. I’m alwaysavailable by e-mail and phone regardless of where I am, sodon’t hesitate to contact me or Brenda Tanner, my assistant,should you need anything.

It is truly a privilege to serve as your District IVCommissioner and I commit to you that I will continue to dothe best job I can in representing you and our community. Asalways, I welcome your input and appreciate all of you whoact as my eyes and ears in the District. Many of theimprovements we’ve already made, or are currently workingon, came from citizen suggestions or observations. As you planfor your fall and holiday neighborhood/homeowner’sassociation meetings, please let me know the dates and timesso that I can try to attend. Always remember to call me if youhave any questions or concerns – [email protected] 606-5364.

Bryan DeslogeCommissioner District IV

Leon CountyBoard of County Commissioners

Bryan's BriefOctober 2012


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Recently I learned I am dyslexic. I just happened to bewatching a program on television and they were interviewingpeople with dyslexia. As I watched, I realized I had most ofthe symptoms: day dreaming, lousy hand writing, very poorat spelling, difficulty in telling a “b” from a “d” or “12” from“21,” or the word “trail” from “trial”, and so on.

I wanted to know moreabout dyslexia. Whiledriving on Centerville RoadI noticed a sign that said,Woodland Hall Academyand Dyslexic ResearchInstitute, and I thought tomyself, “I'll bet these people can help me find out more aboutdyslexia.”

Robyn Rennick, the program coordinator for WoodlandHall Academy, explained that Woodland Hall Academy is aprivate school which specializes in working with childrenwith dyslexia, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or AttentionDeficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Woodland Hall is a medication-free environment.Instructors want their students to be as alert and ready tolearn as possible. Classes are very active, using the students’energy in positive ways. Consistency is a must for studentswith dyslexia and ADHD. Woodland Hall Academy also usesa nationally recognized multisensorial structured language

education program whichapproaches learning andteaching in the waydyslexic/ADHD childrenlearn. They also accomplishthis by teaching parents andstudents how nutrition and

environmental factors affect students’ attention and behavior.The average stay at Woodland Hall is two or three years. Afterthat, students are able to re-enter the public or private schoolsystem, now able to confidently participate with their peers.

I have received incredible testimonies from parentswhose children attended Woodland Hall Academy. Dr.Karinda Barrett, whose two sons were students there, stated,

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

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“Woodland Hall saved my children academically.Woodland Hall helps parents learn to understand how tohelp with dyslexia. The teachers and administratorsemphasize that dyslexia is a ‘difference’, not a ‘disability’.Because of Woodland Hall Academy, my two sons willbe fulfilled academically and successful professionally”.

Later I spoke with Ken Wright, whose son, Shamari,attended Woodland Hall. He said, “Public schools don'thave the resources to deal with dyslexics. Woodland Hallpersonnel evaluated Shamari and laid out a course ofaction for us as parents, and for him as a student. Theyteach the basics, which then enables the students tosuccessfully tackle other subjects. Dyslexics are brittleand fragile and need to be handled with care. WoodlandHall does that with students. Woodland Hall doesn't useRitalin, either.”

Hundreds of children have attended Woodland HallAcademy, some moving to Tallahassee just to attend theschool. Many students have graduated with a regulardiploma and moved on to post-secondary education,often receiving college scholarships. The overall goal ofWoodland Hall Academy is to remediate students duringthe years they are there and equip them to be successfuland eager life-long learners.

In closing, I can say I wish Woodland Hall Academyhad been around when I was going to school. Mytwelve-year journey through primary schooling wouldhave been pleasant, rather than a journey of un-fulfillment.

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CongratulationsBryan Desloge!Killearn Lakes Homeowners Association wishes to

congratulate District 4 Commissioner Bryan Desloge for hisappointment as the new president of the Florida Associationof Counties. On August 28, 2012, he was sworn in by his 86-year-old father, Edward Desloge. By assuming this new role,Bryan is responsible for representing more than 300 countycommissioners in 67 counties for a 22 month term.Commissioner Desloge has been on the Leon County Boardof County Commissioners for six years, serving as chairmanfrom 2009-2010. He has served on numerous boards andcommittees including the executive board of Florida BloodServices, Leon Schools Foundation, FSU School of BusinessBoard of Governors and is currently serving on the NationalAssociation of Counties (NACo) Board. Bryan was recentlyappointed by Governor Rick Scott as Chairman on the Boardof Directors for the Early Learning Coalition of the Big BendRegion. Congratulations, Bryan!

Reserving Tekesta Park Reserving Tekesta Park for birthday parties or events is

part of what your dues pay for. We, the association staff, enjoyproviding this service to you, but it has come to our attentionrecently that some changes need to be made to keep the parklooking beautiful.

