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What to do with all those TVs and computers on the curb?
Have you noticed the ever-growing number of old televisions, computer monitors, and computers piling up on the curb? Did you know that Waste Management will not pick them up because they are classified as hazardous waste?
Several folks with pickup trucks have offered to do a sweep through the neighborhood to deliver these items to the landfill. If you’d like to help with this effort, please leave a comment on the blog or write to smna2007@gmail.com. It should just take an hour one Saturday soon.
kk
Add comment December 21, 2008
Mrs. Harper is home from the hospital
Mrs. Harper has made it home from the hospital and is recovering from a stroke that significantly affected her movement on one side of her body.
Neighbors are talking about paying visits over the next few weeks and bringing food and prepared meals.
Contact Karen for more information.
kk
Add comment December 16, 2008
This is North of us, but …
Linda share this from the newspaper today. She says, “This is North of us, but we should be aware because it is very close!”
>Published: December 16, 2008
>City issues boil-water advisory for southwest Tallahassee residents
>Democrat Staff Report
>Due to a possibly inadequate level of disinfection in the drinking water serving the area south of West Pensacola Street, west of Stadium Drive/Lake Bradford Road, and north of Roberts Avenue, a precautionary boil water notice is being issued by the city of Tallahassee.
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>The City’s Underground Utilities apologizes to customers in this area for the inconvenience. Water Quality Laboratory staff have collected samples in the area with results expected by Thursday morning.
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>During the afternoon hours Monday, disinfection levels within the water system serving this area fell below the allowable levels. The required levels of disinfection have been restored to the area, but due to the drop in disinfection levels into early evening a precautionary boil water notice is required. This notice affects approximately 3,000 city water customers.
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>The city is asking customers to take precautionary steps before preparing food or using water for drinking purposes. To use water for cooking or drinking purposes, bring water to a boil. A rolling boil for one minute is sufficient to render the water safe for use.
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>Be sure to let the water cool before using, or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, bathing, washing dishes, and preparing food until further notice.
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>This is especially important for immuno-compromised individuals, infants, or the elderly. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water. Another advisory will be issued when the boil water notice is canceled.
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>Alternatives to boiling the water include the use of bottled water or other disinfectant chemicals. The tap water may be disinfected using unscented household bleach (4-6% active ingredients) following these directions:
>1) Add 8 drops of bleach to each gallon of water;
>2) Mix the water;
>3) Allow it to stand for a minimum period of 30 minutes.
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>Other approved chemical disinfectants are available at stores that sell camping and hiking supplies.
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>Untreated drinking water is at risk for contamination by disease-causing bacteria and other organisms. Symptoms caused by these organisms may include diarrhea, cramps, nausea, and possibly jaundice, and any associated headache and fatigue.
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>For more information, please contact Underground Utilities at 891-4YOU (4968).
Add comment December 16, 2008
Neighbor hospitalized
Mrs. Harper — a neighbor known for her enthusiasm for the holidays — had a stroke on Saturday and is presently in the hospital. She is able to talk but the stroke significantly affected her right side. She is welcoming visitors to her hospital room. Contact Karen for more information and stay tuned for news of ways we can help her and her family.
On the very same day that Mrs. Harper was hospitalized, her granddaughter also went to the hospital to deliver a baby. Mother and baby are reportedly doing very well.
kk af
Add comment December 8, 2008
CASH FOR TRASH – Sat OCt 18th
The City’s twice yearly “Cash for Trash” event is happening again soon – Saturday, October 18th from 8am to 2pm. “Cash for Trash” encourages residents to bring items to the City’s Solid Waste Facility. You present your items along with your utility bill, and you get a $5 coupon that can be used on your next bill. As an added incentive, the city is giving away compact florescent light bulbs.
The drop off point is quite close to our neighborhood – on Municipal Way near Goodwill and the Messer fields.
So … Round up all those things that don’t (and shouldn’t) go in our weekly trash pick-up.
Here’s a short list of what can go to CASH FOR TRASH:
Hazardous waste: left over paint, motor oil, gasoline, antifreeze, brake and transmission fluid, parts cleaner, batteries, pool chemicals, insecticides, paint thinner, solvents, caulks, and rust remover.
Also, watch batteries, fluorescent bulbs, thermometers, computers, monitors, and televisions.
From the City of Tallahassee website:
To receive the CFL’s or coupon, residential customers utilizing the program must present a City utility bill before unloading material. Customers can make multiple trips, however only one coupon per utility bill will be distributed. This allows customers disposing items for their neighbors to do so and assist them in reaping the benefits of the Cash for Trash program.
For more info, check out http://www.talgov.com/you/solid/cash.cfm
If you would like help loading or toting your items to “Cash for Trash,” contact Kary at 576-6418.
Add comment October 13, 2008
CASH FOR TRASH this Saturday, 4/19/2008
The City’s twice yearly “Cash for Trash” event is happening again soon – Saturday, April 19 from 8am to 2pm. For the uninitiated, “Cash for Trash” encourages residents to bring items to the City’s Solid Waste Facility. You present your items along with your utility bill, and you get a $5 coupon that can be used on your next bill. As an added incentive, the city is giving away compact florescent light bulbs. Yay!
The drop off point is quite close to our neighborhood – on Municipal Way near Goodwill and the Messer fields. It sure beats driving all the way out to the landfill!
