December 2014 - Killearn Homes Association

DECEMBER 2014
K illearn Kloverleaf
Killearn Estates Community Magazine
K illearn Kloverleaf
Killearn Estates Community Magazine
Please go to our bulletin board at
www.killearn.org to voice your opinion
regarding the redevelopment proposal
for the golf course. See page 5
killearn
briefs
K illearn Kloverleaf
Killearn Estates Community Magazine
Board of Directors—
Annual Meeting
KHA Office Hours and
Scheduled Holidays
The Killearn Homes Association Board of Directors’ monthly
meeting is scheduled to be held
on Tuesday, December 2, 2014
at 7 pm in the Conference room
of the Association office located
at 2705 Killarney Way. All Killearn
property owners and residents
are requested and welcomed
to attend our monthly meeting
and participate in our neighborhood’s activities. Any change to
the scheduled date and/or time
will be posted on our web site at
www.killearn.org.
Your Association’s
staff is available Monday through Friday from
8:30 am to 2:30 pm.
The office will be closed
for the following holidays:
• December 24 th and 25 th –
Christmas
• December 31st – New Year’s Eve
• January 1, 2015 – New Year’s Day
Planned
Discussion Items
on December 2nd
Agenda
• Killearn Country
Club Redevelopment
• Polluted Lakes Activities
• Vacant Board Member Appointment
The scheduled dates of the
Board of Directors’ future meetings are:
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Killearn Homes Association’s Bulletin Board
In response to Killearn Estates resident requests for timely information
concerning the Killearn Golf, Country
Club and Inn redevelopment issue, we
have created a KHA Bulletin Board to
post accurate, relevant information. In
addition, after you register your Name
and a Password, residents will have the
opportunity to post comments, suggestions, opinions and questions to the Association. The Association will
respond as quickly as possible.
This is an opportunity for all of our residents to work together and share
our knowledge, to obtain a reasonable solution for the benefit of our
total community. Any use of obscenity or personal attacks on the Bulletin Board is prohibited and will result in your removal from the Bulletin.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
K illearn Kloverleaf
Bob Ippolito
President
Killearn Estates Community Magazine
Mike Flemming
Vice President
David Ferguson
Secretary
Bill Sittig
Treasurer
Lee Johnson
Joe Zollner
Phil Inglese
Philip Doyle
ASSOCIATION STAFF
Brad Trotman
Executive Director
Bonnie White
Sue Barlow
Maureen Martinez
PUBLISHER
Killearn Homes Association
EDITOR
Sue Barlow
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Debbie Dewell, Great MInds, Inc.
ADVERTISING
850/893-3468
kha@killearn.org
AD DESIGN
850/386-7401
debbie@greatmindsinc.com
ASSOCIATION OFFICE
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executive director
report
Looking Forward...
For 2014, a number of improvements
were made in the neighborhood, most
notably the new and improved Killearn
Estates Swim Club that the Association
acquired in October, 2013. For years, this
stretch of Killarney Way needed a facelift
and with the new look, it has only added
to the appeal of Killearn Estates. Seven
entrances were re-landscaped with the
same plants and trees so that a consistent
landscaping theme ties the neighborhood
together. After the first of the year, we
anticipate making major improvements
to Bayshore Park and the Killarney Way
Park, both of which need re-grading and
revamping. With the increase in dues
in 2014, the first increase since 2006, we
have been able to plan and to begin
implementing a number of projects that
have been put on hold the last few years.
Any residents with suggestions for improvements in the community should let our office know; we will discuss them at our Long
Range Planning Committee meetings.
The Association owns dozens of parcels
of property that might be targeted for a
potential project. Let’s all work together
to keep our neighborhood a very desirable
neighborhood.
We were hoping to begin work on the
Bayshore Park before the end of 2014, but
the announcement of the redevelopment
proposal made by the owner of Killearn
Golf and Country Club has taken center
stage. This proposed plan would close
the north 9 holes, known as The Narrows,
of the 27 hole golf course and redevelop
a portion of the property into multifamily
units. The Board and staff are gathering
information from all available sources,
including discussions with residents, to
determine the best possible outcome for
the entire neighborhood. We welcome
input from the residents that will assist the
Board of Directors in determining the best
course of action to be taken.