The new policy to reserve Tekesta Park for your eventswill require a $40 deposit prior to the event. You will receivea key to the bathrooms and the electrical box for this deposit.Please come to our office anytime the week prior (Monday-Friday 9:00am – 3:00 pm) to drop off payment and sign anagreement that you will clean up the park after your event isover. When you return the key, you will be given half of thedeposit and the remaining $20 will go towards parkmaintenance. This money will be put back into Tekesta Park100% to keep it clean and maintained.

Thank you for understanding our position on thismatter.


Congratulations on being named one of Florida’s Safest Banks!

ank YouAugust Quarterly Open Member Meeting

The quarterly open meeting was held Tuesday, August28th at the Bradfordville Community Center. The guests wereKim Wood, Leon County Public Works, and Mike Scibelli withAtkins, who made a presentation regarding the StormwaterProject for Units 1, 2 and 3. They reported that funds arebudgeted for the project but the permits have not yet beenapproved. The process for permitting is continuing. The Yardof the Season was awarded to Rick and Kathy Hall, formaintaining a lake-friendly yard in Killearn Lakes. TheKLHOA would like to thank Bradley Maxwell, Candidate forFlorida House State Representative, District 9, for providingrefreshments for the evening. The next meeting will be theAnnual Open Member meeting Saturday, November 10th atthe KLHOA office at 10:00 am. Board members for 2012-2013will be announced. Please remember to submit your ballot tothe KLHOA office by 3:00 pm Friday, November 9th, and joinus Saturday morning for light refreshments as the new Boardis announced.


The annual Fall Festival will be held Saturday, November3rd from 11:00 am until 4:00 pm at Tekesta Park.Entertainment will be provided by BJ’s Party House/KlownKapers, Killearn Kids Dance Troupe, Killearn LakesTaeKwonDo, Pro Disc Jockeys and new this year, we willhave a professional magic show performed by KillearnLakes resident, Phil Meyer. There will beCasting Contest for the kids, as well asgames from Bouncers. We are excited tohave Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q for lunch,as well as hot dogs and Chick-Fil-Anuggets. The Kona Ice truck will offerTropical Shaved Ice. All side items will beprovided, but please bring a dessert (and the

recipe!) to share. We would like to featureyour recipe in a future issue of “Lakes View”.

Sponsors and your dues fund this event.An entry ticket will be mailed this month toall residents in good standing. Please bringthe admission ticket to the registration tablewhen you arrive. We love volunteers! Please

call our office at 850-668-3231 or email [email protected] if you can help. We need adultsand teens—your help can make all the difference! See you atthe park November 3rd.

Annual Fall Festival at Tekesta ParkSaturday, November 3, 2012


First day: Porch, Foyer, Entryway and Central ClosetConcentrate on clearing up and organizing clutter. Wipe

clean glass doors, light fixtures and doorways and knobs.Vacuum or sweep floor, mop if necessary.

Second day: Bedrooms, Hallways, StairsDust top to bottom including ceiling fans, light fixtures,

vents, nooks and crannies. Wipe down doorways, furniture,and knickknacks. Vacuum floor especially under the bed,along the baseboards and under the furniture. Mop floor ifnecessary. Lay out fresh linens and towels in the guestbedroom(s).

Third day: BathroomsDust top to bottom including light fixtures and vents.

Disinfect toilet, tub, shower, bathroom surfaces. Wipe cleancabinets, doorway(s) and knickknacks. Wipe clean sink,mirror. Vacuum and mop. Replace shower liner(s).

Fourth day: Living Room, Dining Room, FamilyRoom, Great Room

Dust top to bottom including ceiling fans, light fixturesand vents. Wipe clean doorways mantels, furniture, inside andout of cabinets and knickknacks. Vacuum furniture, alongbaseboards and under furniture. Mop if necessary.

Fifth day: KitchenDust top to bottom including ceiling fans, light fixtures

and vents. Wipe clean stove, fridge, microwave, smallappliances cabinets, counters and sink. Wipe clean cabinets,islands, racks. Vacuum and mop the floor.

Everyone is crunched for time these days and spending10 hours cleaning your house at the last-minute is no way tostart off the Christmas holiday. By breaking down thehousehold tasks into five easy days, the holidays will be alittle less stressful for everyone.

For your home cleaning needs, call the professionals atMolly Maid. Call 850-222-MAID (6243) to schedule servicewith your local Molly Maid. Each maid services teamcomprises bonded, insured, licensed and uniformedhousekeepers who are regularly supervised. Our website iswww.mollymaid.com/fl/leoncounty. Voted Best CleaningService 2012 Tally Awards. Like us on Facebook.

