Interested in using native plants in your yard? How about drought tolerant plants? Or if your yard is wet, water loving plants. Do you like to attract butterflies and love wildflowers? Check out the link below for a list of Florida native plants! There are picture of most plants and a link for more information too!
https://www.fnps.org/pages/plants/plants_by_county.php?county=SEMINOLE&sort=dryt
Happy planting!
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Florida Yards & Neighborhoods
In a September post I spoke of this program and how we can all learn to conserve water and plant Florida native species in our yards. Well, an added benefit is that the City can also earn FDEP water pollution credits and consumptive use credits. What this program will do for the City is:
1)Help track the water quality of our lakes to make sure we are keeping stormwater pollution at a minimum and water quality high
2)Help educate staff and residents how to conserve water so that the City will draw less from the aquifer through proper and efficient irrigation and landscaping.
I am very pleased our awesome City Manager has agreed to sign the City up for this very valuable program. I hope residents will also take full advantage of the classes the program will offer on water conservation and irrigation efficiency.
1)Help track the water quality of our lakes to make sure we are keeping stormwater pollution at a minimum and water quality high
2)Help educate staff and residents how to conserve water so that the City will draw less from the aquifer through proper and efficient irrigation and landscaping.
I am very pleased our awesome City Manager has agreed to sign the City up for this very valuable program. I hope residents will also take full advantage of the classes the program will offer on water conservation and irrigation efficiency.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
New Mayor for Lake Mary
David Mealor will be sworn in Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008 at 6PM as Lake Mary's new mayor. However, David is not new to Lake Mary at all. As past Mayor and State Representative, David has the knowledge, experience and leadership skills to continue to lead Lake Mary on to great things. Who knows? Maybe we'll be #1 in the nation next year?
Congratulations to David and I greatly look forward to working together as a team for the betterment of our community and it's citizens. God Bless everyone!
Congratulations to David and I greatly look forward to working together as a team for the betterment of our community and it's citizens. God Bless everyone!
Say Thanks to our Troops!!
GREAT IDEA!!
The American Red Cross has partnered once again with Pitney Bows this year to send Holiday cards to the troops.
When doing your Christmas cards this year, take one card and send it to the address below. If we pass this on and everyone sends one card, think of how many cards these wonderful special people who have sacrificed so much would get. When you are making out your Christmas card list this year, please include the following:
Holiday Mail for Heroes
PO Box 5456
Capitol Heights, MD 20791-5456
Send a card of your own or download and print a card at: http://www.redcross.org/email/saf/
You can also send Thank you cards to Soldiers anytime of the year at: http://letssaythanks.com
Note: Due to security concerns in light of 9-11 all cards will be screened and must comply with the following regulations:
All cards must be postmarked no later than Wednesday, December 10, 2008
All cards must be signed
Cards only. Long letters will not be accepted
Do not include email or home addresses on the cards
Do not include any inserts of any kind, including photos, as these items will be removed during the reviewing process
A limit of 25 cards from any one person or 50 from any one class or group
Phone cards or gift cards will not be accepted.
No care packages will be accepted.
Letters addressed to Any Wounded Soldier or Any Wounded Service Member will not be accepted.
The American Red Cross has partnered once again with Pitney Bows this year to send Holiday cards to the troops.
When doing your Christmas cards this year, take one card and send it to the address below. If we pass this on and everyone sends one card, think of how many cards these wonderful special people who have sacrificed so much would get. When you are making out your Christmas card list this year, please include the following:
Holiday Mail for Heroes
PO Box 5456
Capitol Heights, MD 20791-5456
Send a card of your own or download and print a card at: http://www.redcross.org/email/saf/
You can also send Thank you cards to Soldiers anytime of the year at: http://letssaythanks.com
Note: Due to security concerns in light of 9-11 all cards will be screened and must comply with the following regulations:
All cards must be postmarked no later than Wednesday, December 10, 2008
All cards must be signed
Cards only. Long letters will not be accepted
Do not include email or home addresses on the cards
Do not include any inserts of any kind, including photos, as these items will be removed during the reviewing process
A limit of 25 cards from any one person or 50 from any one class or group
Phone cards or gift cards will not be accepted.
No care packages will be accepted.
Letters addressed to Any Wounded Soldier or Any Wounded Service Member will not be accepted.
