Shelby County Commissioner Joyce Avery is the featured speaker at the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce luncheon meeting at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, November 9, at the Oakwood Clubhouse.
This is an excellent opportunity for residents to hear and visit with Commissioner Avery. I have found her to be very responsive to requests and interested in the needs of Lakeland residents. We actually rarely have one of our County Commissioners speak locally, and this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss.
Lakeland area residents are encouraged to attend this luncheon and hear and visit with Commissioner Avery. Mark it on your schedule now! Detailed information is available at LakelandChamberofCommerce.com.
Friday, October 27, 2006
Monday, October 23, 2006
City Hall Phone System-Click "0" for the receptionist!
Lakeland City Hall is converting its internal phone system to a new system effective Monday, October 23, 2006. While this has been underway for several months, there may be some problems after it is “switched over” on Monday morning. The supplier has technicians at City Hall to resolve any problems.
Callers will be greeted with a message, but may talk with a receptionist by clicking “0” at any time and personally discuss your needs with the receptionist. We have had requests for the convenience of directly contacting the department desired, but we also wanted to insure that callers could talk with a live person immediately if desired.
Again, if you wish to talk with the receptionist, simply click “0” as soon as the message starts and you will immediately be connected.
Callers will be greeted with a message, but may talk with a receptionist by clicking “0” at any time and personally discuss your needs with the receptionist. We have had requests for the convenience of directly contacting the department desired, but we also wanted to insure that callers could talk with a live person immediately if desired.
Again, if you wish to talk with the receptionist, simply click “0” as soon as the message starts and you will immediately be connected.
Monday, October 16, 2006
Lakeland Civic Club meeting, Tuesday, October 26, 2006
Don’t miss the Lakeland Civic Club Quarterly General Meeting and Potluck Dinner at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 24, 2006 at the IH Clubhouse.
Scheduled speaker is Gary Patterson with the University of Memphis Earthquake Center. He is an interesting and informative speaker and will present information on earthquakes and how to prepare for one.
All residents are welcome to attend, you are not required to be a Lakeland Civic Club member although membership is only $10 per year.
Contact Allison Ely at 386-8650 for additional information.
Scheduled speaker is Gary Patterson with the University of Memphis Earthquake Center. He is an interesting and informative speaker and will present information on earthquakes and how to prepare for one.
All residents are welcome to attend, you are not required to be a Lakeland Civic Club member although membership is only $10 per year.
Contact Allison Ely at 386-8650 for additional information.
Sunday, October 15, 2006
It’s LITTER, not advertising!
At a recent Board of Commissioners Town Meeting, residents noted that companies continue to litter the City with ads and flyers, in spite of City ordinances. (Newspapers are exempted from Ordinances and can legally distribute newspapers on yards.)
At the meeting a small “sandwich” bag type of plastic bag was presented with an ad (and rocks) inside. Residents have found numerous bags of this type (with the advertising inside) in Garner Lake, as well as other lakes and streams, drainage structures etc. They clog drains, damage the environment and create hazards for wildlife and pets.
The damage and pollution created by these items are substantial and are a violation of City Ordinances as well as Federal Laws and Regulations on Storm Water. I assume the plastic bags last almost forever and can destroy or harm wildlife and pets, as well as damage lawn equipment and especially damage the City stormwater system. Flyers, and other such items, other than newspapers are also illegal.
By coincidence, within several days, another round of littering advertising (including my house) occurred in Lakeland. City staff contacted the violators and advised them that this is illegal in Lakeland and citations will be issued for future violations.
If you received any “litter” pretending to be “advertising”, including flyers, plastic bags with ads in them etc. (note again that newspapers are exempt), I urge you not to purchase anything from the company. If you feel comfortable doing so, contact the advertiser and advise that you resent the littering of Lakeland yards and polluting the waters and land.
City staff will contact the violators and will take as strong enforcement action as possible to reduce littering. I would like to say “until the littering stops”, which is our goal, but I expect all we can expect is to greatly reduce the littering.
At the meeting a small “sandwich” bag type of plastic bag was presented with an ad (and rocks) inside. Residents have found numerous bags of this type (with the advertising inside) in Garner Lake, as well as other lakes and streams, drainage structures etc. They clog drains, damage the environment and create hazards for wildlife and pets.