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

Five Day Countdown to Cleaning Your Home For The Holidays

Cleaning for the Holiday Season

By Charita Bullard


Gobblers for GobblingNovember 1993 Southern Living

Ingredients1 (16-ounce) package cream filledchocolate sandwich cookies¼ cup red cinnamon candies1 ¼ cups malted milk balls1 (16-ounce) container ready-to-spread chocolate frosting1 (9.5-ounce) package candy corn

DirectionsCarefully split each cookie, leaving cream filling on one

side; set cookie halves without filling aside.To make the turkey body, attach or “glue” a red

cinnamon candy (turkey head) to each malted milk ball(turkey body) with a dab of chocolate frosting. Attach aturkey body to center of each cookie half with cream fillingusing a dab of chocolate frosting.

Spread chocolate frosting on the inside of each cookiehalf that does not have cream filling. For the turkey tail,arrange candy corn on chocolate frosted cookies with wideend of candy along the outer edge. Attach each turkey tailbehind a turkey body using chocolate frosting. Storeassembled turkeys in the refrigerator. Makes 42 cookies.

Pumpkin BreadBy Anne Marshall

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Ingredients

Mix together in large bowl:3 ½ cups flour2 teaspoons baking soda1 ½ teaspoon salt1 teaspoon cinnamon1 teaspoon nutmeg2 cups sugar1 cup oil4 eggs 2 cups canned pumpkin (16 oz. can)2/3 cup waterStir until smooth.

Add to dry ingredients. Stir only until dry ingredients aremoistened. Pour into 2 well-greased (or sprayed with Pam)loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.


Neely's Deep-Fried Turkeywww.foodnetwork.com

Ingredients1 tablespoon smokedpaprika1 tablespoon salt1 1/2 teaspoons garlicpowder1 1/2 teaspoons blackpepper1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder1 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 teaspoon dried thyme1 (14-pound) turkey, giblets removed, washed and dried*2 3/4 gallons peanut oil, for frying

Directions*Cooks Note: To measure the amount of oil needed to

fry the turkey, put the turkey in the fryer, add water to topof turkey, and mark the water line with a crayon or marker.Remove the turkey and the water line will indicate howmuch oil will be needed to fry your turkey. Having toomuch oil can cause a fire. The pot should not be more than3/4 full or the oil could overflow when the turkey is added.Dry the fryer before adding the oil.

After measuring the amount of oil needed for the deep-fryer, dry the turkey well, inside and out, before proceeding.

Mix the smoked paprika, salt, garlic powder, blackpepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and thymetogether in a bowl. Sprinkle the spice rub inside the cavityof the turkey and on the skin. Separate the skin from thebreast meat and massage the rub onto the meat with yourhands. Put the turkey on a large sheet tray and cover withplastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight or up to 24 hours.

Fill the electric deep-fryer with peanut oil and preheatto 400 degrees F, (it will take about 1 hour for the oil tocome to temperature).

Remove the turkey from the refrigerator and let it cometo room temperature.

Once the oil is hot and the turkey is at roomtemperature, very carefully lower the turkey into the hotoil. Make sure the oil maintains its temperature while frying.Fry the turkey until the skin is dark golden brown and crisp,or until the internal temperature of the breast reaches 155degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, roughly 45minutes. Carefully remove the turkey from the oil and let itrest and drain on a wire rack, about 30 minutes. Theinternal temperature will rise to 165 degrees F while resting.

Transfer the turkey to a serving platter and serve.

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TRINA SEARCYTrina Searcy, Incumbent, has lived inKillearn Lakes since 1986 and has stayedright here all of her adult life. She hasserved Killearn Lakes since 2005 as theEaster Egg Hunt Chair and has continuedto do so every year since then. She has

served on the Board of Directors 2008-2009 as Secretaryand as Board President 2010 to present. Trina Searcy is areal estate broker salesperson since 2000 and holds manyreal estate designations including the CDPE, CertifiedDistressed Property Expert. She is committed to keepingproperty sales in Killearn Lakes moving quickly toprevent values from falling, and by helping ourhomeowners with distressed properties sell theirproperties and not go to foreclosure and auction. Trinalives here, her business is here, and she and her husbandFain have raised their two boys, Taylor and Tanner here.She “knows it’s the Best Place to live in Tallahassee andis very proud to be part of such a wonderfulneighborhood association.”

TOM MARTINEAU Unit 1, Incumbent, Tom has lived in Unit1 for 27 years. He is a retired professorof architecture, and is now a facilitiesmanagement consultant to schooldistricts and universities worldwide. Heis a former president of Rittenhouse

Square Condominium Association in Columbus, OH andis a current board member of IMCL (International MakingCities Livable Council www.livablecities.com). Tom wasappointed by Commissioner Bryan Desloge to theBradfordville Historic School House Focus Group and iscurrently serving as a member of the KLHOAArchitectural Control Committee.