The association is continuing to work
with the Department of Environmental
Regulation regarding our lakes and the
City’s responsibility for the pollution com-
ing from their storm water pipes. We will
continue to work toward a solution for the
much needed restoration of our lakes.
Hopefully, the City Commission will realize
that they have no choice but to protect
this neighborhood and its residents from
years of neglect and pollution.
I’d like to thank the Board of Directors
for their commitment to this neighborhood;
without their knowledge and guidance,
I’m not sure where this community would
be. Bonnie White, Maureen Martinez and
Sue Barlow do a tremendous job in the office overseeing the collection of dues, the
complaints and violations and everything
in between.
I’m looking forward to a very productive 2015!
Brad Trotman
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president’s
Report
By Bob Ippolito, PhD
What a year ...
Killearn Properties, Inc., the original
developers of Killearn Estates recognized
the importance of establishing certain
requirements relating to maintaining and
improving the quality of life and property
values in Killearn Estates. Those requirements were codified in our Covenants and
Restrictions documents which are an integral part of your deed and Killearn Estates
property ownership. When the Developer
completed Killearn Estates, all of their responsibilities and duties were transferred
to the Association’s Board of Directors. The
primary responsibility of the Killearn Homes
Association’s Board of Directors is to ensure
adherence to our deed restrictions, thereby
protecting everyone’s property values.
That responsibility includes the commercial
properties on Thomasville Road and Killarney Way. Based upon our current analysis,
the Killearn County Club’s covenant was
not transferred to the Association. However, in order to protect the Killearn Estates’
property values, the Board will continue
communicating with Killearn Country Club
and our residents to establish a reasonable
solution and most importantly – Killearn Golf
Club remains within Killearn Estates.
For the coming year, we will continue
our efforts to ensure adherence to all our
covenants and restrictions, to improve our
common properties, parks, lakes and our
newly acquired Killarney Estates Swim Club.
Most importantly, we intend to spend our
increased revenue wisely to maintain Killearn Estates, a desirable, prestigious, and
beautiful neighborhood for our 12,000+
residents.
The current 2014 Killearn Homes Association’s nine member volunteer Board is
made up of Allen Nobles-resigned, David
Ferguson, Bill Sittig, Lee Johnson, Joe Zollner,
Philip Doyle, Mike Flemming, Phil Inglese
and Bob Ippolito. Our staff consists of
Brad Trotman, our Executive Director, Bonnie White, Sue Barlow, Maureen Martinez,
and Debbie Dewell, our Kloverleaf Graphic
Designer.
During 2014, with the participation of
residents’ recommendations, we plan
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to progress with our 5-year improvement
plan by:
• Continuing to maintain and improve all
of our common properties and parks.
• Increasing our residents’ availability and
participation in the Killearn Swim Club.
• Continuing our support of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s
agreement and assistance in testing water samples of our lakes to ascertain the
effects of the City’s storm water runoff
into our lakes.
• Continuing our efforts to obtain the City
of Tallahassee’s agreement to improve
the water quality of our impaired state
water bodies in Killearn Estates.
• Continuing our Killearn Estates’ neighborhood 4th of July celebration, providing
fireworks and food, drinks, music and
children’s’ games for our residents.
• Reviewing hundreds of Architectural
Control Committee requests, complaints,
and either approved, approved with
modifications or denied requests – in
order to maintain the high quality of life
and Killearn Estates property values.
• Improving our ability to communicate
more quickly and effectively with all of
our residents.
• Communicating with our residents and
Killearn County Club to ensure a champion golf club within Killearn Estates for
future decades.
Most importantly, the Board is looking for
volunteers to serve on any of the following
2015 committees: Long Range Planning,
Audit, Covenants & Restrictions, Fines,
Elections, Government Relations, Grounds
Maintenance, Lakes Maintenance, Kloverleaf Magazine, Nominations, Parks and
Recreations, Swim Club, Public & Corporate
Relations, Public Safety – Crime Watch, and
the Architectural Control, whose members
are appointed by the KHA Board.
Bob Ippolito
Killearn Golf, Country Club and Inn
Bulletin Board
In response to Killearn Estates resident requests for timely information concerning the Killearn Golf,
Country Club and Inn, we have created this bulletin board to post accurate, relevant information.
