From OCSO

Just got this from OCSO, good info..... Dave

Do you have unwanted prescription drugs around the house? Need a place to go to get rid of them? Here’s your chance.

There are now drop boxes in 5 locations around Orange County.

This is the one located in the lobby of the

OCSO Central Ops: 2500 W. Colonial Drive

Other locations:

2400 West 33rd Street Orlando;

475 West Story Road Ocoee;

11000 Lake Underhill Road Orlando;

1111 North Rock Springs Rd. Apopka.

All are open Monday-Friday 8 am – 5 pm.

Surveys indicate that 70% of people 12 and older who abuse prescription drugs get them from a family or friends, and after marijuana prescription drugs are the most commonly abused substances by Americans over the age of 14.

These boxes will provide Central Florida citizens a convenient and safe place to dispose of those unwanted drugs and to keep them away from those who might abuse them.

Expressway Authority meeting

I received this from the Expressway
Authority thought you might be interested.... Dave

TheOrlando-Orange County Expressway Authority will hold a community open-house meeting for the first section of the Wekiva Parkway (State Road 429), located from just north of US Highway 441 near Plymouth Sorrento Road to north of Kelly Park Road.

The 4.6-mile project will feature all electronic tolling and an interchange at Kelly Park Road. Construction on this $224.7 million project is scheduled to begin by late 2014 and finish in 2016.

The meeting will be held onThursday, March 21 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the cafeteria at Apopka High School located at 555 W. Martin St., Apopka, FL 32712. The public may review maps, drawings and other pertinent information about the 60% complete design plans for this project. Members of the project team will be available to answer questions.

For more information, please contact Public Information Officer Mary Brooks at 407-694-5505, via email atinfo@wekivaparkway.com or log on to www.wekivaparkway.com.

A Date To Remember

March 12, 2013 is the Annual Homeowners Association meeting, please do not forget. The meeting is at Clay Springs at 7:00PM, and sign in starts at 6:45PM. If you can not attend please send in your proxy, it is very important that we have a quorum, if not then we have to reschedule another meeting, and that costs the association money. So please put the date on your calender, thank you....... Dave

info on raccoons

Here is more informatiion on Raccoons, hope it helps.... Dave

Spray the interior of the trash can with ammonia. Alternatively, place ammonia-soaked cloths inside the trash can or pour ammonia in neat.[4]Ammonia smells like urine to a raccoon, making it highly offensive to them.[5]You can also spray other areas where raccoons seem to congregate, to discourage them from entering your yard in the first place

Sprinkle a raccoon repellent around your trash cans. Raccoonswill not like the taste of almost any type of commercial repellent product

Raccoon Problem

I know when you see a raccoon you think they are so cute, the "masked bandit", well that cute animal sure can do some damage, or worse bite you. Then there will be a problem. So when you see them around your home DO NOT FEED them. Once they loose the fear of people and find out you do not have any food for them, they can and will be very aggressive. So please do not feed them. Also if you leave food out bring it in, if you take away their food source they will move on...... Thank you....... Dave

WARNING!!!!!

Hi Everybody,

We have a serious problem in Bent Oak, there has been three cars stolen. Two were on Bent Oak Dr. and one on Whispering Oak. There was one other at a different location that if it wasn't for a dead battery that would have been gone also. I have been in contact with the sheriffs Dept. investigator who has been investigating the situation. So please remove all your valuables and if possible the garage door openers. Please go the extra mile on this don't make it easy on the bad guys..... Dave 

Vacation Plans

I rI Received this from OCSO, Wanted to pass it along...... Dave

*** Holiday Travel Safety***

The Orange County Sheriff's Office wants you to enjoy your vacation destination before, during and after your trip.  Please take the time to follow some of the simple precautions and recommendations to make your travel and destination choice not only safe but fun for you and your family.

Ø  Always report any suspicious activity.  You may do so by calling 407-836-HELP (4357) for non emergency or 9-1-1 for any emergency.  Both are operational 24/7.

Ø  Always lock your vehicle and take all valuables with you. These items may include GPS, cell phone, loose change, and compact disc and other electronics to name a few. 

Ø  Set your vehicle alarm if you have one.  In addition to locking you vehicle doors, make sure if your vehicle has a latch to open a trunk or cargo area, and if it is equipped with a lock feature that you use it.

Ø  Do not announce on your email auto response that you are on vacation with the dates you are leaving or returning.  This includes both work and personal emails.  If you must leave an auto response reply it should contain as little information as possible. Example: I am currently away and periodically checking my emails.  If you need an immediate response, please contact Jane Doe at407-555-5555.

Ø  Do not announce to the whole community that you will be gone on vacation. This would include by word of mouth, voice mail and social networking sites (Facebook, My Space, Twitter, etc) Only let a few select and trusted friends or family members know so they can check the home for you.

Ø  Do not update your travel plans on social networking sites.  Example: We are having a blast in the islands… we go snorkeling tomorrow. Wishing you was here.  See you in two weeks. 

Ø  Turn down the ringer on your phone so it can’t be heard from the outside

Ø  Periodically retrieve your home messages so your voice mail does not get full.  This could be another indicator you are not home. 

Ø  Do a maintenance check of your alarm system prior to your departure.  Make sure they have updated contact information to include how to reach you as well as a trusted friend or relative in the area.