MARK REICHERTUnit 4 Resident-Incumbent Vice President- Director and long time Chairman of theFish and Wildlife Committee, a 28 yearresident of Killearn Lakes- Employed asthe Assistant Director of the FloridaTransportation Commission.- Finalist for

“Leader of the Year” in 2007, Leadership Tallahassee, Inc.Appointed by Commissioner Bryan Desloge to theBannerman Road Corridor Study Citizens AdvisoryCommittee.

JOE BARNETTUnit 5, Incumbent. Joe Barnett is a retiredNavy Marine Corps. He has been a KillearnLakes resident for 13 years. During thattime he has practiced Periodontics andImplant dentistry in Tallahassee. Joesamples Lake Petty Gulf monthly and has

monitored our lakes as a Lake Watch volunteer for over10 years. He has written many articles promotingmethods residents may use to minimize storm waterrunoff onto downhill neighbors’ yards and into the lakes.He also advocates reducing the use of fertilizer to stoppollution of the lakes. Joe initiated the “Lake- FriendlyYard of the Season,” an award presented quarterly to ahomeowner whose yard exhibits the practices mentionedabove. Joe has been active on the Arbor Day and Fish &Wildlife committees.

JOANIE TROTMANUnit 2 Incumbent, Secretary. Joanie is alicensed Community Association Managerand President of Florida Association &Property Managements, Inc. Her work as aparalegal, Association Manager and BoardMember has given her the opportunity to

work with a vast number of community associations andnon-profit organizations throughout Florida. She is theChair of the Bannerman Road Citizens AdvisoryCommittee and the Killearn Lakes CONA Delegate. Joanieis an active member of the National CommunityAssociations Institute, and the Junior League ofTallahassee. She served as Secretary of the CookbookCommittee in 2008 (Thymes Remembered published in2008) and as Chair of the Grants and EndowmentsCommittee in 2009. Joanie is married to Brad Trotman.They have one son, Hunter.

DAN KINGKillearn Commons Resident, Incumbent.Dan is retired from Owens Illinois GlassCo. He is in his 11th year as a VolunteerMediator in the 2nd Judicial Court Systemand has been a member of the KLHOA

Board for 9 years. One of his responsibilities as a boardmember includes serving on the Architectural ControlCommittee. Dan’s education and experience make himan asset to the board for serving the best interests of hisfellow association members.

2012-2013 Board of Director Nominees


Casting Your Ballot All Killearn Lakes members will be mailed a ballot

package in October.

THE ENVELOPE MUST BE SIGNED FOR

YOUR VOTE TO QUALIFY.

Please take a few minutes and vote this year. Mail ordrop off your ballot at the KLHOA office located at 7110Beech Ridge Trail, Tallahassee, FL 32312 beforeNovember 9, 2012 at 3:00 pm. For your convenience, thereis a mail slot in our door so that you may drop off ballotsafter hours.

Members of the Board serve on a volunteer basis.They act on your behalf by becoming “Your Voice” fordealing with issues that directly affect you, your safetyand your property values.

YOUR VOTE DOES COUNT!

JEFF VARNUMMy wife Elaine and I have lived inTallahassee for 24 years. We have 3children and 6 grandchildren. We haveresided in Killearn Lakes for 13 years. Welove the area and neighborhood. I havemanaged several stores in Tallahassee and

currently have been the manager of Staple's for 12 years.I play tennis as much as possible and I am an avidAuburn Tiger Fan. I want to be a voice for thehomeowners of Killearn Lakes.

MARK WORLEYKillearn Resident for 26 years. Occupation-General Contractor with WorleyConstruction Inc. (Graduate Master Builder).Married to Ramona A. Worley, threechildren: Jason,Amber and Neil. Pastpresident of Tallahassee Builders

Association. Original board member of SustainableTallahassee. Current board member for Rainbow RehabCurrent appointed member of Leon County AffordableHousing Committee. Huge Alabama football fan.

Please re-register your email address on our

NEW website if you wish to continue to

receive resident email alerts from the

association office. Directions to do so are

directly beside the registration box located on

the ‘Contact Us’ page. Thank you!

On January 1st of the new year, House Bill 119 takesaffect and will change the medical benefits that a motorvehicle driver or passenger may receive.

The bill was passed in response to the rampant fraud thatoccurred with the current PIP (Personal Injury Protection)medical benefits coverage requirements.

It is important for Floridians to be aware of these changessince they may lose their PIP benefits if they do not act in atimely manner after an accident.

An injured person is required to seek medical treatmentwithin 14 days after the accident.If a person is injured in an accidentand they try to tough-it-out, and gobeyond a 14 day limit, theinsurance company will not berequired to cover their medicalexpenses.

An injured person is limited toonly $2500 worth of PIP coverageunless they get diagnosed with an“Emergency Medical Condition”(EMC) by a physician (MD, DO, orDDS) or physician extender (NP, orPA).

