Glynlea Park Neighborhood Association
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Free stuff on your B-day
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Here's a list of freebies you can get on your birthday:
1. Firehouse: free sub
2. Baskin Robbins: free scoop of ice cream
3. Ben and Jerry’s: free scoop of ice cream
4. Coldstone Creamery: a free Coldstone Creation of your choice
5. Red Robin: a free burger
6. P.F. Chang’s: a free mini dessert or shooter
7. Sephora: What you get will vary each year. For this year it is a free three-pack of lip gloss.
8. Missouri Lottery: If you live in Missouri or can take a quick trip to the state, you’ll get a free lottery play on your birthday.
9. Longhorn Steakhouse: Join the Western Hospitality Club and you’ll get a complimentary appetizer for joining, and a coupon for a free dessert on your birthday.
10. Jack In The Box: a free piece of chocolate cake or cheesecake, as well as inside information and special offers sent right to your inbox.
11. Sonic Drive-In Restaurants: Join the Sonic Cruisers and they’ll send a varying freebie each year for your birthday. Examples include a free burger, shake, fruit smoothie or tater tots.
12. Wingstop: Get five free wings
13.Taco Bell: Get a free combo meal of your choice
14. Quizno’s: Get a free Sammie when you sign up initially and a free cookie each year on your birthday.
15. Blimpie: Grab a free six inch sub on your birthday.
16. Macaroni Grill: Join the Mac Pack and get a free appetizer on sign up as well as a free piece of chocolate cake on your birthday. See the bottom left-hand corner for the sign-up box.
17. Buffalo Wild Wings: Get a free dessert
18. Hooters: a t-shirt and a song
19. Fuddrucker’s: Join Fudd’s Club and get a free burger on your birthday.
20. Texas Roadhouse: Get a free appetizer or sidekick of ribs on your birthday.
21. Boston Market: Join the Boston Market V.I.P. Club and get a free dessert with purchase and a $3.00 off coupon just for signing up.
22. Applebee’s: Get a free dessert shooter on your birthday.
23. Captain D’s: Free dinner platter on your birthday and a coupon good for a free Fish & Fries or Chicken & Fries plate when you join.
24. T.G.I. Friday’s: Free dessert with meal purchase and a free appetizer when you sign up.
25. Chili’s: Get a free dessert when you purchase an entree and a free chips and queso appetizer when you sign up.
26. Ruby Tuesday: Get a free handcrafted burger.
27. Houlihan’s: Get a free entree on your birthday and a free appetizer for signing up.
28. Qdoba: Buy one get one entree on your birthday and a free chips and salsa
1. Firehouse: free sub
2. Baskin Robbins: free scoop of ice cream
3. Ben and Jerry’s: free scoop of ice cream
4. Coldstone Creamery: a free Coldstone Creation of your choice
5. Red Robin: a free burger
6. P.F. Chang’s: a free mini dessert or shooter
7. Sephora: What you get will vary each year. For this year it is a free three-pack of lip gloss.
8. Missouri Lottery: If you live in Missouri or can take a quick trip to the state, you’ll get a free lottery play on your birthday.
9. Longhorn Steakhouse: Join the Western Hospitality Club and you’ll get a complimentary appetizer for joining, and a coupon for a free dessert on your birthday.
10. Jack In The Box: a free piece of chocolate cake or cheesecake, as well as inside information and special offers sent right to your inbox.
11. Sonic Drive-In Restaurants: Join the Sonic Cruisers and they’ll send a varying freebie each year for your birthday. Examples include a free burger, shake, fruit smoothie or tater tots.
12. Wingstop: Get five free wings
13.Taco Bell: Get a free combo meal of your choice
14. Quizno’s: Get a free Sammie when you sign up initially and a free cookie each year on your birthday.
15. Blimpie: Grab a free six inch sub on your birthday.
16. Macaroni Grill: Join the Mac Pack and get a free appetizer on sign up as well as a free piece of chocolate cake on your birthday. See the bottom left-hand corner for the sign-up box.
