good web site

Here is a web site for when you need a manual for different things and you lost it, hey you never know when you need one and can't find it.... Dave

http://safemanuals.com/

BEAR IN BENT OAK

Hi Everybody,
This is going to surprise some of you, but I have had some reports of a Bear and a Fox in Bent Oak. Is what is happening is, they are looking for food, and if you leave out food in your trash cans or in pet food dishes they can smell that from a long way off, so try to secure your cans or move them in your garage. They are creatures of habit and will return to the same location if they find food. Please what ever you do, DO NOT FEED THEM, or get close to them to take a picture, remember they are wild animals and can hurt you. They are coming from Wekiwa Springs State Park, so in time they will return. If you see any of them, just stay clear. Please keep me posted if you hear, or see them. They are primarily nocturnal, so they will be on the move at night. Take care, and be safe....... Dave

Septic Tank Update

Update from Andrea, thank you Andrea..... Dave

I know it’s been really quiet for a while….almost too quiet. I don’t have all the details yet, but I will share with you what we do know:

PHASE II study money is IN THE BUDGET!!!! This allows the Department of Health to continue the work of field testing passive alternatives, performance-based systems, and compile cost/benefit data. More on this later in the sludge report (www.thesludgereport.org).

Senate Bill 550. Enormous changes to the original bill were in process and in negotiations for many weeks, and many of the mandates that affected us were dropped altogether. There is only one section in the bill that affects us directly, inspections every five years. The great news is there is no ambiguous language regarding inspections that will be misinterpreted in order to force PBTS. Simple, straightforward evaluations and periodic pump outs.
Also dropped, the Springs Protection component of SB550. This is especially good news for those in the “primary” (i.e., closest to the Spring) area. Again, I will post more to the sludge report as I get it.

99.9% DONE! The Governor’s signature is the other 1%. He has 30 days from the end of session to sign off.

PLEASE WRITE GOVERNOR CRIST AND URGE HIM TO PASS BUDGET LINE ITEM 1755A. The
PHASE II Study of Septic Systems and Alternatives is critical information that
Will make sure the scarce resources of citizens and government alike
are spent on those improvements that are necessary, effective in protecting the environment,
and cost effective.
Charlie.Crist@eog.myflorida.com

Senators and Representatives all over the state had a hand in making sure our priorities were supported. Take this opportunity to thank them for their unwavering support and diligence. They really had your back!!!!

Andrea

Be sure to check www.thesludgereport.org for updates, details, legislator contact information, and more. AND THANK YOU for all your efforts!!!

Meeting

Don't forget the meeting this Monday at Clay Springs!!!!!

Heart Attacks

Here is some information that may help.... Dave
Something that we can do to help ourselves. Nice to know.
Bayer is making crystal aspirin to dissolve under the tongue. They work much faster than the tablets.
Why keep aspirin by your bedside?
About Heart Attacks

There are other symptoms of an heart attack besides the pain on the left arm.
One must also be aware of an intense pain on the chin, as well as nausea and lots of sweating, however these symptoms may also occur less frequently.
Note: There may be NO pain in the chest during a heart attack.. The majority of people (about 60%) who had a heart attack during their sleep, did not wake up. However, if it occurs, the chest pain may wake you up from your deep sleep.

If that happens, immediately dissolve two aspirins in your mouth and swallow them with a bit of water.
Afterwards:
CALL 911
- say "heart attack!"
- say that you have taken 2 aspirins..
- phone a neighbor or a family member who lives very close by
- take a seat on a chair or sofa near the front door, and wait for their arrival and...
~ DO NOT lie down ~

Don't forget the meeting

May3, 2010 is fast approaching, don't forget the annual meeting at Clay Springs. If you can not make it please send in your proxy.... Thanks

Bent Oak Meeting

Mark your calenders, MAY 3, 2010, at 7:00 PM at Clay Springs in the cafeteria, that is when the Bent Oak Annual Meeting is scheduled, we did not have enough residences for the last meeting, so we had to reschedule it. So please don't forget, MAY 3. Sign in starts at 6:45.If you can not make it, please send in your Proxies.... See you there, thank you, Dave