The Bill defines EmergencyMedical Conditions asexperiencing symptoms severeenough that the absence ofimmediate medical treatment couldresult in serious jeopardy,dysfunction, or impairment to yourhealth or bodily functions. Afteran initial evaluation is made, anyfollow-up care is limited to the initial complaints or injuriesbeing treated. Any new pains or problems that may haveonset after the initial evaluation will not be covered.

There will no longer be coverage for massage oracupuncture after January 1st 2013 since these services werea large part of the fraudulent billing taking place. Chiropracticservices are limited to $2,500 unless a person gets diagnosed

with an Emergency Medical Condition. The chiropractorcannot make an EMC diagnosis.

HB119 also makes it more difficult for a physician orclinic to provide services for patient injured in a motor vehicleaccident. The clinic must have the patient and physician signa form acknowledging the services provided and that no

solicitation or fraud has been committed. Reimbursements aretied to Medicare and Workman’s Comp fee schedules and aphysician may be required to provide sworn treatmentstatements and allow onsite inspection of the clinic by the

insurance company if they wish todo so. These requirements andother barriers to reimbursementmay cause some clinics to refuseto evaluate and treat patientsinvolved in vehicle accidents.

So, if you are involved in amotor vehicle accident you shouldbe seen by a physician as soon aspossible, but definitely within 2weeks of the accident. Ifsomething on your body hurts ordoesn’t work right after anaccident you need to mention it atthe initial visit so it getsdocumented as a complaint. Youcan be treated by a chiropractorafter the accident but be carefulthat the $2500 limit is notexceeded or the additionalexpense will come out of yourpocket.

Robert Burns M.D., MPH is the medical director at MeridianClinic.

e Latest Pp on PIPBy Dr. Robert Burns, M.D., MPH

Medical Director for Meridian Clinic

if you are involved in a motor vehicle accident you should be seen by a physician as soon as possible,

but definitely within 2 weeks of the accident.



Questions for the Master BuilderQ.

When addressing construction defects and product failureI always seek the source. My dad gave the wise advice of notonly repairing something but also finding the source of failureand correcting that, also.

In your case of wood rot at these locations I would lookto moisture being “wicked up” from the bottom of the jambsas well as abnormal amounts of water splashing back up onthe door units. Gutters can alleviate the “splash up” effect aswell as an extended soffit or porch overhang. When youreplace your garage door trim make sure it is pressure treatedor some other rot resistant material and make sure it is backprimed with the bottom being completely sealed to avoid the“wicking up” of moisture. Also, have the carpenter install the

lumber up off the concrete with at least 3/8” to 1/2”, leavingan air gap to help control the “wicking up” effect.

Addressing your replacement door unit consider using acomposite doorjamb such as PVC, and a fiberglass door unitover a steel door (steel units are susceptible to rust anddenting). If you must use a wood door be sure to adequatelyseal the bottom and top edges of the door to avoid future rotand warpage.

Mark S. Worley, GMB (Graduate Master Builder) ispresident of Worley Construction, Inc. and the past presidentof the Tallahassee Builders Association. You can reach him [email protected].

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


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It’s been a long hot summer and most of us are ready forthe beauty of fall with crisp air, low humidity and coolertemperatures…and let’s not forget football! But fall bringsother changes to our community. As our leaves begin to falland the blossoms of the trees begin to die, we remember thatwe are entering the quiet sleep of winter. For some seniorsfall can be a time of sadness. Holidays are quicklyapproaching but due to loss of a spouse, loss of health, lossof independence or simply lossof interest in life, the holiday’sdon’t hold the glimmer they oncedid.

I met a spunky, beautifulalmost 90 year old woman theother day. I walked into herhome and she had very softclassical music playing for her own enjoyment or perhaps thatof her cat…her only companion. She told me she is alone inthe world. She has no children, siblings have passed on andher husband passed on 18 years ago. She smiled brightlythroughout our pleasant afternoon meeting. She taught meabout what it was like growing up during the depression. Shetalked with me about saving and investing money. She talkedabout politics now and how it was when she was young. Hereyes sparkled when she spoke about the president and ourcountry when she was growing up. I can’t remember the lasttime I saw a sparkle in someone’s eyes of pure admirationfor our country.

Our precious seniors have lived a long time. They havewitnessed goodness and evil, times of abundance and timesof need. Their struggles were not much different than whatwe encounter in today’s world. In many ways, their lives weremore challenging, yet look around and notice our seniorstoday. Many are still working, very active volunteering in thecommunity and continuing to live and enjoy life. Notice thedetermination in a senior’s eyes the next time you witness

someone struggling to walk with their walker or pay forgroceries in the check-out line.

Reach out to a senior today. Talk to them. Learn fromthem. Take a walk with them in the cool, crisp fall. Enjoy theirwisdom and determination before the quiet winter’s sleep.

Senior’s spotSeason’s Change

By Liz Sullivan, LPN, CSA

Reach out to a senior today. Talk to them.

