| Site Contents About Three Rivers: - Get to know your candidates for Columbia County Sheriff - 30 Day Water Levels at Fort White, Three Rivers & Branford -This & That in Three Rivers -Healthy trees enhance the value of a home. - TREPO Maintenance Report About Ft. White & County: - High Springs adds new restaurant - Coconuts -Few Problems, Needed Rain brought by Fay - Angel Food Ministries New On-Line Ordering. - Idea for Dinner Train ... - Obama may visit Newberry/High Springs in September About The Ichetucknee - NEW! 30 day water levels at Ichetucknee River & SR 27 - Otter Springs - Springs in Distress - Big Part of Ichetucknee River Free of Invasive Species - Ichetucknee Springs Basin Working Group Meeting About The Busy Bees: - Busy Bee July Covered Dish Dinner Public Forum: - Message from a Three Rivers resident. - Information for Columbia County Voters regarding Sheriff Candidate Mark Hunter - Message from a Lawyer - Posting from Disgruntled constituent For Sale - I Want: - Cars for Sale - Welcome Country Rivers Realty, Inc. -- Welcome - Vacation Rental on the Santa Fe - Accounting/Tax Services |
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| Purpose of the Ichetucknee Views Website This website is the brainchild of several people residing in Three Rivers Estates who want to give voice to matters pertaining to our community and our precious responsibility -- the Ichetucknee River. |
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| ANNOUNCEMENT NEW CHAPTER OF TOPS (TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY) FORMED IN BRANFORD A new chapter of TOPS has formed in Branford. The chapter will begin their first meeting on September 8. The chapter will meet each Monday at 4:30 at Diva's, 408 SW Highway 27 in Branford (between Hardee's and Sub City). You do NOT have to be a member of Diva's to participate. Dues are $24.00 per year. More information is available from Vickie Myers at 935-4135 or their website at www.tops.org. The area coordinator, Chuckie Nerrill can be reached at (904) 264-0728. TOPS, a nonprofit organization providing legendary weight-loss support since 1948, has over 200,000 members worldwide. They meet weekly in local chapters, giving each other moral support and encouragement as they use good nutrition and exercise to take off and keep off pounds sensibly. |
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| Storm season: When shady trees and pretty things around the garden can become dangerous By Don Goode www.lakecityjournal.com Saturday, August 30, 2008 High winds can break or dislodge hanging baskets, even in protected areas, and smash them against the house. (Lake City Journal photo) This drain, if it is not cleared before the next heavy rain, will divert water down the driveway and perhaps into the garage. (Lake City Journal photo) Hurricane Gustav is forecast to move past Florida, but we may be hit by thunderstorms in the outer bands. There is time to protect your home from high winds and high water. Tree Health: Take a walk around your home and survey the trees. Do they look healthy? If you see dead or weak limbs you might consider calling a tree service professional for preventative service. Look for weak tree limbs that have lost their leaves or those with mushrooms growing on them. A heavy load of Spanish moss can contribute to a limb breaking especially under high winds and heavy rains. Flood Preparations: If you live in a flood prone area you might want to keep several sand bags on hand. Some hardware and building supply places have builders sand and bag kits that you can use to make your own sand bags. In a pinch you might be able to use topsoil or potting soil in plastic bags. Keep extra towels handy to stuff under the doors and a shop vac to clean up any water leaks. Wind Considerations: Remember that hurricane force winds can turn common objects into damaging and deadly projectiles. You may have seen pictures of lumber driven through a tree by the force of the wind! Garden ornaments and yard art can be dislodged by high wind and thrown about. Secure lawn furniture, tools and plant trellises. Summer wreaths on outside doors, and signs hanging outdoors should also be secured. Landscape Plant Pruning: Take a look at your landscape plants including small trees and bushes. Are they in danger of damage from overhanging weak tree limbs or from the forces of storm winds? Take any needed precautions to protect high value plants including pruning, staking or installing protective structures. Evaluate Your Windows: As you walk around your home, look at your windows and doors and consider them as emergency exits in case of storm damage to the home. Are there any landscape plants that might hinder an emergency exit? Are any plants in the way in case those windows or doors need to be boarded up or sealed in preparation for a storm? Consider pruning or moving these restrictive landscape plants ahead of time. Top Heavy Plants: Do you have any plants in the ground that have thick bulky top structure but questionable root anchorage to the ground? Newly planted landscape plants may not be thoroughly established to withstand a storm. Look into staking and tying these plants. Use a section of tubing such as an old water hose to keep the rope or wire from damaging the plant. Container grown plants (especially the top heavy ones) are especially susceptible to blowing over and should be secured or brought into the home or garage to weather the storm. Blown over potted plants and their containers can be damaged by the impact. If the storm persists for a few days, these lying down plants can also dry out if not tended. Consider the Vertically Challenged: Hanging baskets and their stands or poles can be flailed about in high winds. If you don't have a safe place to bring these plants in, at least take them off their hooks and set them on the ground so they don't swing violently and potentially fall and get broken. Swimming Pools and Ponds: Secure any loose objects and tools that you may have around pools and ponds. Consider having an advanced stock of water treatment chemicals on hand to treat the pool after a storm. Cover the pool if possible to keep leaves and other wind blown trash out of the water. If you have fish, feed them before the storm in case it settles in for a few days. Be sure your pool and pond filters are clean and ready to take care of the water after the storm. Unclog Storm Drains: Check your drainage areas and structures to be sure they aren't clogged or damaged. Gutters and downspouts should be cleaned. Storm drains in the street need to be free from leaves and other debris. Be sure ditches or other features are ready for large amounts of water. Emergency Power Arrangements: Preventative pruning should include questionable tree limbs that are overhanging power lines, TV cable or phone lines. Pruning now might save your power and phone service. Also, if you have a generator, be sure to test it before the storm. Have all necessary extension chords handy and restock on gasoline and engine oil in case you run the generator more than a couple of days. Keep battery powered tools, phones and lights charged and ready for use. With some advanced preparations you can minimize the damage and inconvenience caused by a storm to you and your home. |
