Friends,

Rebecca received this warning email from Ron Dart last week and we wanted to share it so that everyone could take the necessary precautions.

Sent: Friday, August 08, 2008 9:59  AM
Subject: Attempted forced entry

We have seen evidence of an amateurish attempt at illegal entry to our  house. One was a torn screen at a strategic location, and the other was  evidence of a tool inserted in a vain attempt to open the front door. I say it  is amateurish because a pro would have know you couldn’t do that with a dead  bolt.

It might be a good idea for residents to examine windows and doors for  tool marks. We have suspected it before, but the latest attemps were within  the past month. These were on the street side of the house, which seems  odd.
—
Ron Dart

Our president, Ken Terrell, has recommended a Neighborhood Watch program. If you have feedback for us on that idea, please pass it along.

This from one of your neighbors down on Lakeshore:

Ken,

Thought I would give everyone in Country Place a helpful reminder to be careful where you step and put your hands.  Lamar and I walked back to the lake behind our house several Fridays ago and on returning to our yard Lamar was bitten by a copperhead.  After half a night in the ER all is well now.  We have had 3 additional copperhead bites brought into our ER this month as well, and this shows me there is some aggressive snakes right now.

Thanks,
Terri McLarey

Terri L. McLarey
Director Cardiac Cath Lab
ETMC-Jacksonville

If you are unsure of what a copperhead looks like, check this:

www.dirtdoctor.com/ view_question.php?id=1994

Kratos and I have seen several dead copperheads on Country Place roads over the years, particularly down on Lakeshore after the Mohn’s cleared. Just be aware that they’re around and watch your step!