Learn from them. Take a walk with them in

the cool, crisp fall.

Trick-Or-TreatingSafety Tips

For Motorists Drive slowly.

Watch for children in the street and onmedians.

Look for children in dark clothing oncethe sun goes down.

Children trick-or-treating should:Travel only in familiar areas and alongan established route.

Use flashlights, stay on sidewalks andavoid crossing yards.

Go only to well-lit houses and remainon porches rather than entering houses.

Bring candy home before eating it soparents can inspect it.

Stop at all corners and stay together ina group while waiting to cross.

Be reminded to look left, right and leftagain before crossing the street.



Works of SalvadorDali Come to TCC

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Tallahassee, Florida through November 15, 2012

You won't have to go to the Met or du Louvre to catch aglimpse of some world-class art.

For the next few months, Tallahassee Community Collegeis showing the works of Salvador Dali at its library. It's partof the Dali on Tour Collection. The exhibit containsreproductions of some of the surrealist's most famous works,such as “Geopoliticus Child Watching”.

“We are just very excited to have it. It's a first for the TCClibrary and we are hoping it's the beginning of a lot of funand interesting cultural events for students,” says DeborahRobinson with TCC.

The works are on display until November 15. There areabout 30 pieces in the collection.


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

multiple “series” of books that include“Alex Cross”, “Women’s Murder Club”,“Maximum Ride”, “Witch and Wizard”,“Daniel X”, “Middle School” and the“Michael Bennett” series. It’s no wonderthat since 2006, 1 in every 17 hardcoverfiction books sold carries a Patterson title.The latest, and fifth in the Michael Bennettseries is, “I Michael Bennett.”

Michael Bennett is a tough Irish NYPDdetective, who lives with his ten adoptedkids, their beautiful nanny, MaryCatherine, and his grandfather Seamus,who is a Catholic priest. The book beginswith Bennett in charge of a joint task forceto arrest a billionaire, sociopathic Mexicandrug lord; Manuel “the Sun King” Perrinewho is in town with his lieutenants for ameeting and to see his daughter graduatefrom law school. This case becamepersonal to all involved when, two yearsago, Perrine had two U.S. Border Patrol agents violentlymurdered along with their families, burning their homes tothe ground.

When the “bust” goes wrong, it ends with police andother law enforcements dead, including Bennett’s long timefriend and partner. Perrine is caught by Bennett, but notbefore his bodyguard and mistress, Marietta, who is as deadlyand dangerous as she is beautiful, escapes, vowing to freePerrine. Perrine, though incarcerated, begins to use his longlist of contacts to seek revenge on Bennett, his family, andthe city of New York. More police officers die, but thingsreally heat up as Perrine goes to trial and Judges aremurdered.

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

has become an inferno of warring druggangs, where the citizens hide behindlocked doors and covered windows, andthere is little the police or Bennett can doto keep it’s citizens or Michael’s childrensafe. This is where Michael faces anyparent’s worst nightmare, as two of hissons are shot.

Of course, Patterson keeps the sparksflying between Michael and MaryCatherine, who has become more than ananny to ALL the family members. On topof this, Michael gets caught up in aromantic triangle with a friend from hispast, federal prosecutor Tara McLennan.As Tara brings new weapons to helpMichael in his fight while coaching hisresponses for Perrine’s trial, a set ofdifferent sparks ensue, causing MaryCatherine to question her ongoingrelationship with the Bennett family.

As violence erupts all around him, Bennett is tornbetween protecting New York City, his hometown and hischildren.

This is the best Michael Bennett book to date. It is filledwith a no holds barred, pedal to the metal suspense thattwists and turns throughout the story; intermingling betweenthe two cities, dragging in not only Bennett, but his family,as well. As I turned the pages (worried that there didn’t seemto be that many pages left to resolve the plots that Pattersonhas intertwined) he leaves us with a cliff-hanger that will haveus twitching with anticipation as we await the next Bennettbook. Guess I need to start the series all over… from thebeginning… before the next installment arrives.

Cyndy’s RuminationsBy Cyndy Reichert

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

When the “bust” goes wrong, it ends with police

and other law enforcement dead,

including Bennett's long time friend and partner.


Sidewalks and Bike Lanes:

Enjoying em SafelyBy Deputy Tim Randolph

For many years,the thought ofwalking or bicyclingon the main streets ofKillearn Lakes was ascary prospect, due tothere being no realplace on the roadwayto do either safely.Now, with bike lanesinstalled and therecent completion ofsidewalks on KinhegaDrive and DeerlakeDrive, pedestriansand bicyclists alikehave ways to travelthe neighborhood ina safer manner.