First of all, Killearn Homes Association does not own any part of the Golf Course property. It is not a
part of our platted subdivision and is not bound by our subdivision’s covenants and restrictions. There
is a covenant on the Golf Course property that requires the property to operate as a golf course, and
other things. We are a beneficiary of certain provisions of that covenant and have the right to enforce
those provisions if violated. As of this time, although there is concern that the covenant may be violated, that has not happened.
Approximately six weeks ago Mr. Barton Tuck came before our board to present his ideas for redeveloping the Golf Course, Country Club and Inn. He stated that he is the owner of the Golf Course
property which includes the Country Club and Inn and that he was taking back the operations from
American Golf, a professional golf course management company he had leased the management
of the club to.
He presented that his desires are:
1) Close the nine holes referred to as the “Narrows” or “North Course”.
2) Convert Hole #1 of the Narrows to the new golf driving range.
3) Convert most of holes #2 - #6 of the Narrows to a conservation property.
4) Sell approximately a dozen single family lots along the Narrows for development.
5) Convert Holes #7 - #9 of the Narrows to some type of multi-unit development at 15 units/acre.
6) Have the Killearn Homes Association adopt a board resolution endorsing his plans.
In return he said he would invest proceeds from the sale and development of the Narrows to:
1) Tear down and replace the pro-shop, country club and related amenities to include pool, tennis
and dining.
2) Tear down the inn and not replace it.
3) Tear down and replace golf course service buildings such
as cart and maintenance buildings.
4) Improve the remaining 18 holes golf course to include
replacing the irrigation system and new greens.
5) Reclassify the land around the “Narrows” holes #2 - #6 as
a conservation easement to be maintained in perpetuity.
6) Finally, Mr. Tuck stated that he would grant an additional
20 year restrictive covenant on the golf course property to
prevent its development during that period of time. Please
read the current restrictive covenant on the golf course
property as part of the bulletin board.
During the period since Mr. Tuck announced his intentions, we have heard from many, many residents expressing their concerns about the future of the golf course and their property values. We do
not have any other information concerning Mr. Tuck’s intentions going forward, but we have heard
from him. He has met with the members of the Killearn Golf and Country Club to share with them the
same ideas he shared with our Board. He further stated in that meeting that a ballot would be going
out to those club members. To date we have not been provided with a copy of the ballot nor do we
have any indication that a ballot has even been mailed. We do not know if the ballot will be a simple
poll to test the Country Club Members’ support, or whether it will be a formal offer to the Country Club
Members to purchase the golf operations (an offer he must first extend to the Country Club Members
before he takes any steps to further his plan).
It came to our knowledge at the annual meeting that some of the homeowners have banded together and retained attorneys to protect their interests. At this point our current counsel is monitoring
and advising the board.
We welcome your comments and will post any additional, accurate and relevant information as it
becomes available.
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Killearn Estates
Labrador
Retriever Wins
Field Trial in
South Florida
‘Mallardtones No Moe Missing Linc’ lives in Killearn Estates
with his family, trains near Lake
Killarney and, on Halloween Day,
won his first American Kennel
Club licensed field trial sponsored
by The Treasure Coast Retriever
Club in Okeechobee, Fl. Linc, as
he is known, is a yellow Labrador
Retriever who is trained daily by
the father and son team of (Great
Florida Insurance Agency owner)
Joe Altenburg and (Lincoln High
School freshman) Gus Altenburg.
Three-year-old Linc exhibits blistering speed and retrieves his
birds with a signature, full-speedsliding-scoop maneuver. He was
handled in the competition event
by Joe Altenburg. Joe and Linc
triumphed over more than 25
other competitors in the field trial’s
qualifying division to bring home
the blue ribbon and make Linc
“AKC Qualified All Age.” Linc
is now certified to enter any of
the open field trial events in the
USA, where he can amass the
points needed to have the word
‘Champion’ forever etched after
his name. So, if you are strolling
down Shamrock St. North and see
a lightning flash of yellow sweep
before your eyes, feel free to stop,
enjoy the swooshing scoop and
wish our Linc the Luck of the Irish!
Give a gift and get a gift! The OneBlood bus will be in the parking lot across the
street from the campus of Killearn United Methodist Church from 9am to 1:30pm
on Sunday, December 21st. In this season of giving, donating blood is the ultimate
gift. You will potentially save the lives of three people with your donation. To reserve
your preferred time please go online to www.oneblooddonor.org and use sponsor
code #G0211, or email Melanie at callawaymelanie@gmail.com. All donors will receive
a gift of TWO FREE movie tickets and a wellness check up! A photo ID is required.