So … round up all those things that don’t (and shouldn’t) go in our weekly trash pick-up.
Here’s a short list of what can go:
Hazardous waste: left over paint, motor oil, gasoline, antifreeze, brake and transmission fluid, parts cleaner, batteries, pool chemicals, insecticides, paint thinner, solvents, caulks, and rust remover.
Also, watch batteries, fluorescent bulbs, thermometers, computers, monitors, and televisions.
From the City of Tallahassee website:
To receive the CFL’s or coupon, residential customers utilizing the program must present a City utility bill before unloading material. Customers can make multiple trips, however only one coupon per utility bill will be distributed. This allows customers disposing items for their neighbors to do so and assist them in reaping the benefits of the Cash for Trash program.
For more info, check out http://www.talgov.com/you/solid/cash.cfm
If you would like help loading or toting your items to “Cash for Trash,” contact Rob at 322-3373.
kk
Add comment April 17, 2008
Bike Rally makes the news
March 23, 2008
Rally enables kids to ride into spring safely
SPECIAL TO THE DEMOCRAT
On Saturday more than 50 Seminole Manor residents and friends joined with members of the Tallahassee Police Department for a neighborhood bike rally. Participants received a free bicycle helmet from the Safe Kids program as well as information concerning the prevention of head injuries.
Volunteers repaired bicycles on the spot — patching and replacing tires, securing brake cables and doing safety checks.
Skilled help from outside the neighborhood was provided by Mormon missionaries Elder Jacobson and Elder Costello.
Everyone on bikes had the chance to practice safe bike riding with the rodeo course designed by the TPD officers.
Food for the event was donated by Olive Garden restaurant.
“This was inspired by the kids,” said Kary Kublin, a Seminole Manor resident. “They were asking for a bike race, but many didn’t have bikes that worked, and even more rode without helmets.
With spring break coming up, we really wanted to get the safety message out there.”
“Can we ride some more?” asked Renauris Crawford as the event came to a close.
And although it was over, the bike riding continued.
Add comment March 25, 2008
KIDS ON BIKES – Neighborhood Thank you’s
Rob has beat me to it and already posted pictures from the bike rally on the website. You can find them here:
http://seminolemanor.homestead.com/BikeRally2008.html
What a beautiful day, and what a wonderful event!
- To start off with, thank you Maya for sharing your idea for a bike rally.
- Thank you, Tallahassee Police Department Officers Damm and Pate. Your rodeo course was great, and the kids really enjoyed it. Many even said it was their favorite part.
- Thank you Safe Kids Program and Tammy Henderson for getting the helmets and safety info to us. Our kids have helmets now … and will be wearing them when they ride!
- Thank you Adrian for planning and orchestrating, and especially thank you for wrestling with helmet straps and thumb-resistant visors.
- Thank you to Linda, Joe, Lee and Michelle for getting the food on site and for helping with set-up, sign-in, and send-off.
- Thank you to Loquasha, Nikki, and the Olive Garden for the amazing spread of food. Our spaghetti picnic was scrumptious.
- Thank you to Elder Jacobson and Elder Costello, Mormon missionaries in service to the community. You guys have some awesome bike repair skills! The kids had you working constantly, often on 2 and 3 bikes at a time for 2 1/2 hours straight. We sure do appreciate it!
- Thank you Kris and Rob for your repair work and your tireless spirit. You kept us going!
- Thank you to Patrick and Holley for the kids’ favorite sweets.
- Thank you to Veranique, Ray, and Mrs. Harrison who donated bicycles.
- Thank you to all the kids who helped with set-up, getting the word out, and with clean-up. Meet you on the corner tomorrow for a ride!
The final thank you goes to all the neighbors in Seminole Manor who came out and enjoyed a day of helping kids to be safe!
kk
Add comment March 22, 2008
Neighborhood Watch Info for Senior
She may be wearing a short, wavy, ash-blonde wig. She has become disoriented in the past and needs help returning home safely.
Clarke has grey hair, blue eyes, weighs 92 pounds and is 5 feet 1 inch tall.
If you have any contact with Clarke, please contact the Leon County Sheriff’s Office at 850-922-3300.
Jane Clarke thirsty, but safe
Jane Clarke was found about 5 p.m. today a couple blocks from her home after wandering away early this morning, Sgt. Tony Drzewiecki of the Leon County Sheriff’s Office said.
Clarke, 80, has become disorientated in the past and needed help returning home safely, according to LCSO.
She did not need medical attention when found today, Drzewiecki said.
“She was OK, but thirsty,” he said. “Her son was at the house when we took her there. She had a glass of iced tea and said she was feeling better.”
Add comment March 21, 2008
Save the date – Kids on Bikes – Saturday, Mar 22 – 1 to 3pm
The first ever (?) Seminole Manor Bike Rally – Kids on Bikes 2008 has been scheduled for Saturday, March 22 from 1 to 3pm on Cates Avenue.
City of Tallahassee Police Bike Patrol will lead a Bicycle Safety Rodeo. Bicycle helmets will be given away. There will even be folks helping kids repair their bicycles.
Tell your neighbors, especially the kids. And hope that it is a sun-shiny day. This should be a great event!
kk
Add comment February 24, 2008
