The Coping with Dementia Care Partner Conference scheduled to take place in the Savanna Center on October 30th will open with a welcoming concert performed by Cornocopia, a French horn trio of accomplished musicians who live in The Villages.
The trio will consist of Tica Lossee, who taught music in the Baltimore City Public Schools for 32 years; Karen Buckley, a post-graduate piano and horn student at the Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester and the University of Connecticut; and Lesan Van Sickle, a Bachelor of Music in horn performance at Baldwin-Wallace College, and Master of Music at the Manhattan School of Music who played professionally for 13 years.
Doors open for the conference at 9:30 a.m. where the trio will perform while attendees are visiting the educational presentations of more than 30 Resource Partners. Music will continue until the speaking program begins at 10 a.m. Continue reading
Have a hauntingly good time at Lady Lake’s Not Too Scary Halloween LADY LAKE – Join the Town of Lady Lake for a delightful, but Not Too Scary Halloween, packed with family-friendly fun on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 6-8 p.m. at the Guava Street Athletic Complex, 221 W. Guava St. Revelers will enjoy Halloween-themed games that’ll tickle your funny bone and challenge your skills. Trick or treat with our community sponsors and fill your bags with goodies at various stations throughout the event. Show off your most creative and fabulous costumes for a chance to win amazing prizes! This year, the Lady Lake Library is having a costume contest with all new categories. The winner in each of the following categories will take home a $20 Target gift card, sponsored by The Friends of the Lady Lake Library. • Baby (0-2) • Preschool Age (3-5) • School Age (6-17) • Family • Homemade The event is presented by Lady Lake Parks & Recreation. For more information or to learn how to be a part of this popular annual event by providing a promotional business booth with games or candy, contact Parks & Recreation Director Mike Burske at (352) 430-0451 or visit ladylake.org. Bring your family and friends for a hauntingly good time! Let’s celebrate Halloween together in a way that’s fun for all ages! Best of all, it’s free to attend.
The Lady Lake Police Department, in partnership with McDonald’s, will host Coffee with a Cop on National Coffee with a Cop Day on Wednesday, Oct. 4 from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. The community is invited to join the department for a free hot or iced premium roast coffee at McDonald’s, located at 452 U.S. Highway 27/441 in Lady Lake.
The public will have the opportunity to join Chief Steve Hunt and several officers for a casual chat with no agenda. The goal is to allow residents and police officers to get to know each other and discover mutual goals for the community in which they live in and serve. Continue reading
Lady Lake Police Chief Steve Hunt was honored to join tri-county first responders at MISSION BBQ’s 9/11 ceremony. Chief Hunt spoke of making this day personal and sharing in the grief felt by so many, as well as encouraging people to show kindness to one another.
“We remember those who sacrificed 22 years ago on that day and those who have suffered from the ramifications of that day,” he said. “I ask that we just have a little more tolerance for one another and really reflect on the things that are important, to honor those who gave their lives so we can live a better life. I am so thankful for those who served and for the men and women who are answering the call today.”
Lake County, Fla. (September 12, 2023) —Today, the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) Task Force released the results of Operation Safe Kids, a strategic initiative in 42 Florida counties that called attention to traffic safety in and around schools to ensure that children had a safe return to school from Summer Break. During the Task Force Operation Safe Kids, Florida’s sheriffs issued 7,218 warnings and 5,171 traffic citations, dedicated 5,900 hours during the enforcement period, delivered 5,520 educational messages and posted 80,674 social media messages throughout the state.
“Safeguarding Florida’s future through youth-focused programs and services is a key objective for law enforcement statewide. This goal has been achieved today by identifying and monitoring high-risk areas, issuing warnings and citations, and educating the public on the importance of school zone safety,” said FSA President and Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper. “The implementation of this program highlights Florida sheriffs’ strong commitment to upholding the security of families and local communities in our state.” Continue reading
(NAPSI)—There may be a problem lurking in your house that you can’t even see: dirty ducts. But that doesn’t have to be.
The Issue
Even with the proper use of filters, your home’s heating and cooling system gets really dirty through normal, everyday use, just as surfaces in your home get dusty over time.