Carolyn Asked for Your Prayers
and Blood Donations
In June of 2013, four year old Carolyn had a “hurt” in
her tummy. Her Mother thought it just a stomach ache.
However, when Carolyn went to the doctor she found it
was not just a normal stomach pain. The stomach ache
was diagnosed as Ewing Sarcoma ,a bone cancer. This
condition affects about 250 children and adolescents
each year. Carolyn has spent the past nine months undergoing chemotherapy every two weeks. The bone
cancer tumor was removed during the chemotherapy
but all along the way she needed both red blood cells
and platelet transfusions. Her Mom Kathryn said, “the prognosis is good
when caught early and Carolyn was in stage one.” Several special
blood drives were held by church members and friends. Many friends
came to the OneBlood blood centers and gave a blood donation in
her honor. Just recently she was declared “cancer free” and was the
first one in line to attend school this year. Both her Mother Kathryn and
Dad Jeff want blood donors to know that they helped save Carolyn’s
life and say Thank You. “We have our little girl back,” said Kathryn.
Carolyn’s story can be seen at the OneBlood website www.oneblood.
org and also on her Facebook page – Praying for Carolyn.
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An American Holiday Tradition
It all began in December 1947 with a hand crafted
doll. The wife of a Marine Reserve Major Bill Hendricks
made this doll and asked her husband to deliver it to
an organization that would present it to a less fortunate child on Christmas day.
Major Hendricks could find no agency to provide
such a service. To help fill that void, Major Hendricks
and members of his Los Angeles Marine Reserve unit
collected and distributed 5,000 toys to needy children
of Los Angeles during Christmas 1947. The seed was
planted and Toys for Tots was born. The following
year, the Marine Corps Reserve adopted the program
and collected and distributed toys in 74 communities
nationwide. Today, Toys for Tots serves over 700 local
communities covering all 50 states, Washington, DC,
Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. Now, more than
ever, Toys for Tots needs the assistance of members of
the local community to help make it better than ever.
Killearn Homes Association has once again partnered with the Marines by providing a collection point
for their Toys for Tots Program. Join us and your local
Marines in this year’s program by donating new and
unwrapped toys, games, stuffed animals, etc., to
such a worthy cause. Although the name is “Toys for
Tots”, the Marines are also in need of toys and games
for the older children as well, the Tweens and Teens.
The last day for donations at the KHA office will be
Thursday, December 11th, as the toys will be picked
up on Friday, December 12th. Our office is open from
8:30 am to 2:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
Join us in making a child’s
holiday a little brighter this year!
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Street lamps gleam along
the festooned
sidewalks as glittering trees
adorn the crannied
mercantile shops
and shadowy alleyways.
Choirs of carolers garbed
in Victorian raiment croon
the familiar yuletide songs
as passersby huddle; reveling
in the awe
and spirit of Christmas!
A delectable aroma
of holiday pastries
wafts in December’s crisp frosty
air; titillating, warming the
hearts of wayfarers young
and old alike…..
At a cozy juncture one hears
the jingle of bells and
clopping hooves
as a horse drawn carriage
encircles this quaint enchanting
town called Thomasville.
Somewhere in the starry distance
perched atop a lonesome stable
an angel smiles down keeping
watch o’er a silent and sacred
manager…..
Indeed, tonight, the wonderment
of Bethlehem shines its
ever-transcendental light.
Mark J Hollister
Killearn Estates Resident
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Unit 12 had a great turn out at their 2nd Annual Halloween Costume Parade. About
15 families participated in the event and a lot of neighborly fun was had by all.
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Maximize your outdoor living!
PATIOS
POOL DECKS
FIRE PITS
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Enjoy the rest of your home!
