Volunteers Collect 4 Tons of Trash During Lake Cleanup
The 11th annual Project EAGLE Cleanup was conducted Saturday, April 24th on the Winter Haven Chain of Lakes, in Winter Haven, Florida.Organized by the Keep Winter Haven Clean and Beautiful and the Kissimmee River Valley Sportsman's Association, over 300 volunteers in airboats, pontoon boats, pleasure boats, kayaks and on foot collected over three tons of garbage and another one ton of solid junk that included shopping carts, TVs, automobile tires, batteries, air conditioners, vacuum cleaners and safes during a four hour period. The annual Project EAGLE Winter Haven Chain of Lakes Cleanup is sponsored by the City of Winter Haven, the Florida Fish and Game Commission, the Southwest Florida Water Management District, the Region Lakes Management District and the Tampa Electric Company.According to Pat Gilder, executive director of Keep Winter Haven Clean and Beautiful ten lakes in the Winter Haven area were included in this year's Project EAGLE Cleanup.At 8:00 AM the volunteers gathered at the public boat landing and park on the west side of Lake Shipp for a short briefing before heading out on boat and foot to collect the assorted discards that had accumulated along the waterways during the past year.For four hours the scavenger hunters maneuvered in boats, paddled kayaks, waded through vegetation and trudged along the soggy shoreline of the ten lakes collecting debris cast away by hapless litterbugs.Gilder stated that among the trash and garbage collected were two safes and a woman's pocket book.
All had apparently been stolen property and were turned over to the Winter Haven Police Department for investigation.The airboats provided the optimum resource for collecting discarded trash. According to Gilder, 32 members of the Kissimmee River Valley Sportsman's Association provide 13 airboats for the Clean-up.
It was the largest turnout of airboats in the event's history.
"The airboats were a tremendous asset to the Cleanup," said Gilder.The flat bottom design and shallow draft of the airboats allowed volunteers to get their vessels into shallow areas and into the vegetation that was not accessible by conventional submerged-prop driven watercraft.
With the ability to get into the cattails and skim across the otherwise prop tangling vegetation, the airboats greatly enhanced the productivity of the trash collection effort.Dan Brantley, president and Randy Doud, past president of the Kissimmee River Valley Sportsman's Association organized the airboat turnout.
Both men make it a point to personally participate in the Cleanup every year.
This year Dan's 14 year-old nephew, Joe Nation, Jr, accompanied Dan and Randy on their annual pilgrimage.Brantley's airboat count differed slightly from the Gilder's count, as several airboats arrived after the official start.
Brantley stated that another five airboats arrived after the official start, bringing the total number of airboats participating in the Project EAGLE Cleanup to 18.
By noon the volunteers had collected over four tons of rubbish, 150 tires and various forms of hazardous waste ranging from car batteries to buckets of tar.Following the noon check-in, the volunteers gathered at Old Man Franks restaurant on Lake Howard for a free barbeque lunch.
Old Man Frank's has been an annual supporter of the Project Eagle Cleanup since its inception, eleven years ago..
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Tires have reinforcing treads within them. Based on the direction of the treads, tires may be classified as cross-ply or radial. Radial tires are standard for modern automobiles. They have belts that run around the circumference of the tire to give stability to the tread. Underneath the belt are multiple plies of steel, Kevlar, or other textiles that run vertical to the belt.
Beneath the belts is the casing, which is made of rubber, with polyester, nylon, or rayon cords within the rubber give it strength. Beneath the casing is the inner tube. There is no cord reinforcing here.
A monthly check-up of tire pressure is important. Under inflation causes reduced fuel efficiency and heat buildup in the tires. Over inflation wears tires out more in the center of the tread.
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Car Detailing Manuals ? Tips and Tricks that Save!
If your idea of car detailing is washing and waxing your car, you might be in for a bit of a shock. While you can save a lot of money making this a do-it-yourself (DIY) project, this is definitely a skill which has been developed over the years.If you do not want to pay the detail shops to perform this work for you, buying a DIY manual on car detailing is probably the next best step. A manual will provide time-saving shortcuts, as well as tips to give you the professional edge you need.Repair Minor Body DamageWe all hate the annoying dings and scratches we get from everyday driving. Luckily, a repair book can save you a lot of money. There are many how-to tips which will enable you to repair simple dents (such as hail damage), saving hundreds or even thousands of dollars.Waxing and Buffing TechniquesThink you know how to wax a car? Well, after reading a manual you might find out you didn't know as much as you thought!...
