Hot Spots

There is a perception in the district that crime is on the increase. It is actually down 1.6% for our Zone. Sometimes we feel helpless to do anything about it. We can even get the feeling that the police and politicians who we have entrusted with our public safety turn a blind eye. But we can do something and are encouraged by those very politicians and police to do something about it.

We are told to report ANY suspicious activity to the police. Generally speaking, if you have a bad feeling about a situation, it probably is bad so call the police (630-0500). If you feel that it is an urgent situation, that someone may be in danger, call 911. We have all been told this over and over and know that it is the right thing to do, yet sometimes we feel that we may be targeted by those we report.

Now we have a way to remain totally anonymous. The JSO has implemented a new program called Hot Spots. The program was started here in December by ICARE, Interchurch Coalition for Action, Reconciliation and Empowerment and is basically an anonymous way to report crime by sending in a written note to police. You can find out more about this initiative in this T-U article.

Household Hazardous Waste and E-Waste

On April 21, 2007 we will all have the opportunity to get rid of all those unwanted or out-of-date paints, pesticides, cleaners and chemicals that haunt our houses and garages. If you have anything thathttp://www.blogger.com/img/gl.photo.gif has any of the wording WARNING, CAUTION, POISON or DANGER, it probably contains hazardous materials and should never be just thrown in your garbage can. These products contain chemicals that can can present hazards to you and your environment by leaching into your drinking water where they can make you sick or even kill you.

Each year the city offers mobile pick up. They don't come right to your door, but they do come closer than Commonwealth Ave. For more info, visit the city's web site.

CITY OF JACKSONVILLE

Household Hazardous Waste and E-Waste
Mobile Collection Schedule

8:30 to 3:00 pm


1/20/2007 Oceanway Park – 12215 Sago Avenue

2/3/2007 Ed Austin Regional Park – 3450 Monument Road

3/10/2007 City Hall at Atlantic Beach – 850 Seminole Road

3/24/2007 Blue Cypress Park – 4012 University Blvd North

4/21/2007 103rd Street Sports Complex – 10244 103rd Street

5/19/2007 Mandarin Park – 14780 Mandarin Road

Directional signs will be posted on the day of event

The event ends PROMPTLY at 3:00 pm – regardless of how many cars may be in line.

For more Information:

Call the City’s Household Hazardous Waste Facility at 904-387-8847

E-mail at hazwaste@coj.net

Or

Visit www.coj.net

Another Plea for the Helping Hand

We can still use your help in getting this grant. It is awarded monthly so please take a few mintes and write a note.

JEA to take down dangerous trees oak trees along Herschel Street

It seems that Avondale will be getting a bit of a trimming thanks to the JEA. According to an article posted on the News4Jax site, the JEA will be cutting down more than 150 trees along Herschel Street between St. Johns and San Juan Avenues. Once the trees have been removed, there is a plan to replace them with the “right” trees.

There is no word on when the work will begin. Contact the JEA for more information at (904) 665-6000, (800) 683-5542 or you call fill out an online form.

Grassroots Natural Market Opens in Riverside

While it has been great to have Publix in the neighborhood. (They have been here for almost 5 years!) It's even better to have a choice. And what a healthy choice we now have! Grassroots Natural Market, a family-owned, natural and organic food store, opened its doors just before Christmas in Five Points.

To find out more, check out this article in the Daily Record or this one from flog.

Photo is courtesy of flog, folioweekly's weblog .