RETAINING WALLS
SUMMER KITCHENS
OUTDOOR FIREPLACES
•
Landscape Design, Urban
Planning
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Complete New Construction
& Existing Renovations
Landscaping
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Drainage Solutions, Washout
Repair, French Drains, Erosion
Control, Gutter Diversion, Berms,
Water Proofing,
Engineered Drainage Plans
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Paver Patios, Walkways,
Retaining Walls, Pool Decks
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All Types of Sod, Installation
& Repair
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Complete Tree Trimming & Removal
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All Types of Fire Pits
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Outdoor Kitchens, Water Features
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Irrigation Installation & Repair
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Grading, Site Prep
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Landscape Lighting
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Palm Trees Delivered and
Installed
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Wooded Area Clean-Ups,
Clearing, Hauling
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• Decks, Gazebos & Pergolas
All Types of Rocks & Boulders
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Hello Griswolds of Killearn Estates
~ I can’t believe it’s already that
time of year again to drag out those
Christmas lights and decorations
and enter our annual decorating
contest for a chance to win some
holiday cash. Five lucky favorites
will be selected from those entered. To enter the contest, please
provide your name and address to the KHA office
in one of the following ways:
• Call the office at 893-3468 (leave a voicemail
if after hours)
~ Clark Griswold
• Email your entry to kha@killearn.org
• Fax your entry to 850-668-0530
• Drop by the office at 2705 Killarney Way
However you enter, please make sure to submit
your entry by noon on Monday, December 15,
2014... judging will take place Friday, Saturday and
Sunday, December 19-21st.
We would also appreciate it if you could submit
digital photos of your display to place in the Kloverleaf if you are one of the lucky Griswolds selected
. . . it’s too difficult for us to be there at the perfect
time for that perfect photo of your perfect display!!
Good Luck Griswolds ... Remember, it pay$ to decorate!!
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Pure
Peppermint Bark
•Line a 9x12 pan with parchment paper.
•Melt the dark chocolate (use the method you prefer, either double
Ingredients:
12 ounces quality white
chocolate (like Ghirardelli)
12 ounces quality dark
chocolate (like Ghirardelli)
1/2 cup crushed
peppermint candy
(I use starlite)
boiler, or microwave - cook 30 seconds in a heat-proof bowl, stir and
repeat until you have a smooth consistency.
•Pour the melted dark chocolate on the parchment paper, spread
the chocolate out until it is about 1/3” thick. You can do this by hitting the pan on the countertop repeatedly, or maybe you could
use a spatula to spread the chocolate.
•Melt the white chocolate, using the steps above. After the chocolate
is smooth, pour it on top of the dark chocolate - trying to make the
layers the same thickness. (it’s best to do this step while the white
chocolate is still very soft -- I’ve had them separate when I broke
them into pieces, I think the layers “stick” together better if the white
chocolate has not hardened).
•Unwrap the starlite mints, or peppermints of your choice and put
them into a heavy duty ziplock bag. Using a hammer or meat tenderizer - crush the mints then, while the white chocolate is still melted
sprinkle on top.
•Let the chocolates harden in the refrigerator for 2 hours, then break
the candy into pieces. This needs to be stored in the refrgerator if
you live in a warm/humid climate.
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Food Truck Wednesday
at Four Oaks Community Church
Join other Killearn Estates
residents at ‘Food Truck
Wednesday’ at in the
parking lot of Four Oaks
Community Church at the
Kerry Forest/Shannon
Lakes roundabout. With
the weekend around the
corner, and two days left in the
week, why not stop by with the family and
leave the cooking to someone else? From
11am to 8pm, Four Oaks currently has 2
trucks in the lot for lunch and 6-7 trucks
serving dinner. Visit their facebook page,
Food Truck Wednesday, for that week’s
vendors. Let’s make this a fun family
evening complete music, fun for the kids,
relaxation for the adults and good food for
everyone!
Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection
Events are held from 9am to 1pm on the first
Saturday of the month between September and
May at the Public Works Operations Center, 2280
Miccosukee Rd. They also participate in the City
of Tallahassee’s Cash-For-Trash events on the
third Saturdays of April and October at the City
of Tallahassee Solid Waste Services Facility, 2727
Municipal Way.
Household hazardous waste includes paint,
cleaners, yard and pool chemicals, rechargeable batteries, compact fluorescent bulbs and
other toxic materials THAT CANNOT be thrown in
a regular trash container. If you miss one of these
‘Collection Events’, you can always take the waste
to the Hazardous Waste Center, 7550 Apalachee
Parkway, Monday through Saturday, from 8am
to 5pm. Check their website www.LeonCountyFL.
gov/HHW for additional information.
Come watch our state and local girls
soccer teams compete. Food, drink and
snacks available.