However, thereare a few things to consider when using the sidewalks andbike lanes. First, the bike lanes were designed as a way toaccommodate bicyclists who travel roads which serve regularvehicles, as well. Florida State Statute outlines certainprovisions for where and how bicycles are to be operated,including on roadways, bike lanes and sidewalks. Even withexisting sidewalks, many pedestrians use bike lanes forwalking or running, which can create many dangers forcyclists using the lane in a proper manner. With pedestriansusing the bike lane, cyclists are often forced into the regularlane of traffic, where vehicles may be traveling. And, with theroadways throughout the neighborhood having many curvesand hills, it makes this issue even more of a concern.

With the addition of the new sidewalks, pedestrians arehighly encouraged to utilize them for walking or running. Thenew sidewalks were designed to give walkers and runners asafe alternative to walking or running on the narrow and busystreets. If you do have to walk or run in an area where thereare no sidewalks, always walk against traffic and not with it.This allows you to see oncoming traffic and for drivers to seeyou, as well.

For additional general information about bicycle andpedestrian safety, you can visit the Biketallahassee.comwebsite.


In days past, ignorance has at times been bliss, but that is nolonger the case. At least not when it comes to how legislationand regulations can impact your utility bill. As a cooperative,one of our guiding principles at Talquin is Education,

Training, and Information for our members, electedrepresentatives, managers and employees so that we canwork together for the benefit of our membership andcommunity. Talquin takes seriously the job to inform you, ourmembership, about upcoming issues that could affect futureelectric rates, reliability and performance.

In a recent survey conducted among our membership, weasked your opinion about whether Cap-and-Trade is a goodway to address climate change. In the survey, 11.1% of ourmembers surveyed answered – yes; 28.9% answered – no;21.5% answered – maybe and 38.5% didn’t know. This issueis being discussed again as a potential legislative issue for2013. The summary below explains potential impacts if thistype of regulation is passed.

A Cap-and-Trade Program for CO2 ControlIn 2009, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to approvean energy bill that would have established the first emissionsCap-and-Trade plan of its kind aimed at controlling carbonemissions from power plants and other large sources.However, the bill did not pass the Senate. Since that time,legislative efforts to advance Cap-and-Trade plans continueto surface and may be an upcoming matter in 2013 andbeyond.

Cap-and-Trade begins by setting a cap, or limit, on carbonemissions. Emission allowances would then be auctionedand/or given away up to the level of the cap. This auctioningprocess could put the wholesale price of power in the handsof those who are not necessarily looking out for ourmembers’ interests. If a company or utility reduces itsemissions and has excess allowances, it could sell the excessallowances to other companies that exceed the nationalemissions cap.

Seminole, Talquin’s generation andtransmission provider, does notsupport the adoption of a Cap-and-Trade program because it wouldunfairly penalize utilities, likeSeminole, that constructed coal-firedelectric generating units in the 1980sand 1990s when federal law requiredall generating units be able to burn

coal. Under a Cap-and-Trade program, cooperativeconsumers would face higher electric costs resulting fromrequirements to reduce emissions, and those costs wouldgrow over time as the emissions cap declines.

Talquin and Seminole continue to support a comprehensiveenergy and environmental policy that maximizes energyefficiency and truly embraces all domestic fuels: nuclear,natural gas, renewable and coal. In fact, Talquin’s energyportfolio includes over 14% renewable energy – one of thehighest in the state. We will continue to strive to providebalanced, reliable, affordable electric service to you, ourmembership during these unprecedented times. For moreinformation on issues related to our energy future, please visitwww.ourenergy.coop.

Talquin takes seriously the job to inform

you, our membership, about upcoming issues

that could affect future electric rates,

reliability and performance.

What You Don’t Know CAN Hurt You…By Kim Gay


Dog Diary vs Cat DiaryThe Dog's Diary

8:00 a.m. Dog food! My favorite thing!9:30 a.m. A car ride! My favorite thing!9:40 a.m. A walk in the park! My favorite thing! 10:30 a.m. Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing!12:00 p.m. Milk bones! My favorite thing!1:00 p.m. Played in the yard! My favorite thing!3:00 p.m. Wagged my tail! My favorite thing!5:00 p.m. Dinner! My favorite thing!7:00 p.m. Got to play ball! My favorite thing!8:00 p.m. Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favorite thing!11:00 p.m. Sleeping on the bed! My favorite thing!

The Cat's Diary

Day 983 of My Captivity

My captors continue to taunt me with bizarrelittle dangling objects. They dine lavishly on freshmeat, while the other inmates and I are fed hashor some sort of dry nuggets. Although I make mycontempt for the rations perfectly clear, Inevertheless must eat something in order tokeep up my strength.

The only thing that keeps me going is mydream of escape. In an attempt to disgust them,I once again vomit on the carpet. Today Idecapitated a mouse and dropped itsheadless body at their feet. I had hoped thiswould strike fear into their hearts, since itclearly demonstrates my capabilities. However,they merely made condescending comments aboutwhat a “good little hunter” I am. Good Grief!