The damage and pollution created by these items are substantial and are a violation of City Ordinances as well as Federal Laws and Regulations on Storm Water. I assume the plastic bags last almost forever and can destroy or harm wildlife and pets, as well as damage lawn equipment and especially damage the City stormwater system. Flyers, and other such items, other than newspapers are also illegal.
By coincidence, within several days, another round of littering advertising (including my house) occurred in Lakeland. City staff contacted the violators and advised them that this is illegal in Lakeland and citations will be issued for future violations.
If you received any “litter” pretending to be “advertising”, including flyers, plastic bags with ads in them etc. (note again that newspapers are exempt), I urge you not to purchase anything from the company. If you feel comfortable doing so, contact the advertiser and advise that you resent the littering of Lakeland yards and polluting the waters and land.
City staff will contact the violators and will take as strong enforcement action as possible to reduce littering. I would like to say “until the littering stops”, which is our goal, but I expect all we can expect is to greatly reduce the littering.
Sunday, October 08, 2006
Recycling Books and magazines
For residents who have magazines and books they wish to discard, one excellent way of recycling is to donate them to one of the area libaries. They appreciate it and it "recycles" the magazine and book in a useful and effective way.
If you desire, it also is a tax deduction and the library will provide the documentation (the list of items donated)upon request. I always get a good feeling about donating the magazines (and especially books) in this manner. I feel much better about donating a book where I know someone else can read it. I probably couldn't bear to discard the books I no longer need if I just had to throw them away or knew they would be destroyed!
If you desire, it also is a tax deduction and the library will provide the documentation (the list of items donated)upon request. I always get a good feeling about donating the magazines (and especially books) in this manner. I feel much better about donating a book where I know someone else can read it. I probably couldn't bear to discard the books I no longer need if I just had to throw them away or knew they would be destroyed!
Project Identification and other security measures
Closing your garage door, not leaving items on the lawn and marking your possessions were the three best ways Lakeland residents can prevent crime losses, according to Shelby County Sheriff representatives at the recent Board of Commissioners Town Meeting.
Groups, such as Homeowners Associations/Neighborhood Associations interested in the Project Identification program are encouraged to contact Lakeland City Hall at 867-2717 (cityhall@lakelandtn.org) and ask for us to contact the Shelby County Sheriff representative who handles Project Identification.
Project Identification involves marking your possessions so they can be identified and returned to the right owner. If the item is not marked or identifiable as your item after it is recovered, the Sheriff Department cannot return your item to you! You must be able to identify it as your item by either the serial number on the item or through a marking etc. Project Identification will provide the means and information to mark your possession so they can be returned to you.
I learned this lesson the hard way when I was a teenager. I knew the items were mine, the Police knew the items were mine (it was a samll town), but they still couldn't return the items since they were not marked! Don't let this happen to you!
Groups, such as Homeowners Associations/Neighborhood Associations interested in the Project Identification program are encouraged to contact Lakeland City Hall at 867-2717 (cityhall@lakelandtn.org) and ask for us to contact the Shelby County Sheriff representative who handles Project Identification.
Project Identification involves marking your possessions so they can be identified and returned to the right owner. If the item is not marked or identifiable as your item after it is recovered, the Sheriff Department cannot return your item to you! You must be able to identify it as your item by either the serial number on the item or through a marking etc. Project Identification will provide the means and information to mark your possession so they can be returned to you.
I learned this lesson the hard way when I was a teenager. I knew the items were mine, the Police knew the items were mine (it was a samll town), but they still couldn't return the items since they were not marked! Don't let this happen to you!
Thursday, October 05, 2006
"Get Caught Recycling" program dates
The "Get Caught Recycling" program involves random checks of residents to see if at least three items are being reycled. Winners will receive $50 plus be recognized at the following Board of Commissioners meeting.
I want to clarify an earlier entry that this will involve a check during a scheduled recycling day during each month, not necessarily the first recycling day of each month.
I want to clarify an earlier entry that this will involve a check during a scheduled recycling day during each month, not necessarily the first recycling day of each month.
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
Representative Marsha Blackburn Town Meeting in Arlington
Representative Marsha Blackburn is having a Town Meeting at Arlington Town Hall at 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Friday, October 20, 2006.
Arlington community officials encourage Lakeland and area residents to attend and hear Representative Blackburn and ask questions.
Arlington community officials encourage Lakeland and area residents to attend and hear Representative Blackburn and ask questions.
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