Dec. 5-6
Seminole Sportsplex (on Tyson road)
Friday-Saturday $5.00/game
www.gsoccer.chilesathletics.org
for more information
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New to Tallahassee?
Newcomers to Tallahassee and the Killearn Estates neighborhood are
invited to join other newcomers to share helpful information about Tallahassee and have an opportunity to make new friends.
Email Kelly at tricity121@hotmail.com or
Debbie godseyd501@hotmail.com Godsey.
Let’s learn about this wonderful city together!!
HOLIDAY
OPEN HOUSE
Please join us Thursday, December 11th, from 6 to 8
pm at the Association office, 2705 Killarney Way, to
enjoy some holiday cheer with the Board and Staff of
Killearn Homes Association. We’ve enjoyed meeting
new residents the last seven years at our open houses
and look forward to meeting more neighbors in our
community. Stop by on your way home from work
nothing fancy . . . just an informal gathering to get
residents and staff together. Of course,
good food and good cheer will be served.
P.S. If you care to bring a new, unwrapped toy to the
open house, Toys for Tots will be picking up our
boxes the following day.
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It’s a Four
Oaks Family
Christmas
Four Oaks Community
Church will host an event
called, “It’s a Four Oaks
Family Christmas” on Sunday,
December 7, 6:00 PM – 9:00
PM. Everyone is invited and
encouraged to bring
friends, neighbors,
co-workers, etc.
“We want our guests to
enjoy a festive, upbeat,
warm atmosphere,
where anyone would feel
comfortable attending and
bringing folks with them,”
said Four Oaks Lead Pastor
Paul Gilbert. “It will be a fun
time where our neighbors in
Killearn Estates can hang out
and kick-off the
holiday season.”
Both traditional and
popular Christmas carols will
be featured during a
sing-along inside, followed
by hot cocoa, roasted
marshmallows, smores, and
hayrides under sparkling
lights outside. A Christmas
devotional will also be
given out.
Four Oaks Community
Church is located at 4500 W
Shannon Lakes Drive at the
corner of Kerry Forest and
Shannon Lakes Drive.
kommunity korner
KILLEARN’S
Contact Debbie Tanis for
additional information at
debbie.tanis@fouroakschurch.com or 850-385-0905.
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The Snow Queen
Now in its ninth year of
production, Killearn Performing Arts (K.P.A.) and the Tallahassee Irish Step Dancers
will once again be performing
an Irish and modern dance
ballet of Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Snow Queen” this
holiday season. Set to both
contemporary and traditional
Irish music, choreography is
by K.P.A. director/choreographer David Jones and stage
management by Shannon
O’Bryan-Chiles drama teacher/director.
With its fabulous dancing,
intelligent lighting effects and
stunningly beautiful costumes,
this year’s performance of the
Snow Queen promises to be
just as spectacular as previous
years. Why not treat you and
your family to an unforgettable Irish Dance performance
this Holiday season? You will
not be disappointed!
And if you miss the Chiles production there will be
an encore performance at
Quincy Music Theatre in early
January 2015
“The Snow Queen” is showing at Chiles High School Auditorium on
Saturday, December 20 at 7pm and on Sunday, December 21 at 3pm.
Tickets are priced at $12 for adults, $6 for children and are available
on the door or by ordering in advance.
http://kpadance.com/performances/the-snow-queen/index.html
For further information contact:
850-443-7512
photo by Dana Bryan
by Deborah Towers-Best
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City Ordinance requires pet owners to pick up
their dog’s waste. Please carry a plastic bag
when walking your dog(s).
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Why leave the
neighborhood??
Thanks to Leon County
Commissioner Bryan Desloge, our
2011 Neighborhood of the Year sign
was replaced at no cost to Killearn
Homes Association. The original sign
at the front entrance was the victim
of a hit and run
driver.
Fortunately, there
were no other
injuries to our
front entrance!
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Architectural Control Committee Actions for October, 2014
The Committee meets every Wednesday at 10am in the Killearn Homes Association conference room.