There was some sort of assembly of their accomplicestonight. I was placed in solitary confinement for the durationof the event. However, I could hear the noises and smell thefood. I overheard that my confinement was due to the powerof “allergies.” I must learn what this means, and how to useit to my advantage.

Today I was almost successful in an attempt toassassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his feetas he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow, but at thetop of the stairs.

I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkiesand snitches. The dog receives special privileges. He isregularly released, and seems to be more than willing toreturn. The bird must be an informant. I observe himcommunicate with the guards regularly. I am certain thathe reports my every move. My captors have arrangedprotective custody for him in an elevated cell, so he is safe.For now ...

Killearn CommonsBy Kelly Bagwell

We are seeking nominations for members of theBoard of Directors. This year the election will be for twomembers to the five member board. We currently havetwo positions open for election and we have threenominees : Greg Hill, Tom Weiskotten and Sheila Peter.If you’d like to have your name added to the slate ofcandidates, please contact me at 841-0334.

Your participation is important in ensuring wemaintain or improve our subdivision and yourinvestments. This past year we saw an increase inhomeowner interest and participation. We’d like tocontinue this trend.

The Annual Killearn Commons Garage Sale will beheld Saturday, November 3, from 8am – 12pm. (The FallFestival will be at Tekesta park from 11am – 4pm andthere will be no FSU Football game).

Sincerely,Kelly Bagwell


Cover Photo Contest This month’s coverphoto was provided byRon Olsen. “I liked thispicture because one ofthe common joys ofbeing a kid is playingin puddles after therain. I love how thewater is undisturbedand William isn'tmuddy, yet. If I had topick a caption, it wouldbe, ‘The Calm After theStorm.’”

Did you know that your photography could be showcasedon our cover? If you have a photo you would like to submit forconsideration, simply send it to [email protected] photos should be highest available quality (at least 300dpi)to be considered. All entries will be reviewed by the Boardof Directors, and the selected photo will appear on anupcoming issue of the “Lakes View” Magazine. Call our officeat (850) 668-3231 with any additional questions. We lookforward to showcasing your submissions!


PETSITTER – Reliable and experienced 17 year old petsitter. I havemy own transportation. Please call Christine at 545-4612.

BABYSITTERS – Experienced 12-year-old Sitter and MothersHelper. Prefer watching ages 4-9yrs. I love kids and I am veryresponsible. Bonus: household jobs such as folding laundry, dishesor 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 moreflexible. Can provide my own transportation. Call Emily at (850)894-0421.

BABYSITTER & PETSITTER – Looking for a summer Nanny? Imhere for you! TMH babysitter's course/CPR certified, 16 years oldand am able to provide transportation. Call Brittany at (850) 688-4287, or email [email protected].

BABYSITTER & PETSITTER – ATTENTION to anyone who needsa reliable, hardworking, and responsible baby or petsitter! My nameis Rachel Stadtfeld and I would love to come and watch yourprecious kiddos or pets! Call me anytime, even on short notice, forany occasion you may need to go out for! I am 17 years old andhave much experience with children (past nanny) and pets (have3)! I attend school at Chiles High and live in Golden Eagle. I am alicensed driver and a great student. For a fun and safe time for yourchildren (of all ages) and pets (of all types) please don't hesitate tocall me at 727-742-3856. :)

BABYSITTER & PETSITTER – Responsible, mature andenthusiastic 15 & 16 year old Chiles High School students, TMHcertified available for babysitting and/or pet sitting. Please callGabby & Claudia (850) 893 2342.

BABYSITTERS – Killearn Lakes Mother and twelve year-olddaughter duo available for babysitting evenings and weekends.Available to care for your children birth and up. We will provideour own transportation. Contact Tracy at 508-5468.

Teen girl, available for petsitting,house-cleaning, babysitting, or mother's

helper. Very responsible, and hasexperience. Call Bethany at 893-9313.

MOTHERS HELPER & BABYSITTERExperienced 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

BABYSITTERS – My name is Delaney Stoner and I am a 16 yearold junior at Chiles High School student. I love kids, I am great withthem, and I have references available upon request. I am able tobabysit in the Golden Eagle-Killearn Lakes area at anytime! Pleasefeel free to call me whenever you need a babysitter at 850-841-0837!

BABYSITTER - Reliable and experienced 13 year old; certified asbabysitter by American Red Cross. Available most times during thesummer and nights/weekends during the school year. Can providemy own transportation. Please call (850) 508-6819.

ANIMAL SITTER – At LYDIA Inc., I do animal sitting, dog walking,dog washing, dog playing, and all at great prices. I’m a responsible,caring, mature, 14- year-old Killearn Commons resident. You can callme and make a reservation, or call when you unexpectedly need me.Call LYDIA at 509-8071.

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