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10 More Tips For Saving Cash On Your Gas
Learn some of the best tips to get optimum gas mileage. Here we've compiled 10 more tips to help you stretch your dollar at the gas station!If you have not seen our previous article (10 Tips For Saving Cash On Your Gas), you might want to do a search for it on our website (http://www.usgastracker.org) or on http://www.isnare.comAlright, on to the tips!Tip 1: Watch Your GasYou should be aware of the amount of fuel you use. Notice your car's performance, such as the mileage per gallon. When fuel efficiency decreases, your car may need servicing.Tip 2: Buy Gas from a Busy StationA gas station that is consistently busy has to refill its underground tanks regularly. Slower stations that don't refill as often may have stale contaminated gas in its underground tanks, and this contamination will affect your fuel economy.Tip 3: Turn the NozzleAfter...
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How To Save At The Gaspump
With some analysts predicting gas prices to peak at as much as $2.50 per gallon or more, those of us on a budget will have to find ways to meet the higher cost of fuel or cut back on our gas consumption. Five weeks ago I was able to pay $1.77 per gallon at a local station; the price has now jumped to $2.19 per gallon and climbing. So now when I fill up my 13-gallon gas tank I'm paying $5.46 more. Filling up twice a week, or about 10 times a month on average, will cost me $54.60 more each month. Fortunately, I have some wiggle room in my personal budget to meet this increase.
For those who don't have that flexibility, here are some tips to help you survive the pumped up prices awaiting you at your neighborhood gas station:Maintain Your VehicleKeeping your tires properly inflated,your engine tuned, and checking your oil regularly are a few small ways that will help you save on fuel consumption and costs. Under-inflated or over-inflated tires can cause poor handling. You'll also...
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DTM Motorsport to be Event Sponsor of the Toyo Tires Redline Time Attack Presented by Hawk Performance Brake Pads at Summit Point Raceway, August 5th-6th
Lancaster, CA (ContentDesk) July 24, 2006 -- With just two weeks to go before the green flag falls at the 2nd east coast Redline Time Attack event of the year, Redline Track Events LLC is proud to announce the addition of DTM Motorsport as Event Sponsor of the Summit Point Raceway Redline Time Attack.
DTM Motorsport specializes in the tuning of Mitsubishi Lancer Evolutions (8 and 9), Subaru Imprezas and STIs, Audis, BMW, Ferraris, Diesels and many domestic muscle cars. Located in Dulles, Virginia, DTM Motorsport owns one of the only Mustang AWD Eddy Current Dynos in the local region, giving them the ability to fine tune the performance of FWD, AWD and RWD vehicles. Visitors will be able to stop by the DTM Motorsport booth at the Summit Point Raceway Redline Time Attack event to speak with representatives and view some of their work first hand. Company owner, Michael Ko, will also be driving one of their Time Attack entries, a 2006 Evolution 9 MR.
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Strollers offer a wonderful and convenient service to parents and caregivers.
The first priority in choosing a stroller should be safety.
To prevent tipping, choose a stroller that has a wide base so even when your child leans over there is no chance of the stroller tipping.
If you purchase a stroller that includes a recliner position check the stroller to make sure the stroller does not fall over backwards when the child reclines.
Remember to use the stroller seat belt at all times.
If your stroller has a basket, use that for purses and bags rather than hanging these items over the handles.
The basket on your stroller should be placed over the rear tires.
To prevent accidental folding of the stroller always use the locking device.
The brakes are used to limit the rotation of the tires when the stroller is at a complete stop.
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(ContentDesk) September 15, 2003---The National Ethics Bureau (NEB) announced today that effective immediately, internet links to multiple regulatory agencies that govern individuals who solicit financial services are being made available on the NEB website at www.ethicscheck.com. Consumers may use these tools when conducting their own due diligence investigation before committing to work with an advisor in the...
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How to Advertise Your way to Success?
I've read about all kinds of ways to advertise. And they all are promising. But, the truth is, There is only one way to advertise Successfully... So, what are the best ways to advertise?
Remember the one who advertises the most, makes the most money.
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