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10/8/2014
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10/29/2014 06
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PROJECT
Roof replacement
Replace window with sliding door
Re-landscape front yard
New home re-build
Roof replacement
Replace roof over
sunroom with gabled roof
Repaint trim/shutters/door
Repaint exterior of home
New Home Build
Patio Cover
Roof replacement
Install new heat pump
Roof replacement
Roof replacement
Roof replacement
Roof replacement
Install fencing
Replace siding & Replace roof
Replace windows in nook
Roof replacement
Roof replacement
Install rear wooden deck
Roof Replacement
ACTION/CONDITIONS
Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved
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ACC MEMBERS: CHAIRMAN MARK TRUDEAU, BOB IPPOLITO, LEE JOHNSON, MIKE FLEMMING, POLLY JOHNSON
ALL EXTERIOR ADDITIONS OR ALTERATIONS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE ACC PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION.
Please remember that any external changes to your property must be
approved by the Architectural Control Committee.
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Garden
Our cool, occasionally frosty days of December
invite active gardeners outdoors to enjoy some
invigorating work in the garden. Cleanup chores
are at the top of the list, preparing the landscape
for a fresh start next spring.
It is also an ideal time to work on eradicating
invasive non-native vines. Now that frost has killed
their leaves, invasive exotic vines that are strangling
trees and shrubs, such as Chinese wisteria, kudzu,
air potato, Japanese climbing fern, and Japanese
honeysuckle, can be easily seen and removed.
Shrubs and Trees: This is an ideal time to plant
trees and shrubs. Select container-grown trees
three to six feet tall. Larger trees are more difficult
to transplant. Among the trees that will do better if
they’re planted now are evergreen trees. Two lowmaintenance evergreens native to North Florida
with berries valuable to wildlife are yaupon holly
(Ilex vomitoria) and southern wax myrtle (Myrica
cerifera).Yaupon is a versatile plant which can be
grown as an ornamental shrub or trimmed into a
hedge. It will grow in a wide range of soils and in
full or part sun. Wax myrtle is a large, fast-growing
native shrub that can be pruned to grow as a tree.
Annuals and Perennials: Plant cool-season bedding plants like dianthus, pansies, violas, snapdragons, alyssum, digitalis (foxglove) and petunias. Feed
winter blooming annuals every four to six weeks with
a light application of a fertilizer containing 50% of
its nitrogen in a slow-release form. Finish dividing
and transplanting daylilies, mondo grass, ajuga,
and liriope. Plant bare-root or container roses now.
Finish sowing seeds of wildflowers and spring blooming annuals like larkspur, bachelors buttons, sweet
peas, sweet alyssum, and poppies.
Bulbs, Corms and Tubers: Plant spring blooming bulbs as soon as possible, including narcissus,
snowflakes (leucojum), anemones, and ranunculus.
Pre-cooled tulips and hyacinths should be planted
by December 15th.
Vegetables, Herbs and Fruits: Plant cool season
vegetables including cabbage, broccoli, Brussel
sprouts radishes, carrots, cauliflower, kohlrabi, mustard, onions, and turnips. Plant parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme, and lavender. Bare-root and container-grown fruit trees or blueberries can be planted all
month. Kumquats are small evergreen trees. They
are very ornamental and make excellent specimens in the landscape or in containers. Kumquats
are pollinated by bees. If they are being grown in-
doors, be sure
to set the trees
outside when
they are in bloom
to attract bees.
Lawn Care: Take a
break from lawn care.
Just be sure that leaves are
mowed or raked off of the lawn so they don’t
smother and kill the grass.
Houseplants: Most houseplants need high humidity. Increase humidity by grouping plants together
or by placing the containers in saucers filled with
pebbles just covered with water. Houseplants that
become lighter in color or have very long spaces
between branches or stems need more light. Move
them closer to, but not touching, the windows.
For more local gardening information, visit the UFIFAS Extension website for Leon County at http://
leon.ifas.ufl.edu Reprinted with the permission of the
University of Florida IFAS Extension in Leon County.
Specials
Carpet
3 areas $99
4 areas $129
5 areas $149
Tile & Grout
Kitchen and
two bathrooms
$159
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850-570-7837 (570-SUDS)
850-567-4056 (cell)
david@steamrayclean.com
IICRC Certified Technician • Licensed & Insured
Killearn Homes Association, Inc.
11:53 AM
Profit & Loss Budget vs. Actual
11/19/14
Cash Basis
January through November 2014
Jan - Nov 14
Ordinary Income/Expense
Income
6010 · INCOME-CURRENT DUES
6013 · INCOME-LATE FEES
6015 · INCOME-PRIOR DUES
6017 · Estoppel
6020 · DELINQUENT ACCT-Maintenance
6021 · DELINQUENT ACCT-INTER.