All sorts of contaminants and air pollutants—bacteria, pet dander, dust, skin cells, mold, tobacco smoke, even chemicals—get pulled into an HVAC system and recirculate through the home several times a day, building up in the system.
Worse, rodents and insects can chew their way into the ductwork to travel throughout your home, build nests and leave droppings. Telltale signs include chewed materials, unpleasant smells, and bacteria contaminating the air you breathe. Continue reading
by Harry Markham -May 9, 2023
On April 25th, Washington State took decisive action in reducing the risk of gun violence and particularly mass shootings within their borders with the introduction of three new gun control bills. The bills bring into law a ban on some styles of semi-automatic rifles, introduce a ten-day waiting period between the purchase of a firearm and its reception by the buyer, and make lawsuits against gun makers or sellers possible in certain cases. While the signing Governor recognizes that the bills “don’t solve all the problems”, the state has taken an important step in reducing the risk of mass gun violence.
Between 2015 and 2021, Washington state suffered 31 mass shootings. While mass shootings are not the most common form of gun violence – greatly outnumbered by single victim homicides – they often act as a catalyst for gun reform due to the attention and shock they garner both locally and across the world. This is the case in Washington, where three new bills have been introduced in an attempt to ensure that the residents of the “Evergreen State” never have to suffer such a tragedy again. Continue reading
by Kontrast.at /Marco Pühringer
For years, the Amazon rainforest was cut down. The concern: the unique ecosystem could collapse. The deforestation in Brazil is a huge environmental problem. But the election of Lula da Silva as president gave hope. He announced that he would end the deforestation of the Amazon. In fact, the first steps followed a few days after taking office. The encouraging result: in comparison to the previous year, deforestation was reduced by more than a third.
“BRAZIL IS READY TO RESUME ITS ROLE I THE FIGHT AGAINST THE CLIMATE CRISIS AND PROTECT ALL ECOSYSTEMS, ESPECIALLY THE AMAZON. OUR GOVERNMENT ONCE MANAGED TO REDUCE FOREST DESTRUCTION BY 80%. NOW LETS ALL FIGHT TOGETHER FOR ZERO DEFORESTATION!” SAYS LULA DA SILVA, PRESIDENT OF BRAZIL.
The BBC reports first successes in the fight against rainforest deforestation. Compared to the first half of the previous year, deforestation was reduced by 33.6%. In June 2023, as much as 41% less forest was destroyed than the previous year. Brazilian Environment Minister Marina Silva attributes this to Lula’s successful environmental policy. Continue reading
CHIEFLAND, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis announced more than $1.6 million in awards through the Florida Disaster Fund to support Florida families recovering from Hurricane Idalia. The Florida Disaster Fund has raised over $3.7 million to date, for Hurricane Idalia relief. To donate, click here. Today’s awards will support teachers in Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Madison, Suwannee, and Taylor counties; volunteer organizations that are actively participating in response efforts and local community churches. The Governor made the announcement while attending one of the first Friday night football games in the area following Hurricane Idalia, between Chiefland Middle-High School and Suwannee High School.
“The Florida Disaster Fund allows us to cut through red-tape and get funds into the hands of these organizations quickly,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “Our teachers, volunteer organizations, and churches have done a great job helping the community recover, and I am glad we can support them with these awards.” Continue reading
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis held a discussion with State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo and public health experts about the recently federally approved COVID-19 mRNA boosters. While there, the Surgeon General announced new COVID-19 booster guidance advising against the use of COVID boosters for individuals under the age of 65. This recommendation was based on the fact that the newly FDA approved COVID boosters lack a human clinical trial and evidence of benefit or efficacy. The federal government has spent more than $30 billion on COVID-19 vaccines, including boosters, which have shown little to no benefit to prevent COVID-19 infection.
“I will not stand by and let the FDA and CDC use healthy Floridians as guinea pigs for new booster shots that have not been proven to be safe or effective,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “Once again, Florida is the first state in the nation to stand up and provide guidance based on truth, not Washington edicts.” Continue reading