17. Buffalo Wild Wings: Get a free dessert
18. Hooters: a t-shirt and a song
19. Fuddrucker’s: Join Fudd’s Club and get a free burger on your birthday.
20. Texas Roadhouse: Get a free appetizer or sidekick of ribs on your birthday.
21. Boston Market: Join the Boston Market V.I.P. Club and get a free dessert with purchase and a $3.00 off coupon just for signing up.
22. Applebee’s: Get a free dessert shooter on your birthday.
23. Captain D’s: Free dinner platter on your birthday and a coupon good for a free Fish & Fries or Chicken & Fries plate when you join.
24. T.G.I. Friday’s: Free dessert with meal purchase and a free appetizer when you sign up.
25. Chili’s: Get a free dessert when you purchase an entree and a free chips and queso appetizer when you sign up.
26. Ruby Tuesday: Get a free handcrafted burger.
27. Houlihan’s: Get a free entree on your birthday and a free appetizer for signing up.
28. Qdoba: Buy one get one entree on your birthday and a free chips and salsa
A big Thank You to Joel and Pat Clark for the new solar lights at our entrance sign.
Thumbs up to all the GPNA volunteers.
Teamwork moves a mountain of litter and other debris.
Teamwork moves a mountain of litter and other debris.
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What is SHADCO?
SHADCO is the Sheriff's Advisory Council. It is a partnership between Law Enforcement and the Community. It illustrates Jacksonville's commitment to community policing.
This strategic alliance provides a structural opportunity for developing mutual trust and understanding. Founded in 1995, SHADCO has been an enormous success for the city of Jacksonville. The city is broken into Zones and each Zone meets once a month to discuss issues pertaining to their area of the city and plan solutions.
At the present time, Board of Directors members Ralph Wicklund and Kathy Wicklund represent Glynlea Park Neighborhood Association at the Zone 2, Sector E meetings. Meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of each month at the Regency Mall.
Wasp and Hornet Spray
On the heels of a break in and beating that left an elderly woman in Toledo dead, self defense experts have a tip that could save your life.
Val Glinka teaches self-defense to students at Sylvania Southview High School. For decades, he's suggested putting a can of wasp and hornet spray near your door or bed.
Glinka says, "This is better than anything I can teach them."
Glinka considers it inexpensive, easy to find and more effective than mace or pepper spray. The cans typically shoot 20 to 30 feet, so if someone tries to break into your home, Glinka says, "spray the culprit in the eyes." It's a tip he's given to students for decades. It's also one he wants everyone to hear. If you're looking for protection, Glinka says look to the spray.
"That's going to give you a chance to call the police; maybe to get out."
Maybe even save a life.
Val Glinka teaches self-defense to students at Sylvania Southview High School. For decades, he's suggested putting a can of wasp and hornet spray near your door or bed.
Glinka says, "This is better than anything I can teach them."
Glinka considers it inexpensive, easy to find and more effective than mace or pepper spray. The cans typically shoot 20 to 30 feet, so if someone tries to break into your home, Glinka says, "spray the culprit in the eyes." It's a tip he's given to students for decades. It's also one he wants everyone to hear. If you're looking for protection, Glinka says look to the spray.
"That's going to give you a chance to call the police; maybe to get out."
Maybe even save a life.
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Things Your Burglar Won't Tell You
Part 2
11. You're right. I won't have enough time to break into that safe where you keep your valuables. But if it's not bolted down, I'll take it with me.
12. A loud TV or radio can be a better deterrent than the best alarm system. If you're reluctant to leave your TV on while you're out of town, you can buy a $35 device that works on a timer and simulates the flickering glow of a real TV. (Find it at faketv.com).
13. Sometimes, I carry a clipboard. Sometimes I dress like a lawn guy and carry a rake. I do my best to never look like a crook.
14. The two things I hate the most: loud dogs and nosy neighbors.
15. I'll break a window to get in, even if it makes a little noise. If your neighbor hears one loud sound, he'll stop what he's doing and wait to hear it again. If he doesn't hear it again, he'll just go back to what he was doing. It's human nature.
16. I'm not complaining, but why would you pay all that money for a fancy alarm system and leave your house without setting it?
17. I love looking in your windows. I'm looking for signs that you're home and for flat screen TVs or gaming systems I'd like. I'll drive or walk through your neighborhood at night, before you close the blinds, just to pick my targets.