6022 · COLL. FEES-LEGAL
6024 · ADMIN. NOTICING COST
6030 · INCOME-OTHER
6033 · INCOME-ADVERTISING
6050 · Powernet Global
6055 · CenturyLink Commission
6057 · Killearn Estates Swim Club.
6830 · INCOME-INTEREST
Total Income
Gross Profit
11:53 AM
11/19/14
Cash Basis
535,665.62
6,960.68
6,360.65
7,852.90
108.59
185.09
9,182.03
114.22
818.84
50,797.55
0.00
57,173.37
32,499.17
133.94
549,325.00
4,583.26
2,291.63
5,500.00
250.00
275.00
9,166.74
350.00
320.76
45,833.26
50.00
45,833.26
40,000.00
91.63
707,852.65
703,870.54
707,852.65
703,870.54
Expense
0.00
5000 · Mortgage (Replenish Reserve)
500.00
6052 · Licenses & Fees
11,299.73
6560 · PAYROLL TAXES
11.08
66900 · Reconciliation Discrepancies
11,894.53
6950 · Maintenance
33,697.00
7050 · LAKES
0.00
7060 · Landscape Redesign
61,814.00
7100 · GROUNDS
23,433.15
7110 · ADDITIONAL GROUNDS SERV.
3,218.69
7120 · REPAIRS & REPLACEMENT
3,375.00
7130 · SIGNAGE
563.31
7245 · PROPERTY TAX-POOL
105.47
7250 · PROPERTY TAX - COMMON AREAS
0.00
7251 · ASSN. CENTER - TAXES
7,329.90
7270 · UTILITIES-COMMON AREAS
5,381.82
7271 · ASSN. CENTER - UTILITIES
2,680.00
7272 · Cleaning Service
16,692.70
7300 · OTHER-SITE IMPRV.
112.08
7325 · Killearn Estates Swim Club
0.00
7600 · PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
0.00
7610 · PARK SHELTERS
0.00
7620 · PARK LANDSCAPING
684.09
7800 · OTHER-REPAIRS/REPLACE
43,964.64
8050 · NEWSLETTER
767.32
8110 · ANNUAL ASSOC. MEETING
5,074.38
8170 · OTHER
0.00
8290 · FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT
1,716.16
8410 · MEMBERS STATEMENT
2,948.50
8411 · Annual Election
21,207.96
8420 · LEGAL & PROF. FEES
125,336.46
8580 · PAYROLL-SALARIES
8,185.00
8640 · ACCOUNTING/AUDITING
0.00
8645 · Website
2,637.27
8680 · AUTO EXPENSES-GENERAL
2.00
8710 · BANK CHARGES
5,649.80
8730 · MISC. ADMIN. EXPENSE
17,748.59
8750 · EVENTS
19,420.34
8780 · INSURANCE-LIABILITY
2,796.00
8782 · Assn. Center - Insurance
Killearn Homes Association, Inc.
7,230.00
8785 · INSURANCE-HEALTH
14,595.48
8850 · POSTAGE
2,859.98
8870 · PRINTING - COPY MACHINE
January through November 20144,894.18
8940 · SUPPLIES-OFFICE
4,461.30
9500 · TELEPHONE
0.00
9880 · FEDERAL INCOME TAX
Jan - Nov 14
Profit & Loss Budget vs. Actual
9999 · CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT RESERVE
Total Expense
Net Ordinary Income
Net Income
Budget
20,482.00
11,000.00
33,000.00
30,000.00
77,916.63
27,500.00
4,583.26
3,000.00
115.00
100.00
8,250.00
8,250.00
2,750.00
22,916.63
20,960.00
15,000.00
500.00
1,000.00
6,875.00
41,250.00
500.00
4,583.26
1,000.00
3,800.00
3,000.00
36,666.63
114,583.26
7,800.00
1,100.00
2,750.00
3,666.63
14,500.00
20,000.00
1,900.00
6,750.00
13,750.00
2,750.00
1,833.26
3,850.00
1,500.00
Budget
0.00
50,000.00
474,287.91
631,731.56
233,564.74
72,138.98
233,564.74
72,138.98
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