(1) YOU CARE ABOUT HIGH TAXES – (YOUR WALLETS)
(2) PRESERVING OUR TREASURED RURAL AREAS FROM
THE BLIGHT OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT

PLEASE ATTEND THE GENEVA CANDIDATES FORUM TO BE HELD ON
MONDAY AUGUST 16 at 7:00 PM at the Geneva Community Center
161 First St., Geneva (across from Marathon Gas Station)
Sponsored by your Geneva Citizens Association

We will have candidates (9 are signed up so far)  for:
FL U.S. House District 24
FL State House District 33
FL State Senate District 24
Seminole County Commission Districts 2 & 4

This will be your chance to do your election planning the EASY way: at one time; in the same room….and with the same  questions asked (by us) to all seeking the same office.

REMEMBER, IF YOU DON”T GET INVOLVED, YOU CANNOT COMPLAIN AFTER THE ELECTIONS.

]]> http://www.chuluotacommunity.com/elections-do-matter-come-meet-the-candidates/feed/ 0 http://www.chuluotacommunity.com/flow-florida-has-been-launched-not-just-chuluota-flow/ http://www.chuluotacommunity.com/flow-florida-has-been-launched-not-just-chuluota-flow/#comments Sat, 27 Mar 2010 01:24:46 +0000 deb http://www.chuluotacommunity.com/?p=167 Hello Friends of Locally Owned Water fans!    We have grown into a statewide organization to fight Aqua and are now known as FLOW Florida.  Our website is under construction, but check it out:  http://www.FlowFlorida.com.  We hope to use the website as an “Aqua Watch” tool (think “Community Watch”).  We want your help as the means for keeping an eye on Aqua’s activities.  You can post comments directly to the website or send email to me at:  ksullivan@flowflorida.com.  Check out the website for the latest news.  Check out latest TV coverage at:  http://www.wftv.com/countybycounty/22911922/detail.html  The PSC on March 16th voted to continue monitoring the quality of Aqua’s customer service. Be sure to report your water problems to Aqua by phone at:  800-987-2782; or email:  custserv@aquaamerica.com.    FLOW Florida wants to achieve quality water at reasonable rates.  We hope you will join the fight! Please pass this on to your friends and neighbor on Aqua water.   Warm regards, Kelly Sullivan flowflorida.com

This database contains public record information on offenders classified as sexual predators and sexual offenders under Florida law because of a conviction for a sex-related crime and/or a specified crime against children. This information is made available to interested citizens to help them educate themselves about the possible presence of such offenders in their local communities. The placement of information about an offender in this database is not intended to indicate that any judgment has been made about the level of risk a particular offender may present to others. This information is made available to assist interested persons in forming their own risk assessments based on the offender’s personal circumstances and conviction history.

http://www.seminolesheriff.org/en-us/advisories/registered_felons/sex_offenders_and_predators.php?state=list+felons&zip=32766

Florida Hometown Democracy …putting people back in charge of the places where they live.

Amendment 4 is a proposed amendment to the Florida Constitution sponsored by Florida Hometown Democracy, a non-partisan, grass-roots group. Over 1,000,000 Florida voters signed the Florida Hometown Democracy petition to qualify this important citizens’ reform for the November 2010 ballot. Amendment 4 will give you, the Florida voter, a vote on growth in your community.

Each of us has a huge stake in growth decisions that can drastically alter our community’s future for generations to come. Each community has adopted its own comprehensive plan: a long-term master plan for sensible growth. Currently, elected city and county commissioners have exclusive power to make changes to the plan. Rising taxes, falling home values, gridlocked roads, dwindling water supplies and Florida’s disappearing beauty are just some of the devastating consequences of Florida politicians’ habit of rubberstamping speculative plan changes.

Hometown Democracy Amendment 4 changes all that by giving voters veto power over these changes to your community’s master plan for growth.

With Amendment 4, your power to vote on growth will enable you to preserve your neighborhood and your community and protect the value of your home.

A rain barrel collects and stores up to 55 gallons of rain water from your roof top. This water can later be used to water your garden, lawn or potted plants. The water normally would flow through your downspout and drain off of your property into the storm drains. This water can reduce your municipal or well water usage, save money, and decrease stormwater pollution.
A rain barrel is a food-grade barrel that has been altered for the collection and storage of rainwater for later use. Most rain barrel systems re-route water from gutters into the barrel and store it for non-potable use. The water collected can not be used for drinking water without suitable treatment, and is most commonly used for gardening and other outdoor watering.

Rain barrels are great for conserving water, reducing stormwater pollution and saving money. They are simple to make and can be decorated to enhance your garden areas and supply you with extra water for your potted plants, bed areas, and even some of your turf. Rain barrel water is not for human consumption.

Obtaining a food grade quality barrel can be difficult. Look in your local phonebook under barrels or containers. Once you have gotten your barrel be sure to wash it with soapy water, a little bleach, and a scrub brush especially if it was recycled.
There are several things you must consider when deciding where to locate your rain barrel. Not all of your down spouts (if you have gutter system) will provide you with the same amount of water. Try to determine the size of the area that is draining into the system.

Rain Barrel Workshops
Milch & Associates, Inc. can provide you and your group with an educational and fun experience constructing and decorating your very own rain barrel. We will provide and deliver all the needed materials to your selected location. You need at least 15 people. The workshop format consists of a short discussion about rainwater harvesting and future water supply issues in the Central Florida. Then we construct the barrels ($75.00 for barrel and supplies) and we can provide the materials to decorate your barrel. ($10.00 supply fee). The workshop can be as short as 1.5 hours without decorating and up to 3 hours with painting. Price may vary depending upon material pricing increases.
Call 407-682-7811 to schedule a workshop or email gabbiemilch@aol.com.

We punched in our local zip code and turned up three local growers we now MUST visit (and we’ll provide reviews once we do):

Fawn Run Farms in Oviedo

Fawn Run Farms is a family operated small farm offering fresh eggs and seasonal produce. Our fresh brown eggs are produced by a small but growing flock of naturally raised, free-range hens.

In season, we offer naturally grown produce including tomatoes, squash, onions, specialty lettuces, carrots, beets, and our favorite: fresh blackberries.

Heart of Christmas Farms, LLC in Christmas

Heart of Christmas Farms, LLC is a small hydroponic farm providing locally grown fruit and vegetables to Florida. We are not organic certified, but use organic growing methods to produce the best tasting, healthiest produce possible. We carefully tend our strawberries, herbs, tomatoes, peppers (bell, banana, hot) lettuces and other greens, and other select vegetables and fruit, many of which are heirloom varities. to ensure that you are receiving the best food available.

Rest Haven Farm in Geneva

Hydroponic Produce featuring Vine-Ripened Beefsteak Tomatoes, Seedless Cucumbers, Fancy Leaf Lettuces. Our season is December 1 – July 1.

The Chuluota Sportsmans Club located on Willingham Road. The range has been part of our community for a very long time. With urban sprawl all around us there are very few location for peole to go use a gun range.  Chuluota Sportsmans Club has been a wonderful part of our community , their goal is to Encourage Organized Shooting Among Citizens of the United States, with a view toward a better knowledge of safe handling and proper care of firearms, as well as improved marksmanship on the part of citizens in our community

http://www.chuluotasportsmensclub.com/

For more info, read this article from the Seminole Chronicle.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zy9gwNaqpqg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2gwvh67Rfw