18. Avoid announcing your vacation on your Facebook page. It's easier than you think to look up your address.
19. To you, leaving that window open just a crack during the day is a way to let in a little fresh air. To me, it's an invitation.
20. If you don't answer when I knock, I try the door. Occasionally, I hit the jackpot and walk right in.
Things Your Burglar Won't Tell You
Part 1
1. Of course I look familiar. I was here just last week cleaning your carpets, painting your shutters or delivering your new refrigerator.
2. Hey, thanks for letting me use the bathroom when I was working in your yard last week. While I was in there, I unlatched the back window to make my return a little easier.
3. Love those flowers. That tells me you have taste... and taste means there are nice things inside. Those yard toys your kids leave out always make me wonder what type of gaming system they have.
4. Yes, I really do look for newspapers piled up on the driveway.And I might leave a pizza flyer in your front door to see how long it takes you to remove it.
5. If decorative glass is part of your front entrance, don't let your alarm company install the control pad where I can see if it's set. That makes it too easy.
6. A good security company alarms the window over the sink. And the windows on the second floor, which often access the master bedroom - and your jewelry. It's not a bad idea to put motion detectors up there, too.
7. It's raining, you're fumbling with your umbrella and you forgot to lock your door - understandable. But understand this: I don't take a day off because of bad weather.
8. I always knock first. If you answer, I'll ask for directions somewhere or offer to clean your gutters. (Don't take me up on it).
9. Do you really think I won't look in your sock drawer? I always check dresser drawers, the bedside table and the medicine cabinet.
10. Helpful hint: I almost never go into kids' rooms.
To be Continued...
BLUE REFLECTORS
We've had a few calls from residents noticing blue reflectors glued to the pavement.
These are placed to aid firefighters in finding hydrants when they respond to fires. Easy to see in daylight, our yellow hydrants are almost invisible at night. The blue reflector stands out and guides the driver to the spot.
These are placed to aid firefighters in finding hydrants when they respond to fires. Easy to see in daylight, our yellow hydrants are almost invisible at night. The blue reflector stands out and guides the driver to the spot.
Your FDA gateway for finding clinically important safety information and reporting serious problems with human medical products.You can click on the MedWatch logo above to be taken directly the the FDA web page that posts information about various medical product recalls.
The latest, January 15, 2010, is McNeil which manufactures over the counter meds such as Tylenol and Motrin. You can click HERE for their specific recall information.
The latest, January 15, 2010, is McNeil which manufactures over the counter meds such as Tylenol and Motrin. You can click HERE for their specific recall information.
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Seniors vs Crime
A Special Project of the Florida Attorney General
A Special Project of the Florida Attorney General
Seniors vs. Crime, a non-profit organization that has been in existence since 1989 is a special project of the Attorney General's Office.
Two offices are now open in Jacksonville. One office is located at the Regency Mall in the Jacksonville Sheriff Substation 2 and the Highland Mall office is located on Dunn Avenue.
Volunteers are available to help resolve problems for senior citizens relating to medical billing issues, contractor conflict investment fraud, ID theft or related scams.
A request for services form is available on their website, www.seniorsvscrime.com or they can be contacted by phone at (904) 721-6516
Two offices are now open in Jacksonville. One office is located at the Regency Mall in the Jacksonville Sheriff Substation 2 and the Highland Mall office is located on Dunn Avenue.
Volunteers are available to help resolve problems for senior citizens relating to medical billing issues, contractor conflict investment fraud, ID theft or related scams.
A request for services form is available on their website, www.seniorsvscrime.com or they can be contacted by phone at (904) 721-6516
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The Housing and Neighborhoods Department, of the City of Jacksonville, is offering help with foreclosures.
The name of the program is Stay Home Jacksonville Foreclosure Prevention.
For more information, visit www.coj.net keyword is foreclosure
Upcoming Events
Thursday, August 12, 2010 Glynlea Park Neighborhood Association - Monthly Meeting - 7:00pm
Holiday Hill Baptist Church, 730 Mandalay Rd.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 Glynlea Park Neighborhood Association - Board of Directors Meeting - 7:00pm