Support our Schools
Our Seminole County schools performance continues to rise and exceed state averages! Currently, there are NO “D” or “F” schools in Seminole County. Seminole County ranks as one of the top performing districts in the state of Florida. However, we are the lowest rank in funding – 58 out of 60. With severe budget cuts in the 08-09 school year and another $7-$15 million in state cuts coming, the school board has a critical shortfall and operating budgets are being slashed into the quick. The class size amendment also comes fully on line in the 2009-2010 school year which will require approximately 200 new teachers and more classrooms. The question becomes: where will the money come from? Fees? Tax increases?
Please, please talk to your legislators and express your concerns on these issues. Seminole County has already outperformed most other districts on less money. Seminole County needs its fair share! Seminole County has also already saved $2 million in the past 2 years through energy conservation and innovation. Midway Elementary will be the first LEED certified school in the state with plans for more GREEN school to come online in the future – IF there is funding! Call or e-mail your legislators and strongly urge them to support and reward Seminole county public schools through adequate funding and to stop more budget cuts!
Also tell them NOT to touch Bright Future scholarships – which they are considering doing! Many bright students depend on this scholarship for college so they can become a professional, productive citizen.
The State may hold a special legislative session prior to March. Perhaps December or January. Please contact them NOW !!! If you can attend or wish to go speak with the delegation listed below please contact a school board member or Superintendent Bill Vogel: 407-320-0006 ; email: Bill_Vogel@scps.k12.fl.us or :
District 22 Lee Constantine 378 Center Point Cr., #1268
(R) Altamonte Springs, FL 32701-3442
407-331-9675 (SunCom: 346-7578)
FAX: 407-262-7580
constantine.lee.s22@flsenate.gov
District 9 Daniel Webster 315 S. Dillard St.
(R) Winter Garden, FL 34787
407-656-0066 (SunCom: 326-2062)
FAX: 407-297-2064
Emhof.jaryn.s09@flsenate.gov
District 37 David Simmons 393 Center Point Cr., #1427
(R) Altamonte Springs, FL 32701-3444
407-262-7520 (SunCom: 346-7520)
FAX: 407-262-7522
David.simmons@myfloridahouse.gov
Congressman John Mica 2313 Rayburn House Office Bldg.
District 7 Washington, DC 20515
202-225-4035
FAX: 202-226-0821
john.mica@mail.house.gov
Please, please talk to your legislators and express your concerns on these issues. Seminole County has already outperformed most other districts on less money. Seminole County needs its fair share! Seminole County has also already saved $2 million in the past 2 years through energy conservation and innovation. Midway Elementary will be the first LEED certified school in the state with plans for more GREEN school to come online in the future – IF there is funding! Call or e-mail your legislators and strongly urge them to support and reward Seminole county public schools through adequate funding and to stop more budget cuts!
Also tell them NOT to touch Bright Future scholarships – which they are considering doing! Many bright students depend on this scholarship for college so they can become a professional, productive citizen.
The State may hold a special legislative session prior to March. Perhaps December or January. Please contact them NOW !!! If you can attend or wish to go speak with the delegation listed below please contact a school board member or Superintendent Bill Vogel: 407-320-0006 ; email: Bill_Vogel@scps.k12.fl.us or :
District 22 Lee Constantine 378 Center Point Cr., #1268
(R) Altamonte Springs, FL 32701-3442
407-331-9675 (SunCom: 346-7578)
FAX: 407-262-7580
constantine.lee.s22@flsenate.gov
District 9 Daniel Webster 315 S. Dillard St.
(R) Winter Garden, FL 34787
407-656-0066 (SunCom: 326-2062)
FAX: 407-297-2064
Emhof.jaryn.s09@flsenate.gov
District 37 David Simmons 393 Center Point Cr., #1427
(R) Altamonte Springs, FL 32701-3444
407-262-7520 (SunCom: 346-7520)
FAX: 407-262-7522
David.simmons@myfloridahouse.gov
Congressman John Mica 2313 Rayburn House Office Bldg.
District 7 Washington, DC 20515
202-225-4035
FAX: 202-226-0821
john.mica@mail.house.gov
Happy Thanksgiving!!
May everyone have a blessed Thanksgiving. I pray those who are without jobs, find jobs, those who are sick are healed and for the safety and well being of our troops and their families during this holiday season. If you know a military family in need please try to organize efforts of neighbors, friends and family to help them have a good holiday season as well by helping with groceries, clothes or gift cards.
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